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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1906

Page

4

How the Revolution Against Mexico Was Organized

San Antonio dispatch reports witness Marquese detailing plans to spark a Mexican revolution. He cites agreements with the Magen brothers and Sarabia, distribution of arms to interior groups, widespread clubs in Texas California and New Mexico, and instructions from leaders in Sonora Chihuahua Tamaulipas Nueva Leon to trigger action on a September date.

San Antonio Tex Mexico CC. V. Marquese Marquese Magen Brothers Sarabia del Rio Jiminez Texas California New Mexico St. Louis Rom Lel Rio Antonio Villorea Sonora Chihuahua Taman- Nous Nueva Leon Interior Mal

Exodus of Japanese laborers from Hawaii sugar fields eases

The note says Japanese workers leaving Hawaii sugar plantations for the mainland show a decreasing trend. Governor Magoon signs a decree to appoint a commission to revise Cuba’s laws. In Missouri river near Fort Randolph three men HM Cashuian, Charlies Slaight and Dan Slaicht drowned after a driving accident.

Hawaii United States Magoon Cuba Cashuian Charlies Slaight Dan Slaicht Missouri River Fort Randal

Foley's Kidney Cure Proved By A New Britain Man

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut writes he suffered kidney and bladder trouble and diabetes before taking Foley's Kidney Cure. After two bottles he improved and five bottles cured him completely with a life insurance examination now passed. Cures back ache and bladder issues. Sold by all druggists.

James Donahue New Britain, Conn Foley

Reduced Rail Rates Cut Coal Costs Across Minnesota

The state railroad and warehouse commission ordered coal rate cuts from Duluth to several Minnesota destinations. Hard coal to Warren, Twin Cities, Minot and other points dropped from about $2.00 to $1.78 or lower, with soft coal reductions also enacted, reflecting broader rate adjustments after bearing discussions.

Minneapolis State Railroad and Warehouse Commission Duluth Twuluth Warren Twin Cities Mpestone Mairmont Brown Valley

Christmas tree event lights up local church night

Tom Davis plans to move to Galesburg Illinois. Four schools close for two weeks. A union conference on church finances is set for tomorrow with sessions in WA P church Baptist church and M EB church featuring addresses on law binding covenants stewardship and high finance.

Tom Davis Galesburg WA. P Nev. A. S&s. Bailey Ainsworth J. F. Catlin Baptist Church S. S. Wilcox Des Moines M. EB High Finance Elias Handy Washington G. W. Hanna

Cardin Dies Sudden After Christmas Gift Surprise

In Philadelphia on December 26 Thomas Cardin, 62, collapsed and died of heart disease moments after presenting a Christmas gift to his wife. The couple had finished their festive celebration at the Cardin home when he handed over a neatly wrapped parcel and greeted her with a final, unfinished wish.

Philadelphia Thomas Cardin Cardin Cotpre

Detroit United to Acquire Detroit Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Line

Free Press reports arrangements to buy the Detroit Ypsilanti Ann Arbor and Jackson Electric railway line miles from Detroit to Jackson. The line is likely to be taken over by a new company controlled by Detroit United railway interests, as with the Detroit Monroe and Toledo Short Line.

Detroit The Free Press Ypsilanti Ann Arbor Jackson Detroit United Rail Way Detroit United Railway Detroit, Monroe Toledo Detroit United

Miraculous Cure Reported With Electric Bitters

H M Adams and wife of Pa describe a five year eczema in their child deemed incurable. after using seven bottles of Electric Bitters the child is cured. the ad touts the product as a blood medicine and body building tonic, with a 50 cent to 1.00 price at Stewart's drug store.

H. M. Adams Henrietta Stewart's

Local Holiday Guests Visit Area Residents

A long list of visitors spends Christmas and holidays with relatives in the area. Ed Eaton and wife of Chicago join sister Mrs. Joe Masters. many others from Washington Milwaukee Des Moines and Delta visit family homes and attend church events over the holiday period.

Ed Eaton Chicago Joe Masters Albert Hunter Mary Grace McKenzie Winfield J. W. Harding Frank McFarland Washington Edith Owen Westchester Rev J. F. Robertson Marjorie Muscatine Grace Allen Emma Holsworth M. EB Sam Shrader James Adams Adams H. H. Browner Louise Monmouth Ed Grove Tennis Hunter Geo. H. Paul Warren Stewart Delta Geo. McCarty Sue Lytle James Glover

Christmas Quietness Grips West Chester Town

West Chester reports a quiet Christmas with no town activities as residents stay indoors. Shippers transported two cars of cattle, while the town remains sparsely populated after the holiday.

