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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1907

Page

4

Osceola case seeks permanent injunction against Calumet and Hecla

A.S. Bigelow of Boston filed in Grand Rapids a bill to make permanent the injunction restraining Calumet and Hecla Mining from voting Osceola stock. The suit demands voiding land purchases over 80,000 acres, rescission of stock acquisitions in other mining firms, restoration of funds, and invalidation of pending contracts.

Grand Rapids, Mich A.S. Bigelow Boston Osceola Calumet and Hecla Mining Company Calumet Hecla

Congressmen to Visit Hawaii on Buford Voyage

A congressional party will assemble in Chicago on April 26 and sail aboard the Buford from San Francisco on April 30 for a trip to Hawaii and Shanghai. The group includes Representatives Hepburn, Hamilton, Brick, Graff, McGavin, Wilson, Davidson, Conner, and their spouses. The Buford carries famine relief to China and will take the lawmakers as far as Honolulu before returning to San Francisco in early June.

Washington Hawaii Chicago San Francisco Buford Shanghai War Department Congress Honolulu W. P. Hepburn Iowa FE. L. Hamilton Michigan A. L. Brick Indiana Z. V. Graff Illinois Charles McGavin W. W. Wilson James FH. Davidson Wisconsin James P. Conner Iona

Friends raise $1000 to hire detective for missing Miss Bryant

In Ypsilanti on April 22, friends of Miss Lora Bryant, a state normal school student missing since a week ago, raise one thousand dollars to hire an expert detective amid suspected foul play. Advices from Valparaiso, Indiana.

Ypsilanti, Mich Lora Bryant State Normal School Valparaiso, Ind

Missing Youth Aims to Quiet Life Among Slums

A young woman formerly connected with a school told Miss Bryant of her wish to disappear from public view and pursue life in the slums, seeking anonymity away from her previous circumstances.

Bryant

Heir to a Million Dollars Fails in Suicide Attempt

A. F. S. Dundas, claiming to be son of the late Mrs. Wuorte Chwndas of Philadelphia and heir to millions, faced charges in Reading for breaking into a private dwelling with intent to end his life. A note stated his unemployment misery and plan to self-harm. police found his failed hanging attempt.

London A. F. S. Tyundas Wuorte Chwndas Philadelphia Reading Dundas

Leaps From Window After Dowie Death

Mrs. Lydia Staley, a leading member of the Dowie cult in New York, jumped from a fifth floor window on East One Hundred and Seventy fourth Street and died later from a skull fracture. Staley said her grief over Prophet Elijah Dowie’s death led to enforced fasting and a deteriorating mental state.

New York Elijah Hi’ Dowie Lydia Staley East One Hundred and Severy-fourth Street Staleys Dowie Staley

Bank Safe Blown Open in Agra With £100 Stolen

The State Bank of Agra safe in Agra O T was blown open by dynamite and about £100 stolen. Mrs Esther McNeil aged 94 founder and first president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union is dead at Fre donia. The latest clue to the missing Floerace Marvin in Stevensville NJ proves to be a mistake. The event in Spain is expected this week.

State Bank of Agra O.T Esther McNeil Women's Christian Temperance Union Fredonia Little Floerace Marvin Stevensville N. J Spain

The County News Doings Of The People Happenings In The County

The column compiles brief items from communities across the county detailing everyday events. It notes social gatherings, local appointments, school happenings, and small town updates of general interest.

Marriage of Miss Jessie Wolf and Ert Genkins

On Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage Rev J F Catlin officiated the marriage of Miss Jessie Wolf and Ert Genkins both residents near Dublin The ceremony united the couple in a respected local family.

Jessie Wolf Ert Genkins Baptist Parsonage J. F. Catlin Dublin

Local Visitors and Clergy Highlight Sabbath in Town

April 22 reports visitors from Wapello Apamosa and Riverside stopping in for Sabbath. Rev. Albert M. Porter of Sterling Kan preached at United Presbyterian. he once taught south of here. Other locals and guests travel to Washington Columbus Junction Mt Pleasant and Galesburg for visits and services. Community note ends with praise for Rev. Charles Myers at the Methodist church.

Hadyn Columbus Junction Ed Davidson Washington J. E Weigle Sands Cutterback Pearson Sam Harper Victor Iowa Mewbarry Millersburg Chris Harper Charles Myers Mt Pleasant Methodist Church

Ainsworth Social Roundup Reports Visits and Marriages

April 22 notes show J. W. Kirkpatrick and children visiting Muscatine, Mrs. M. L. Orris visiting relatives, and Ray Nichols and Gertrude Anderson wedding announcements. Other items include travel between Chicago, Coppock, and Oskaloosa, with church services and a surprise birthday party for Gladys Dawson.

