Tragic Death of Dr George W Jones Found Near Burlington
Keokuk, Jan 18. Dr George W Jones, a Keokuk physician, was found dead three miles north of Arlington in snow with a bullet wound behind the left ear and a severed wrist. A revolver with one chamber fired lay beside him, a knife cuts on his neck, and a diamond ring and pin were found on his person. He had been en route to Burlington to perform an operation and was last seen in Keokuk earlier that Christmas night.
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Rlington Hawkeye
George W. Jones
Mis Keokuk
Ngton
Louis J. Knapp
North Oak Street
Doctor Jones
Jones
Burlington
Port
Iowa
Doeones
Robert Zindell
Telelineman
Tad and
Jefferson Streets
Division
J. Charles Frantz
Burling
Union
Keokuk
Dr. Jones
Fairfield
Prescription Compounding At Reliable Local Pharmacy
A local pharmacy highlights its role in compounded prescriptions. It notes a large share of orders arrive there due to reputation for reliability, availability of ingredients, careful and accurate service, and lowest price consistent with quality.
District Court adjourns to Monday as Morrison-Miller cases settle
Judge Wilcockson adjourned court until Monday evening at 7 30 with jury cases to follow Tuesday. Morrison Miller settlements end further trials. Docket notes include dismissals, quiet title decrees, and final reports set for hearings in January. Grand jury completed its term and was discharged.
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Miller-Morrison
Wilcockson
Morrison-Miller
A. R. Miller
E. D. Morrison
Eardley Bell, Jr
Edmund D. Morrison
Journal
James Lukovsky
Chas. Gosser
J. B. Combs
Isabella Strain
E. P. McFarland
Philip Shrader
Grand
Death of Early Washington County Settler Simpson Goble
Simpson Goble formerly of Ainsworth died in Lincoln Nebraska at about ninety years of age. He was among the area’s earliest settlers taking up a claim north of Ainsworth near the John Stone farm and his father’s home hosted the county’s first court. The body will be brought to Ainsworth for burial, with funeral details not yet learned.
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Simpson Goble
Ainsworth
Goble
Lincoln
Nebra
Washington County
John Stone
Iown
George H. Paul Company
City of
Washington
Iowa
United States
Dominion of
Canada
Republic of Mexico
Executive Council of
State of
Board of Directors
Sister of local teacher dies in India
Miss Susan A. Young, a missionary in India, has died. The sister of our city teacher Miss Margaret Young received a telegram today. Miss Young lectured at the Second United Presbyterian Church about her far east work a few months ago. No death details were available. Miss Margaret will depart tonight for Guthrie Center.
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Margaret Young
Our
Susan A. Young
India
Miss Young
Second United Presbyterian Church
Far East
Margaret
Guthrie Center
Funeral of William Campbell, 102, in Epworth Iowa
The funeral was held at the M E church in Epworth for William Campbell aged 102 a longtime county resident. His son and grandson and grandson's wife were killed by a train last month, leaving a wife and three sons and four daughters.
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Epworth
Iowa
William Campbell
M. E
Fortnightly Club Literature Dept Meets Miss Noyes
The evening section of the Department of Literature of the Fortnightly club will meet next Monday evening with Miss Noyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Literature
Miss Noyes
Farewell Event for Hamiltons at East Washington Home
Miss Ella Dawson hosted twenty five guests at her East Washington street residence for the Hamiltons and their daughter Carrie prior to their move to Colorado. The evening featured games and music with a delightful lunch served by the hostess and the Dawson women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Dawson
East Washington Street
W. J. Hamilton
Carrie
Colorado
Alex Dawson
Anna
Etna Dawson
Reception Honors Clyde Clemens and Bride After Nebraska Visit
Mrs. Mary Clemens hosted a West Crawfordsville reception for her son Clyde and his bride who just returned from Nebraska. A three course noon dinner was served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Allen Bailey Klugh Fishburn Ferguson Earl Stafford Kennedy and others. The couple will start housekeeping on the family farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clemens
Crawfordsville
Clyde
Bride
Nebraska
A. R. Allen
Wm. Bailey
M. R. Klugh
Chas. Fishburn
David Fishburn
Robert Ferguson
Earl
Will Stafford
Lauder Kennedy
Washington
Clemens
Local Dinner Hosts Share Evening in Crawfordsville
Mr. and Mrs. David Fishburn of Crawfordsville entertained Wednesday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Hill of Havre and Mrs. Sadie Anderson and daughter Grace of Tingley, Iowa.
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David Fishburn
Crawfordsville
John Hillhouse
Havre
Sadie Anderson
Grace
Tingley
Lowa
Etta Quinn Hosts Teen Guests For Evening At Home
Miss Etta Quinn entertained a group of young people at her north Washington home with cards and music. The gathering enjoyed a pleasant evening followed by a delicious three course luncheon served by Miss Quinn.
Fairfield Team Receives Reception After Victory
After the game at the Commercial club a reception at Leigh Wallace home honored the Fairfield team. About fifty attended as locals joined in singing the basketball song and popular tunes. Light refreshments were served by Mr. Wallace Bert Dixon and Ben Wallace before the Fairfield visitors departed for the depot.
