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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1901

Page

2

Prominent County Man C A Snyder Found Dead

C A Snyder a prominent county citizen from the Wells area near the city was found dead in the door yard this morning from heart trouble. Born April 22 1830 he was 71. He married Lorinda Wildman and left seven children fifteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday with New Haven cemetery burial. Also local items note candy sale and a social at the Reeves home with a ten person luncheon.

C. A. Snyder Wells New Haven Farmington Iowa Lee County Lorinda Wildman William Robertson Grace Hill T. A. Jones West Chester Harlan T Pomona Missouri Ernest Bert Addison Frank Brighton

Local Mews in Boxed Stationery Sale and Crater Stew Claim

Local ad notes fine box stationery at Qook & Sherman and promotes Isenbart's crater stew for 20 cents with a casual closing.

Qook & Sherman's Ma&f Isenbart’s

Water Colors and Local Movements Among Travelers

Chas. and Geo. Lovelett were passengering for Verdi. Judge Dewey traveled to Oskaloosa to resume court. Lloyd Purvis and Howard Jeffrey returned from Kansas City. J. T. Beamer of New York Life went to Dubuque on business. W. R. Bryce headed to Columbus Junction. F. Hart visited Davenport for Rock Island railway sidewalk work. Cook & Sherman display a superior line of purses. Rev. Darbyshire, brother of the late Mrs Johan Patterson, died in Burlington last week.

Chas Geo. Lovelett Verdi Dewey Oskaloosa J. T. Beamer The New York Life Dubuque Rev Darbyshire City Johan Patterson Burlington

Coughs and Colds Advice and Local Notices

A Chicago physician endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children. Miss Gertrude Williams arrives from Burlington to teach physical culture. Local art gift notices feature Mrs Fred Smith selling water colors and sketches. Thanksgiving season social notes include visits by Mrs Philip Hannauft and Mrs Ben Miller and a Missouri arrival of Mr Harry Matthews and wife.

Gertrude Williams Burlington Philip Hannauft Monterey Mex Ben Miller Cedar Rapids Henry M. Richer

Trouble in the Camp as Collett Accuses Man at Cut-Off

William Collett, a worker on the Milwaukee line near Louisa county, says Dave Walker robbed him of $53 and valuable clothing. Collett testified in Columbus Junction with a search warrant locating missing apparel in a camp shack. The hearing is set for today as双方 dispute unfolds along the construction site.

William Collett Columbus Junction Dave Walker Louisa County Collett Walker

Allen’s 15c lunch inquiry at Poor Farm inspection

Dr. Stevens of Mt. Pleasant and H. T. Reynolds inspected the Poor Farm on Friday to assess health and sanitary conditions for the incurable insane. The rooms and bedding were found clean. Stevens, appointed by the board of control, will report back, taking J. Seaman who escaped from the hospital.

Fine optical work by W. C. Nelson Optician

An advertisement touts high quality optical services promising customer satisfaction and properly fitting glasses by W. C. Nelson, optician.

W. C. Nelson Optician

City Council Weighs Asphalt Bids Tonight

An important city council meeting will consider submitted bids for asphalt paying. Some work likely to be awarded this evening if bids meet requirements. Earlier, a special meeting convened at two o clock to discuss paving.

Santa Claus to Open Candy HQ at Isenhart’s Kitchen

Santa Claus will establish his candy headquarters at Isenhart’s candy kitchen this year, bringing festive treats for visitors. The arrangement centers on seasonal sweets and public access during holiday celebrations.

Santa Claus Isenhart

Audley Gault Hurt When Sled Load Pinning in Yard

Audley Gault employed by Tom Neiswanger in the coal yard was badly injured Saturday evening when a bob sled loaded with kindling spooked by a lime house and toppled, pinning him to a cord wood pile. He was unconscious for a time and believed to have back injuries. recovery will take weeks.

Audley Gault Tom Neiswanger Mr. Gault

Snell’s Cure Lets Summer Hill Man Attend Party

A.J. Snell of Summer Hill New York feared stomach pains would ruin a party. A friend suggested Chamberlain's Ollio Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. After two doses he recovered enough to enjoy the party. The remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.

A.J. Snell

Williams to Lecture on Wales and the Isle of Man

Rev W R Williams will lecture at Living Lake church Friday evening December 20 at 7 30. The topic is Wales and the Isle of Man with admission free and a collection to be taken.

W. R Williams Living Lake Church Wales Isle of Man

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