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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1901

Page

4

Dr Daniel McFarlane Dies in Keota Iowa

Dr Daniel McFarlane a highly educated physician and Scottish native died at age 59 in Keota Iowa after a six month illness heart trouble. Born in Argyle Scotland he trained at Edinburgh University and practiced in Canada before locating in Keota 28 years ago. He leaves a wife and two daughters and was a member of local Masonic orders.

Keota Daniel McFarlane Iowa Ben Smith Smith Argyle Scotland Canada University Edinburgh McFarlane Blue Lodge Jappa Sigourney Bethlehem Commandery Washington

Doctor Miller suffers light stroke at Heights

Dr A N Miller of the Heights sustained a light stroke of paralysis this forenoon. The left side of his face is affected and he has difficulty talking, though limbs are unaffected and the attack is not considered serious. Oysters parties at Johnson's tomorrow.

A. N. Miller the Heights

Revival Service Draws Large Crowds at Second United Presbyterian

Last evening the revival at Second United Presbyterian church drew a large turnout. Rev. Coates read Luke 15 1 5 and Rev. Allen led prayer. Ed Hulse and the Flint and Sec ox choirs sang a pretty anthem. Rev. Lilley of the Baptist church preached on Luke 15 20 emphasizing compassion and reconciliation. Tonight the meeting moves to the First church.

Second United Presbyterian Church Coates Allen Ed Hulse Flint Secox R. F. Lilley The Baptist Church

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women

A testimonial praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets for curing uterine ulcers and sleeplessness from womanly diseases. The letter claims dramatic sleep restoration after days of agony and urges sending stamps for a medical adviser book.

Pierce Dr. Pierce Mary Adama Grassycreek, Ashe Co N.C

Baled hay for sale and kidney cure advertised items

Bobsled equipment requested at the office and 50e a hundred for baled hay offered by W A Crone who will deliver 500 pounds per ton to a northwest location near the square. The ad also promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a refund if unsatisfied after one bottle and lists a druggist's price of 50e.

W. A. Crone Northwest Line Square Smith

Frederick Truman at the Graham for Dickens impersonation

The eighth lecture course session is Friday evening at the Graham. Frederick Truman performs Dickens impersonations from The Cricket on the Hearth. Single admission is 50e. Secure your ticket from C H Wilson.

Graham Frederick Truman Dickens C H. Wilson

Wood Subscription Sparks Small Journal Office Rationing

The Journal plans to supply subscribers with a limited number of cords of wood as part of a new subscription incentive. Officials say the policy will affect a small portion of readers and aims to balance demand with available supply.

Frick and Johnson Contractors Notice of Nonliability

The undersigned state they will not be responsible for debts incurred by any sub contractors or their agents unless ordered in regularly written and signed orders. 70m3 Frick and JOHNSON Contractors by J H Frick President.

Chicago Tragedy: Dress Maker Ada Gilbert Found Injured

Mrs. Ada Gilbert, a Chicago fashion dress maker, was discovered in her room at 5 o'clock this morning in critical condition with a fractured skull a broken jaw and a nearly severed left ear. The assailant is unknown and the case echoes the Boniie murder mystery.

Chicago Lil Ada Gilbert Boniie

Judge Francis E. Baker Picked for Seventh Circuit Indiana

Cabinet meeting announces Judge Francis E. Baker chosen for the Seventh Circuit Indiana seat. Decision confirmed after today’s session in Washington.

Francis E. Baker Washington, D. C Seventh Circuit Indiana

Miss Clara Parkinson Breaks Arm at Depot Switch

Miss Clara Parkinson broke her right arm above the elbow last evening after greeting a friend at the depot. Returning home with companions she ran against a switch with no light, injuring her arm.

Clara Parkinson

Solid gold cuff buttons priced at W. C. Nelson's

Gold cuff buttons offered with price points 2560 300 100 and 85 dollars at the W. C. Nelson’s store.

W. C. Nelson

For Love's Sake Presented By Strickland Sisters

One of the season's finest features Mabel and Ethel Strickland star in For Love's Sake with a strong company. Written for them by H Grattan Donnelly the play promises pure language and action and a complete scenic apparatus.

Mabel Ethel Strickland Strickland Sisters H. Grattan Donnelly Russia

Runaway buggy injures Alexander Henderson near Milwaukee

On Sunday evening Alexander Henderson was badly bruised when a team owned by Charles Porter ran away near Milwaukee. He was returning from church, thrown from his buggy. no bones were broken and doctors deemed injuries not serious after examination.

Alexander Henderson Charles Porter Milwaukee Henderson

Ladies sealed gold watches for sale at low price

Ladies sealed gold watches valued at 14 carat fine with reliable movements offered for twenty dollars by W Nelson’s shop.

