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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1901

Page

4

Sub Contractors Sued Over Grain for Feed Case

The Milwaukee cut off dispute Owen McKevitt v Webb and Reed sub contractors is before Justice R T McCall. The claim seeks 38 95 for price and delivery of grain for feed. W H Butterfield represents the plaintiff and S W Livingston the contractors. A later Newman Brothers of Chicago vs Frank Belknap case on judgment execution will follow in the same court.

Owen McKevitt Va. Webb & Reed Milwaukee Roberts Place R. T. McCall W.H. Butterfield S. W. Livingston Newman Brothers of Chicago Frank Belknap

Schley Case Demand Sparks House Investigation

Prominent Pittsburg man murdered by burglars found early this morning. Washington dispatch notes Wheeler of Kentucky introducing a resolution to investigate Schley's conduct from command of the flying squadron to the destruction of the Spanish fleet. He says the American people want an inquiry by non naval insiders.

Washington, D.C Wheeler Kentucky House Schley Hfm

Pattern hats at Miss Lewis price cut to half

Pattern hats offered at Miss Lewis shop with a half price reduction. The notice highlights limited stock and a brief sale period, urging customers to hurry for bargains on millinery items.

Lewis

Love's Sake theater play praised by audience

Review notes that Love's Sake is a clean bright drama with action and moral tone. The Strickland sisters receive applause for strong performances led by George Mick as Jefferson Swift and Mable Strickland as Mrs Jr. EKibel Strickland as the American girl draws cheers for singing and charm.

Strickland Jefferson Swift George Mick Mrs Jr Mable Strickland Ekibel Strickland

Prominent Pittsburgh Woman Harriet Murphy Murdered

Harriet P. Murphy treasurer of Kingsley House and church figure was found murdered by a burglar in Pittsburg early this morning according to special dispatches.

Pittsburg Harriet P. Murphy Kingsley House

funeral set for Joseph Haverenek in Richmond

Joseph Haverenek died at his home at 1 o clock this morning after a period of ill health. Born in 1819 he was about 82. He leaves a wife and three daughters. A resident of Richmond for 12 years he was a respected citizen. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 in the Catholic church.

Richmond Joseph Haverenek

Wanted Lost and Found Notices From Local Journal

Classified blurbs advertise WANTED to rent or buy a bobsled and a girl for household help. LOST a dress package and brown belt between U P Church and Andy Cunningham home. A turn to JOURNAL office for notices. FOR SALE farm 130 acres with 60 acres in clover, deep well, orchard, two miles from Crawfordsville. Also SALE four room cottage and hay sold by A Crone offering 50c per hundred delivered.

U. P. Church Andy Cunningham Journal Crawfordsville A. Hise

Popular saleslady Grace Neiswanger wins city theatre box

The voting contest for the most popular saleslady closed at 5 pm. Grace Neiswanger of Kowman Bros dry goods won the Graham theatre box with 133 votes after leading late, out of 500 total votes cast. Stella Dolan led earlier before the final tally.

Grace Neiswanger Kowman Bros., Dry Goods Graham Theatre Stella Dolan Neiswanger

Good Time At Party After Remedy Cure

Summer Hill resident A J Snell avoided a party due to stomach pains. A female friend advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a bottle and two doses cured him, allowing a good time at the party. Remedy sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

A.J. Snell

Christmas Vacation Ends Winter Term at Kindergarten

Mr and Mrs D Cherryholmes and daughter arrived from Crawfordsville and visited J B Crooks residence. The Kindergarten announces a Christmas tree Friday as the winter term closes and the children begin a vacation.

County Board Sets Official Bonds and Sessions Ongoing

County board in session today fixes bonds for county officers including Treasurer 850000 fidelity or 100000 personal Sheriff 5000 Superintendent 2000 Coroner 1000 Surveyor 1000 Deputy Treas 5000 and Deputy Sheriff 1000. Rev Perrine of Assam India will lecture at Baptist church tonight on Under Cover of the World. Trimmed hats sale at Mise Lewis. 682 Margaret L Cowden attended a Crawfordsville reception for Editor W G Manpera and wife. Dry goods stores to stay open late through holidays. Mrs Norton returned from Burlington.

Treas A. Perrine D. D Assam India The Baptist Church Margaret L. Cowden Crawfordsville H. Manners W. G. Manpera

Reverend Perrine Plans Baptism Sermon and Family Visit

Rev Dr Perrine, set to lecture at the Baptiss church tonight, arrived this morning and will visit his sister in law Mrs Bell Duff Perrine, who is at home with her relatives at present.

Dr. Perrine Bell Duff Perrine

Senate approves trio of U S confirmations in session

In executive session the senate confirmed Philander C. Knox of Pennsylvania as attorney general John C Ames U S marshal for the northern district of Illinois and Charles P Hitech U S marshal for the southern district of Illinois as part of yesterday's actions.

