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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
An Old Resident of Pennington

Mrs. Evelyn Beal died at Farming
ton, of pneumonia. where she had been
a resident since 1850. She was the
widow of 1. G. Beal, formerly one OF
the foremost lawyers of southeast Mis-
souri,.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Charged With Counterfeitinc.

John w. Smith, of Princeton, Mercer
county, has been taken to st. Joseph
and locked up on the charge of making
and passing counterfeit dollars. He
says he is innocent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
His Wound Proved Fatal.

Charlie Jackson, a negro who played
''Peeping Tom at Fayette, and who
was shot in the mouth by Sol Hierony-
nous, died the other day from the
effects of the W ound
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Shot Her Lover Then Herself.

Barbara Kastl. aged II, shot her
lover, John Rohlfng, aged 20, and then
killed herself, in room, 314 Olive
street, st. Louis, and when discovered,
they were both dead. 1t was case of
a woman scorned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
A Gifted Orator Drops Dead.

DIR. VIM. II. Folmsbee dropped dead
on street in Gallatin from paralysis
of the heart. He was 60, and one of
the pioneers of Daviess county, and
quite well known throughout north
west Missouri as gifted orator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Attempted Suicide Of q Wealthy Chicago
Hermit.

CHICAGO, Feb. 22.-Almos Butterfeld,
commission merchant, cut his throat
in his room on South Water street, and
lies in the county hospital without any
hope of recovery. He was graduate
of Northwestern university, and was
reputed to be worth s200, ZOO, but lived
the life of q hermit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27

THE Iowa house Of general assembly
ON the Goth, by a vote of a to 1s. uassed
. bill appropriating $4,000 for = sem;-
centennial celebration Of the dm,,s;~,,
of the state of Iowa into the Union =,
be held in Burlington. and slos. COO n
be expended at the rate Of Sss. OOo :
wear for three years, for the erection
in Des Moines of q memorial building
to contsin the collection Of the state
historical department
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27

The committee of the New York
legislature which has investigated the
greater New York question reported,
on the Goth, in favor of the consolida-
ton of New York, Brooklyn and Long
Island City, and suggested commits
sion to prepare a charter. The con-
solidation is to take effect January L,
1893
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Alleged Murderer Escapes.

William B. Emerson, who was in Jail
at Osceoia for killing Ike Ray, made
his escape the day. 1t is believed that
he was furnished key from the out
side.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27

The house committee on territories,
ON the 18th, reconsidered the action
taken At the last meeting of the COM
mittee by which a motion to report
the Arizona statehood bill was defeat
ed by vote Of six to five, which leaves
the bill without prejudice and in the
same position it occupied before action
was taken.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Mrs Jemima x.indell.

Mrs. Jemima Lindell, one of the old
est residents of st. Louis, died recent
", aged 90.
She had lived in ST. Louis since child her
father settling there in 1903. She was the
widow of Jesse G. Lindel. one OF the earliest
who retired from business in 1893 He died In
1857. His suburban home was one of the
largest and most attractive mansions of the
time. and was surrounded by several hundred
acres which he cultivated and ornamented as q
park
Mrs. Lindell survived her husband nearly
forty years, during which time, under the
terms of his will. she had the management and
control Of his estate. At the time of her death
she was one of the largest owners of real es-
tate in St Louis. She was the Oldest and one
of the most devout members OF Christ church
cathedral
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27

PRESIDENT PORTER of the Traders
national bank of Scranton, Pa, swore
out a warrant before United States
Commissioners Colburn, on the Goth, for
the arrest OF A. b. Williams, late
cashier OF the bank. charging him
with embezzling "a, Geo of the institu-
tons FUNDS. Williams was taken into
custody and held for q hearing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
A st. Louis Capitalist.

Aaron W. Pagan. aged 81, WELL
known capitalist of St. Louis, died a
few days ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
For Working ON Sunday.

The proprietor of a st. Louis bar Der
shop was fined Sa5 and costs for work
ing on Sunday under the old Sundry
law. The case will be appealed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Dropped Dead.

