Morphine death ends Wells inmate life in jail
Wm. Wells, jailed for nine months on a rape conviction, ended his life by taking ten grains of morphine Wednesday noon. A coroner’s jury confirmed the death. Wells had been under a penitentiary sentence pending appeal. He left no known heirs. a Hastings meeting was notified but no reply received. Medical aid arrived too late. the body was taken to an undertaker.
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Wm. Wells
Wells
Colfax
Welle
Hastings
Nebr
Weaaing in Salvation Army Circles Wedding of Logsdon and Davis
George W Logsdon and Mrs Sarah J Davis were united in marriage by Rev C Harrah at the Gearhart home in south Jasper town. Logsdon, early Jasper county pioneer and veteran of Co B 13 Iowa, wed widow Wilton R Davis. They are both Salvation Army workers and wish happiness in their new life. Also ad copy for Houghs Lion coffee and Monarch canned vegetables appears, with community gathering invites.
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Salvation Army
George W. Logsdon
Sarah J. Davis
C. Harrah
Geo. Gearhart
Logsdon
Jasper County
Co. B
Iowa
Wilton R. Davis
Lion
Hough's
Vanquished share a feast after hunt in Newton vicinity
In Newton area reports describe a mutual dinner after a hunt where both sides claimed victory in rabbit catches. The scene features local residents, toasts, and remarks forecasting a bigger hunt next year as families and sweethearts joined the event. Various local names and places are noted including Mt. Ayr trips and community gatherings.
Local Social Notes and Shop Advertisements
Mrs J. M. Hiatt returns home after a Grinnell visit and is welcomed by friends. Mrs Lada Kelly arrives in Newton for a brief visit with her sisters. Several locals, including Mrs. Craig Vasbinder and Mrs. W. C. Foster, are improving after illness. Hon N. Doane travels from Richland to home, staying briefly. Chris Larson of Colfax visits Newton on business. A son is born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mason north of Newton last Thursday. A. Zailinger rests at home due to illness. Lyon Coffee and various wares advertised. Mrs. Carr, ill for a month, shows no improvement. New clerk Walter Morgan hired in Skisdene store. Norm Price unwell. Conner bottom teakettles and other goods advertised at Honeh's. Mrs. and Mrs. FT Witmer host tea for friends. McCollom family mentioned along with local shop offerings.
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Grinnell
Lada Kelly
Newton
Charlie Ritter
Craig Vasbinder
W. C. Foster
E.R. Callison
N. Doane
Richland
Chris, Larson
Pacific House
Colfax
Wednesda
Charlie Mason
FA. Zailinger
Lyon Coffe
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