Tibbits Has EM Again in Lincoln Nebraska
Mrs. Sussy V Tibbits shot her husband Oliver H Pibbets twice with a 22 calibre revolver in their Lincoln home. Both wounded but not seriously. The couple, aged 26 and 58, had marital troubles over a child and drinking. She claimed self defense and a pact to die together. He was hospitalized and later jailed for sale keep. Local press notes plus small ads and community items follow.
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Lincoln Neb
Sussy
Tibbitts
Church
Andrew
Church of
Hamburg
Lincoln
Obituary Resolutions and Masonic Notice of A H Danforth
A Masonic obituary notes the passing of A H Danforth with mournful resolutions honoring his fidelity to Masonry and brothers. It resolves to wear mourning for thirty days and to forward copies to his family while awaiting the grave’s judgment. Transacting members Dean Stow Wikoff and Green record notes of Hamburg possessions and visits by Dr Moore and A D Richards. The piece also announces the upcoming wedding of Alice McElroy and a Binney of Alta at the bride’s parents home on Christmas.
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G. H. Dean
Frank M. Stow
Roy W. Wikoff
Alice McElroy
Percival
Binney
Alta
Tina Brown Dead at 48 in Sidney Nebraska
Mrs Albertina Brown wife of John Brown died at her home Riverside hotel Tuesday December 19 1905 after a two month illness aged 48 years 4 months and 23 days The funeral was held in the Christian church yesterday under the auspices of the Yeoman lodge of Sidney The city board inspected the dyke at the mouth of the slough to prevent flooding and railroad officials considered a similar fill across the slough by the railroad bridge The decision favors higher protection and a two foot waterway deemed beneficial to the town
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Albertina Brown
John Brown
Board of Supervisors
R. K
Slugged and robbed man returns home in shock
Mr J W Pratt of this city learns his son in law Juvbn Parish of Atlantic Kansas left on business and did not appear as expected. A telegram from Fort Worth brought relief and Parish later returned very ill. He had traveled to Arkansas City with hay for which he earned about two thousand dollars. In a boxcar near Port Worth he was slugged robbed and left in the cold. After medical aid he recovered and came home to a community relieved and thankful he is alive.
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J. W. Pratt
Juvbn Parish
Atlantic
Kansas
Parish
Fort Worth
Texas
Sconer
Arkansas City
Port Worth
Iowa
Saveri
Fire at Watson devastates several businesses and homes
A major Monday morning blaze in Watson destroyed the Peoples livery stable and neighboring frame shops including Mutual tele phone exchange York's meat market Gresbard's restaurant Tupper's barber shop Dan forth's store room and residence Crew's hardware and a small justice of the peace building. The post office was saved after a strenuous effort. Origin unknown and no insurance coverage.
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Watson
Peoples Livery
Mutual Telephone Exchange
York’s
Gresbard’s
Tupper’s
Danforth’s
Créw’s Hardware
Costly drunkenness case dominates Sidney notes
Deputy Wilson secured three warrants to arrest Roy Campbell for drunkenness and obscene language at Bee Hive schoolhouse. Campbell posted 600 bonds, pleaded guilty to two counts, paid 20 in fines and 20 in costs. Sidney Herald reports sports mishap injuries and local events including Poultry Association with 400 birds, John Rossaud winning eight prizes, Shenandoah Baptist church dedication costing about 24000 dollars.
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Wilson
Roy Campbell
Squire Reeves
Bee Hive
Sidney Herald
Southwestern Iowa Poultry Association
Farragut
John Rosseau
Madison Township
Washington Post columnist H Hunter recalls humble rise to power
The Inland Printer profile of H W Hunter traces his career from Rockport Missouri to Cedar Rapids and Omaha Bee then Denver papers before joining the Washington Post in 1901. He describes his style as a running commentary on daily events, no verse or philosophy, and notes his anonymity before gaining a column role. Hatchlands note about Dunk Hunter and L E Holloway’s farm sale follow.
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W.H. Hunter
Inland
Taylor
Missouri
Rockport
Corneil College
Laws
Cedar Rapids
Denver News
Denver Times
Globe-Democrat
Washington
Harry Merrick
Post
4A News Justice
H. Hunter
Christmas in Hamburg opens festive season across churches
Christmas activities begin in Hamburg with school program at the opera house by grades four through seven. Proceeds fund boots for the public. Churches plan trees, treats, and donations to aid the needy. A city-wide committee will collect and distribute gifts to poor families.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Baptist
Methodist Episcopal Church
Christian Church
Wight Bergiven
Ilu
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J. A. Yowell
Farragut Leader
J. W. Howard
Sidney* Sun
Agin Brethren
Langdon
A. B. Noble
Reporter
Daily
Chicago Evening Post
Stevl Green
Tarkio
Dr. Moore
Scott Township
A. D. Richards
Nebraska City
Tina” Brown
Joan Rarish
Crew
Sylvester Evenger
City
Justi
New York State
Canada
Ery Vyne
Denver
Henry Lloyd
Northboro
H. Jd. Scott
Scott
Clayton
Bluff Street
Miss Hodge
Indianola
Blythe
Riverton
Jesse Gordon
Walnut
Sidney
Pred Henderson
Fred
Willard Chambers
Fred Jarman
Willard
Baptist People of
Shenandoah
The
American’ Press
Barper
Washington Post
Pritter
Dunk Hunter
L. E. Holloway
Hi Ifarm
Christ
Kent
Cr. W. Davey
Chicago
Jeanie
Sash Brown
Bert Irwin
John Neff
B. B. Works
J. M. Martin
J. Stacy
Atchison County District Court
Willie Roberts
Crescent
Minnie Brown
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