Foley men in jail over stolen clothing from camp
Two Foley men were jailed after authorities alleged they stole clothing from a camp and fled on yesterday morning. The case involves local law enforcement and ongoing investigations.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
2
Two Men Held on Foley Camp Robbery Charge
Charles Harris and Walter Gardner were jailed on burglary charges after allegedly stealing a valuable overcoat two dress coats and a vest from the Foley railway camp on the Milwaukee cutoff. Marshals and deputies tracked a suspect to Burlington depot and public square before bringing them to county jail. They waived exam and were bound over to the January grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Black
Marshal Ragan
Burlington
Calaboose
Milwaukee
R.T. McCall
Fored
Charles Harris
Walter Gardner
Postal Receipts Highlight Iowa City Rank and Christmas Rush
The last report of the postal department shows Washington ranked 1 th among Iowa cities by gross receipts for the year ending June 1 1902 with 10668.15 gross and 1904.02 net. Des Moines leads. readers are urged to mail presents early for Christmas, register valuable parcels, verify addresses, and clearly print names for safe delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postal Department
Washington
Iowa
Des Moines
Post Office
Louisiana Purchase Flag Day Proclaimed by Iowa Governor
Governor Albert B. Cummins issues a proclamation for Iowa designating December 20, 1902 as Louisiana Purchase Flag Day. He urges display of the national colors on public buildings and, as feasible, on business houses and dwellings to mark the 99th anniversary of the Louisiana Territory acquisition and the St. Louis exposition celebra tions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana Purchase
Cummins
Iowa
Louisiana
United States
Louisiana Territory
St. Louis
Albert B. Cummins
Telephone Our News Service From County Towns
A compact update from our news service summarizes items of interest gathered from surrounding county towns. Local happenings include community notes, brief reports, and minor events affecting residents.
Favors Bishop in 54th Regiment Election
Company D plans to vote Monday at the Armory for lieutenant colonel of the 54th regiment after a prior deadlock. Major Frank W. Bishop of Muscatine, active with the Iowa Telephone company, is favored after Major John Dunlap of Keokuk withdrew. Bishop is expected to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
54Th Regiment
Frank W. Bishop
Muscatine
Iowa Telephone Company
John Dunlap
Keokuk
Bishop
Measles Death After Noon. Local News Briefs
Dec 18 Mrs. John Carter of this vicinity died of measles at 2 a.m. Funeral to be held tomorrow. She leaves a husband and two children aged 12 and 3. Wim. Singleman sick all week. no new measles cases, patients improving. John Mathers travels to Illinois for Christmas with parents. Carpenters finishing the hotel. Will Dray and wife at Morning Sun. D D F Hodges may visit Waverly Iowa. Woodmen lodge attend Ainsworth meeting as Hodges goes to Washington on business. Mathers and Kane on business trips. Mrs. Stephens ill. Fragier sister visiting from Muscontine. Woodman lodge meets at the school. Presbyterian church to entertain after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Wim. Singleman
John Mathers
Illinois
Will Dray
Morning Sun
DD. F. Hodges
Waverly
Iowa
Ainsworth
FB. Hodges
Washington
Dick Kane
C. W. Stephens
Fragier
Muscontine
Woodman Lodge
Presbyterian Church
Remarkable Cure Claims From Dr Gore Remedy
A reader reports long years with illness and a single leg before Dr Gore's remedy. He says blood improvement followed by his daughter joining a society, and a revival of health after eight bottles making him appear fleshier at the theater. The Rev Dr Nod praises insomnia relief after two bottles. An unnamed man and woman recount dramatic gains, ending with Western Pointer as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
Colonial Dames
Nod
What I Can Society Sees Christmas Box Sent to Indian School
The What I Can society of the Baptist church met last evening at the Link Hall home and packed a Christmas box for the Indian School in Oklahoma. Miss Anna Scott, visiting from Passaic New Jersey where she works with factory girls, gave an interesting talk. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Baptist Church
Link Hall
Oklahoma
Anna Scott
Passaic
N. J
Roofing advances at Shanafelt Knupp lumber shed site
Workers continue steady progress on the new light plant with 10 to 12 men shingling as the roof nears completion. The roof over the lumber shed drive way is nearly finished and work on the main roof is set to finish tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanafelt & Knupp
See our fancy clocks Hobson and Gove
An Ottawa ad lists clocks and timepieces from Hobson and Gove tagged with a price of 59 and a note on fashionable design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson & Gove
Preventing Croup with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mothers learn croup can be prevented by early hoarseness. A day or two before attack the child becomes hoarse, then a harsh cough follows. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first hoarseness or after the cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Sold by Stewart's pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Repeated Superior Court Reversals In Pearl Suit
