Worth a Million
The parents of Louis De Harpport hear from Dr. Newberry of Argyle Iowa about a California mining claim once partnered with De Harport. Newberry says the venture thrived after De Harport left, now potentially worth over a million. Louis is in California and unaware of the fortune.
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Ainsworth
Louis de Harpport
Dr. Newberry
Argyle
Iowa
Louis
Newberry
DeHarpport
California
Condition of Miss Blanche Guthrie
Miss Blanche Guthrie was struck on the face by a ball Monday evening. She is much improved today able to sit up and is relieved by less pain from her ear. Doctors expect a quick recovery if no complications arise in the next day or two.
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Blanche Guthrie
The Bluebeard Legend Origins and Variants
The tale of Bluebeard likely has French roots with candidates like Giles de Laval and Giles de Retz proposed. Historians note murders of wives and possible parallels to Henry VIII, while scholars debate the added key and Sister Anne elements as later embellishments.
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Bluebeard
Henry VIII
Giles de Laval
Riaz
France
England
Mizeray
Laval
Key
Ann
Holinshed
Giles de Retz
Marquis de Laval
Brittany
C. Taylor
London Globe
Pennsylvan ia 1683 Letter from William Penn to the Duke of Ormonde
The letter describes Penns arrival in the province of Pennsylvania, praising the land its rivers and climate and listing abundant game fish and fruits. He notes open fields, various trees, and a growing settlement at Philadelphia with 150 houses and 400 settlements. He expresses hope for growth from Europe and reports on agriculture livestock and wine making.
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William Penn
Duke of Ormonde
France
Holland
Germany
Europe
Philadelphia
London
Liverpool Lady Misses Ship In Last-Minute Trunk Mixup
A Liverpool woman almost sailed to New York on an Atlantic liner but left a trunk behind in a sleep cue. She chucked clothes into the trunk while half asleep, slept through with only her nightdress, and reached the wharf just as the ship sailed, leaving her aboard without any clothing.
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Liverpool
New York
London Telegraph
The Glasgow Gallows and the Four Executed in 1819
The article recalls Thomas Young the headsman in Glasgow. It describes the public green and a movable gallows built from a box of chest, erected near the jail in Buchanan Street. Four condemned men witnessed its construction and Tamas said four could be hanged on the beam, which occurred in 1819.
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Thomas
Tam) Young Long
Glasgow
Wright
Buchanan Street
Tamas
Old Glasgow
Linen shower honors Rae McElhinney at West Main home
Mrs Ek M McConaughy and Miss Helen Fulton hosted a party for fifteen friends at Miss Fulton s West Main street home. The linen shower celebrated Rae McElhinney s coming marriage next week with red heart decorations and cards. A three course luncheon followed a solo by Miss Carrie Hamilton. Out of town guests included Miss Ethel Montgomery from Cleveland and Miss Effie McAllister from Chicago.
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Ek. M. McConaughy
Helen Fulton
West Main Street
Rae McElhinney
Carrie Hamilton
Ethel Montgomery
Cleveland
Ohio
Effie McAllister
Chicago
Marriage of John Meyers and Miss Myrtie Young
Last evening at Rev. Dite McMasters home the marriage joined John Meyers of Grace Hill and Miss Myrtie Young of the city. The ceremony occurred with few relatives and a luncheon followed at the bride’s mother’s house in Southeast Washington. They depart for Des Moines to visit relatives and attend the State fair before starting housekeeping on a Grace Hill area farm.
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Dite McMasters
John Meyers
Grace Hill
Myrtie Young
Washington
Des Moines
Meyers
Journal
Local Allerton Couple Wed In Evening Ceremony
Mr William Moore of Allerton and Miss Elsie Booth were married at the bride’s parents home southeast of the city. Rev J F Catlin officiated before about forty guests. They plan to reside near Allerton after a wedding supper and congratulations.
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William Moore
Allerton
Elsie Booth
J. F. Catlin
West Chester
Iowa
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as cure in ten days
Eminence Ky editor Major Hamm of the Constitutionalist recounts being attacked four years ago and using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to heal his piles. The ad claims it also rapidly heals burns sores cuts and wounds and lists Stewart’s drug store price at 60 cents.
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Hamm
Constitutionalist
Eminence
Bucklen
Uickest
Stewart’s Drug,store
Vienna Bakery Notes And Local Happenings
Local Vienna shop advertises cup cakes lager cakes and angels food while customers enjoy a broad bakery line. Howard Stoutemyer of Chicago University visits cousin Mrs. Coulter. Ladies Finney and Coulter return from Allerton. Mrs. Roberts and daughter Ida come back from Colorado Springs after weeks away with Frank. Boyd Berdo fainted on the street but recovered. Ab Anderson reports improved health from Bishop McCabe.