J. W. Kirkpatrick Eileen Leo Muscatine M. L. Orris Washington C. A. Stephens Richard Donaldson Chicago Miss Pa) Hand Columbus Margaret Nichols Ray Nichols E. E. Nichols Coppock Gertrude Anderson Oskaloosa Iowa John Laird Oklahoma Amos White Little Son J. W. Nichols J. E. Weigle B Sands J. M. Utterback Mr. Myers Crawfordsville Chas. Laird Davenport Gladys Dawson F. W Harding Miles Bradford Hala H. A. Wickham Shaw Pella Baptist Church Samuel Carson Little Yark Lll Daugh

Local Notes From Keota And Surrounding Areas

Keota residents and visitors shared weekend activities with relatives and friends. Frank Snakenberg of Sigourney visited Anna Helscher, while Sadie Varner prepared to teach East Lafayette School this spring after returning from Keswick. Omer Singmaster and family planned a voyage to New York then France, and Harrison Allender suffered hand injuries while assisting with a foundation. The Mary Jane Campbell funeral proceeded at the Methodist church with interment in Keota cemetery.

Pri Frank Snakenberg Sigourney Anna Helscher Sadie Varner Keswick Miss Varner East Lafayette Herman Seyde Lenore William Lindauer Iowa City Dimmitt Bamford Omer Stephen Washington Alex Stephen Omer Singmaster Omer New York France Harrison Allender Charlies Farmer Indian Territory A. E. Stewart Pete Stein Schiltz Krammer A. W. Hamil Mary Jane Campbell Methodist Church Chicago Keota Frank Klein Will Helscher Dudley Crone William Fairfield

Funeral Service For Mrs Eliza Donahey Held Saturday

The funeral for the late Mrs Eliza Donahey took place Saturday at 2 oclock from her west of Washington residence. Rev W R Sawhill and the Second U P choir conducted the services with pallbearers W W Cherry Frank Beatty Gilmer Vincent Wil Hays Ora Booth and George Long. Interment followed at the city cemetery.

Eliza Donahey Washington W. R. Sawhill U. P W. W. Cherry Frank Beatty Gilmer Vincent Wil Hays Ora Booth George Long City

PILES CURED IN DAYS WITH PAZO OINTMENT

Guaranteed to cure itching bleeding prolapsing piles in six to fourteen days or money back. Advertises PAZO Ointment with unconditional refund offer and bold cure claim.

Death of Mr Laubach at West Chester

Mr Laubach an old Washington county resident died suddenly at his West Chester home this morning after a brief illness. He collapsed in the yard around 11 o’clock and was pronounced dead at once. He had lived in West Chester for eight to ten years and was well known in the county. Funeral arrangements were not yet completed. An obituary will follow. Mrs Elmer Adams visited friends at West Chester today.

West Chester Laubach Washington County

City and regional notes and visits report

Local brief notes list weekend and weekday visits, travel, and commerce. Entries include residents traveling to Crawfordsville Winfield and Kansas City, a pension grant to Mrs Myra Griffith, and shop talk from the Kellogg agency offering farm wagons at 57 60. Additional items mention skating rink hours and dinner plans in Vienna.

Vienna Logan Garden City Kansas J. L. Downs Brighton

Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Georgia Reader

A Polgo Georgia resident praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough calling it the best medicine used. The note claims the remedy is safe and sure with a local sale by Cook and Sherman.

W. F. Gaston Polgo Gale Cook & Sherman

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STECK H. F. Steck Calumet and Hecla Mining Company Congressional Party J.E. Lemmon the County News Westchester Ainsworth Ter Wm. Murphy Donahey Mr. Laubach Elmer Adams the Good Clothes Klein Klothing Ko Good Clothes Store Axminster Lowell J. B. Crail Washington, Iowa Emma Wooderly W. H. Riley W. R. Mount Ane Charles Kansas City S. K. Coates Rock Island Nellie Smith Havre T.S. Daugherty Moline Frank Stewart John Hopergardner Ralph Kelsey Nettie Hunter Chas. McPherson Wallace Patterson Winfield Arthur Cockayne A. A. Hines Mascatine Myra E. Griffith John W. Griffith Kellogg Agency W. E. Walker Rankin Virginia Eleanor Matthew Donahey Gene Anderson Paynesville Minn Boylan The Washington Bogey Co Earl Rice Seattle Wash Kt. Dodge O. T. Smith Olds Shamuel Donovan Titus Eldorado Marvel Marvelli Weard J. C. Smiths Cash Grocery
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