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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1909

Page

8

Funeral Today for E N James In Rock Island Yard Death

Inquest held for E N James who died at 6:30 am March 31 1909 in Rock Island yards Washington Iowa while working as a switchman. Jury finds accidental death caused by being run over as car backed toward him. Insurance paid to widow Mrs E N James amounts to 1350 dollars. Funeral this afternoon from North Fourth avenue James home and body sent to Fairfield for burial with I O O F and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen pallbearers.

E. N. James Rock Island Link Hall Chas Nelson W. H. Fulton James Glasgow William Fulton A. Coffman J. W. Teeter Washington Washington County Iowa Brotherhood of Ben Engart Brotherhood of Railways Eldon James Home North Fourth Avenue Fairfield Brotherhood of Railroad M. F. James Chas. James Salina H. R. Rasmus C. A. Moore Fred Quigley M. E. Sconce Harry Davis Messrs. and Mines J. W. Bates Wm. Gaston Sumner McClellan Cuba Republic Gomez

Fullerton v Hughes case in district court trial update

In district court the Fullerton versus Hughes case is under trial while non jury cases delay juries until next Monday. Swift versus Flynn has finished and the cause submitted to Judge Clements with tentative rulings discussed. Attorneys Hicher Livingston for referee James Swift and Brookhart Brookhart for Martin Swift and J T Swift attended. W H Butterfield for Swift's widow and heirs. W M Keeley guardian ad litem for minor Richard Swift. other docket entries noted.

Fullerton Hughes Swift Flynn Clements Hicher & Livingston James Swift Brookhart & Brookhart Martin Swift J. T. Swift W. H. Butterfield W. M. Keeley Guardian Ad Litem Richard Swift

Legal Notices and Case Adjustments List

Multiple civil actions showing settlements decrees and amendments. Names include David Mason, Philip Mason, Robt J Whittacre, John Brinton, Margery Funston, David KR Funston, Samuel Manatt, C O Griffith, Gilbert W Tait, Virginia Chilcote, Wm Scofield, Alonzo Blair, Anna Kos, Barbara Kallious, J Kellogg, Ellerton, Joseph Hughes. Proceedings note leave to amend and sale referees appointed with bonds.

David Mason Philip Mason J. Whittacre John Brinton Margery Funston David KR. Funston Samuel Manatt C. O. Griffith Cunningham Gilbert W. Tait arycGaughey Virginia Chilcote Wm. Scofield Alonzo O. Blair Anna Kos Barbara Kallious J. Kellogg Ellerton Joseph Hughes Tant Hughes

Sorrento novelist Crawford gravely ill in Italy

F Marion Crawford, noted novelist, is seriously ill in Sorrento with bronchial and pleuritic complications that may lead to pneumonia. Professor Enrico de Renzi from the University of Naples consultants. Winthrop Chandler, Crawford's brother in law from Philadelphia, arrived to visit and says Crawford has only a fighting chance.

Sorrento Italy F. Marion Crawford Enrico de Renzi University of Naples Winthrop Chandler Philadelphia Crawford Calabria Chandler

Cuba's Evacuation Day Ends Occupation

Havana reports the last American troops withdraw from Cuba marking the end of a two year occupation and Cuba's restoration of full sovereignty. The April 1 development follows decades of U S presence and signals a new era for Havana.

Havana Cuba

War in Central America Cannot Be Averted, Says Circles

In Mexico City on April 1 rumors of a general war in Central America persist despite denials by five republics. Well informed circles believe the clash cannot be averted as Guatemala reports moving a large force of infantry artillery and cavalry to the Honduran border.

Mexico City Central America Guatemala Honduran

Dr King's New Discovery Backed By Local Testimony

Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recalls severe lung trouble years ago and near-death experiences. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery with relief and a lasting cure. The ad notes the medicine treats coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe croup and bronchial ailments with 50 cent and one dollar sizes and a free trial bottle. Guaranteed by J E Lemmon.

Ida Soper J. E. Lemmon

City Bus Line Orders Prompt Attention From Frank Rogers

Call up Phone No. 1 to place orders for the city bus line and provide street and number. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to the requests.

Frank Rogers

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures any cough or cold and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It states druggists may refund money if it fails and notes no opiates and a yellow package. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon

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