Debts from a separated couple spark court action in New York Store case
In Justice White's court the New York Store sues Frank Vincent over a charge for goods bought by his wife before their separation. Vincent argues he is not liable since he and his wife no longer lived together. Notices allegedly published after purchase may affect fault, with J. Wilson for the store and W. H. Butterfield for Vincent.
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J. Wilson
New York
W. H. Butterfield
Mr. Vincent
Vincent
Keota
Death of Mrs Sherd Wilson Near Ainsworth
Mrs Sherd Wilson died yesterday at the family home six miles north of Ainsworth after weeks of dropsy. She was about 40, daughter in law of Capt Wilson, a noted county figure. Her husband and four children survive. Farmers north of town met to plan a new telephone line to Sidney Coon’s home with several subscribers expected.
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Sidney Coon
Severa
Funeral services for Mrs Barrows held in Southwest Washington
The funeral was conducted this afternoon from her home in Southwest Washington by Rev Masson of the Seceder church. The remains were interred at New Haven cemetery.
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Barrows
Washington
Masson
Seceder Church
Death of Stephen Lane reported in Lacon Illinois
R Rh Lane pop manufacturer received word of his brother Stephen Lane death in Lacon Illinois. Funeral set for tomorrow but Lane will not attend due to illness of his wife. Stephen was fifty five and survived by a wife and two grown sons.
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R. Rh. Lane
Stephen Lane
Lacon
Mr. Lane
Downs and Struse Tie Baroque Brighton Marriage
Yesterday afternoon at three o'clock Mr J A Downs married Miss Maggie Struse at Justice Folger's office in his own appropriate way. Two witnesses were present and the couple, residents of Brighton, returned there last evening. Friends of the couple join the Journal in wishing them joy.
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J. A Downs
Maggie Struse
Justice Folger
Brighton
Journal
Local notes and updates from Washington area briefings
John McCaleb of Dublin visited Washington on business while Legion of Honor holds a full meeting tonight. Dr Eiskarp called to Brighton on professional business. Wade Steck remains ill but improving. Excursion train to Burlington departs 11 50 am Saturday, returns after show. Baptist church social tonight. J W Patton recovering from bowel illness. Easter edition of the Democrat prints twenty pages by Mr Miller and the composing room staff. Presbyterian assembly commissioners chosen for general assembly in Wheat Cheer in September. Advertisements tout The Washington Limited and other rail service with connections at Burlington and St Louis, urging faster travel and no delays.
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Wade Steck
Burlington
The
Baptist Church
J. W. Patton
Democrat
Miller
Bentley
Iowa City
McCampbell
West Liberty
Washington
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Washington Limited
Snowy Statewide fall with social and local notes
Snow fell across the state with western areas reporting up to a foot. Citizens see benefits for the dry ground. Local visits include John Bartholomew and Jap Bidwell. Miss Lizzie Thompson stays with the Folger family. Charity drives and church social planned with Rev Schneckernaast. Admits no admission policy noted.
Aged Woman Burned to Death in Westphalia
A 67 year old woman, Mrs Elizabeth Hale, died after her clothing caught fire while burning rubbish in Westphalia Michigan. She lived alone and was found burnt.
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Westphalia
Mich
Elizabeth Hale
Help wanted and lost ring and mule notice
Wantrep seeks a girl for general house work and asks inquiries at the Journal office. Lost ring, 18 karat gold with inner inscription From G to C Feb 10 92 likely between Washington House and post office. ore dollar reward for return to Journal office. A stray black mule with halter found. inquires at this office. party paying for notice will receive information on the animal's whereabouts.
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Washington House
Post Office
Journal Office
Porto Rican Hard Times Deepen Poverty After Hurricane
Ponce Puerto Rico April 12 95 percent of the island’s population is described as peon class, with 5 percent of educated merchants and professionals spared from physical suffering but facing stalled business. Scarcity of fruit and rising prices follow the hurricane and possible tariff changes. Rice beans and salt fish costs have surged as imports risk and tariffs loom.
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Ponce
Porto Rico
New Iowa Laws Session Focused on Biennial Elections
The thirteen week Iowa session produced a key constitutional amendment for biennial elections and the creation of a Department of Agriculture. A summary highlights the most important acts passed and the implications for state governance and policy.
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Department of Agriculture
Port Puerto Rico turmoil and rush to Cuba in 1900s
The article notes eroding US Porto Rico ties as Americans depart amid bankrupt towns and lost businesses. Many Porto Ricans head to Cuba and Venezuela for work while defunct enterprises haunt creditors. Debates on tariff, civil government, and road and school funding dominate local petitions to General Davis.
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Venezuela
Santo Domingo
Cuba
Porto Rico
Davis
Islands
Cabo Rojo
Municipal Council of
Ponce
Asylums and state reforms dominate Iowa legislative acts
A storm of acts places county and private asylums under the state board of control and sets up new reforms. Legislation covers delinquent personal taxes, veterinary examiners with fees, a women’s reformatory at Anamosa, a capital improvements commission, raised mine inspector pay, and funding for state institutions including Mitchellville, Glenwood, and the soldiers homes. Additional measures authorize water and utility levies, preserve battle flags for Dodge, and fund regimental monuments and veterans’ needs. Includes a note advertising Okomo cigars.
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Lewis
Board of Control
Bachman
Mount Pleasant
Gilman
Koto
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Smith
Blanchard
Stewart
Aanamosa Peniitentiary
Mitchellville
Appropriations for Iowa state institutions in 1900
A summary lists special appropriations for the state’s institutions including the Agricultural College 142000 with 25000 unavailable before Nov 1 1900, State University 60000, State Normal 1388, Mount Pleasant hospital 118200, Cherokee state hospital 560000, Ft. Madison penitentiary 14400 or Anamosa 59240 98, Eldora industrial school 57950.
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Agricultural College
State University
State Normal
Mt. Pleasant
Cherokee
Ft. Madison
Anamosa
Industrial School For
Eldora
S&7
Train Arrivals and Departures at Washington D C R R
Train timetable for the Des Moines Valley Division listing arrivals and departures, including Nos. 7 Exp 6:45 p.m and 216 Mail 9:25 a.m, with connections to C B Q and Ny 216 at Des Moines and Knoxville, and notes on Sundays and connections.
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Dea Moines Valley Division
D. M Val
Des Moines
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
Washington
Housing deal offers building lot and home plans
A cheerful sale touts a Washington property option. The prospect promises a fine building lot with drainage, shade trees, sidewalks in a residential area starting at $100. Builders offer to construct a house per buyer plans with monthly installments.
Properties for Sale on favorable terms
A local listing offers a mix of good and near-new properties at very low prices. Many options feature favorable terms and easy financing to attract buyers seeking value.
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