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Newspaper
South Haven Tribune Messenger
Location
South Haven, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
2
The Republican Congressional Committee offers $150 for the best article arguing why a Republican Congress, along with the president and vice president, should be elected. It seeks tenable reasons considering the session just closed and targets leaders like Cannon Payne and Dalzell.
Pilkinton Va May 31 1908 recounts the Confederate Capitol mansion in Richmond built 1819 later used as executive residence for Jefferson Davis and later Federal headquarters. It notes Lincoln visit, preservation society, and rooms honoring Confederate states with artifacts including Davis and Jackson garments and bloodstained clothes.
G. O. Chapman recalls a strenuous day on Memorial Day in Virginia visiting the Confederate Home with 275 inmates and the National Cemetery in Richmond where 6751 unknown soldiers rest. He notes the flag display, the Hollywood Cemetery burial site of Jefferson Davis and other rebel leaders, and contrasts Northern and Southern observances while praising the Confederate monuments and ceremonies.
Lyon and Healy issued a vast list of fine pianos newly acquired from Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and G Theatre Piano Co as they exited retail business The company promises exceptionally low prices to clear stock within 30 days offering monthly payment options and inviting buyers to request the list at 77 Adams Street Chicago The firm claims the world’s largest varied piano stock with over 1000 instruments.
Mr Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York lauds Electric Bitters for dyspepsia liver troubles and back and kidney weakness. The tonic purportedly regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor for both sexes. Sold with guarantee at Chas E Abell’s drug store 500.
The marriage of Miss Clara Wank to Mr Walter Winkels took place Saturday afternoon at 4 o clock with Rev J Reusohel officiating at the Michigan Avenue German church.
After five hours of deliberation, Morehouse is found not guilty of murdering his foster grandson Willie Fralick, two years old. He plans to return to drag racing, praising attorneys Cook and Chandler for securing his liberty amid prior trial deadlock. He blames Mrs Fralick for much of his trouble as the case unfolds from Kalamazoo Street to the city hospital.
Hartford Day Spring humor columnist Don Cochrane recounts a car fuel mishap involving his own vehicle. Village president H L Gleason and Morgan Averel compel him to reveal the tale of running out of gasoline and Morg Averel rescuing him with fuel, in a lighthearted, coercion-tinged anecdote.
The text asserts the jury's finding strengthens a stance to see justice served through lawful means. Desire persists to avenge the babe’s murder via due process, and the old maxim murder will out is trusted to eventually reveal the mystery.
The morning greeting for Mr. Morehouse in South Haven reflected broad satisfaction with the verdict. Public opinion split on whether the accused fired the fatal shot, with many now leaning toward the defense that Morehouse did not pull the trigger.
Chas L Cary of this place pled guilty to keeping a place selling liquor in violation of the local option law and was sentenced by Judge Des Voignes to sixty days in jail and a $100 fine plus $31.65 costs. If not paid, thirty more days in jail. The judge noted a trial would have brought a $200 fine. Also mentions a testimonial for Dr Kings New Life Pills from B F Ayscue of Ingleside N J and a local drug store ad.
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