Trial of Jones for Fairport Murder Continues
The Jones murder case in Muscatine county draws heightened interest with alibi and motive questions. Attorner Warner may argue an alibi as the jury is drawn, while Sheriff Benham warns for orderly court crowds and Judge D W Jackson presides. The trial could last at least three weeks to seat a jury.
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E. M. Warner
Warner
Harry Jones
Muscatine
Jones
Mr. Warner
van Winkle
Benham
Court House
D. W. Jackson
Jones Case Opens with Tough Defense Hopes
The defense in the Jones case signals a hard fight ahead as Attorney Warner faces the jury. Prosecutor Hanley predicts a stubbornly contested trial, with Pepper echoing the view. Warner, regarded as a top criminal lawyer in the region, is expected to shape a vigorous defense.
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Warner
Hanley
Jones
Muscatine
Pepper
Yowa
Murder charges loom over Fairport tragedy headline
In Fairport, a double murder of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. William Van Winkle shocks Muscatine county. Jones confessed to leaving the scene and fleeing toward Ottumwa after the deed, triggering a countywide manhunt and widespread fear.
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Donoe
Fairport
Muscatine County
William van Winkle
Jones
The
Journal
Brewer
van Winkle
Muscatine
Ottumwa
J. W. Terry Dies in Muscatine After Long Residence
Mrs. J M Terry a longtime Muscatine resident dies at 7 15 am at her son Johns home 506 East Ninth street Brenichal pneumonia is the cause She was born Jane Wood in Belmont county Ohio in August 77 years ago and came to Iowa in 1854 She married William Terry in 1856 He died in 1888 She leaves two sons two sisters and two half siblings with no funeral arrangements yet.
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John R. Terry
East Ninth Street
J. M. Terry
Brenichal
Terry
Jane Wood
Belmont County
Ohio
Iowa
William Terry
Muscatine
John R
Harry Terry
M. Ish
Washington
M. McMary
Bannock
M. Hennon
West Chester
John Woods
Ice Gorge Breaks River Stage Lower in Mississippi
The ice bridge in the Mississippi below Morning Sun broke yesterday causing the river to drop 2.7 feet. River stage February records show high water due to gorges with a high of 11.9 feet on February 5 and average 10.4 feet.
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Mississippi River
Molis
Local News Glimpses from Morning Sun Iowa March
Birth reported for Mr and Mrs Dave Cummings a son born February 23. Music club to meet with Miss Beck Monday at 7 26 and chorus at 8 30. Arch Reed called to Richland by his father's sudden death. L Rowe family moved to Kirksville Missouri last week. Mr and Mrs S E McElhinney noted.
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Miss Swan
John Kilpatrick
Burlington
Thos. Giles
Mediapolis
J. C. Kendrick
Ottumwa
Methodist Church
H. W. van Dyke
R. H. Faris
Anderson
Duncan
Winfield
Oliver Willson
Alfred Williams
Chicago
National Educational Association
W. P. Sterett
Edna
Des Moines
Jas Sterrett
Buffington
Elm Grove Township
Green
Wayland
Nellie Green
D. C. Sterrett
Riverside
Jas. Sterrett
Golden
Ill
M. B. Morrison
Ainsworth
Lois Bell
Regina
Sask
Canada
Fern Hill
D. McCahan
May Green
D. Rich
Mt. Pleasant
R. H. Metts
Gladys
Milo Jamison
Newport
D. R. Jones
Wayne
Columbus City
Emma Cavan
Oakville
Grace Lyle
Little Son
Columbus Junction
Presbyterian Church
George Swan
Keokuk
Thos, McClintock
W. A. Thomnson
State Bank
E. L. McClurkin
Exchange Bank
F. M. Brown
Thos. Huston
J. N
Huston & Bras
Brown
Morning Sun
Dave Cummings
Beck
Arch Reed
Richland
L. Rowe
Kirksville
S. E. McElhinney
New Idea Helps Wisconsin Couple Embrace Postum
A Wisconsin couple credits Postum with improving sleep nerves and appearance after abandoning coffee. They describe gradual health gains from drinking Postum brewed dark and rich, noting friends eventually preferred it when prepared correctly. The letter, attributed to the Postum Co. in Battle Creek, Michigan, touts The Road to Wellville and the product’s benefits.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Young Man Weds Miss Olive Near Elmwood Nebraska
Wilton Louisiana March 1 Special word reached of the wedding of Newton Lang of Wilton to Miss Jo Olive youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Eveland The ceremony occurred February 18 at Murdock near Elmwood Nebraska A parlor ceremony attended by two couples They will reside on a farm near Wilton after the wedding
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Newton Lang
Wilton
Olive Eveland
Wilton, la
Wilton la
Jo Olive
Peter Eveland
Murdock
Elmwood
Neb
Winifred Winters
University Place
Joseph Lang
Merele Gustin
J. Gustin
Inauguration Dinner Planned by A. M. E. Church Ladies
The African Methodist Episcopal church group schedules an inauguration dinner on Thursday March 4 in the Bilkey building room formerly the Globe restaurant. Service runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Ladies of the African M. E. Church
Bilkey
Globe Restaurant
Rowland Funeral Held at United Brethren Church
Funeral service for the late Mrs. L. E. Rowland took place Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren church with Rev. J. C. H. Light officiating. Pallbearers were F. A. A. lodge members E. Maxson John Herwig David Herwig F W Lewis Frank Welch and Lester Smith. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery.
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U. RB. Church
L. E. Rowland
United Brethren Church
J. C. H. Light
F. A. A. Lodge
E. Maxson
John Herwig
David Herwig
F. W. Lewis
Frank Welch
Lester Smith
Greenwood Cemetery
Cigar Makers to Fund Seattle Expo Label Display
About forty thousand U S cigar makers will be assessed ten cents each to raise funds for a display of the union label at the Alaska- Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle in 1909.
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United States
Seattle
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R. Frank Benham
Little River Town
Suspect Jones
Kansas
Man Jones
Titus Loan & Investment CO
Iowa Ave
Section Gang
Money Saving Store
Siegel & Isaacs
East Second Street
WM. van Winkle
J. W. Terry
Pletes
Pital
Cleave Smith
Clara Hickerson
Wapello
Merle Coutts
Ray Cochran
Indianapolis
Ind
Elmwood, Neb
Will
Watch de Luxe
Howards
H. F. Barnard
Jewelers
E. Second Street
Thompson Bros
COMPA
Rowland
Soallerson Stores
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