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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1905

Page

4

Mother and Children in Court Again This Morning

A mother and her children appear in court once more this morning as another boy is reportedly taken from her custody.

Case of Second Son Continued in Child Custody Fight

In Ottumwa a court records ongoing action by Mrs. Daniel Shepherd to remove three of her six children to a home finding institution. The oldest son Harley, five, will go to the society. the two younger boys ages three and six months are under state care with mixed outcomes and the rest of the family faces further scrutiny as the case proceeds.

Daniel Shepherd Shep Nellie Vee Richards Ottumwa Preston Larley

Woman Claims Writing Ability Yet Reads Law Verily

The subject states she can write and read some but admits she cannot read lawyers writing. This exception in reading reflects a largely extenuating stance. The children described appear bright and promising.

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P. E. O. Chapter Meeting Shifted To Mrs. Anderson Home

Various local society activities are described including Chapter 1 P. E. O. meeting at Mrs. Dr. Anderson now, a Methodist Sunday School class party at the Kellar home with guessing games and lunch, and B Y P U gathering at the Younkin home in honor of Rev Dite McMasters.

Chapter 1 P. E. O. Society Dr. Anderson Miss Roberts Methodist Sunday School Ralph Kellar Kellar East Main Street Mmes. Gove Goble Cecil Rogers Minnie Winters Minnie Jackson Orba Mayer Rita Sc B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist Church Younkin East Third Street Dite McMasters

William H Burham Suffering Eighty-Two Years Old

William H Burham, aged seventy two, passed away after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements were announced by his family, with service details to follow in the local church.

Funeral held tomorrow with Rev Schreckengast to lead

The funeral service for Mr. Barham will be conducted tomorrow at two o’clock from his residence with Rev J B Schreckengast and the G A R post. He died this morning in Washington at age 72 after a long illness cancer and heart trouble. He leaves six children and several siblings. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery.

William H. Barham Hampshire County Virginia Jefferson Street Mr. Barham Iowa Washington Clarke County Mary B. Sigafoose Johnson Iowa City Leisure Missouri Barham George H George Barnett George L. Hays Charles W Louis N Oregon Milton Barr Nebraska J. S. Gray J. B. Schreckengast G. A. R. Post Elm Grove Cemetery

Southerner's Good Fortune

Greensboro man Sam A Hoover reports restored hearing after using Hyomei and Hyomei balm for nasal catarrh. He praised the treatment and noted the outfit costs 1 dollar with extra bottles at 50 cents. Columbia Pharmacy offers a guarantee and says the cost is refundable if not curing.

Sam A. Hoover Greensboro N. C Mr. Hoover Washington Columbia Pharmacy

Funeral Meeting Notice for Comrade Wm H Horham

Old soldiers are urged to meet at Grand Army Hall at 1 PM on Thursday April 6 to attend the funeral of Wm H Horham from his East Jefferson Street residence. They should also assemble tonight at 7 30 PM in the G A R Hall to arrange details. W H Warner P C.

Grand Army Hall Wm. H. Horham East Jefferson Street

Shields Returns from Indian Territory with Wolves Hides

Robert Shields came back late last week from Chickasaw Indian Territory where he visited his son Arthur. He brought home hides of several wolves he killed there.

Robert Shields Chickassia Indian Territory Arthur Mr. Shields

Cheated Death by Kidney Trouble Cure Claim

E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa says kidney trouble caused pain and anxiety two years ago but electric Bitters cured him completely. He notes general debility and nerve trouble also improve with the medicine and keeps it on hand. J H Stewart, druggist, guarantees them at 50c.

E. H. Wolfe Bear Grove Iowa J. H. Stewart

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