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Commercial Club
Leigh Wallace
Fairfield
Mr. Wallace
Bert Dixon
Ben Wallace
Friends celebrate G. P. Burham's 74th birthday at home
A gathering for G. P. Burham on E. Jefferson Street marked his seventy fourth birthday. About twelve guests attended and a sumptuous noon dinner was served, with reports of an excellent time.
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G. P. Burham
Burham
E. Jefferson Street
Surprise Tea Party for Mrs Nicola in Norfolk
Mrs Lyle Nicola of Norfolk Nebraska was surprised by friends at the Crooks home last evening. The Chating Dish club helped host a party with jewelry and bric a brac auction and refreshments served by Mrs J B Crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Nicola
Norfolk
Nebr
J. B. Crooks
Lodge of Honor gathering at James Cowger home
Last evening after the lodge meeting of the Court of Honor members went to the James Cowger home and enjoyed a pleasant evening. The chief feature was five hundred with refreshments served by Mrs. Ed Grayson and Mrs. K. M. Denison. James G. Cowger, visiting from the west, was the honored guest.
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Court of Honor
James Cowger
Ed Grayson
K. M. Denison
James G. Cowger
Boys Brigade Holds Notable Meeting in Washington Carriage Rooms
The regular meeting of the Boys brigade last evening included Bible and military drills followed by a social hour. Baptist church youths served chicken sandwiches and popcorn balls as the group praised one of the best gatherings in the brigade’s history.
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Boys’ Brigade
Washington Carriage Company
The
Baptist Church
Arrest in Murder Case Sparks Repatriation Bid
Governor Cummins orders William Pickard of Conroe Texas brought from Texas to Louisa Iowa to stand trial for the 1879 murder of W. Teets near Letts and Grandview. Pickard, found in Conroe, has lived there for years and is held in Montgomery county jail awaiting transfer.
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Cummins
William Pickard
Conroe
Texas
W. 8
Teets
Louisa County
Letts
Grandview
Pickard
M. A. Anderson
J. W. Golden
Wapello
Iowa
William Teets
Wilburton
Henry Bibbie
Farmers’ Union
Montgomery County
Nicholas Pickard
Muscatine
Brookhart Signals Open Progressive Fight for First District
Col W Brookhart visited Des Moines on supreme court business and told a Register and Leader reporter he has not yet decided on a congressional bid. He urged an open aggressive campaign in the First district to advance Progressive principles, believing such a fight can be won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. W. Brookhart
Des Moines
Congress
Register and Leader
Brookhart
Supreme Court
Special Meetings at Methodist Church Begin January 26
Special meetings will begin at the Methodist church on January 26 with a singer assisting in the services.
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Methodist Church
Nerve Pills Praised By Satisfied User Mr Filkins
A testimonial cites Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as the sole remedy that restored health strength and steady nerves for Mr Filkins who suffered sleepless nights and nervous fatigue. He states the pills gave him relief and recommends them. Price is 65 cents a box from Buffalo New York dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A. J. Filkins
Newark, N. Y
A. W. Chase
Mr. Filkins
Dr. A. W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Lyman Twins Set to Perform in Local Game
Local notes report W. M. Johnson attending the Friday basketball game. Several residents including Miss Kathryne Hopengardner and Miss Florence Roth visit and stay with local families. Attys Eardley Bell and others travel for brief visits, while students Olive Huston Bertha Anderson and Rees Davis head home for Sunday.
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R. L. Patterson
Brighton
Etna Buchanan
Fairfield
H. F. Steck
Alta Sawtelle
Lizzie Irwin
Atty
Eardley Bell
Wellman
Carey Wooley
Crawfordsville
Wade Page
Ainsworth
J. OC. Wright
Des Moines
A. L. Dusenberry
Olive Huston
Bertha Anderson
Rees Davis
Academy
Wyman
Installation of Officers at K of P Lodge
The K of P lodge holds its annual installation of officers Monday evening. A full attendance of the brothers is desired. A sale features pies cakes and cookies at Johnson's.
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K. of P. Lodge
Johnson’s
Ohio lawmaker seeks post 1908 army force cut to 35000
Sherwood of Ohio introduces a House bill to reduce enlisted army strength after December 1 1908 to 35000 men. Governor Hughes remains a dominant, elusive figure in national politics. George Henney a Black man is hanged in Charleston DC for the murder of H G Stelle a white convict camp guard.
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Sherwood
Ohio
Hughes
George Henney
Charleston
D. C
H. G. Stelle
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East Wash
Lennon
Phrany
John Goode
N. H. Denison
Eli Denison
J. R. Campbell
City of Washington
Amelia Scofield
H. Scofield
Marinda J. Stewart
Charles Burnham
W. §. Teets
Lyman Twins
W. M. Johnson
Kathryne Hopengardner
Florence Roth
Corbin
Stuart & McCreedy
P. O
Casey’s
Cetland Sale
Colezso
Chamberlain
Mall
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
Detroit, Mich
Lombardo
George H. Paul
Joseph Klopfenstein
W. Brookhart
Eld Klopfenstein
J. L. Brookhart
R. L. Coulter
D. Teuscher
Orville
A. J. Dawson
McLaughlin
J. Cocklin
Dr. King
Foley
Foley & Company
Chicago
Chichester
Cardus
Annie Hamilton
Stetsonville
Wis
Chattanoogs Medicing Cov
Chattan Chattanooga
Tenn
Nes Advisory
Chattancoes
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