Mystery of Challoner Affair Unfolds in Clermont Hotel
The Clermont scene centers on Miss Challoner’s death with Orlando Brotherson linked to letters signed by him. Brotherson’s alibi twists as Gryce and Sweetwater push investigators toward a concealed motive.
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George ‘Anderson
Clermomont
Turtivelys Vhanda
Clermont
Misa
Pichapteratanderson
V. Sk
Challoner
Chatch
Ain
Orlando
Will—Anderson
Inwectwater
Brotherson
Sweetswater
Challonér
Gryce
Grycer
Sweetwater
Laguise
E-Carpenter
Creon
Brothrson
Binswalli
Andeassists
Miss Challoner
Edith Challoner
Mystery Heat Between Neighbors Ends Quietly in Confrontation
Detective Sweetwater is discovered battling a neighbor, Brotherson, over hidden letters and a wall hole. Brotherson confronts the spy, asserts police forgery, and orders Sweetwater to leave the ranch, promising further pursuit at Twenty Ninth Street.
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Sweetwater
Cloget
Brotherson
T' Aga
Truess
Second O B letters point to Derby girl Doris Scott
Inspector Gryce assigns Sweetwater to Derby Pa to find Doris Scott a sixteen year old Derby girl connected to Miss Challoner's letters. The letters show two different O B writers and hint at a hidden fiancé or rival. The hunt focuses on identifying Doris and the mystery writer, with future revelations owed next week.
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Sweetwater
O. B
Orlando Brotherson
C. B
Gryce
Brotherson
Derby
Itu
Confession Under Strain In Chapter XXI Change
A fragmentary page shows a tense moment where a character admits defeat on familiar ground yet plans to act on a prior permission. The scene mentions dejection, restless nights, and a wary resolve as a young detective remains offstage while a messenger arrives during evening tasks.
Resolutions of Respect for Bro M A Huffington
The group notes the death of Bro M A Huffington and honors his lifelong service. He aided brothers in distress, was faithful to his obligations, a loving husband and father, and well regarded in the community. The resolution calls for mourning, publication, and recording in lodge records for 30 days.
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M. A. Huffington
Huffington
Berlin Orders Chauffeurs Not to Smoke in Vehicles
Berlin municipal authorities ban smoking by drivers of taxis and all automobile operators arguing it diverts attention and causes accidents. The decree, seen as heavy government intrusion by some, aims to reduce crashes and will be enforced despite potential unpopularity.
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Berlin
Germany
Louisville Courier- Journal
United States Supreme Court
England
White
Mystery of African Drum Telegraphs Recalled
In Africa a missionary found a hollowed gourd dried and covered with kid skin to form a resonant drum. Beaten with a padded drumstick its sound carries eight miles and each village has an expert who can tap and relay the message.
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Africa
Doubtful Farmeress In Epigram Controversy
The text questions whether the alleged farmeress who made a witty epigram about hogs and lean wives is real, suggesting potential meddling by the farmer's wife in hog feeding. A college law professor argues courts should focus more on justice alongside law, noting experts support justice as the origin of law.
Chicago women jailed for gambling in old era note
A clipped Chicago item reports sixty year old women arrested for gambling. The piece quips about strict grandmothers and mentions ambergris in Lake Michigan notes. It also mocks a marriage proposal exchange and a new ten thousand dollar bill as a rare collectible.
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Chicago
Administrator Notice Estate of Margaret E Taylor
Notice from Clark County Illinois that L B Waster administrator will appear at the Clark County Court Marshall for April term to settle claims against the estate and collect debts. Indebted parties to pay promptly. Dated February 1918. Davidson Bartlett, Complainant's Solicitor.
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Margaret E. Taylor
Clark
Ilinois
Clark County
Court House
Marshall
L. B. “Waster
Arthur Poorman
Circuit Court
Lilian Rarig
Harold Edward Rarig
Harold Edward Barly
Billy Marshall
Illinois
Davidson & Bartlett
Administratrix's Notice of Real Estate Sale in Clark County
Julia A. Craig as administratrix of B F Craig dec d announces a public sale of the Northwest Quarter of Lot 66 in Woodford Dulaney's Addition to Marshall Illinois. The sale occurs March 1 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse, Marshall. Terms are cash in hand on the day of sale. WM T Hollenbeck is the attorney for the estate.
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Clark County
Wilnefs
Julia A. Craig
B. F
Craig
Court House
Esty
Marchal
Minobls
Clark
Winois
B. B Craig
WM. T. Hollenbeck
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