Hair analysis overturns Jackson poisoning theory
Historians once blamed mercury and lead poisoning for Andrew Jackson’s decline. New analysis of two hair strands from 1815 and 1839 suggests kidney failure caused his death at 78. Researchers note elevated but non toxic metal levels. findings appear in JAMA.
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Nashville, Tenn
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Hermitage
Tennessee
Ludwig M. Deppisch
Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine
Forum Health
Journal of the American Medical Association
Engage to wed in Topeka between White and Knudtson
White of Ottawa and Topeka's Knudtson announce their engagement. White, a Baker University nursing graduate and St. Francis Hospital RN, is the daughter of Joe and Cissie White. Knudtson, a Washburn Rural High and Washburn University radiologic technologist at Topeka VA, is the son of Leonard and Darlene Knudtson. They plan to wed September 18 at Sacred Heart Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leri S. White
Topeka
Paul E. Knudtson
Berryton
White
Joe
Cissie White
Ottawa
Knudtson
Leonard
Darlene Knudtson
Williamsburg High School
Baker University
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Washburn Rural High School
Washburn University
Topeka VA Medical Center
Sacred Heart Church
Engagement of Stephanie Gore and Curtis Hall
Stephanie Gore and Curtis Lee Hall announce their engagement. Both families reside in Ottawa. Gore, Osceola High School graduate, studies mortuary science and psychology and works at Wal Mart D C Center Point. Hall, Ottawa High School 1995 graduate, has an associate degree in criminal justice and works for the Franklin County Sheriff. The couple plans to wed September 25 at Agape Christian Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie Gore
Curtis Lee Hall
James
Linda Horton
Ottawa
Michael
Vickie Hall
Gore
Osceola High School
Osceola
Ark
Wal- Mart
D.c.-Center Point
Hall
Ottawa High School
Johnson County Community College
Franklin County Sherriff
Agape Christian Center
Local Children Celebrate Birthdays in Ottawa Wellsville
Tanner William Lehman turns three on August 25 son of David and Mikki Lehman of Ottawa. Brother Aaron is nine. grandparents Dennis and Cathy Sumner of Ottawa Clarence and Helen Lehman of St. Joseph, Ruth Lehman of St. Joseph, and great grandmother Sylvia Bryant of St. Joseph. Carter Mann also turned three on June 26 to Noah and Wendy Mann of Wellsville with brother Caleb born June 25. Grandparents Yerwis and Fitzgerald of Wellsville Jimmie Patton of Wellsville Ron and Susie Mann of Baxter Springs and William and Sherry Van Buren of Lee's Summit Mo. Great grandparents Lester and Dorothy Langewisch of Wellsville M E and Gloria Mann of Lawrence and Earlene Clark of Meade.
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Tanner William Lehman
David
Mikki Lehman
Ottawa
Aaron
Dennis
Cathy Sumner
Clarence
Helen Lehman
St. Joseph
Ruth Lehman
Sylvia Bryant
Yerwis & Fitzgerald
Wellsville
Jimmie Patton
Ron
Susie Mann
Baxter Springs
William and
Sherry van Buren
Lee’s Summit
Lester
Dorothy Langewisch
M.E
Gloria Mann
Lawrence
Earlene Clark
Meade
Marvin Durbin to Celebrate 80th Birthday Open House
Marvin Durbin marks his 80th birthday with an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at his home 5275 Locust Ottawa. No gifts please.
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Marvin Durbin
Locust
Ottawa
Spielberg to receive Pentagon public service award
Washington AP says Steven Spielberg will be awarded the Pentagon public service prize Wednesday for Saving Private Ryan. Defense Secretary William Cohen credits the film with deepening public understanding of the military’s role in national security and character, according to Pentagon spokesman Kenneth Bacon.
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Washington
Steven Spielberg
Pentagon
Private Ryan
Defense
William Cohen
Kenneth Bacon
New Babies Born to Engelbert and Mann Families
Two newborns welcomed in 1999 with detailed birth data. Patrick Edward Engelbert born July 20 at Ransom Memorial Hospital weighed 9 pounds 12 ounces and measured 21 1/2 inches. Caleb Aaron Mann born June 25 weighs 8 pounds 4 ounces and is 19 1/4 inches long. Families from Ottawa Wellsville Ravine Springs Fort Worth Ft Worth and other relatives listed.