Francis P. Stotts dropped dead of
heart failure at Seda1ia.
He had been married So years, was the father
Of 10 children, only seven of whom are living.
and had been member of the NJ. E. church.
south. since its organization in 1s47. He had
resided in central Missouri for SO years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27

Not Guilty.

The jury in the trial of Harvey HAM
ilton at Unionville, for killing his
brother Oliver, returned a verdict OF
not guilty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
OF Interest to Teachers.

The teachers course in the state uni
versity, Columbia, will begin April 1
and extend to June.
This is free of charge to all teachers OF the
public schools in the state. The following line
Of studies will be included this year: Science
and the art OF education, educational psychol-
ogy. English language, literature. mathemat-
les. physiology and hygiene, physical geography
and drawing
The success of the school of last year caused
the university authorities to arrange school
for next summer, beginning June and closing
August g. The work will be strictly for the
benefit Of those who are, or expect to be, pub
lie school teachers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Reached a Good Age.

Mrs. Lucinda Kennedy died, the
other night, at her home, in Barry
county. She was born near West
Port, KY, December 16, 1892.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
A Justice In Trouble.

Justice of the Peace q. w. Mosby, OF
Eolia, Pike county, was arraigned be-
fore United States Commissioner
Moore, at Hannibal, on the charge of
sending a postal card through the
mails, addressed to Mrs. Sarah A.
Smith, of Cyrcne, Pike county, threat
ening to have her son arrested if he
did not settle certain matter. He
furnished bond.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27

at Osceola for killing Ike Ray, made
his escape the day. 1t is believed that
he was furnished key from the out
side.
A st. Louis Capitalist.
Aaron w. Pagan, aged 81. WELL
known capitalist of St. Louis, died a
few days ago.
For Working ON Sunday.
The proprietor of st. Louis bar Der
ing on Sunday under the old Sundry
law. The case will be appealed.
Reached a Good Age.
Mrs. Lucinda Kennedy died, the
other night. at her home, in Barry
county. She was born near West
Port, KY, December 16, 1892.
Fifty Years a Church Membe-.
Mrs. Martha Lockridge, a native of
Howard county, aged 70. died the other
day. She was member of the Chris
tian church for so years.
Buchanan's Big Criminal Docket.
The biggest criminal docket in the
history of Buchanan county awaits the
coming session of court. Five men will
be tried for murder.
Value of Railways In Pettis County.
The total value of railways in Pettis
county, as certified to the state auditor
by the county clerk, aggregates more
than 81 ,O00, 600
Not Guilty.
The jury in the trial of Harvey HAM
lton at Unionville, for killing his
brother Oliver, returned q verdict OF
mt 0uiltv
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
The Kansas City Times.
The First Rope Broke.

The first rope used in hanging James
Fitzgerald, in st. Louis, broke. and
after being revived at the morgue, he
was carried to the scaffold and execut-
ed. Fitzgerald was charged with kill
ing his sweetheart, Anna Niessen. He
protested his innocence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Robberies at Pierce City.

RObber1es at P1erce CITY.
There seems to be an epidemic of
robberies at Pierce City.
John Heater, a well-known farmer, was
knocked down and robbed in the suburbs.
Later F. j. Dunn. retired merchant. was
"slugged' and badly beaten Henry Rathman.
or F'riestatt was assaulted while driving out
OF town and shot in the head. He was robbed
of $95, which had been paid him on a money Or
der. He was not dangerously wounded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-02-27
Population of the Penitentiary.

The count of convicts at the peniten-
tiary, February 10, showed 2,229.
This figure was only reached once before in
the history of the institution. That was June
90, 1895, when there was exactly the same num-
Der of inmates. The prison officials expect an
increase until probably next June. and it may
amount to from $50 to 200 additional convicts in
excess of those discharged.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

