Joan Holsten 15 On Trial For Daughter’s Murder
An insanity plea will be used in court as Joan Holsten aged 15 stands trial for the murder of his daughter Bessie. He appears supported by his son and is reportedly too weak to engage fully with the case.
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Joan Holsten
Bessie
Holsten
R. D. Hoover
Geo. L. Trump
D. H. Brown
W. G. Oberhouse
H. J. Wickey
C. H. Bowley
O. Grosheim
F. P. Drish
J. G. Will
Chas, Weinan
W. D. Bowlby
W.H. Fisher
J. G. Blessing
Geo. Hintermeister
T. L. Irvin
K. Randleman
Geo. Butler
W. R. Schmidt
Pike
Jno
Bottomly
S. H. Smith, Jr
Frank Ryan
Pite
Warner
Hanley
John Holsten
Holsten murder trial opens amid juror shortages
The Holsten murder case begins in district court with 66 potential jurors, 12 to be chosen from the special venire. Jurors face lengthy examination as publicity sways opinions, while defense signals insanity as the planned theme and Judge Jackson remarks the pool may not yield a verdict this session.
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Holsten
New Stock Arrives In Cut Glass and China Line
Our new stock is all here featuring cut glass hand painted china opera glasses fine umbrellas watches rings charms fobs chains brooches silverware and more across the collection for display and sale.
We invite every person to call and see what we have
The notice invites individuals to contact by phone to view available items or offerings. It presents a broad, inclusive call to action without specifying items, times, or locations.
Christmas Present Layaway Urged by Store Officials
Shoppers are urged to secure a Christmas present now and place it in layaway to avoid last minute shortages. Officials cite rising demand and supply delays, advising early action to guarantee delivery before the holidays.
Fire destroys big storage elevator in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa December 3 1909 fire completely destroyed the storage elevator of the American Starch Co. as flames began at 7 30 pm and burned for about an hour. The fire department saved nearby buildings and residences across the race in Central addition.
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Ottumwa
American Starch Co
Central Addition
New Year’s Calls and Postum Favor in 19th Century Custom
A 25 year reflection on New Year visits notes declining alcohol use and a shift toward teetotal hospitality. A Staten Island doctor cites his daughter’s preference for Postum as a wholesome alternative served during Yule Tide gatherings and New Year callers, with a promise to demonstrate it to guests.
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Staten Island
Ranehter
Wellville
Warns Against Consumption and Promotes Pine Oil Remedy
A national campaign urges fight against tuberculosis and warns against intemperance and public spitting. It touts a cold cure claiming Virgin Oil of Pine mixed with glycerine and whisky heals lungs in twenty four hours, warns against imitations, and instructs buying the pure product separately.
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United States
Narrow escape as runaways dash through town
Bertha and Margaret Bingelli, daughters of milk dealer Fred Bingelli, were riding a spring wagon when horses bolted after a street car. The elder sister controlled the team through Market Street, a younger sister fell from the wagon but escaped injury, and the horses were finally captured in Muscatine Lumber company yards.
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Bertha
Margaret Bingelli
Fred Bingelli
West Third Street
Litbrary
William Nyenhuis
Market Place
Orange Street
Muscatine
Many Hogs Drown in Abandoned Well Near Sac City
John Patterson, a Sac county farmer near Sac City Iowa, loses 40 hogs after they chase through weeds into an old well covered by rotten boards. The herd, valued at over 500 dollars, vanished as water filled the ancient shaft with a single file trail led by an old boar.
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Sac City
John Patterson
Sac County
Here
Stock Raiser Albert Harrah Dies at Riverside Farm
Albert Harrah a renowned stock breeder died at Riverside farm five miles north of Newton after two years of illness from Bright's disease and rheumatism. Born January 2 1843 in Hopeville Ohio he moved to Iowa in 1856 and to Jasper county in 1858. He leaves a wife and two children George and Mary with real estate in Davenport and prominence in interurban work in Scott county.
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Newton
Albert Harrah
Riverside Farm
Bright
Hapeville
Iowa
Jasner County
George
Mary
Davenport
Scott County
Wabash Offers Texan Return Tickets at Nine Five
A misspelled notice advertises rail travel to Texas with a round trip fare of 95 dollars. It says agents will mail printed itineraries and time schedules to interested parties from Chicago via F. H. Tristram and A. G. P.A. at 97 Adams Street.
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Wabash Selle Homes
Chiraen
Runnems
Texas
F. H. Tristram
Adams Street
Chicago
Flection of offrers Tn stay even ing Dec. 4
Every member requested to be present. If you are satisfied come t, if not come 19.
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Camn
East Hill Miss Bessie Hoopes Appointed Deaconess
Miss Bessie Hoopes has been named deaconess for Park Avenue M E Church beginning December 15 under Rev Stoddard of the First Church. The board and advisory committee will oversee expenses and duties, with Hoopes handling parishioner needs and meeting conduct.
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Park Avenue M. E
East Hill
Bessie Hoopes
Stoddard
First
Ruth McDonald
Jennie Hurlbut
Sadie Briggs
Wabash Sleeper Service to Hot Springs Ark
The Wabash Railway now operates through sleeping car service from Chicago to Hot Springs Arkansas. The train leaves Chicago daily at 11 30 a m and arrives in Hot Springs the next morning at 8 09 o clock. For illustrated details write F H Tristram A G P A 97 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Wabash
Ark
F. H. Tristram
Adams St
Piano Tuning and Regulation at Hirt and Fesler
Piano tuning and regulating work carried out at Hirt and Fesler's shop. The article notes careful adjustments to pianos, ensuring precise pitch and action response for customers.
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Pranerly
Hirt & Fesler
Iowa City Youth to Teach in Bolivia Orono
William Weber, 19, son of former Alderman William Weber Sr., plans to teach in new Bolivian schools under government guidance this week. He will teach in Orono Bolivia and also instruct in manual training and athletics. A farewell banquet was held at the Weber home by the D. O. R. club in his honor.
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East Hill
Andrew Collins
Blue Grass
East Second Street
Anna Goos
Rock Island
Herman Wright
Martin Haynes
Moscow
Charles Pivteit
Wilson
Crow
William Crowler
Andalusia
Henry Abbott
Sweetland
Kecklerville
Charles Millard
C. Brase
Deer Creek
P. M. Smith
Keota
Swartz
O. €. Carruthers
New Boston
Sast Fifth Street
Drew
Howard
W. J. Grady
Dixon
Winterset
Smalley Avenue
William Weber
Iowa City
South America
Weber
Orono
Bolivia
D. O. R. Club
Pie and Piety in a New England Dinner Tale
An Episcopal bishop touring his diocese enjoys a famed mince pie made by a renowned New England cook. After a sudden illness he endures distress, and when urged that a good man need not fear death he replies that he is not afraid to die but ashamed to die.
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Harper's Weekly
New England
Regular post meeting notes election of officers
Attention A. R. Regular meeting to be held Tuesday evening December 4. Election of officers and other matters of special importance to be transacted. Gus Schmidt Adjutant.
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Gus. Schmidt
Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Wife
For Christmas, consider a portable gas or electric lamp or a modern gas range. These practical items stay useful year round and suit various homes and spaces.
Wapello Business Visitor James Mullen In City Today
James Mullen of Wapello visited the city today for business. Local officials noted his meeting with regional partners and a planned lunch with area entrepreneurs.
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James Mullen
Wapello
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Keotamate Quartet
F. D. Bartle
Mechanicsville
J. W. Hancover
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan University
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Laurel Street
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Lela Fesler
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Vera Altenbrend
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Hi. Schmidt & Son CO
Attention
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