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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1905

Page

5

Parole list issued for Eldora state industrial school boys

Miss Clara Lunbeck visits Eldora Iowa to aid parole efforts mirroring Mrs Ballington Booth work with convicts nationwide. Forty boys from the Eldora state industrial school are slated for parole after earning merits for good conduct. Boys anticipate release and reunification with their families, guided by the school's parole system.

Eldora Iowa Clara Lunbeck State Industrial School Ballington Booth United States Mitchellville

Coal Man Delivers Easter Gift To Family

A Coal Man named Anderson presented a ton of coal as an Easter gift to a family, describing the unusual deed as a cheerful gesture. The incident involved two fillies observed nearby, adding local curiosity to the milestone.

Riverside notables visit city and local arrivals noted

Local column lists residents and visitors including F B Skola from Riverside and several Oskaloosa, Keola, and West Chester travelers. Businesses like Smith Premier agent J A Eylar and newspaper editor activity are recorded along with a Davenport inspection trip by officials to Mt Pleasant asylum and potential patient releases.

Mt. Pleasant Mercy Hospital Board of Supervisors Scott County

Fortnightly Club Meeting Change of Day

The Fort nightly club will hold its general meeting Friday evening April 21 at 7 30 at the Baptist church instead of Thursday. The literary department will organize the program.

Baptist Churen

When You Secure the Room That Suits You Best

Advertisements urge readers of The Journal Want ads to find the best room in town, promising it will suit them better than any other in the city.

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For Sale and Rent Notices and Farm Items

For Sale Two Jersey cows see G W Neal Northeast Washington 54-6t. Free For Rent Good 6 room house 4 blocks from square inquire at Journal 50 tf. Wanted Agents for our new State Map and Booklet Iowa Publ Co Davenport Iowa 46-101 Millet seed German Golden while it lasts 1.00 a bushel Leave orders Win Smouse 46-tf Oak posts fine split for sale by Win Smouse. M-tf For Rent or Sale 5 Acres new 6 room house cellar and porches fine water barn and chicken house adjoining corporation good for poultry bees hogs berriesetee 46-tf For Sale Light Brahma eggs 81 per sitting of 1 Howard L eCleery 1013 N Maron Ave Te 137 36-tf

Iowa Publ. Co Davenport Iowa Howard L. eCleery N. Maron Ave

Baptist reception for Pastor Rev Die Mco Masters

The Baptist congregation invites all members and friends to a pastor and family reception this evening at o o clock in the church parlors. Invitation extended to attend and celebrate.

Die Mco Masters

Judge McCoy Attends Funeral of Judge Dewey

Judge Ben McCoy of Oskaloosa attended the funeral of the late Judge Dewey today. Mr and Mrs Chas Overfell of Riverside were guests at the Col Nicola home today.

Editor Barnes Columbus Junction Roy Tripp Iowa City Ed Mooney Burlington Dr. Clapp A. R. Dewey Sam Barnett Harper J. A. Eylar Smith Premier Typewriter Ben McCoy Oskaloosa Dewey Chas Overfell Riverside Col Nicola Dean & Ryan

City Council Meets as Board of Review Adopts No Business

City councilors met last evening as the Board of Review and again as the council. adjournment set for next Monday. The Board of Review recessed to its final session on April 24. Visiting today were Hon. and Mrs. H. H. Willson of Wellman and Dr. and Mrs. Chapman of Ft. Madison visiting Chas. Hebner.

Board of Review H. H. Willson Wellman Mrs. Chapman Ft. Madison Chas. Hebner

Fearful for John Wilson in Iowa self inflicted wound

Fairfield Iowa April 18 grave fears for the recovery of John Wilson a Libertyville youth who shot himself through the breast after his love was not returned by a telephone central It is feared the bullet penetrated a lung

Fairfield Iowa John Wilson Libertyville

Burington Engine Detour After Wheels Leave Track

The four large wheels on the Bur ington engine left the track while the engine was turning on the switch. The accident delayed the train about an hour and a half.

Burington

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