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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1905

Page

12

Death of Harles S. Reeves

Obituary notice reports the death of Harles S. Reeves due to diabetes, noting he was a months-old victim.

Harles S. Reeves

Reeves Charley Reeves Died After Long Auctioneering Life

Charley Reeves a famed Iowa auctioneer died Sunday at 12:05 p m in North Washington after a long battle with diabetes. Born July 24 1863 south of the city he built a large sales career with his father in county work and in sales across several states. He earned membership in the Auctioneers Association and the A U W and K of P while also guiding his brother and sister in Newark. Funeral services were set for Tuesday at 3 p m at the residence.

Reeves Iowa Washington Charley Grim Reaper Frank Moore Vfice Powers Inks S. Reeves Pry Reeves, Sr Colorado Associat

Ladies Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs. Smith Home

The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs J C Smith on West Washington street. The Bachelor Maids meet this evening with Miss Mae Long on North Marion avenue. Miss Margaret Simpson gave a six o clock dinner party Saturday at her home in South Washington with about eight friends attending.

Ladies’ Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J.C. Smith West Washington Street Mae Long North Marion Avenue Margaret Simpson Washington

Mrs Nettie Robertson Fair Dies At Mt Pleasant

Mrs Nettie Robertson Fair died yesterday morning at 10 30 oclock in Mt Pleasant after a brief illness. Born April 11 1851 in Morrow County Ohio she taught in Iowa as a teen and rose to principal of a San Francisco school. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry Koehler of St Louis sisters Mrs Hattie K McArthur and Mrs Margaret R Cherry and brother John A Robertson. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from W W Cherry residence with burial in city cemetery.

Nettie Robertson Fair Mt. Pleasant San Francisco Cal Board of Examiners Henry Koehler St. Louis Hattie K. McArth

Twentieth Century Reading Circle Meets at Vienna Tomorrow

The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will meet with Mrs. Martha Dougherty tomorrow evening. Attendees are invited to join and sample the fine goods at the Vienna.

Twentieth Century Reading Circle Martha Dougherty Vienna

Columbus Junction High Defeats Washington High 17 to 3

The Columbus Junction High School baseball team defeated Washington High 17 to 3 in Saturday’s game at the ball park. Columbus Junction exploded for four runs in the sixth inning and seven more in the seventh, with three in the eighth and three in the ninth. Floyd McClellan pitched well for Washington, fanning twelve, as Washington left many on base. The teams may schedule a return game in Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Washington High School Ball Park Washington Boys Washington Floyd McClellan

Tragic Death Of Kenneth Cooley In Railway Yard

News from Woodward Oklahoma reports the death of Kenneth Cooley eleven the son of Mr and Mrs Db J Cooley former residents of this city He attempted a shortcut through railway yards and a train wheel passed over his head killing him instantly His parents two sisters and three brothers survive the family remains in sorrow

Woodward Okla Kenneth Cooley Db. J. Cooley

Death of Thressa Spittler in Nebraska

Word reached the city today of the death of Miss Thressa Spittler of Ewing Nebraska. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Spittler formerly of this city. Cause of death was consumption.

Thressa Spittler Ewing, Nebraska John Spittler

Trinity Church Feast Day Service Tonight

Charles L Cunningham arrived from Altamosa Colorado for his child’s serious illness. The little daughter is reported about the same today. Service at Trinity Church honoring Philip and James Feast Day at 7 30 p.m.

Philip and James Charles L., Cunningham Altamosa Colo

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