Washington Senate Philander C. Knox Pennsylvania John C. Ames Milnois Charles P. Hitech Illinois

Wallet lost by Charles Flembert in Port Huron tunnel station

Charles Flembert a drover reports losing a wallet containing over $1,000 in checks and drafts. He believes it was dropped in a passenger coach at the tunnel station in Port Huron and noticed the loss upon reaching Saginaw.

Port Huron Mich Charles Flembert Saginaw

Notable figures in early 20th century politics and industry

William J L Farland founder of Butte Montana dies at 67 from pneumonia. British secretary of state approves 7 000 000 pounds for railways in 2002 and 700 000 for irrigation. Senator Warren introduces a constitutional suffrage amendment. Sir James Laing shipbuilder of Sunderland England dies. Seth Low sworn in as New York mayor. Governor General Wood arrives in Havena.

William JL. Farland Butte, Mont Warren James Laing G. B Seth Low New York Wood Havena

Persecutes a Mail Carrier in Charlestown

Frank Siebel, a tramp, has persecuted Oscar Goben, a mail carrier between Charlestown and Runyan Town. Siebel, once a Runyan Town resident, wooed Goben’s former sweetheart, grew despondent, and sent threats to kill Goben over the failed romance. Goben obtained a peace warrant as Siebel continued loitering and attempting to seize the mail sack.

Charlestown Dee Oscar Goben Krunyantown Frank Siebel Goben Runyantown Treben Siebel Oben

Joy Over The Verdict Acquittal Sparks Family Joy

Relatives and friends of Mrs. Bonine in St Joseph Missouri celebrate news of her acquittal. The mother Mrs Sarah A Henry and Bonine’s siblings urged her to visit for recovery from trial strain. A brother grabbed an AP bulletin and announced Not guilty Vindication complete.

St. Joseph

Cold Blooded Murder in Montevallo Ends Prominent Attorney Cary

Walter S Cary Alabama attorney and community figure is shot to death by Frank J Kroell a liveryman after a daytime dispute. Cary armed himself and was shot at close range then fatally hit by a second blast as Kroell escaped in a waiting buggy. Cary leaves six children after his wife died recently.

Montevallo Ala Walter S&. Cary Frank J. Kroell Kroell Cary

Mrs Ida McKinley Near Collapse in Akron

Information from friends reports Mrs Ida McKinley widow of the late president is much more seriously ill at home. She will receive no callers on Christmas day and desires no remembrances. She refuses to speak except of her grief and may not survive the winter if not aroused.

McKinley Akron Ida McKinley

Jewel thief case ties to Portland heist arrives in city

Omaha jeweler Dee Lowen thal identifies diamonds found in the possession of a suspect in Woods as part of the $15,000 Portland robbery. The jeweler, who was robbed of diamonds and jewelry, arrived and instantly recognized the recovered pieces.

Omaha Dee, Jr Albert F. Lowenthal Portland Ore Negro Woods

Jury Rules Against Widow in Jointists Liquor Suit

In Coffeyville Kansas on December 16 Mrs HF H Stansbury sued five jointists for 10000 damages claiming liquor sales to her son caused habitual drunkenness. The jury found against her after only a brief deliberation.

Coffeyville, Kan HF. H. Stansbury

Three Drowned in a Flood near Nashville Tennessee

A heavy wind and rain Friday night caused a triple drowning five miles below Nashville. Ed Reynolds a fisherman his wife and infant were lost while two others escaped. The five were on a house boat when disaster struck.

Nashville Tenn Ed Reynolds Rolling Mill Company Muskegon Mich American Rolling Mill Company W. S. Moody Chicago Ferdinand W. Peck Ferdinand Peck, Jr The Peck Familly

Lost schooner Galatea feared after towline broke

Racine Wis Dec 17 The Chicago and Milwaukee tunes have abandoned the search for the missing schooner Galatea which broke her towline from the steam barge Wilhelmina on Saturday It is feared the schooner and her crew of seven men have been lost Paul Kruger has taken possession of a new residence at Utrecht Holland

Racine, Wis Chicago Milwaukee Paul Kruger Utrecht Holland

Bankrupt store owner and thefts headline local crime

The grand jury in London returns a true bill against Theodore Jackson and Laura Jackson (Ann Odelia Dios de Bar). Max Bernstein, proprietor of a major Clinton Indiana department store, declares bankruptcy. Thieves break into Wilmerding post office near Pittsburgh stealing cash and stamps totaling about 2000 dollars.

London Theodore Jackson Laura Jackson Ann Odelia Dios de Bar Max Bernstein Clinton Wilmerding Pittsburg

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Ad

The advertisement promotes Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. It claims a single bettie promises results and offers a 50 cent refund if not satisfied after use, with the druggist handling the refund.

Smith

Calling Cards Offered as Christmas Remembrances

Some readers suggest calling cards as Christmas gifts and memorials. The Journal advertises versatestar styles in engraved and other cards, inviting readers to call and view samples for convenient gifting.

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