ren'y. "IIc had business Of his own.
and went openly, as | understand IL.
Perhaps if he had realized that the
people regard him with some suspicion
he would lave managed TO postpone
his trip until matters were cleared up:
but nobody suggested 10 him that he
ought TO stay, / suppose
The villagers shook their heads. 1t
looked bad, they thought. Ii he had
not appeared 10 run away, the thing
might have been forgotten, but now
well, it kind of seemed as il some
thing ought to be done about il. The
doctor shrugged his shoulders at this
suggestion, hut did not venture TO say
anything. 1t was hard CROUCH for him
to pursue the course he had chosen in
silence without being called upon to
say something about about IL. He
saw that it needed but a few words TO
instigate a movement looking TO a
public investigation, and that, as a
medical man, the people were Inclined
TO turn to him for their cue. He would
not give 1t, while at the same time he
could not bring himself to utter a fiat
contradiction to his own convictions,
and thuss till the popular discomfort.
And his W convictions? He be-
lieved that Starkweather had been
stunned by an electric shock and his
body thrown into the river. He hoped
that Prof. Drummond had been inno-
cent OF any evil intent with regard 20
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been content to let matters rest with
that attempt, for lie could not see that
Philbrick was making any progress.
In fact. Philbrick's interest In the
mystery seemed 4 have vanished Ut
terIy. He never referred TO ii. or did
anything that lookd as if he a IL
in mind.
Everything at Fairview was as
usual when the doctor returned. lie
sought for Amelia 10 tell her the dls-
agreeable news so that she might pre-
pare her cousins mind for ii, but he
was utterly uDprepared for the way
Amelia had received IL.
THE worst has happened, Miss
Willis" he said. "a brother OF Mr..
Starkweather has come TO Belmont,
and an official inquiry will be insti-
tuted at once"
IA last.'' she exclaimed, with
cleaning eyes.
What" cried the doctor; you well
come a public Investigation
Yes" she replied, with energy. u
saw how you were placed. and while
l regretted that L had spoken 20 you,
| sympathiZed with you. | do now.
believe me. You could and would do
nothing. SO l sent 10 Mr.. Starkweath-
er's people, and this, thank God! is
the result"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

I'm afraid we shan't have any more
good times"
The professor sent a message TO Mrs.
Williams, asking her to remain a day
or two longer, until my return. If pos
sible, or at all events until Mrs. APP
pleton has got in the way of managing
the house" Mrs. Williams agreed to
this, and promptly set to work to make
conner.
the situation pleasant for the new
A day or two after this the doctor
was startled by an announcement
from Constable Minot Hawkins.
"It's come at last, Mason" said he.
Twas bound TO, and now there's no
stopping 1t, even If anybody wanted
to-"
What's Gomez asked the doctor.
The Official inquiry into young
Starkweather's death. A brother OF
his has turned up nd brought a smart
lawyer with him from New York. i
think there's a detective with EN-. too,
and they're stirring up things. l ex-
pect a warrant will be placed In my
hands before the day is over"
The doctor mace his round OF visits
In a hurry. He was anxious 10 be at
Fairyiew when the blow should fall.
He had by no means lost sight of the
mystery during the days OF his moth
er's occupancy OF the house, but he
had accomplished nothing. Once he
had secretly tried 20 get into the pro-
fessors shop. and had failed. He had
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

10 name a single act or appearance
during the last ten days on so to iusti-
~ his suspicion. Philbrick had intro
duced this talk, and seemed rather
anxious to continue il, but the doc
TOR held back. There was either a
great deal to be said or nothing at all,
and 1t was the latter policy that he
had adopted.
I'm rather glad you warned tbe
ladies' continued Philbrick, after n
moment, that the blow was coming :"
"Oh, are your returned the doctor
interested. How did You know that
l had done that?'
why there was nobody but you TO
convey the information ahead OF me.
anu L know that they must know of
IL When L saw the housekeeper at the
telegraph office just before | started
up. or course, they've sent for the
professor. A very doubtful proceed.
ing, very; but, of course, YOU couldn't
have advised it,"
IL would hardly be my place TO do
so, responded the doctor. hardly abIa
70 repress his p%erplexity. What was
MIS-. Appleton doing at the telerrapb
once. II not sending a message Ia tho
professor, as Philbrick sunosed9
Gould it be possible that she had nri.
vate business that required the use of
the telegraph? "
fplibrlck seemed to conclude that II
was VAN trying 70 draw the doctor In.
10 d discussion OF the case, and pres-
ently Joined the ladies with sometbinp
IKE MS customary vivacity. The doc,
.or started home early, for there WAS
no pleasure to him Mt Fairview as long
as fhilbrick was there. too esneciou
TINS evening. when his mind was so
oppressed. As he was ascending tho
NH, a short distance from tho housa
he met Constable Hawkins.
Hello, Mason!' said tho oo,s,oh,o
I've got a paper for YOU"
All right, constable: I'll accent II /,
responded the doctor.
ne knew II was a summons IN m
Dear as a witness before the mogis-
uaoe' whose functions in that rustic
neighDorhood included the holding of
d coroners court when necessar v
' received the paper. ba wa.
ABOUT TO pass on. when he obServa5
nat the constable was NOT tnrr,na
about to go with him.
"ait a minute, constable" said hc
Are you gonig on to Fairyiew ~
Yes; yes. More papers. Won know ;,
I didn't think Of that az i,rst m.
know 'owh' you
rep; but here's the girls"
ble." "'or, consta>
III try TO. What Ia ~ -,
Lei me serve these papers,"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

