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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1909

Page

4

Father Said to be Near Here Will Try to Collect

Congregational Church of Mount Pleasant starts suit against several citizens. Five children aged three to seventeen were found unclaimed at the police station with no custody. The mother Mrs Albert Lamb reportedly placed them with their uncle Oscar Lamb to travel toward Lettsville. The father Albert Lamb works on a farm near Washington Iowa. Police seek disposition by juvenile court Judge D W Jackson. Thurston Lamb, 16, consulted with County Attorney Pepper seeking care for the children.

Muscatine Albert Lamb Washington Davenport

Congregational Church Sued Over Unpaid Subscriptions

Mt Pleasant La April 12 The Congregational church faces a suit to collect more than $1 000 in subscriptions for a new church project Donors refuse payment citing changed conditions while the minister’s plans earlier led to a debt free dedication Attorneys Beerley and Clark of Burlington represent the plaintiffs hoping for an amicable settlement before court action.

Mt. Pleasant Congregational Church Beerley and Clark Burlington

Superintendent Sharpe Attacked After Church Incident

Mr Sharpe superintendent of Clayton public schools was accused of assault by Mr Wolsey a Clayton resident. Wolsey attacked Sharpe as he emerged from the church door and ceased after being bested. He followed Sharpe to his residence before further action.

M’gregor Iia Sharpe Clayton Public Schools Wolsey Clayton Marpe

Best Treatment for Colds in Chicago Tribune Advice

The Chicago Tribune favors moderation with simple remedies for ordinary colds. It recommends mild laxatives hot foot baths free perspiration and indoor rest for a day or two to avoid worsening exposure. It cautions that improper treatment risks pneumonia and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chicago Tribune F. L. Stolte Lemmon

Royal Market Meat and Produce Ad

Mild, sweet cured hams and bacon plus tender steaks chops and roasts cut by expert butchers. Fresh dressed poultry salt and smoked fish radishes lettuce onions celery. The largest line of meats and pickles in the city with lowest prices and finest quality. South of P. O.

Samuel Love Recovering After Overnight Stay in City

Samuel Love of Center ville spent the night in the city and returned home this morning with his young daughter. Friends hope he will be out soon. doctors say he is not dangerously ill.

Samuel Love Centerville Mr. Love Isabelle Kilgore West Chester Vira Kilgore J. A. Y. Ashby Monmouth Illinois

Webster City Post Office Moves to New Federal Building

The Webster City post office will be moved into a new federal building Monday. The $70,000 fireproof structure features Marble use and modern conveniences, located outside the business district but noted for beauty and complete equipment.

Webster City Federal

Sharpe Attacks Wolsey With Brass Knuckles

Sharpe, fearing violence, struck Wolsey with brass knuckles during a clash. Wolsey was beaten severely and Sharpe was arrested but the grand jury later dismissed the case for lack of a prosecution. Blacksmith John Davis testified he did not know the purpose of the knuckles he made in Mc Gregor. T. H. Brown travels to Brighton for a brief visit.

Sharpe Wolsey John Davis McGregor

Fire in Roof at M. Johnson Residence

A tire alarm sounded at 9 30 PM Saturday as a fire started from a defective chimney at the M. Johnson home on East Main Street. The blaze burned a three by six foot area on the east roof and was brought under control before fire crews arrived thanks to local residents with a garden hose. A second small barn fire near the Milwaukee block tower was quickly subdued around eleven AM yesterday without a full alarm.

M. Johnson East Main Street Eugene Fretchen Milwaukee

Illness of S. R. Love Spreads to Sterling Families

S. R. Love fell ill while visiting his sons C. H. and J. R. Love in Sterling Kansas and is now ill at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joe McCreedy. He arrived in the city recently and his condition is being watched.

R. Love Joe McCreedy C. H J. R. Love Sterling Kansas

Writing tablets at the Fair article and visitors

The local column lists numerous over Sunday guests and visitors to the city from Sigourney West Chester Ainsworth Des Moines and Keota among others. It notes trips to Crawfordsville Boulder Colo Monmouth IL and plans for work and schooling with several residents traveling or visiting family members. Also mentions Miss Ella L. Mark visiting from Des Moines and a newborn ten pound baby girl born March 31 to Mr and Mrs Brown.

J. M. Welsh Iowa City Peter Nicoll Sigourney Harry Boyer West Chester Orville Reinerr J. M. Wilson Walter Arthur Loretta Walker A. Walker Ainsworth Ray Keyes Havre A. J. Truax Crawfordsiile Edith Chesney Keota W. J. Benn Boulder Colo A. R. McEuwen Mary Masson Brighton Samuel Rainey Margaret Letts L. J. Derby Ella L. Mark Des Moines Ladies of the Maccabees of the World al Adams Cecil Arthur T. W. Brown Pleasant Plain Mrs. Brown

Iowa State students visiting relatives in city take trips

J. M. Shields James Edgington Arthur Ingham Joe Clyde and Lawrence Wilson attending Iowa State University at Iowa City spent the past few days with their relatives in this city and were passengers for Iowa City this morning. Kitchen goods at the Fair. St John Marcucci was a business caller in Davenport today.

J. M. Shields James Edgington Arthur Ingham Joe Clyde Lawrence Wilson Iowa State University At Iowa City St John Marcucci Davenport

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Father Congregational Church of Ant Church Smith’s the Sanitary Grocery Hello 53 West Side Chicago Unique Electric Theatre Featuring Royal Market P. O T. H. Brown S. R. Love Loretta Colletta Swift Mart Swift Geo. Scott Howard A. N. McElwain L. Arthaud Chillicothe Dr. Arthaud Winfield L. A. Garrison of Pella Baptist Church J. B. Crayne Margaret Cowden Marengo Washington’s Panama J. B. Crail Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce
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