Local notes reflect holiday weekend visits and gatherings

December 24 items list travels and calls from Charlie and Edna Jackson to Lincoln and other relatives. Visitors include Miss Louie Jones from Monmouth and families such as Harmon Brinning, Joe Carson, and Perry Vanwinkle. Attends services at Pleasant Plains and Washington noted, with several households hosting or visiting into Sunday and Monday.

Charlie Edna Jackson Lincoln Ahrens Louie Jones Monmouth Wm. Beal's Koenig Krank Ropers Henry Horning Louise Brinning Dutch Creek Harmon Brinning Margaret Cherry Washington Joe Carson Katie Zola Floyd Hilton Olds Perry Vanwinkle’s McGuire P Pleasant Plains W. R. Stryker Jim Zeck Besssie Tucker Chas. Beatty's W. G. Thorne the Plains W. S. Green

Pretty East Washington Street Wedding Unites Miss Carrie Emmons and Lee Ward

A simple Monday evening ceremony at the Emmons home on East Washington Street united Miss Carrie Alice Emmons and Lee R. G. Ward with Rev. Elias Handy officiating. The bride wore Mon Reve with lace trim and bridal roses, while the groom, employed at the local post office, will begin life with their new home on East Main Street.

Emmons Washington Street Carrie Alice Emmons Lee R. G. Ward Elias Handy Ward

Miss Gertrude Ward Hosts Ready Maids Party

Miss Gertrude Ward entertained the Ready Maids Tuesday evening at her West Main street home. Gifts from a Christmas tree were distributed, followed by music and storytelling. Mr Ward performed a tambourine solo and Miss Hazel Ward served refreshments.

Gertrude Ward West Main Street Mr. Ward Hazel Ward

Wedding of Miss Emma L McCulley and W A Patterson

Yesterday at noon the wedding took place at the bride’s parents home on East Main street with Rev. W O Fisher officiating. The ceremony was followed by a five course dinner served by the wedding party and guests totaling over fifty. The bride wore a blue silk dress and Artie McCulley served as bridesmaid with Charles McPherson of Sikeston as best man.

Emma L. McCulley W. A. Patterson J. P. McCulley East Main Street Mary Ade Reubsam W. O. Fisher Artie McCulley Chas. McPherson Sikeston Chas McPherson Edith Bailey Ade Keubsam Nelson Thompson Mrs. Patterson J. P. Mce

Local Wedding Celebrates Patterson Culley Union Near Winfield

Culley of this city marries J D Patterson's son in a county ceremony. The couple will live three miles north of Winfield on a prepared farm. Out of town guests include Patterson and Ball families from Winfield and relatives from Lenox Knowlton Sikeston Haskins Crawfordsville. A reception followed at the groom’s parents home in Winfield with around twenty attendees.

Winfield Mary Maxwell Mary and Ade Ruebsam Crawfordsville J. D. Patterson

Christmas Dinner Hosted by McFarlanes at West Jefferson

Mr and Mrs Robert McFarlane hosted a Christmas dinner at their West Jefferson street home yesterday. The event served at noon for about fourteen guests including out of town relatives Mr and Mrs Frank McFarlane of West Chester and Miss Mae McFarlane of Des Moines.

Robert McFarlane West Jefferson Street Frank McFarlane West Chester Mae McFarlane Des Moines

Burham Oyster Supper Hosts Neighbors Near West Chester

Mr and Mrs L T Burham entertained about twenty neighbors last evening at an oyster supper at their home near West Chester. After supper guests played various games and everyone enjoyed a pleasant evening.

L. T. Burham West Chester

Christmas gathering at Wallace home on South Iawa

A Christmas tree and dinner were held yesterday at the Wallace home on South Iawa avenue. The house was decorated with holly and several guests provided music as the event featured plenty of cheer and fun.

Wallace South Iawa Avenue

Local Families Named in South City Notice

Mr and Mrs Wm Jugenheimer Sr Mr and Mrs Joe Maxwell and Mr and Mrs O Jugenheimer of south of the city Mr and Mrs J Yanskey of Richmond and Mr and

Wm. Jugenheimer Joe Maxwell O. Jugenheimer South City J. Yanskey Richmond

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