,ros n nossibility that Louise, after an,
MIGHT ne shielded from keen suffering
;rasmncb as II failed 10 occur 10 her
thar the inquiry arose from suspicion
ogainsr her father. He knew that no
omen charge would be mace Viii a
coroner's jury had heard al frOcui-
able evidence. and he felt a IAN. tope
that the evidence might be such that
no charge could be brought against
the professor.
In answer TO Louise the doctor salu:
..,Nitnesses will be summoned TO zen
what they know about the matter.
Do YOU know where to reach your
father by telegraph"
NO. / never know papa,s move.
n ents when he goes away. Ho ought
10 be here. hadn't he!
II think so. At all events he ought
to know what is going on."
II will speak 10 Mrs. Appleton. IL
is lust possible that she viii know
where he is AS she saw lin so recent
ly."
Iouie consulted the new housekeep
or who declared that she knew moth
ing about the professors present To-
cation.
what can we doT' asked Louise
h~elplessly.
Nothing" responded the doctor;
there is no need to be distressed.
The inquest cannot take place M
mediately, and for all we know the
professor may come home tonight.
There was relief for all in this
thought, for had not the professor in
his message to Mrs. Williams written
that he might be back soon?
Mr.. Philbrick called after the eve
ming meal He wal dull and gloomy,
for him, but, at that, a beacon of good
cheer, compared TO the doctor, who
had remained at Fairyiew contrary 10
custom in order to be near Louise
should there be any startling occur
renee. The doctor was exceedingly
depressed. He knew that he would
be called as a witness, and he dreaded
the ordeal and the smart lawyer from
New York" more than he had ever
beaded anything in his life.
Il suppose you've heard what's COM
ing. DOCTOR" remarked Phiibrick in
quiringly at a moment when the ladies
were chatting by themselves.
II have" replied the doctor. I'm
exceedingly sorry"
$50 am l."
The doctor looked at Philbrick in
inc. edulous surprise.
Il mean It." said Philbrlck quietly.
Have you seen this man Starkweath-
err
mo. l suppose you have. What is
he going to dOT'
You credit me with a good deal Of
information. However. by living at
tie hotel l happen to be in the way
of knowing what's going on in this
Starkweather talks pretty
loud. That's my one hope"
You mean he threatens more than
he is likely to accomplish?"
That's about it,"
Dr.. Williams knew rot what 10
make of this kind OF talk from Phil
II was the only private onvCr-
they had had since the under.
after their encounter, and
the doctor was even less disposed to
trust him than before. The report
than an inquest was to be held had
all his suspicious concern
ing Philbrick's casual interest" in the
mystery, although the doc
tor would have been hard put to it
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

Hawkins took off his hat ana
fingers through his parse ba,. ran BIZ
by gum. Mason, / dunnom
swered. Duty is duty. W., ne an
You wouldn't have an Official knos.
on his oath Of office, would 30 back
mot for n minute; but w
me. You know that if I mr. ou Know
serve the papers I'll keen mu %
don't you?" NY Word
NO doubt about that, Maso,
why do you want to take tho : But
They don't amount to papers!
know that well enough. Mug YOU
accuse nobody" 80! don't
of course. | know that bpt :,
dies might not. To receive TN d.
q stranger might startle them lion
ly. | speak as a physician paihiuI
When are the papers returnabpesnaio
Tomorrow morning before :,
fore Squire Taylor" ~ b.
Then let them wait. The 4.
short, l know, but | shall nne .
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
Co Be ContlnusS'
n. wa. ~Expending J

