Neighborhood News in Durham Describes Local Goings On and Fire
Neighborhood notes from Durham recount chicken thieves at H Miller’s roost, visits by T T McMillan and H Ward, and elderly traveler Daniel Redding wandering fields while describing a cave project near Rousseau. Rev J Horr from Bethel visits. H Miller repaints, Redding and Roberts carpenters, Reboc of Chariton sells a new leg. R S Beavers’ house burns, with no loss insured by Anchor of Des Moines.
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Jona Horr
Bethel
Charles Higwood
Harr
Hel
Clay Township
H. Miller
Mr. Reboc
Chariton
J. A. Henry
R. S. Beaver
Mr. Beaver
Anchor Insurance Co
Des Moines
Railroads Push for Lower Transportation Charges
In district court a busy week saw many cases disposed. Dismissals included Reuben McVey and Jas Gibbons, while others plea and verdicts occurred in assault, nuisance, and divorce actions. An accompanying Minneapolis speech by S A Delano, Burlington Railways GM, argued railroads have strong interest in reducing transport costs, asserting lower rates expand markets and boost national development.
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Grain Dealers’ National Association
Minneapolis
S. A
Detuno
Germany
Genesee Valley
Ohio
Indiana
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Montana
United States
Delano
Dan Cox Convicted of Assault and Battery in Knoxville Case
Dan Cox shown guilty of assault and battery after jury finds insufficient corroboration for attempted rape against Mrs. Griffith. Cox had been jailed in Knoxville for months awaiting trial. District court concluded the case last Friday based on available evidence.
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Dan Cox
Knoxville
John Wesley and the lesson of repetition
A fragmentary quotation attributes a remark to John Wesley about telling a child the same truth repeatedly. The text suggests Wesley’s response to Mistress Wesley emphasizing that once is never enough, illustrating a lesson on repeated guidance.
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John
Wesley
John We- Tey
Cc J
Died Last Evening Richard Markel Passes Away at Home
Richard Markel died suddenly last evening at 6 near his home 421 Wabash avenue after years of liver trouble. He lived in Wichita twelve years, coming from Pella Iowa, and worked in railroads including Rock Island and Missouri Pacific in various roles. He leaves a wife and two children and was a brother of Mrs W H Herbig. Funeral from the residence Tuesday at 9 AM.
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Richard Markel
Wabash Avenue
Mr. Markel
Wichita
Pella
Iowa
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Markel
W. H. Herbig
Kas
Eagle
Representative Government Attacked at Pella Church
Local discussion centers on government by consent with Rev J R Wylie criticized for arguing powers derive from God. C A Haw evy announces planned lecture to defend natural rights and self government. calls for youth attendance and future details.
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Pella
Second Reformed Church
National Reform Association
J. R. Wylie
Witte Cmost
C. A. Haw_evy
Legal Notice Proof of Will in Marion County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that there is an instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Samuel Mick deceased filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa Marion County for hearing on the first day of December 1903. The will is to be admitted to probate and letters testamentary issued as provided by law.
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Disstrict Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Samual
Mick
Dowie Controversy Over Birth and Marriage Revealed
The speaker claims Dowie’s marriage to a British officer was invalid, making him the rightful son of his father. He recounts his mother’s marriage to the alleged scoundrel and asserts a noble lineage, while condemning newspapers for publishing false reports and calling for mercy and purity in the country.
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John Murray Dowie
United Kingdom
Stillarden
Dowie
Stallings Case Ends In Not Guilty Verdict
After ten hours deliberation the jury in the Stallings case returned a not guilty verdict. The trial drew strong arguments from both sides and the court instructed the jury in favor of the state. C O McClain of Newton and Judge Hayes of Knoxville represented Stallings. Bartlett, whose testimony implicated Stallings, awaits trial with date not yet set. Also included is an ad line about Green & Son promising savings for customers.
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Newton
Stallings
C. O. McClain
Hayes
Knoxville
Bartlett
Eddyville Boy Drowns After Fall Into Well
Eddyville residents mourn as a young son of Mr and Mrs Miller dies after falling into a well Wednesday afternoon October 23. The loss is described as keenly felt in the Eddyville household. A separate advertisement seeks a county manager for a long established wealthy business house offering seven dollars weekly plus expenses with permanency and furnished transport. The piece includes local store chatter about Green and Son in Vandermeulen's former building claiming big variety and savings for customers.
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Ccoonen
Chicago
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Claims Authentic Pure Formula
An advertisement asserts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel salve provides a scar free healing, claiming it is the only salve made with pure unadulterated witch hazel despite competing products. The copy markets efficacy and brand distinctness to readers.
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DeWitt
Rock Island Announces California Rate Window
The Rock Island System sets seasonal California fares from mid September to late November 192x with Chicago 33.00, Peoria and Rock Island 31.00, St. Paul Minneapolis 32.90, Cedar Rapids 31.70, Des Moines 29.25, Missouri River points 25.00, and reductions from other stations. Tickets include tourist sleeping car privileges and hurry, as winter rates avoid reductions. Two routes named Scenic and Southern offered.
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California
Rock Island System
Chicago
Peoria
Rock Island
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Missouri River
House and two lots for sale near the square
For Sale. House and two lots for sale 3% blocks northwest of the square with a 3 room house and summer kitchen, barn and coal house, fenced yard, abundant fruit including apples and rapes, several cherry trees. For further information call at H. Bousquet's hardware store.
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H. Bousquet
Relief in Six Hours by New Great South American Kidney Cura
A vintage remedy claim describes relief from kidney and bladder disease in six hours, promising rapid pain relief in kidneys, bladder, and back. It promotes immediate water retention relief and quick care, with sales by a local pharmacist.
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B. ¥. Keubles
Ruggist
Palla, Jr
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W. M. Roberts
Knoxville Express
I T
Reuben McVey
Jas
Gibbons
C. C. Richards
Dan Clifford
Frank Baird
Pearl Myrick
Fred Myrick
State
Thomas Marsh
Worth Gregory
Glenn Hartley
Ray Burnett
Lonsdale
Jacob Mesler
Ray Millen
the Express
Young Millen
Millie Hughes
Montgomery Hughes
C. E. Thompson
Ella Thompson
D. ES Markel
John Alexander Dowie
Green & Son
Sonny
van der Zy. Bros
Joan van Hemegtr
J. Ulricu
Eddyville
Vandermeulen
Green & Son's
Geo. W. Crozier
C. H. Amos
Opera House
Pella and
Otley, la
The
Shubring ' Hotel
DE. Peters
Prop
Allen & Stubenrauch
Hengliat Saayin
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