Fatal Burn Tragedy at Freeman Restaurant in Marion
In Marion Iowa Jace Jaynes daughter of John Jaynes died from burns after Mrs Freeman’s clothing caught fire on a gasoline stove. The helper rushed to aid and was buried by flames dying at 130 PM. Mrs Freeman is reportedly threatened with legal action.
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Marion
Iowa
The
Evening Journal
Jace Jaynes
Johnynes
Freeman
Rs. Freeman
Freeman Willve
Local Social Notes and Arrivals at Geo wart & Co Store
Miss Iona Shearer enjoys a day at the Geo wart and Co store. W Brookhart returns from Colorado to oversee business matters and is due home today. Mr and Mrs A B Carr welcome a fine new baby born Monday. John Bailey and family relocate to the Frank Swift property in southwest Washington. Catherine and Margaret Maroney return to Rock Island after visiting J C Swift. May Humston departs for Knox ville and Des Moines for the State Fair. A group rides to Ainsworth for a band concert. most are active today. H J., F Parsons of Fairfield Rug visits town for a few days. Rugs from old tires can be arranged by leaving word for sample calls.
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Iona Shearer
Beeston
Geowart & Co
W. Brookhart
Orado
A. B. Carr
Car Avre
H. J0
F. Parsons
Fairfield
City Banks Close At 46 Noon During Chautauqua
All local banks will close at 12 46 PM during the Chautauqua period affecting banking service in downtown and surrounding districts. The curtailment aims to accommodate Chautauqua events and attendance.
Press Overhauls Its Plant Into Modern Newspaper Office
The Press undergoes a week long remodeling with front torn out and interior rebuilt. Burrell Needham and Livingston write on store boxes while seated on nail keg stools as a glass front and bank fixtures are added. Upstairs becomes the job department to serve the public in an updated, elegant setting.
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Messrs. Burrell
Needham
Livingston
Condition of Elmer Wells Shows No Improvement
The subject, Elmer Wells, remains unconscious after about two days with no noticeable improvement. Medically, the current condition is not favorable and does not promise recovery.
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Elmer Wells
Joseph Wright Improves After Appendicitis Operation
Joseph Wright, who underwent surgery for appendicitis yesterday, shows improvement though remains very weak. He rested easier today and is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Joseph Wright
Miller & Son Cider Making at Crone Farm Midweek
Miller and Son run a cider operation each Wednesday at the old Crone farm located one mile north and one mile west of town.
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Miller & Son
Cup cakes coffee cakes and hermits at the Vienna
Local bakery items include cup cakes coffee cakes and hermits offered at the Vienna venue. Customers sample varied pastries as part of a refreshment lineup.
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Vienna
Goodman Nelson Dies After Mistaken Acid Ingestion
In Paxton Alabama on August 22 Goodman Nelson aged 20 died within three hours after his mother mistook acid for cough syrup and gave it to him.
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Paxton, AL
Shortstop Wagner in Newark Aiming for Big Leagues
A Newark New Jersey Eastern league shortstop named Wagner may match the fame of his namesake in the Pittsburgh Nationals and looks set to duplicate his hit making reputation with a possible major league call.
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Wagner
Newark
N. J
Pittsburg Nationals
Altizer Breaks Into Big Leagues as Washington Finds Breakout Shortstop
Washington eyes Altizer, a rare shortstop who has arrived in the majors with notable style, while warning that those who creep stay prone to falls.
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Washington
Altizer
WILL UMPIRE Cured Billy's Services
WILL UMPIRE is listed as providing services and will be present. The announcement notes their availability and local presence.
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Billy
Chautauqua Week Baseball Games Announced
Next Thursday and Will officiate at the game that day. Several games for the week. Rev Billy Sonday visits Thursday the 30th lecturing both afternoon and evening. He will umpire a game after the afternoon lecture. The local baseball ground east of the Chautauqua grounds will host multiple games during the Chautauqua. The Washington team is strong this year and the old favorites will be in it. Visiting teams expected.
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Billy Sonday
T. Anderson
Washington
Neighboring town teams must supply umpires for games
Teams from neighboring towns will bring their own umpires to ensure fair play. Thursday's contest will feature Billy Sunday refereeing, a draw for spectators and a credible authority on baseball matters on the grounds.
