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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1908

Page

4

Death verdict in Clarence Schneider case blames careless firing

Coroner's jury finds Clarence Schneider died from a gunshot wound due to criminal carelessness by Paul Critz. Witnesses, including Donald Chilcote and Harold Blair, describe a playground air gun incident during a hide and seek game. Post mortem shows bullet traveled 245 feet, pierced intestines, liver, and rib, with the 22 caliber bullet likely swerving after hitting the backbone. Dr Henry Hull conducted the exam with Wilber Miller present.

Clarence Schneider Marcellus Meek J. C. Purvis William Roberts Washington Washington County Iowa Paul Critz George Hay Clarence Messrs. W. Roberts Joe Purvis M. R. Meek Eardley Bell Atty W. H. Butterfield Donald Chilcote Donald Harold Blair Marie Chilcote Dorothy Foley Rhea Ford Delbert Elwell Walter Kelley Vere Wenger Clyde Moothart Haines House Harold Paul Foley Schneider Charles Blair Critz Henry Hull Wilber Miller

Social evening for Academy seniors at Miss Grecian home

Miss Emelia Grecian hosted the Academy Senior class on South Second avenue with flinch games and cornet music by J W Hedrick. Emelia Grecian played solos while the class sang, and guests included E Jones of St Louis and J W Hedrick of Muskogee. A social dance followed in Knupps hall with a Columbus Junction two piece orchestra.

Emelia Grecian Academy South Second Avenue Flinch J. W. Hedrick Emelia Knupp Columbus Junction

Ladies Benevolent Society Meeting at Presbyterian Chapel

The Ladies Benevolent society of the Presbyterian chapel will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 with Mrs. Carl Roberts. A full attendance is desired.

Ladies Benevolent Society of the Presbyterian Chapel Carl Roberts

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Hanson at East Second

Mrs Lester Hanson was surprised by about twenty friends who gathered at the Ed Grayson home and went to her residence at 1021 East Second Street to celebrate her birthday in a carefully planned event. High five furnished.

Lester Hanson East Second Street Ed Grayson Hanson

Bargains in South Dakota and Iowa farm deal

Geo. Peck advertises 560 acre South Dakota farm finely improved offering part payment with a small Iowa farm and 6 percent rent terms. This morning a depot fire at Rock Island caused a quick response. damage limited to a small roof hole. Skating rink opens Friday evening.

Iowa Rock Island Tire Company

Refreshments and Gift at Social Evening

The entertainment featured delightful refreshments provided by Mrs. Lorien Neal, Mrs. Ed Grayson, and Mrs. Wilbur. Mrs. Hanton received a pretty set of glass sherbets as a token of best wishes. The event was successful and greatly enjoyed.

Lorien Neal Ed Grayson Wilbur Hanton

Miss Glennie Goodman Weds Taylor Stout at Methodist Parsonage

Miss Glennie Goodman and Mr Taylor Stout were married last evening at 6 30 o clock at the Methodist parsonage with Rev A S Smith officiating. The ceremony was quiet with only immediate relatives present. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Goodman of southwest Washington. The groom is a prosperous farmer from near Brighton and they plan to set up housekeeping on the groom s farm seven miles southwest of the city. The Baptist church Ladies Missionary society held their quarterly tea and thimble bee this afternoon in the church parlors with a large attendance and luncheon.

Glennie Goodman Taylor Stout Methodist A. S. Smith John Goodman Washington Brighton Ladies Missionary Society of the Baptist Church

Fresh salted peanuts and almonds at the Vienna

Readable text notes fresh salted peanuts and almonds available at a Vienna venue. The brief item highlights snack offerings and local appetite without extra details.

Vienna

Funeral Services for Clarence Schneider Tomorrow

The funeral for the late Clarence Schneider will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from his residence, with the Rev. L. D. Young conducting the services. Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery.

Clarence Schneider L. D. Young Elm Grove Cemetery

Baptist ladies Easter market at Lemley grocery

Notice states a Baptist ladies Easter market of eatables will be held all day Saturday at Lemley grocery. It also notes large peach pear and plum trees available at Highland Park nursery.

Lemley Grocery Highland Park Nursery

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