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Newspaper

Sedalia Weekly Democrat

Location

Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1905

Page

6

A Homesick Girl at Vassar Ends in Tragedy

The death of Emily Ensign of Youngstown Ohio a Vassar freshman by drowning in the college lake is linked to severe nostalgia. Doctors warn homesickness is real and dangerous and advise sending affected students home. Ensign had been at Vassar two months and was described as bright but emotionally volatile.

Emily Ensign Youngstown, C Vassar College College Lake Vassar Woman's College United States Poughkeeps It N. Y Miss Ensign Ersign B. O. Smiley el Paso, Fort Worth el Paso Tex Smiley G. C. York

Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An advertisement touts Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a treatment for kidney bladder and liver problems including lame back Bright's Disease and uric acid. It offers a free sample bottle and an informational book by mail and urges readers to mention the paper.

Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. C Swamp Root

Mutiny murder arrests in Jefferson City case

Prosecuting Attorney Belch filed informations charging convicts Harry Vaughn Charles Raymond and George Ryan with murdering guard Ephraim Allison in a mutiny yesterday. Four revolvers one hundred cartridges and two half pint bottles of nitroglycerin were seized by mutiny leaders.

Jefferson City Belch Harry Vaughn Charles Raymond George Ryan Ephraim Allison

Break For Liberty at Missouri Penitentiary Ends in Shootout

In Jefferson City on Nov 24 a brutal prison break at the Missouri State Penitentiary left two officers dead Captain E Allison and John W Clay and Deputy Warden R E Lee wounded. Convicts Vaughn Blake Raymond and Ryan fled using dynamite and a nitroglycerin blast to blow open the gate, were pursued through the city, and eventually captured with one convict Blake later dying.

Jefferson City State Penitentiary R. E. Lee E. Allison Clinton John W. Clay Lee Iris S. Vaughn St. Louis Ryan John Bruner George Staihr High Street John Young Bruner Charles Blake Staihr Charles Raymond Raymond Vaughn Houck McHenry George Walthers Gerhart Crevelt Leonard Green Green Wathers Relber Crook Eniten John Clay Clay Allison Missouri Pacific

Requested Information Charged Murder Against Convicts

A defense filing recounts a request for information charging murder against two convicts, outlining procedures and legal steps in the case.

Alliance woman praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs. Thos. Cleland of Alliance Ohio says she suffered a bad cough and was cured three times by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She speaks highly of the medicine and notes it is sold by W. E. Bard Drug Co.

Thos. Cleland Alliance Ohio Chamberlain W. E. Bard Drug Co

Judge Danforth's Gifted Daughter

Perry and Son publish a two step composed by Miss Charlotte Danforth daughter of County Judge I M Danforth titled On the intricate notes reflect her musical talent and lineage as a civic family.

Perry & Son Charlotte Danforth I. M. Danforth

Miss Danforth Complimented for School Piece

Local musicians praise Miss Danforth for her composition dedicated to the State Normal at Warrensburg. She studied in Sedalia and currently teaches at the High Point school three miles north of Hughesville.

State Normal Warrensburg Danforth Sedalia High Point School Hughesville

New Real Estate Firm Forms Partnership in City

T M Pemberton and Joseph G Dilliard formed a partnership to operate a real estate business at 305 South Ohio Street. Both men are well known in business circles and the Democrat extends best wishes for their venture.

T. M. Pemberton Joseph G. Dilliard Yester South Ohio Street Democrat

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