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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1905

Page

4

Nervous Dan Appears During Testimony in Womelsdorf Case

The lengthy trial text describes nervous behavior by Dan Shepherd during L J Bidwell testimony. Defense witness Mary Koster testifies to threats by Nancy Womelsdorf against Chris Womelsdorf, including a deadly intent. Multiple witnesses recount threats, arguments, and movements at the Womelsdorf property with notes on character and possible motives.

Andrew Fritz Womelsdorf L. J. Bidwell Dan Shepherd Bidwell Johnnie Shepherd Mary Shepherd Nellie Grimes Shepherds Dan Nancy Chris Mary Amos White Night-Watch Washington

Death of Mrs David Brindley in Iowa City

Mrs Susan Annetta Brindley died after a lingering illness at her North Marion avenue home. Born October 26 1832 in Sandusky Ohio she moved with her parents to Muscatine as a child and married David Brindley in 1855. They later lived in Missouri Grandview and Washington county Iowa where Mr Brindley served in the army. Survived by six children Clara Young M Gardner Harry Don Sherman and Edward plus sister Rosa Funk and one sister in law, with organs heart trouble cited. Funeral from North Marion residence at 12 30 tomorrow led by Rev J B Schreckepgast with interment at Lexington.

Susan Annetta Huber Sandusky Ohio Muscatine David Brindley Missouri Grandview Iowa Brindley Iowa Infantry Washington County Lexington North Marion Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church M. E

Defense Probes Shepherd Family Reputation in Murder Trial

Fairfield March 3 Special to The Evening Journal. The Shepherd trial resumes with defense witnesses aiming to impeach state witnesses and challenge Daniel Shepherd’s German speaking ability. Testimony cites bad reputations of John, Nellie Grimes, Mary Shepherd’s lover testifies to family character. a man near the Womelsdorf home and a lone passerby are described in unsettled sighting details.

Fairfield Evening Journal Mary Koster Chris Nancy Koster Mary Shepherd Womelsgorf Johnnie Shepherd Shepherd Attys. Crail & Crail Attys. Hanley & Simmons Vermillion Malcom Akyre B. B. Garberry Brighton Daniel Shepherd Danie Mary Womelsdorf Dick Bidwell Harry Dennison John Shepherd Mrs. Shepherd Nellie Grimes Bill Teeter Bidwe Dan John Brier Edgar James Harry Lamanski Fred Wolf

Special Evangelistic Meetings Begin March 5 At Local Church

The Methodist church announces a series of evangelistic services starting March 5 led by C. F. Barrett of Delaware Ohio. Endorsements from Dr C H Stocking and Dayton M E pastors highlight Barretts faithful and successful labors and large initial attendance. First service Sunday morning March 6 invites all. John Palmer left for Vinton to visit family.

Methodist Church C. F. Barrett Delaware Ohio C. H. Stocking Burlington Iowa Barrett Belmont Ave. M. EB Dayton, Ohio M. E I. B. Schreckengast

Longtime Perry county Native Miss Sarah Chilcote Dies

After weeks of illness Miss Sarah Chilcote, born April 12 1820 in Perry county Ohio, died aged 99 in this city. She lived thirteen years in the city with nieces Harriet and Laura Chilcote and was a Methodist. Funeral tomorrow at two from the East Second Street residence conducted by Rev M P Darbyshire. Interment in city cemetery.

Sarah Chilecote Miss Chilcote Perry County Ohio Eureka Harriet Laura Chilcote Methodist Church East Second Street M. P. Darbyshire

Death of Mrs. Goode in 80s leaves family sorrow

Mr. John Goode traveled to Rock Island after learning of his mother Mrs. Samuel Goode's death. Mrs. Goode died in her 81st year after a period of illness, with her son visiting during her illness and returning home to manage affairs before planned return.

John Goode Rock Island Samuel Goode Goode Mr. Goode

Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Ad

J W McKinnon of Talladega Springs Alabama recounts severe pneumonia improving after starting Dr King’s New Discovery. He credits one bottle with cure following two doctors and praises it as a sure remedy for sore throat bronchitis coughs and colds. Guaranteed at J H Stewart’s drug store with trial bottle free.

J. H. Stewart's

Local Families Move Nearby

Continued on page 5. Mrs. Wm Likely departed last evening for her new home near Hastings Nebraska. Mr Likely went Wednesday. The community is sorry to lose this excellent family. Mr Ed Miksch and family will move to Missouri the first of next week. They will locate near Mexico Mo.

Wm. Likely Hastings Nebraska Likely Ed Miksch Missouri Mexico

Colonel Fuller Credits Electric Bitters Cure

Colonel John M. Fuller of Honey Grove Texas says liver and kidney trouble nearly killed him. He had tried his family doctor without success and then used one bottle of Electric Bitters, which he claims cured him. Sold with a guarantee to cure indigestion biliousness and kidney disease by J H Stewart at 50 cents a bottle.

John M. Fuller Honey Grove Texas J. H. Stewart

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