West Chester Couple Weds in Western Town
Last evening the marriage of Mr. Lee Burham and Bessie V Durst took place in West Chester. The groom is nephew of Gib Burham and the bride is daughter of David Durst. They receive best wishes for a long life and happiness.
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Mr. Lee Burham
Bessie V Durst
West Chester
Gib Burham
David Durst
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Leary’s Guam Rule Described As Unique and Despotic
A Washington dispatch reports Governor Leary of Guam enforcing two unusual orders for the Isle of Guam. The islanders are portrayed as indolent, preferring minimal effort and survival economics, with limited outside communication shaping harsh naval oversight.
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Tribune
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Leary
Guam
Isle of Guam
Navy Department
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Governor Leary Enforces Reform on Guam Population
A report outlines Governor Leary’s push to transform Guam’s economy and society. He aims to halt looting and marshals new orders requiring adults to farm, stock ownership rules, and a ban on concubinage, while seeking more officers and an ice machine for potable water.
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Navy Department
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Damage Case Drags in Court as Jury Slowed
The Brownfield vs. Rock Island case moved slowly at the courthouse with hours of testimony from the plaintiff and Eldon witnesses. Engineers Crow Alford and Yoder described injury details while motions to suppress evidence and amend the petition dominated the day. In a separate note Judge White performed a marriage for August Volger and Margaret Van Trump of Coppock, with Davids onlookers.
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Rock Island
Judge White
August Volger
Margaret van Trump
Coppock
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Novel Social Evening At Morton Home
An event at the Jno W Morton residence drew over one hundred attendees. Green decorations and green tea were served. The gathering raised a handsome sum through supper and a candy booth. Miss Myrtle Morton sang a solo and Misses Verne Ashby and Nina Isenhart performed piano solos.
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Myrtle Morton
Verne Ashby
Nina Isenhart
Dinner honor for Bell and Daugherty guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Bell entertained a small group in honor of Mr and Mrs Chas Daugherty. The gathering was enjoyed by all. New steel filing cases shelves and drawers arrived for the clerk’s office at the courthouse. Ask for Okomo best cigar in the market.
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Harry Bell
Chas. Daugherty
Okomo
Governor orders universal wedlock and free marriage licenses
The governor decreed immediate wedlock for all eligible adults and made licenses and civil ceremonies free until November 3. Officials in charge of licenses and marriages were overwhelmed as islanders hurried to comply, showing obedience to the governor’s directive.
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Nelson’s
W. C. Nelson
North Side Jewler
Nelson
Stewarts Pharmacy
Sout Win Smouse & Co
Kemble
Kempe Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Lowa
Ultra
Work & Meek
AL Saat
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Chatanooga Medicine CO
Chattanooga, Tenn
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Xx New Firm
Hoops & Lovelett
Norru Sipe
Bible Sale
Teachers’ Bible
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F.C. Carris & CO
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Circle
Queen Esther
M. BE. Church
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Jos. Pollard, JR
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Jennie White
Jesse Lee Burham
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A. N. Evuwer
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Miss Thropp
Victorien Sardou
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