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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1904

Page

8

Gase of certainty in case against Dr Watson wife murder

Denver report details prosecutor Hulse seeking 30 Colorado witnesses to link Dr Jones Watson to the death of Amanda E Watson. Miss Ada M Burks, a milliner, remains missing, suspected friend of a Denver osteopath. Attorney Allison counters with claims of evidence to aid Dr Watson’s defense.

Denver Col Mies Ada M. Burks Benjamin E. Hulse Hannibal, Mo Amanda E. Watson Dr. Jones Watson Colorado Hulse J. T. Allison Dr. Watson Allison

Pardoned Soldier Cleared by Roosevelt at Alcatraz

Clarence Fields, a soldier sentenced to 60 years in Bilbao for shooting a Filipina while stationed in Cabaglogan Samar, is pardoned from Alcatraz by President Roosevelt. A court martial exonerated him, but Gen. Fred Grant overruled findings and imposed the sentence. Fields says the pardon was influenced by the slain man's two sisters employed by Grant.

San Francisco Clarence Fields Bilbao Alcatraz Roosevelt Fields Cabaglogan Samar Fred Grant Melds Grant

Battle Cry of Freedom sung at creamery meeting

Jules G. Lombard, 75, famed as one of the Lombard brothers from 40 years ago, sang two numbers at the Creamery men's association convention close at the World's fair. Lombard has attended every meeting for 20 years and is well known among members nationwide. Lom bard also sang in Chicago in 1861 when volunteers were called and enlisted with the Union Army.

St. Louis Jules G. Lombard Lombard Brothers Lombard Creamerymen’s Association Chicago

Dutch Charlie Williams Returns to Missouri Penitentiary

Charlie Williams known as Dutch Charlie arrives at the Missouri penitentiary from Warren county to begin his twelfth term for grand larceny. At 75, he has three years left on this sentence and calculates a total of 35 years served. He notes he’d rather stay inside for warmth as cold weather approaches. He was released about two years ago, the longest outside time since his initial admission.

Jefferson City Charlie Williams Dutch Charlie Warren County Missouri Penitentiary

Tramps Killed as Wabash Freight Crashes Near Sadorus

Bloomington cigar maker J Franciato and three other tramps were killed when a Wabash freight wrecked near Sadorus in Champaign County after they had been off the train three times. Martin Tracy, another local cigar maker, was suspended four hours and attempted strangulation while his head hung near the others, but was subdued by trainmen.

Bloomington J. Franciato Sadorus Mipaign County Artin Tracy

A Hundred Dollar Stable Plan for Western Kentucky Farms

A farm and home notice presents a 24x28 foot cheap stable design for western Kentucky farmers. It includes 10 foot posts, four inner stalls, a 10x24 foot driveway, and a 8x16 crib with stone foundations and timber framing. Materials list totals about 8750 shingles and various dimensional lumber, with options to enlarge to 30x82 or 20x40 feet. W J Prindle writes this guide.

Western Kentucky W. J. Prindle

Tar in Poultry Houses

Tar is praised for durability and health benefits in poultry houses. Poultry World notes tar stains fences less desirably than whitewash but protects wood from weather and disease. It suggests cleaning, tar application to joints and cracks, and whitewashing. tar also repels vermin and may aid drinking water with Caroling tar.

Poultry World

Goats Assist in Loading Sheep for Market

Goats trained by western sheep shippers help load sheep into double deck cars. As the chute opens the sheep enter the car and, once an ear is filled, the goats slip out and repeat the process. Their aid speeds loading, making it possible to load a whole shipment in minutes.

West Doubts About Young Applicant Before Missouri Bar

Senator Cockrell recounts a Missouri bar admission case from a New York Herald note. A discouraged youth who failed in jurisprudence faced Senator West who offered further questioning. The applicant asked to be quizzed on statutes, but West warned even perfect statute knowledge may not save him if the legislature repeals all he knows.

Cockrell Missouri New York Herald West Mr. West

PITY THE POOR HEATHEN Sermon and a stormy mission tale

A parish sermon visit and an annual missionary collection prompt the Spinks family to attend church despite heavy rain. Mr Spinks jokes that a five dollar gift will appease the mission effort, while his wife urges attendance. In South Bend, J O Landeman reports kidney disease relief after using Dodd's Kidney Pills, claiming rapid cure and general health improvements. He notes others share similar success, calling the pills the only remedy for Bright's Disease.

Osborne Newack N. d Spinks Aince South Bend Ind J. O. Landeman Mr. Landeman Dodd Bright

New Memish Word Means Motor Car Says Detroit Free Press

A Detroit Free Press note introduces a long Memish term Snellpaardeloos zoendeerspoorwespetrolik describing a motor car. Etymology breaks into rapid horseless without rails and petroleum driven, yielding a grand synonym for automobile.

Snellpaardelooszoendeerspoorwespetrolik Detroit Free Press

Dissolution Notice In North Cos Cob Barber Firm

A three feet square red ink notice in Clyde Fitch’s empire room announces the dissolution of a partnership between two colored barbers, Betwix Me and more Jones, in the barber trade. It directs creditors to call on Jones, noting the firm is insolvent. New York Sun.

Clyde Fitch North Coscob Jones N. Y. Sun

Puts Punk in His Pipe and Dream Parables

A clipped editorial fragment recalls dreams tested by life and renewal, with aphorisms on hope and resilience. It cites Vermillion Republican and J W O Brien of Minneapolis praising Fiso's Cure as a cough remedy while reflecting on virtue and redemption in bleak times.

Fancy Fiso J. W. O'Brien Third Ave. N Minneapolis, Minn

Voice From the Pulpit Says Kidney Pills Helped

Rev Jacob D Van Doren of Fond Du Lac Wisconsin testifies to kidney disorder relief after using Deans Kidney Pills. He describes months of illness and states the pills brought general health improvement by easing pain and normalizing kidney secretions. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 60 cents.

Jacob D. van Doren Sixth Street Fond du Lac Wis Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo, N. Y

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