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Lucy Finney
Anna Coulter
Allerton
M. J. Roberts
Ida
Colorado Springs
Frank
Angels
Vienna
C. B. Dougherty
Harriet
A. Hise
Albert Lea
Minn
Boyd Berdo
Ab. Anderson
Bishop McCabe
Suburban Island Crushes Davenport Locomotives in Island Showdown
The Suburban Island team routed the Davenport Locomotive Works squad Saturday afternoon before a large crowd. Cawley starred on the mound with eight strikeouts and three hits allowed, while Wait Davis at third fielded flawlessly. Babe McKnight started for Davenport but faded with weak support, yielding to Kimball who pitched well the rest of the game.
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Davenport
Davenport Locomotive Works
Locomotive Works
Cawley
Babe’ McKnight
Kimball
Wait Davis
Miss Katheryn Marbourg Ill With Peritonitis
Miss Katheryn Marbourg of north Washington is seriously ill with peritonitis after a sudden attack yesterday. Friends hope for her speedy recovery as reports indicate her condition remains about the same.
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Katheryn Marbourg
Washington
Vieona Bakery Offers Largest Cookles Assortment
Vieona bakery proclaims the city’s largest cookles assortment with a wide range of flavors and styles. Local customers flock to sample new varieties and classic favorites.
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Vieona Bakery
Miss Liska Visits Riverside Ties to Grayson Home
Miss Liska arrived last evening from Riverside and will spend a few days at the Ed Grayson home, staying as a guest with local connections.
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Miss Liska
Riverside
Ed Grayson
Community Rumors and Visitors Across The County
The County News notes Sunday visits by Joe Maxwell and family to Will Jugenheimer's and by Mrs. W. M. Tucker and Mrs. John Tucker to Frank Macon’s. Frank Woods of Ainsworth secured the contract to build Ferguson’s house. John Kennedy was a business visitor at Jugenheimer’s. Ode Ferguson hauled material for the Ferguson home and delivered a horse to Columbus Junction.
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Joe Maxwell
Will Jugenheimer
W. M. Tucker
John ‘Tucker
Houreka
Frank Macon
Frank Woods
Ainsworth
Ferguson John Kennedy
Jugenheimer
Doc Moore
Norm Pratt
Bert Smith
Brighton
Frank Mayhew
Ode Ferguson
Wm. C. Ferguson
Billy
A. J. Laird
Texas
Columbus Junction
Toluca Pastor to Preach at Pleasant Hill Next Sunday
Rev. S. P. Telford of Toluca, ill but preaching, will speak at Pleasant Hill church next Sunday at 11 o clock on The Mystery of the Ages. The former Washington county boy draws community interest and a full attendance is urged.
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S. P. Telford
Toluca
Pleasant Hill
Telford
Washington County
Services at Baptist Church Next Sunday at L1 O Clock
The church calls all members to attend services at the usual hour next Sunday. A matter of great importance will be presented, and every member is urged not to miss it. Signed Pastor D McMasters.
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The
Baptist Church
D. McMasters
Funeral Service for Mrs Squire Held Tomorrow
Funeral of the late Mrs Squire will be held at 10 30 a m from Sherm Brindley residence. Rev Dlle McMasters of the Baptist church will conduct services. Interment in Kim Grove cemetery.
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Squire
Sherm Brindley
Dlle McMasters
The
Baptist Church
Kim Grove Cemetery
Muscatine Visits Washington in Lopsided Baseball Rout
Washington 24 Muscatine 0 in the tournament opener on the Chautauqua grounds. West Osterholm and Teeter led with multiple hits as Washington’s offense exploded after a quiet start. Muscatine players, described as a pleasant but weak squad, struggled defensively with numerous errors.
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Chautauqua Grounds
Muscatine
Washington
Osterholm
West
Gor
Fesler
Vogt
Teeter
Miller
Koll
Kelfert
Murray
Demand for Chamberlain Remedy Rises in Pikeville
Frank Jones of Pikeville Indiana reports high demand for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He states it has cured dysentery when other remedies failed. Available from Cook Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Frank Jones
Pikeville
Ind
Cook & Sherman and
Stewart's Pharmacy
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the Evening Journal
Orville Qlader
Pusisene
Washington Lows
Gfpice
Twwourwonee
Jing Tonw Wera
Fparmer Auctioneers
Mason
Sutherland Bros
Washington, Lews
Casey's
Hotel Colenso
Stewart
Lexington
Journal Office
Thomas Simpson, Jr
Bluebeard Story
Pennsylvania
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Anderson
Rto
Howard Stoutemyer
Chicago University
Mrs. J. R. Coulter
Kathryn Marbourg
the County News
Havre
Muscatine VS. Washington
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
A. H. Burston
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