Preacher Cordova Sentenced Four Years for Elopement and Assault
In New Brunswick New Jersey Rev. J Fr Cordova former South River Methodist minister who eloped with Julia Bowne leader of his church choir was convicted on wife desertion and assault charges and sentenced by Judge Woodbridge Strong to four years in prison. The sentence was cumulative one year for desertion and three years for assault. Cordova faced the sentence calmly and offered no plea as Lawyer Cook stated the court had made up its mind.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Cordova
South River
Julia Bowne
Woodbridge Strong
Cook
Billiards and Bowling Scores From Local Club Tourney
Friday and Saturday results show Lloyd Neal, P Wallace, and J M Sproul winning several Class A billiards matches at the Commercial club. Bowling lists Smith and Crooks posting high scores as the week’s lineup wraps.
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H. R. Wallace
Neal
G. G. Rodman
J. M. Sproul
Rodman
Sproul
E. Bowman
Slocum
Bowman
P. Wallace
I. Sproul
Wallace
Rg Sproul
Maxwell
1. M. Sp
Vino cod liver oil cure advertised by Cook and Sherman
Wanted to call at our store for the great est strength creator and health restorer which we have ever sold Vino. It is not a patent medicine but the most valuable and delicious preparation of cod liver oil known to medicine without a drop of oil to nauseate and upset the stomach. Vino strengthens the weak and sickly and aids after illness. Vinci cures coughing and bronchitis, increases appetite and helps thin people gain weight. Money back guarantee if it does not satisfy. Cook and Sherman, Druggists.
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Vinci
Cook & Sherman
Escapades of the Couple End in Court Conviction
The former pastor of South River eloped with Julia Bowne daughter of the village blacksmith. They were pursued across states to Ontario. Cordova and Bowne were found in New Jersey and Washington. After a two day trial he was convicted of deserting his wife.
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South River
Julia Bowne
J. Condover Bowne
Cordova
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Canadian
New Jersey
Ontario
Mre
Miss Bowne
Brooklyn
Mexico
Harlem
N. Y
Cortlandt Street
New York
Jersey City
Washington
Boy Dies of Hydrophobia After Cat Bite
In St Louis on March 20 a nine month old cat bite led to hydrophobia death of nine year old Henry Pilasterer. Symptoms appeared a week earlier with water aversion, headache, sore throat and swallowing trouble. He died at the city hospital after convulsions.
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St. Louis
Henry Pilasterer
City Hospital
Dutch Reformed Board Unfrocks Horse Trader
A twelve member Dutch Reformed panel in Sioux City finds Rev. S. Koster of Orange City guilty of sharp horse trading and he will be defrocked.
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Sioux City
Koster
Orange City
Indoor Baseball Clash at Commercial Club Gym
Tomorrow Tuesday evening the Commercial club gymnasiums hosts indoor baseball between Anderson's Paralyzers and Gaston's Invincibles. Free admission for club members and friends. The teams pledge a strenuous exhibit of the season.
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Commercial Club
Anderson
Paralyzers
Gaston
Invincibles
Twentieth Century Reading Circle Hosts Talk Tomorrow
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will meet tomorrow evening with Mrs. R. Walker for a session on literature and discussion.
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Twentieth Century Reading Circle
Will & Yet
Mrs. R
Walker
Notable visitors and travelers pass through the city
Perqnal O. T. Smith went to Wapello this morning. Judge Preston arrived from Oskaloosa. R B Glasgow of Veandalia Missouri left for Cotter. Mrs N M Anderson of Ainsworth was an over Sunday visitor. Rev L B Young left for Iowa City then Cedar Rapids. Mrs J A Y Whiteman of Biggsville Illinois visits her parents. Mr and Mrs Auld Dr Black and Bert Helscher of Keota travel to Chicago for a few days.
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Judge Preston
Oskaloosa
R. RB. Glasgow
Veandalia
Cotter
N. M. Anderson
Ainsworth
L. Db. Young
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
J. A. Y. Whiteman
Biggsville, Ll
Fires Boost Local Trade and Smokers Vote for Chicos
The town saw numerous fires yesterday that largely aided local business. Drugstore owner J. E. Lemmon sold Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigars, claiming they offer a real Havana flavor and quality for five cents, appealing to smokers seeking satisfaction.
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J. E. Lemmon
Wadsworth Bros
Wansworth Bros
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W.N. Bragg Plumbing
Schneider Building
Hutt Hunt
Burlington
J. E.kunath
Geis
Lloyd Neal
Bowne
Supreme Court
Hite
Salina
Kan
R. Berry
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
G&s
STECK
Washington National Bank
H. F. Steck
East Side Jeweler
East Side Restaurant
Bauer
Roy Y. Stichter
Perqnal
O. T. Smith
Wapello
Careka Stock Food
Mason Transfer & Storage GO
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