In Berrien County Michigan the Arthur L Pearl case against Renton township advances to a fourth trial after the Supreme Court reversed three times. Pearl fell from a bridge December 20 1805 and sought twelve thousand six hundred sixty six dollars. The circuit Court awarded five thousand, then eight thousand, with the Supreme Court reversing each verdict and sending the case back for new trials. Judge Coolidge notes the pattern and limits further retrials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
Supreme Court
Arthur L. Pearles
Berrien
Coolidge
Carr
Casa
Cas
Arthur
Pearl
Renton Township
Ele
Liberty Parole Plea For Ex Banker Spalding
Joliet December 18. Attorneys Trade and Mrs. Charles W. Spalding appeared before the board of pardons at the penitentiary to renew a parole petition for the ex banker. New evidence gathered by Mrs. Spalding and plea of his advanced age were presented as factors in the consideration. The board gave no definite indication but impressions suggested a favorable action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Consolidation Plan for Omaha Street Railways Publicized
Omaha announces a plan to consolidate the street railways of Omaha South Omaha and Council Bluffs. The system will include the Omaha and South Omerica lines the Council Bluffs bridge line and the Lake Manawa and Courtland Beach suburban lines totaling 200 miles of track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
South Omaha
Council Bluffs
South Omerica
Omaha and
Council Bluffs Bridge
Council Bluffa
Lake Manawa
Courtland Beach
French System Superior in Duel After Italian Challenge
In Nice on December 1 the duels between Italian fencing champions Vega and Pessina and French champions Merignac and Kirchoffer ended with both Italians wounded though not seriously. The dispute centered on the merits of French versus Italian small sword customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nice
Dec
Vega
Pessina
Merignac
Kirchoffer
Louisville Businessman Found Dead with Gunshot Wound
Louisvill e December 18 reports reveal R C Wayne a local businessman was found dead with a gunshot wound to the chest The investigation notes he carried $350000 life insurance and may influence the case and its ensuing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
R. C. Wayne
The Pride of Heroes
Soldiers praised Scratches Bruises Cuts Wounds and stiff joints with Bucklen s Arnica Salve as the best in the world Burns Scalds Boils Ulcers Skin eruptions and Piles are also cured or no pay Stewart s drug store sells it for 25 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's
Remedy for Bilious Colic Promoted for Early Use
Take a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at first signs of illness to ward off attacks. Hundreds report success using the remedy promptly. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Coughs and Consumption Healed by King's New Discovery
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits King’s New Discovery for Consumption with curing his severe cough and lung troubles after doctors gave up. He reports gaining weight and urges Stewart's Pharmacy to offer free bottles, noting the five and one dollar price and the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hall
West Point
King
Stewart's
Fisherman’s Query From a Minister’s Reply
A minister tells a boy to fetch his fishing line and bait and promises to accompany him to the spot, revealing a street conversation about Sunday fishing. The exchange centers on guidance and a shared outing rather than a sermon or ruling.
City Bus Line Orders Prompt Service From Hotel Allen
An appeal directs readers to call Hotel Allen at number 1 to place orders, with Frank Rogers promising prompt attention. The item includes a humorous aside about an Irishman waking to see a steam engine and two horse-drawn wagons rushing by, ending with a newspaper motto about supporting the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Was a Dishpan
A fragmentary quotation reflects a character accusing another of deception over a hat. The snippet features dialectal speech and a scolding tone, suggesting a casual, humorous exchange. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
Upholstering Offer From Frank Wesson Includes Samples
Advertisement invites patrons to Frank Wesson for first class upholstering and repair work. Located in the rear of James Cowger blacksmith shop, with a fine line of samples and offer to call on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wesson
James Cowger
Sunday School Joke About Prayer Before Bed
A five year old Willie answers in church class that he says his prayers nightly because he sleeps in a fold in bed. The teacher prompts for the reason and he gives the simple, literal reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
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Major Dunlap
Leiutenant
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U. P
D. Daniels
Day Tonille
Haskins
Mike
Pat
Philadelphia Press
Rastus
Sam E. Swick
Harwood
South Side
New York
Eve
Graham Theatre
Warren, Moore
Washington, Iowa
America
Lady Musicians
C H. Wilson
Wilson Hardware Store
SOL Rich & CO
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