Verdict of not guilty shocks Aledo jury in Dunlap case
In Aledo Illinois on January 3 1903 the jury returned a not guilty verdict in the Dunlap trial after days of testimony. Miss Dunlap had faced allegations she poisoned Miss Dool with chocolate candy. public opinion split between guilty suspicions and acceptance of the verdict. The Epworth League notes a New Year social at Perry Hopkinson’s with readings and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denlap
Biriefly
Miss Dool
Felix Dry Goods
Aledo
Tona Dunlap
Miss Dunlap
Reister Son Suffers Chin Lacerations After Fall
Scott Reister and his son George were servicing chicken coops when George fell from the steps in front of the business. He sustained deep gashes under the chin and a severe lip cut and was briefly unconscious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Reister
George
Academy to Begin Work and Oratorio Meets This Week
Work will begin at the Academy on Monday with class work in the common branches offered. The Oratorio meets Monday evening at 8. The orchestra rehearses as soon as the music arrives. The aim is to present the work to the public by the last week in January if feasible. Miss Shearer will instruct in the department vacated by Miss Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Miss Shearer
Miss Carson
Donovan and Brown Wed at East Third Street Home
Samuel Donovan and Miss Marie Brown were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home on East Third street. The ceremony was conducted in the presence of a small company of friends by Rev. LB Schreckengast. The Journal wishes them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Donovan
Marie Brown
East Third Street
Rev. LB. Schreckengast
The Hottest Coon in Dixie at Graham Theater
A metropolitan troupe of 35 top colored singers and comedians performs The Hottest Coon in Dixie at Graham Theater next Monday January 5. The two and a half hour program features bright music, lively dances, colorful costumes, electrical effects, a noon street parade, and ticket prices 20 30 50 and 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
America
Avera
Remedy Stops Long Headache for Mrs N A Webster
Winnie Virginia woman Mrs N A Webster reports Dr King s New Life Pills cured her two year bout with sick headaches. Also claim relief from headache constipation and biliousness. 25c at Stewart s drug store.
Mrs Elmer Keck and family return from Davenport visit
Mrs Elmer Keck and her children arrived yesterday on the El Paso flyer, completing a New Year trip spent with Mrs Joseph Keck in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Keck
el Paso Flyer
Davenport
Joseph Keck
Electric Bitters Promise Health Across Body Systems
This ad touts Electric Bitters as regulating the stomach liver and kidneys, purifying the blood and improving appetite. It claims cures for kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health and strength following use. Sold by Stewart druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Mrs Oliver Todd Taken to Mt Pleasant Hospital
Mrs Oliver Todd of south Washington was taken to the Mt Pleasant hospital this morning. Accompanying her were Mrs J W Teeter and Deputy Will Black. She was pronounced insane by the commissioners of insanity. Her derangement had been noticeable for some time. It is a sad case and Mr Todd and the children have the sympathy of all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. McDonald
Beaubien Street
Detroit
Mich
Ine
Cardus
Oliver Todd
South Washington
Mt. Pleasant
J. W. Teeter
Will Black
Todd
Tedd
Christian Endeavor Social At Presbyterian Church
Miss Ida Paisley returned from a pleasant visit with friends in any Sun. The Dixie Jubilee singers performed at the Opera House New Years afternoon, the horse was well filled, and the music greatly enjoyed. They departed after the matinee for Ainsworth where they sang New Years evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of
The
Presbyterian Church
A. Davidson
Dixie Jubilee Singers
Ainsworth
Local social notes from Keota Muscatine and surrounding towns
Mrs W T Marr spends time with relatives in Keota. Alta Dawson and daughter visit. J D D Harding and wife attend Harding family reunion in Muscatine. C Chambers returns from Winfield. S R Stone back in Chicago after week with mother Mrs John Stone. Verne Anderson visiting grandparents in Washington. Dr J Z Gerard of Keokuk departs for Washington after visiting Dr W Fordyce. Frank Chibak visits Washington. Mrs L C Thompson visiting relatives in Wapello. Amos Poland returns to Avoca after visits here. Mrs L C James returns to Des Moines after holidays with Mrs J Brumbarger. J H Pearson visits Columbus Junction on business. A K Stone of Brooklyn NY visits his mother Mrs John Stone. Miss Cretin Carson hosts Miss Mamie Jayne of Columbus Junction. Omi Funston hosts about twenty friends at a watch party. Jesse Marr called to Chicago for daughter's illness. Nora shows slight improvement.
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W. T. Marr
Keota
Alta Dawson
Shirley
J. DD. Harding
Harding
Muscatine
C. Chambers
Winfield
S. R. Stone
Chicago
John Stone
Verne Anderson
Washington
J. Z. Gerard
Keokuk
W. Fordyce
Frank Chibak
L. C. Thompson
Wapello
Amos Poland
Avoca
L. C. James
Des Moiines
J. Brumbarger
J. H. Pearson
Columbus Junction
Dixie Jubilee Singers
A. K. Stone
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cretin Carson
Mamie Jayne
Omi Funston
Jesse Marr
Chiee
Nora
Thursda
Cocklin and McMillan Update From Cedar Township Get-Together
Jan 1 notes show Mr and Mrs Samuel Cocklin of Washington visiting the Robert Taylor home. Claude Reister bought a load of turkeys. Mrs T B McMillan returned from Luray Kansas for her brother William Tucker. Miss Emma Tucker visiting Charles Tucker in Cedar township. C S Thomas spent the day with friends in Fairfield.