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Billy
Brighton Jubilee Draws Large Crowd and Features Ball Game
August 22 Brighton crowd surpasses expectations with about 2000 attendees for the Merchants Jubilee. Afternoon ball game pitted north red against south yellow with a 15 to 6 south win. Evening highlights included wild west acts and the Brighton Dixie minstrels delivering a strong second performance. overall a successful day.
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Brighton
Irwin
Lloyd
Hartzell
Dunbar
Brighton Dixie Minstrels
Ladies Home Journal Subscriptions Rise in October
The subscription price will be increased to 1.59 dollars starting October 1. Orders received by September 29 for the next year may secure the old rate, with further details addressed to Miss Veda...
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Ladies Home Journal
Veda Géeeolsaw Iisvkiamea Ik
Toughening Tenderfeet at Ranch 101 Oklahoma
A Ponca City newspaper piece describes a group of wealthy young men from major eastern cities living at Ranch 101 on Salt Fork of the Arkansas in Oklahoma. They share meals, stay in cottages, and are trained in polo and riding as they pose for two photographs for identification.
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Arkansas
Oklahoma
Boston
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Chicago
Anys
Ponca City
Alkali Ike
Jail dog Dixie found guilty of grand larceny
Dixie the cocker spaniel owned by Jail Warden Charles Rogers of New Brunswick New Jersey was charged with grand larceny after repeatedly stealing sponges from a drugstore and bringing them to the jail. The warden considers solitary confinement for the dog as a possible reform measure.
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Dixie
Charles Rogers
New Brunswick
N. J
New York Times
van Deursen
Hoagland
Rogers
Paterson
Baby in $400 000 suit tested by a deputy sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Becker faced a unique task serving papers to a one year old infant in a quit title case over a $400000 loan on Captain John A Watson property. After half an hour of coaxing he tickled the baby until she laughed and then slid the court paper under her arm.
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Becker
St. Louis Dispatch
Clara Frances Watson
Alfred Watson
Maud J. Hubbs
John A. Watson
New Jersey Vice Chancellor Pitney Coins Latest Court Phrase
In the Fineburg versus Fineburg divorce case a Jersey court dispute prompts Vice Chancellor Pitney to coin a new line in court talk. He quipped to “ekin hie own ekunke” amid orders by Vice Chancellor Bergen to levy fees alimony and costs and to show cause why execution should not be set aside.
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Jersey
Pitney
New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
New York Times
Fineburg
Bergen
Ekin
Ekunke
Vienna bakery headlines and local movers in town
Local notes report bread at the Vienna bakery, a wide cookie selection, and several residents traveling on business or visiting relatives. Names include Chase Bannister, Grace Hunter, CG. A. McWilliams, George Haffner, Mrs. John Shanafelt, Mrs. T. W. Darbyshire, Dorothy Jugenheimer, Charles Glick, Mrs. Merle McConacey, Margaret J. Sims, and Clyde V. Brown with G. A. R. ties in Pueblo and Minneapolis trips mentioned.
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Vienna
Chase Bannister
Oskaloosa
Sea wall safeguards Galveston life. Waco man backs remedy
In Galveston the sea wall reduces flood risk while Waco resident R W Goodloe credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a long years lasting cough and preventing illness. The tonic promises relief for coughs la grippe croup and pneumonia with a 50 cent bottle at Stewart s drug store.
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RE. W. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
Ures
Stewart’s Drug Store
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China
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East Side Jeweler
Mrs. Freeman
John Bailey
the Heights
Frank Swift
Catherine
Margaret Maroney
J. C. Swift
Rock Island
Joe Wright
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Will
Billy Sunday
Baby
Ginghams and
Percales
Washington, Iowa
Grace Hunter
Keola
CG. A. McWilliams
Winfield
George Haffner
Sigourney
John Shanafelt
T. W. Darbyshire
Havre
Dorothy Jugenheimer
Mrs
Elmer Mason
Charles Glick
Fon du Lac
Wisconsin
Merle McConacey
Margaret J. Sims
Helen
Edwin R. Eldrege
St. Payne, Ala
Clara Darbyshire
Dan W. Brown
Pueblo
Colo
Clyde V. Brown
Mr. Brown
Pubelo Chieftain
Minneapolis
Galveston’s
Sea Wall
Smith
America
Cash Grocery
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