Escaped Convict Jean Valjean Parallels in Missouri Tale
A long fragment from the Marshfield Times recounts William January, an escaped prisoner linked to a prior Oklahoma post office robbery, and Charles W. Anderson whose life story blends crime and redemption. The piece narrates January’s capture, Anderson’s arrest, and a wife's steadfast support amid the ensuing legal drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Willam January
Jean Valjean
Missouri House of Representatives
Roosevelt
January
C. W. Anderson
Oklahoma
William January
Leavenworth
Kaw
Charlis W. Anderson
Anderson
Sensational air trip ends with rough creek landing
Alan R. Hawley of Philadelphia and Arthur Athenholt of Philadelphia embarked from New York toward New York City but were driven by a hurricane force easterly wind near New Brunswick New Jersey. After drifiting toward Matawan they landed in a creek and escaped soaked but unharmed. Their 93 minute ascent and descent yielded wind speeds up to five miles per hour and a distance of about 60 miles in a direct line. They lost records during the watery landing.
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New York
Ely
Alan R. Hawley
Arthur Athenholt
Jean
Philadelphia
New Brunswick
N. J
Atlantic Ocean
Is ‘ Creek
Matawan
Thelright
Trenton
Bull Rampage Delays Red Trolley Ride in Conshoocken
A bull attacked a red trolley car on the Ridge to Germantown pike branch near Harmonville to Plymouth Meeting. William Tamond tried to defend the Behtylkill Valley Traction property, nearly paying with his life as the animal leaped onto the platform, knocked the conductor down, and wedged in the passage as Diamond crawled aboard. The driver freed the bull with difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bull
Conshoocken
Ridge
Germantown Pike
Harmonville
Plymouth Meeting
William Tnamond
Behaylkill Valley Traction Company
Tamond
Diamond
Sweet Potato Buns And Other Dishes From Universal Currants
Colonial era style recipes present Sweet Potato Buns made with mashed potatoes cream flour and baking powder baked twenty minutes. Also described Home Made Tomato Sauce Follows method for tomatoes onion and cloves, then Cinnamon Cake with butter sugar cinnamon and flour. Fig Pudding and Chicken Salad in Jelly offered with detailed steps on molding and serving.
Lima Bean Puree From Old Time Cookery Notes
Lima beans soaked overnight then boiled until tender. Drain, simmer with water as needed, and salt. Press through a puree sieve, add butter hot cream and salt. Onion julies and chopped parsley with paprika may be added. Beat until light and serve very hot.
Frothed Chocolate for Ten or a Dozen Cups
Heat two aquneter rank in a double boiler to avoid scorching. Melt four squares chocolate with four tablespoons sugar and hot water or milk, then add salt. When smooth, stir in hot milk gradually, whip lightly, and flavor with cinnamon or vanilla. Place a spoonful of whipped cream in each cup, pour hot chocolate over, and serve hot.
Salad Dressing Without Oil Recipe Card
A simple oil free dressing uses two eggs plus one tablespoon mustard one half teaspoon salt one tablespoon sugar melted butter the size of an egg and three tablespoons vinegar Beat eggs then mix in mustard salt and sugar beat well add melted butter and vinegar set over simmering water stirring until thick and smooth fold in whipped cream just before serving
How to Clean Swans Down in Warm Soap Lather
Start with a warm soap lather and gently squeeze the swans down until clean. Rinse in fresh warm water with a touch of bine. Then wring out the water and hang the swans down in the air to dry.
Damages Award Upheld In Apple River Pole Case
In St. Croix county the Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a verdict against the Apple River Power Company over a false arrest claim by Julia King of Somerset. King sued for 5000 dollars, charged with cutting a company pole. evidence showed her son acted, King was discharged, and a jury verdict awarded 1003 dollars. The high court affirmed.
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New Michmond
St. Croix County
Supreme Copit al
Somerset
Nes. King
Helms
Supreme Court
Massive tobacco trade centers near Edgerton
Estimates show 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 pounds of leaf and 18,000 cases of wrappers packed by local warehouses in the season. Banks moved between $600,000 and $700,000 in tobacco profits and labor costs. Many workers employed, with some warehouses active into February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgerton
Weed
Sminke
Betheen
diMcult
Commission Appeals To For Superior Grain Shipping Faclities
The state railroad commission held a hearing on the petition by Superior Chamber of Commerce asking for an order requiring railroads to improve grain shipping facilities in Superior. Fred Schultz posted $3,000 cash bail after a Supreme Court stay, adding to a total $64,000.
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Bradison
State Railroad Commission
Chamber of Commerce of
City of Superior
Driver
Milwaukee
Fred Schultz
Supreme Court
Helr
Back Pain Relief With Doan's Kidney Pills
James R. Keeler, a retired farmer from Cazenovia, reports back and kidney pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills, noting first box helped and two boxes restored him to good condition. His wife and friends also found them effective. pills sold by dealers at 50 cents for 2 boxes, Foster-Multon Co., Buffalo, N.Y.
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James R. Keeler
Fenner St
Cazenovia
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N.Y
Stomach on Strike With Dr Williams Pink Pills
A dated testimonial extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for stomach trouble and related ailments. It describes symptoms, contrasts old and new treatments, and cites Mrs Mary Stackpole of Lowell Massachusetts as a cured patient. The ad asserts pills build new blood, tone the stomach, strengthen nerves, and improve overall health.
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Willams
Mary Stackpo
Liberty Street
Lowell
Mass
Dr. Williams
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Williams & Salley
the Marshfield Times
Valjean
Engineer Goethals
Wasy Eann
United States
Evanston
Fort Dodge
Oxlahoma
London
Bridge
Praph
Rogtaid
Spain
Alles
Napoleon
England
India
Edinburg
Penne Mauro
Pittsburg
Carnegie
China
Prince
Weles
Edward Everett Hale
Yale
Luglistiman
Canada
Sandwich
Southwest Boulevard
Sunmi Street
Mead
Janeary
Federal Penitentiary
Braye
Charles
Mireir
Andersen
Lexington
Tebbs
Seamon
News OF Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Kenosha
Frank L. Jackson
Jackson
Ted Coller
William Dreyer
Collier
Oshkosh
Wisconsin Billposters’ Association
H. 3
Haber
Ford du Lac
J. F. Letson
Maripette
Svercity
J. Kempt
Sheboygan
F. A. Pitegerald
J. EB. Williams
J. J. Pevker
Matison
Depere
St. Mary's Church
Bernard Ven Detrzen
Seray
John van Lanen
Wrightstown
Nellie van ‘Deurzen
John Verhagen
Kate van Deurzen
Racine
J. G. McLeish
Chicago
Hortick
Oliver Wendell Holmes
St. Vitus
Nline
R. J. Kling
Arch St
Mailadelphia
Adam —Hoovker
Ottawa
C. J. Broughton
Quincy Bls
W. H. Rogers
Traction Terminal
Indianapolis
Ind
T. C. Currie
Callahen Block
Wir
Nevada
Goldfield
Tts
Enest
Iis
Bern
Coper Tor
Wen
RULE @ SONS CO., Inc
Pacific Electric Bidg
Los Angeles
Cal
Michigan
Wrentynan
Pullalues Makind
Buonville
Sebigan
Seattle
Urlags de Dewver
Calkoum
Derry & Stam
Be ‘Alneue Building
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