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Samuel Cocklin
Washington
Robert Taylor
Claude Reister
T. KB. McMillan
Luray
Kan
William Tucker
Emma
Charles Tucker
Cedar Township
Thomas
Fairfield
Presbyterian Choir Notice Tonight at Eight
Church announces a Presbyterian choir event set for eight o'clock tonight. T Beamer is listed as the contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Choir
T. Beamer
Doan's Kidney Pills Prove Relief for Harman Case
A. Harman of Nicola & Harman claims eight years of kidney pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Columbia Pharmacy and reports strong relief, noting the pill’s ordinary merit behind its popularity. Doan's is sold by dealers for 50 cents a box, Foster-Milburn Co., sole agents in the United States.
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Peope
Washington
A. Harman
Nicola & Harman
Public Square
East Main St
Dean
Columbia
Doan
Sidney
Foster- Eee N. Y
Mine Blast Fatality Amid Fuse Misfire
St Charles Michigan January 8 George Zaxareckie 24 died at Semers coal mine No 1 after lighting a fuse for a shot and returning to check it the blast caused fatal head wounds and severe facial injuries in an awful agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles, Mich
George Zaxareckie
Semer
Deaf Miss Clara Ware Dies in Madison County
In Madison county Tennessee 19 year old Clara Ware who was deaf and dumb died after uttering a final word to family members shortly before death. In Madison Nebraska representative Robinson with appendicitis shows signs of recovery per physicians.
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Jackson
Robinson
Madison, Neb
Low Rate Excursions Offer Cheap Round Trip Tickets
Homeseekers Excursion advertises tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays with fare plus two dollars for round trip. Services include routes to Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and Pacific coast via Denver and scenic routes. Call E G Fox Washington or Morrell Law Burlington for details.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Chicago
L League of
Pacific Coast
Denver
Northwest
Southwest
Social gatherings highlight North Marion events and Foals Night Club party
Howard McCleery hosts twenty guests with Flinch and ping pong at North Marion avenue. A New Year dance for about twenty five couples at Armor theater features Wilmer's orchestra and out of town guests from Chicago Crawfordsville Kansas City. Mrs. Ayres and Miss Teller assist as sewing and six o'clock dinner honor upcoming departures, with red carnation decor.
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Howard McCleery
North Marion Avenue
Flinch
Miss Merrick
Ottumwa
Lena Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Foals
Wilmer
Esther Magill
Chicago
Etta Stauffer
Clarinda
Ruth Cunningham
Kansas City
Alma H. Brindley
W. S. Ayres
Cora Teller
Alice Fluke
Ayas
Edith Wilson
Verne Ashby
Esse
Discovery promises longer life from Dr King’s New Discovery
O H Downey of Churubusco Ind asserts the new discovery lengthens life and cures coughs colds and lung diseases. He hails Dr Kings New Discovery as infallible for consumption and pneumonia and notes instant relief. Stewart's Pharmacy offers guaranteed 50 cent and 1.00 bottles with free trial bottles.
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O. H. Downey
Churubusco
Ind
Magnetic Healing Prompts Local Outreach in Washington IA
Miss Denton offers healing services from the Benz Hotel Washington inviting afflicted individuals to contact her. A 1902 notice states she showed dramatic improvement after a week of treatment and provides contact details at room 14 via phone number 210. Other items mention dry wood sales and various local advertisements.
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Washington
Miss Denton
Benz Hotel
City Bus Line Orders Colenso Hotel Call In
Call up phone number 1 at the Hotel Colenso with orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenso
Frank Rogers
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Enda
Choice
Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Ida McDonald
the Maccabees of the World
Cardui
Wine
Merrell-Soule Co
Syracuse, N
Tony Dunlap
Aledo, al
the Evening Journal
Epworth League Social
Dunlap
Yester
Epworth League
West Chester
Perry Hopkinson
Honer
Aura Hopkinson
Iowa Bible Training of
Moines
Reevening
Nellie Grush
Lucy Wagoner
Hopkinson
Des Moines
Dillon
West Chester Epworth League
Hoss Shay
Johanna Soderholm
Fergus Falls
Minn
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Tion
Columbia Pharmacy
J. E B. Lemmon
Academy Notes
Dixie
Ida Paisley
John Combs
J. D. Daniels
Win Smouse & Co
Madison Medicine Co
J. Stewart
Colenso Hotel
Keltner
Washington and
Vicinity
J.A. Harwood
Boots and Shoes
South Side
Zephys
D. L. Baird & Son
Cash Store
SOL Rich & CO
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