Nelson

Washington Chapter No 98 CES Holds December Meeting

The regular meeting of Washington Chapter No 98 CES will be at the Masonic Temple Thursday evening December 12. Annual election of officers will be held and full attendance is desired.

Washington CES Masonic Temple

Dept Pres to Inspect Woman's Relief Corps Friday

The Department President will inspect the Woman's Relief Corps on Friday December 18 at 2 p.m. The event is scheduled at the corps hall with orderly proceedings and formalities.

Dept. Pres Woman’s Relief Corps

Rathbone Sisters Hold Regular Meeting and Election

Friday evening December 13 at 7 p.m. Rathbone Sisters schedule their regular meeting and annual election, inviting members to attend.

Rathbone Sisters

Population sale Lady of Washington to Receive Private Theatre Box

The Journal announces a contest to select the most popular Washington saleslady. Readers vote via a coupon printed each evening and redeemable at Carris drug store by 5 30 p m the next day. The winner receives a private box with six seats for Mabel and Hihel Strickland in For Love s Sake, with daily bulletins on standings.

Washington Mabel Hihel Strickland Carris’ Drug Store Aed Polla Conteatants

Presbyterian Choir Meeting Update

Mrs Norton calls all Presbyterian choir members and those asked to sing at the Christmas service to meet at her home on Wednesday evening after church service. 62 2t

Baker John n0 Promotes Holiday Candies and Cakes

The opening of the holiday season finds Jobow on the biker working hard to say orders. In addition to his usual line of fine cakes and bread he calls the especial attention of the public to his candies, home made and imported. Everything desirable to the line of holiday edibles at John n0, the baker's.

Jobow

Gentlemen's Watch Chains at W C Nelson

Miss The Evening Journal notes a sale of gold filled watch chains warranted to wear for five ten fifteen and 20 years offered by W C Nelson.

Parker W. C. Nelson's

Denver Merchant Guilty in $7000 Diamond Robbery Case

John K. Barr, once a Denver merchant and manufacturer, was found guilty after a 26 hour jury deliberation for robbing Mrs. Mary Betts of diamonds valued at $7,000. The case involved Haemalt, who testified after a deal to become a witness collapsed. Mrs Betts suggested the thief may have worn men's clothing.

Denver Colo John IK. Barr Mary Betts

Capitalists eye Iceland lands for purchase or lease

Reported interest from United States capitalists in pyritiferous lands in Iceland for potential purchase or lease. In Luzon Filipino rebels killed George Hayes and a party of prospectors who vanished earlier. Carnegie to donate 10 million dollars to US university extension per reports. Miss Stone located alive. Wabash Screen plant in Rhinelander Wisconsin burned causing $400000 loss. Cornelius Van Cett named postmaster at New York.

United States Iceland Luzon George Hayes Andrew Carnegie Miss Stone Wabash Screen Company Rhinelander Wis Cornelius van Cett New York

Calling Cards Offered In Latest Styles For Christmas

Advertises engraved and plain calling cards as convenient Christmas gifts. The JOURNAL office offers samples and invites readers to visit and choose from the latest styles for remembrance gifts.

Journal Office

City Ledger of Public Works and Services

A fragmentary list records payments and salaries for city services and contractors. Names include J P Hays, M Gallagher, Carris & Co., Burdick Sign Co., Allen, Wascipete Lighting, and Washington Illuminating Co. for street lighting, water main work, paving, hauling, and related duties.

Geo. W Turner City Gall Marsh W Baley WS Davis J P Hays Sara Wie Gallagher Pereine EU Carris & Co EC Carris & Co Burdick Sign Co St Clair Lewis Ea Cig Bat Ears JJ McKeoone Jp Hantels Allen Bovee I Johnson AN Kelster Bo Kyle Sam Wit HA Burrell Hvingub Chase Ward H Jones J W Morton Ins Washington Illuminating Co Wascipete Hinwination Co Uinating Co JM Dillinger Jos Farrier DO Harrison Ey Welch Lays Orene Pes Hays BB Bennett Wolf A Miller Chas Burham Davis W Ry Co St Tae Wadsleigh Pittsburg Meter Co Maileable Iran Co Aupplien Mueller Mfg. Co A 75 & Allen Ceetees

Sewer Fund Labor and Materials Ledger Entry

Records show H Chance labor on sewer and Slane Samson & Livingston supplying sewer pipe and et ete. John Snields & Son listed with amounts 48 51 M 1) Sadler labor on Bower line 6.66. Lantern oil and related items appear with 465.

H Chance Samson & Livingston John Snields & Son Sadler Bower

City Warrants List for Washington Iowa November 1901

Hugh H McCleery City Clerk sworn statement details a warrants list issued in November 1901 by the City of Washington Iowa. Notary public Butterfield attests to the oath date and authority.

Washington Iowa State OF Washington County Haugh H. McCleery Hugh H McCleery Hugh H.elneery

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