Alexander Jester Acquitted of 29 Year Old Murder Case
New London Aug 2 Alexander Jester was acquitted of the murder of Gilbert W Gates near Middle Grove Missouri twenty nine years ago. The jury debated for eight hours and three quarters on six ballots before finding Jester not guilty. Crowds cheered as Jester, in plain clothes, thanked the jurors and departed for home accompanied by family and Pinkerton Detective J Hoffman.
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New London
Alexander Jester
Gilbert W. Gates
Middle Grove
Lithle
Old Rock Court
Vantaa
Andes Eby
Joseph Harry
Alexander Fuster
Jester
Alice
Kinhoma
Gates
J. Hoffman
Pinkerton
Hannibal
Allison
Cintes
Misher
W. Sanders
Elven
FP. Merry
W. Phillips
A. Jones
Willis
A. G. Dewk
A. A. Menefen
John Northcutt
G. Jarman
Henry Hramblett
New Landon
Howard County Republican Delegates Elect New Committee
The Howard County Republican delegate convention in Pagetw on Monday elected a new county committee. Members named include George Hammond CL A Patrick Moses Ward A Marshall W I Lesley Jock Evans B Kennedy J A trant C Pitney Larkin Perkina W K Collidge James Brown John Forbis W A Hu and W Plains. Nominations followed for county offices with N W Leon wil representing the district in the House and officials like Sheriff George Hammond and Treasurer Sam Marshall among those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard County
Pagetw
George Hammond
CL A, Patrick
Moses Ward
A. Marshall
W. ‘I’. Lesley
Jock Evans
B. Kennedy
J. A. Trant
C. Pitney
Larkin Perkina
W. K K. Collidge
James Brown
John Forbis
W. A. HU
Campaign speech opens Fayette county convention
Hon. Harry H. Parsons opened the Fayette county convention with a forceful campaign speech in Howard County. He attacked his Democratic rival James Cooney, touted tariff and trust positions, argued for expansion, and urged future joint debates to discuss major issues. Parsons praised American ideals and pledged to stand against Democratic tactics.
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Repullean
Fayette
Harry H. Parsons
Congene
Howard Cowan
Watsons
Wats
Mr. Cooney
Cooney
Madden
Parsons
Me. Parsons
Warner
United States
Howard County
Janes Cooney
Death of Katherine Alcshore Althouse in Roanoke
Mrs Katherine Alcshore Althouse eight died at her daughter Mere Louis Hunker Roanoke Saturday evening. Funeral preached at Roanoke Union church Monday morning by Rev J W Mitchell. Large crowd attended the service in Roanoke as the mother of George H Althouse. Deceased suffered long and relief came to end her suffering. Townspeople extend sympathy to her son.
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Katherine Althouse
Mere Louis Hunker
Roanoke
Roanoke Union Church
J. W. Mitchell
Hoanoke
Armstrong Herald
George H. Althouse
Republican County Convention at Marshall August 1 1904
Republican Party calls delegate convention in Saline county at Marshall to nominate candidates for county offices including Representatives sheriff and treasurer. Delegates allocated by 2 votes for G A Finkelnburg in 1904 election plus fractions over 12. townships listed with delegate counts. Voters meet Saturday August 1 at 2 0 pm to select delegates and township officers. Death of John Cowan near Slater 77 years old attributed to heat.
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Place
Arrow Tuck
Arrow Hook Blackwater
Lidge Prairie Salt Fork
Shelby
Cambridge
Mc cc
Clay Oo
Seurreee
Crearville Elmwood
Mt. Leonard Grand Bass
Malta
Bee
Herndon Mibmmmi
Marshall
Sweet Springs
Republican County Central
W. A. Dearry
Eol
John Cowan
Slater
Well Fired For The Fair In Marehall Street Fair Returns
Marehall Mo hosts a street fair in September on the public square. The city square is described as wide and asphalt paved with sidewalks around the courthouse area, the fence removed to create an ideal site for the exhibition and gathering, reported by the Moberly Monitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marehall
Court House
Granetold
Moberly Monitor
New Hose Reels Impress Players at Jumen Event
Fragmentary notes describe decorative and useful hose reels made of tron material, showcased this week at Jumen with remarks on their novelty and practicality.
Baule Farm Seeks Applicants For 80 Neperneps Improvement
Well-improved Baule farm of 80 nepes seeks applicants. Apply at this office for details on ownership, terms, and potential VAT considerations. This notice invites interested parties to inquire and submit applications promptly.
Not a Real Webster Sale Notice
Readable fragments advertise greatly reduced reprints of Webster's Unabridged Deluxe edition. The notice warns buyers these editions are not genuine up to date and cautions against counterfeit or inferior copies.
Wabash Excursions and Special Fares Across the Midwest
The Wabash announces low round trip rates for fairs and reunions in Missouri and surrounding states from July into September. Highlights include Old Settlers events in New Florence Warrenton and Moberly, Holiness meetings, National Encampment in Chicago with one fare, and a Homeseekers Excursion offering a one fare plus two round trip to many western and plains states. Tickets on sale dates vary with destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone County
Columbia
Old Settlers
Reunion
New Florence
Hollness
College Mond Baxcellas
Colored People's Teunion
Montgomery
Heunion
Warrenton
Holiness
Moberly
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Depinit
Colorado
Utah
Black Hills
Farmers’ National Congress
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pythias
Detroit
Mich
Wabash
Arkansas
Kansas
Nebraska
Texas
Idaho
Montana
North
South Dakota
Oregon
Tennessee
Missouri
KB. Watts
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Alexander Jester Free
Oklahoma
Harry B. Parsons
Hiewrneed
Karlin
Mrs
Katherine Alcshore
Republican County Convention
Allen
Kase
Doe
Allen S
Real
Websters
Scott
Lee
ST. Louis
Kansas City
Superior Meals
Fetty Cents
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