Conger Acquitted In Manslaughter Case In Rock Island
Jury of seven women and five men acquits Charles W. Conger in the death of Miss Fannie Chilberg after his car collided with the Zimmerman vehicle. State failed to prove intoxication. Foreman Mildred Bartz leads jurors who began deliberations after supper and ended at 8 10 p m. The judge discharged Conger as court recessed.
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Charles W. Conger
Fannie Chilberg
Rock Island
Conger
A. A. Zimmerman
Donger
Sury
G. W. Wood
Birk
D. W. Humphrey
Humphrey
Mildred Bartz
First Manslaughter Trial in County Over Drunken Driving
County Attorney F W Ed wards spoke on the first manslaughter indictment arising from drunken driving. The case, against Conger, ended without a conviction despite strong evidence of intoxication. Witnesses testified to alcohol on the defendant and speeding into an intersection, prompting debate over jury service and public sentiment.
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F. A. Haffa
Edwards
F. W. Edewards
Chilberg
Marmola Fat Loss Method Promises Quick Changes
A former method claims to combat excess fat without abnormal exercise or dieting by supplying a natural element that turns food into fuel. Discovered by researchers about twenty years ago, Marmola tablets have been sold for two decades with claims of new beauty and health. Each box includes the formula and scientific reasons for results, with a suggested four tablets daily dose at $1 per box.
Jurors Excused Until Monday in September Term Case
The jurors named Letech J J Clements Gertrude Perkins Stella A Biller Pearl Scheel T D Moore Mildred Bartz C W Christensen and Ed Arthur were excused until next Monday. This case completed the criminal assignment for the September term except one plea expected.
Westminster Fathers and Sons Banquet Held at Church
Westminster Presbyterian church hosted a fathers and sons banquet with about 110 attendees. A dinner, songs by the No Lads quartet, and speeches by Dr. L P Scott and Ed Rohlf preceded A G Reid’s talk on football ethics and sportsmanship. A final round of songs closed the program.
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Fathers and Sons of
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Dininer
J. H. Godtfring
W. P. McCormick
L. P. Scott
Tathers
Ed Rohlf
A. G. Reid
Rev J G Creede Accepts St Marks Pulpit
Rev James G Creede currently serving Grace Episcopal Church Charles City Indiana has accepted the call to become rector of St Mark's Episcopal Church. The call was voted at a Monday night meeting and acceptance awaits arrangements allowing him to continue duties at Grace.
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James G. Creede
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles City
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Co. O. Lamson
Mr. Creede
Rector appointed for St Mark's Church in Charles City
The church selects Rev. Mr. Creede to begin as rector January 1, after serving two years in Charles City and previously as assistant at Grace Episcopal Church Cedar Rapids. He is a high degree Mason, a lecturer in Masonry, and unmarried. The vacancy followed Rev W Baxter’s resignation as he pursues mission work in Minnesota.
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Charles City
Mr. Creede
Grace Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Rt. Mark's
W. Baxter
Minnesot
Young Parsons lad signs with major league dream
A 17 year old high school student in Parsons Kansas Charles Scallety a left handed pitcher signs with a big league club and intends to pursue a professional baseball career next spring despite his youth the article notes his hometown and current schooling while highlighting his potential and signing status with the team from St Louis.
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Parsons
Kan
Browns Sign Twilight League Pitcher for Training Camp
A Browns scout saw Scalety win 1-0 in a Twilight league game here and earned him a contract. If he does not reach the majors, Cleveland will assign him to Tulsa in the Western League to farm out their prospects. Lot 13 Black Way, a station to La Porta City.
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St. Loui Browns
Scalety
Browns
Tulsa
Western
la Porta City
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