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Patrick Edward Engelbert
Jim
Sherry Engelbert
Ottawa
Ransom Memorial Hospital
Carissa
Tiffany
Nicholas
Edward
Cindy Schwitters
Lockport
Bill
Delores Charbonneau
Beloit
William H. Miller
Rock Falls, II
Edna Schwitters
Sterling, Ill
Caleb Aaron Mann
Noah
Wendy Mann
Wellsville
Carter
Mustain Fortune and Molly Mustain Fortunate Union
Molly Jean Mustain and Shawn Adrian Fortune were married July 3, 1999 at the First Christian Church in Emporia. The double ring ceremony was officiated by Rev. Steve Goad. The couple reside in Owatonna, Minnesota where Mustain works in claims at Federated Insurance and Fortune is an assistant manager at Levi Strauss.
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Molly Jean Mustain
Shawn Adrian Fortune
Emporia
First Christian Church of
Steve Goad
Wes
Donna Cook
Mike
Mayria Mustain
Sherry Fiehler
Wichita
Ronnie Fortune
Mike Fiehler
George
Myrtle Haas
Lenoir Mustain
Ottawa
Elsie Weast
Gas
Rex
Mary Ann Cook
Tacoma
Wash
Carolyn Beeler
Donna Toles
Nora Fortune
Emily Cook
Lawrence
Amber Darnell
Wellsville
Brandy
Deb Bugner
Jenny Wilson
Bruff's Bar & Grill
Mustain
Wellsville High School
Emporia State University
Fortune
Emporia High School
Omaha
Neb
Owatonna
Minn
Federated Insurance Company
In Claims
Levi Straus Clothing Store
Pearson Torbus wedding announced in Hawaii ceremony
Randy and Laurinda Pearson of Richmond announce the marriage of their daughter Carmen to Daniel Torbus of Cicero New York. Carmen Pearson a 1995 Anderson County High School graduate and Marine stationed in Okinawa and Daniel Torbus a former Navy corpsman were married May 11 1999 in a private sunset ceremony at Diamond Head Park Waikiki Beach Oahu Hawaii. The couple plan Niagara University for Criminal Justice and SUNY Buffalo for elementary education with Carmen joining Daniel after her Okinawa tour.
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Randy
Laurinda Pearson
Richmond
Carmen
Daniel Torbus
Cicero
N.Y
Pearson
Anderson County High School
U.S. Marine Corps
Okinawa
Japan
Torbus
U.S. Navy
John
Kathy Torbus
Diamond Head Park
Waikiki Beach
Oahu
Hawaii
Niagara University
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Warn labels pushed for kids seat belt positioners
U S federal regulators urge a warning label for belt-positioning devices used on children under six. NHTSA cites risk of abdominal injuries as lap belts ride up, seeking comment on labeling and possible regulation changes. Blue Ridge CEO says devices advised for children over 50 pounds, about 6 years.
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Ashington
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Transportation
Rodney Slater
United States
Robert Capps
Blue Ridge International Products Co
Blue Ridge
Capps
NHTSA
Federal Safety Agency
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KimBea
Amy Gie ‘Beattys
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Arezn
Haley Hiles
Scott Callaghan
Veranda Blanton
Judd Mourning
Anita Dixon
Paul Hoekstra
Janet Shepherd
Tim Matthias
Lisa Brown
Shawn Crettel
Lori White
Paul Knudston
Country Living
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White-Knudison
Gore Hall
Gore- Hall
Carter Mann
Wellsvilley
Caleb
Lehman
Mann
Inisterely
Durbin
Ottawa Floral
Jeri Kieter
Kansan
Scott D. Bird
Otawa
Kansas
S. Hickory
Spielberg
Denny On
Denise Fitzgerald
Jimmie Pattison
Ravtesa
Keaton McCord Bowers
Miranda Hiles
David Bo
Otea
Ron Hiles
oOeen Ya
Ecez Myles
Ft. Worth, Texas
Dave and
Sherry Bowers
Rantoul
Roy
Violet Kramer
Luquinn Marmon
Garnett
Irby
Joanne Bowers
Cypress
Calif
Riley Mae-Ann Caroline Cole
Casey Cole
Tracey Kloog
Olathe Medical Center
Olathe
Corey Burgoon
Gary
Mary Cole
Andrew
Jane Chako
S. Wales
Mae-Ann Kloog
Dick C. Kloog
Mary Larkin
Charles
Violet Kloog
Hinsdale
Rollin
Dorothy Cole
Floyd
Doloris Smith
Engelbert
Bowers
Cole
Pearson-Torbus
Pearson- Torbus
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