MY dear" said Senator = col
wife. 'do you know you n
ing the habit of talking y, - Z 40 q
sThat is not a habit. !. rticlpg
plishment. I've been Pre-, the 4
10 be fully equipped io aL,,ysrpl,
which / contemplate W.
time-consumlng purpoS's
ton Star.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

Mem stopped Him ON the street.
from the dining room to hall and
piazza and around on the river side
and lack again. He was looking for
philbrick, OF course. and that he fail
ed to see him gave him almost as
much concern as IL the ina had walk
PIP to him arm in arm with Louise.
lngry with himself. at last, for the
annoyance he "elt over the matter. he
briefly announced that he was going To
the village, aud left the house. He
Uade his usual tails and found that he
cad 4 good many questions TO answer
f,noerning matters at Fairview. Men
ttoppeii hi u on The street To- inquire
what ne thought Of tie professors
sudden departure.
Il don't think Of IT," was his usual
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
CHAPTER XII.

A Smart Lawyer From New York.
DR.. Williams was Mortified. and his
expression said so plainly. Amelia, by
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-14
CONGRESS STREET IMPROVEMENT
Organization Formed TO Secure the
Steps TO Elgfsh street.

The Congress Street Steps Improvement
Association will be organized some night
this week, probably at Franks or Pras-
ser's Hall. The name almost fully ex-
presses the object Of the association,
which is to secure the erection OF a line
Of steps from N foot OF Congress street
down the hillside to the foot of Eighth
street, Hoboken.
AS far back as 1874 the city purchased
the necessary land from the Hoboken
Land and Improvement Company, and
shortly after the adjoining property own
ers were assessed for the proposed im-
pnovement. The matter was allowed to
lie dormant until Assenblyrnan Cagney
had q bill passed at this last session of
the Legislature empowering the Street
and Water Boar to set aside the needed
amount from the licenseffund.
No action was taken and now the prop
erty owners are organizing and circulat-
ing petitions for signatures, asking the
Board to go ahead. As things stand
now there is no way OF communication
with Hoboken except the steps at Frank
lin street and the Hillside Road. in West
Hoboken. a distance of about a mile and
a half Intervening Many spasmodic at
ternpts have been made TO have the steps
built. but lone have had the prospects
of success that now seem assured
through the determined and concerted
efforts of the new association
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-12-14
IRVING CLUBS RECEPTION.
Before the Dancing There Was an
Excellent Entertainment.

The Irving Social Club held its regu-
lar weekly reception at its rooms, in the
Irving Hotel, Gator avenue and Old
Bergen Road, Saturday evening. Prior to
the dancing an informal entertainm ent
was given. The well known Eccentric
Trio, Messrs. C. Erler, A. +. DriscolI
and Frank German, sung "Those We'd
ding Bells Shall Not Ring Out and His
Last Kiss" Mr.. Frank German, the
popular baritone, sang with his usual
ability, THE Chimes of Trinity and .sAs
the Ship Went Down, Mr.. A. Driscoll
sang. in a pleasing manner, Nellie Nc
Intyre." Mr.. Fred S. Clement of Brook
Ign executed several difficult buck and
wing dances. and Mr.. Jack lumm Of
New York gave an exhibition Of slight
of hand.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Eckert, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Christ
man, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Harrington. Mr..
and Mrs. G.. Buetske, Messrs. d. Coffey.
G. Cleary, A. J.. Driscoll, r. s.. Element
j. Blumer, G. ErIer, Y. Tobin. e. Cor
man, j. Mehrtens, J. H. schuster, A.
Amato, b. Amory. Teddy Lee Of the Il.
s. Monitor Terror, the Misses M. Burns.
7. Mcclure, r. Smith, A. Naples. a,
Anderson A. Walker, D. Anderson and
Ida Clark.