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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
5
Local Notes and Movements Round County Towns
Morning worship at the county seat and a Literary society program Friday evening. J W Long moves from his farm to new property bought from David Gordon. James Stewart of near Ainsworth heads to Chicago by train yesterday. John Young of Hillsboro stays overnight with his parents and plans to take a Birmingham bank cashier post January first, formerly at Crawfordsville. Fred Rush of Ainsworth assists at J R Lease barber shop. W G Nicholaus returns from a South Dakota trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rush
Ainsworth
J. R. Lease
W. G. Nicholaus
South Dakota
Literary Society
J. WH. Long
David Gordon
James Stewart
Chicago
John Young
Hillsboro
R. M. Young
Birmingham
Young
Crawfordsville
Westchester Briefs Seethe with Local Moves and Travel
Arthur McDonald shipped his household goods to Ames to reside there in the future. E. R. Munro returned this morning from Chicago where he had been on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McDonald
Ames
E. R. Munro
Chicago
Ainsworth Community Notices Report Visitors and Local Comes
J T Long and daughter Opal Errington of Ruleton Kansas return from Muscatine. Miss Clara Coulter of Washington visits brother R H Coulter. Clint Taylor heads to Iowa City for surgery with Harry Taylor of Ridgeway Mo. Fred Rush leaves for Crawfordsville to aid in Jos Lease barber shop. Mrs C L James of Des Moines arrives to visit mother Mrs Jane Brumbarger. 5S W White returns from Chicago after stock shipment. visits Burlington. Funeral party from Riverside attends Mrs Chas Whitlock interment. Martin Stewart a business visitor in Crawfordsville. Beulah Easter returns from Des Moines. Mrs G M Welch visits mother Mrs M J Henderson in Washington. Mr and Mrs H J Sands attend Sands Donaldson wedding at Washington. J M Stewart Jr drives cattle to Chicago markets from Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Long
Opal Errington
Ruleton
Kansas
Muscatine
Clara Coulter
Washington
R. H. Coulter
Clint Taylor
Iowa City
Harry Taylor
Ridgeway
Fred Rush
Crawfordsville
Jos
C. L. James
Des Moines
Jane Brumbarger
W. White
Chicago
Burlington
River Side
Chas. Whitlock
City
Martin Stewart
Beulah Easter
G. M. Welch
M. J. Henderson
H. J. Sands
Sands- Donaldson
J. M. Stewart, Jr
Crawfordsville Briefs Show Local Travelers and a Washington Visitor
J H Cook is in Chicago on business this week. John Slane is transacting business in Washington today. James Baird of Washington is a business visitor in the city today. William Arthaud arrived from Winfield this morning. H D Cherryholmes was a passenger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cook
Chicago
John Slane
Washington
James Baird
William Arthaud
Winfield
H. D. Cherryholmes
HASKINS Clergy Assistants and Holiday Plans
Rev J N Carnine hosts Rev Morgan of Birmingham at Bethel church. Howard Benn to ship two hog cars to Ottumwa Wednesday. Jess Marr shipped two hog cars to Burlington Tuesday. Geo Ebner delivered 105 hogs to Benn for shipment Wednesday. Sunday School gears up for Friday night Dec 23 entertainment. Ladies Aid bazaar and oyster supper Saturday Dec 17 with 25 trimmed hats at 1.00 at Miss Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Benn
Ottumwa
Jess Marr
Burlington Tuesay
Geo. Ebner
Ladies’ Aid
Strangle Death of Infant Tied to Finnish Mother in Michigan
In Manistee County Michigan Constine Winkkala a 2 year old boy was killed by being strangled by his mother a Finnish immigrant The husband found the body and is described as grief stricken Federal authorities report the other item Peoria Illinois identifies Colonel Brockway as one of two bank robbers from the Peoria National Bank case recently released from prison for horse stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manistee
Mich
Bec
Constantine Winkkala
Kaieva
Winkkalas
Finland
Ko Ined
Brockway
Peoria
Peoria National Bank
Brock Way
Hold Up Attempt Fails Near Portland With Gunfire
Four masked bandits attempt to rob a Spokane flyer near Portland Oregon. Bert Vetter is shot in the side but returns fire, possibly wounding one bandit, as the hold up is abandoned and the attackers escape. In other items, court affirms post office conspiracy sentences in West Virginia, ex mayor Ames faces a hung jury in Minnesota, and skating champ Johnny Nelson shifts to auto speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthind
Ore
Spokane Flyer
Kon Railroad and Navigation Company
Bert Vetter
Vetter
Minneapolis
Minn
A A. Ames
Bethery
Eliott
Supreme Court
Moon Crater Feature Spans Eighty Miles Across Moon
Berkeley scientists report a vast crack or chasm on the moon’s crust extending about eighty miles through the lunar valley observed by an eminent astronomer with a 36 inch telescope. The feature, seen under specific illumination and atmospheric conditions, may represent a dry river bed or a fracture in the moon’s surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
Alps
Kek Observatory
Jo Bo Percine
Deneth
Weather forecast for regional sections across states
Forecast forecasts cloudy conditions across Filinais Indiana and Lower Michigan with colder temps in the east and northeast winds. Wisconsin shows generally fair skies with slowly rising temperatures and variable winds. Partly cloudy in western areas with possible snow flurries and easterly winds as temperatures rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowelock
Market News Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Reported
Chicago and East Buffalo livestock market notes show hog receipts of about 27 000 with prices from 3 70 to 4 60 per cwt and cattle receipts near 8 000 with steers quoted 5 75 to 7 60 while yearlings and cows range and veal calves at various levels. Sheep and lamb values span several grades with export wethers at 4 75 to 5 25 and best lambs around 6 60 to 7 75 per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Hest
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J. H. Stewart
Haskins
J. N. Carnine
Rev. Morgan
Bethel Church
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Machen
Washington, Dee
Dietret of Columbia Court of Appeals
Criminal Court
August W. Machen
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Samuel A. Groff
Diller Thero
West Virginia
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Minnapolis
Iometry Division
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F. A. Miller
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