Grand Jury Indicts Frank Koepple in Nebulous Murder Case
Marshfield county grand jury returns an indictment against Frank Koepple for the murder of his nephew Alex Keppler on the Wier farm near Lacon. The case follows discovery of the boy’s body and police involvement from Peoria. Koepple is jailed awaiting trial as guards remain tight for possible appeals. The other indictments include Nick Smith of Varna for manslaughter in a Magnolia case and John Johnson for robbery of a Toluca store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koeppie
Alex Keppler
Wier
Arghall County
Lacon
Ody
Koepple
Marshiall County
Nick Smith
Varna
Smith
Parsons
Magnolia Parsons
Nickmith
Wreck on Peoria Branch Delays Train and Injures Horses
A freight car carrying a valuable horse shipment from Henry to Peoria was derailed by a track irregularity near Peoria on the Branch accommodation train. Several horses were injured but escaped major loss. claims for damages exceed $1,000 as Fred Barrett of Eureka seeks repayment. The incident delayed the 6 o clock Branch passenger train by about 90 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Station
Fred Barrett
Eureka
Rock Island
Peoria
Barrett
Henry
John ‘Tomasson
Mr Barrett
City Council Meets Regularly in Oct 1907 Bond of Marshal Accepted
Regular monthly meeting in city hall Oct 7 1907 with Mayor Haws and six aldermen present. Treasurer C E Vogelsang reports balance 425.66 as of Oct 1 and provides detailed receipts and expenditures for water, police, streets, and related services. Bond for city marshal accepted with George Pace and H J Gregory as sureties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Vogelsang
Haws
Blekerman McCune
Smith
Pac Yaenochoweki
Cromwell
Charles E. Vogelang
Moncey
F T Brown
Jas Chambers
Jake Noll
W Eagleston
Chet Woodward
Thomas Dwyer
Ald Smith
Ald Yanochowski
McCune Smith
Pace
Yanochowski
Geo Halbleth
Istandard Oil Co
Waterloo Gas Engine Co
Walter Wagleston
George Anderson
Henrs Electric Co
Fred Dawson
George Hall
Frank Leavitt
Frank Garlin
Albert Stevens
Tra Brown
J J Green
John Reginald
James Robinson
Fred Morgan
Peta Naess Ih & Hef
Hunter
Charles Hall
Ald
McCune
Clifford Haws
Attest
Elias
B. Wright
Devlin Estate Final Settlement Reaches Topeka
Final settlement reached in Topeka over the Devlin estate with Mrs. C J Devlin relinquishing dower rights and $450000 of life insurance, trustees dismissing claims and suits. The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe deal over mined property valued at $175000, and related past bankruptcy proceedings tied to the Mount Carmel Coal Co and First National Bank of Topeka are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rs. Devlin
Cyrus Leland
James E Hurley
Walter Reeves
C. J. Devlin
John S. Dean
Topeka
C. J Devlin
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Devlin
First National Bank of
Toka
C J Devln
Kansas
Missouri
Chicago
Effingham Stunts Draw Hundreds for Saturday Amusements
A Kansas tale of Effingham's Commercial Club staging Saturday stunts. Farmers, families, and 200 wagons filled Main Street for fat man races and other contests with prizes, drawing shoppers and boosting town spirit amid rain and crowds. A wedding and local notices follow in the report.
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Kansas
Effingham
Effin
Commercial Club
Main Street
Willis Cahoon
Dec White
Jim—Stewart
Roy Wallack
Finerebell
Stewart
Wallack
Government inspectors study motor boats on Illinois river voyage
Nicholas and Reid of the department of engineers inspect gasoline powered boats from Peoria toward Peru over the past week. They gather data on lifeboats, belts, owners, use, dimensions, power, engine protection, flywheels, place of manufacture, and speed as they map potential safety rules for government waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Henry
River Ealing
Nicholas
Reid
Peoria
Peru
Department of Engineers
Illinois River
Leaves Burning Timely Health Advice From Illinois Board
The Illinois State Board of Health urges municipalities to ban leaf burning in evenings and nights. It advises burning only on clear days when air is lightest to avoid smoky, health harming air. Night burning lowers resistance, increases throat and lung illnesses among children, and may raise risks of scarlet fever and other diseases.
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Egan
TlMnois Board of Health
Oligis
State Board of Health
Card of Thanks from Mrs Henry Eagleston Family
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after sorrow. Mrs Henry Eagleston and family thank friends for words and actions and pray the Lord repay their kindness.
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Tate
Commodore Wallace Faces Shortage of Grain Boats
Commodore Wallace and his river and canal fleet struggle to meet a surge in grain moving demands. He operates boats including Joliet and Peerless, but both steamers and several grain barges are out of commission, worsened by railcar shortages and a busy boatyard needing crews all summer.
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Commodore Wallace
I. & M. Canal
Muse
Bejy
Ahape
Wallace
Joliet
Peerless
Atp
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Ewanslaughter
Peonthi
Elt
Mak Koepple
Cay
Marcg
Jacobs
King
Carpenter
Otto
Wabel
Clarence Phillips
Elbert Huberd
Garvin
Minnie Bickerman
Floyd ‘Willams
Mbraman
T. L. Jones
State
Woard
re-Jones
Federation of
Vwonian
Bences
Plootalngioe
Peoria Branch
Devlin Estate
L. G. Landenberger
St. Louis
Rebueai
arEs
John ‘Carlson
Moline
Princeton
Putnan
John S Henry
Thur
Don Rece
Tobe van Schorlaci
Martha Rudolph
Rey
Rudolph
Marrriage
Edward Kaatz
Lohengrin
Minnie Schumacher
Laura Schumacher
Emily Rudolph
Ella Kronenburger
Ottida “Rudolph
Otto~ Schoof
Ernest Kaatz
Elle 'Zilm
Liie
Dorothy Koch
Lizzie _Althons
Tiape
brEeleston
R. KK. Warner
Rock Island Road
Depue
Frank Bills
Bessie
Depua
R- H. Truttt
Adieu
Chillicothe
Walter
Straem
Cam
Gonstable-Dierks
Owen
Paydeny
Jake Smith
Contih Pont
Payden
Tleg Dauber
Salle
I - Henry
Wong
Bradford
Hays
Ind
Ingi
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