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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
2
A hundred0 women report health benefits from Wine of Cardus with claims of universal aid. Mrs Helena Blau of Milwaukee writes about being rescued from suffering and endorses the remedy.
The case against Nira Merchant by the State of Iowa reached a close last night with the court imposing a fine. Samuel Evans led the proceedings as the plaintiff, seeking restitution and legal resolution. The court did not disclose further details of the penalty.
This morning after about one hour the jury found Samuel Kivans guilty of keeping intoxicating liquor with intent to sell. County Attorney Marsh W. Bailey argued briefly for the state while P J Hanley spoke for the defendant for about two hours. Justice Folger fixed pronouncing time at nine oclock and levied a $50 fine plus $85 costs. appeal noted.
Dec. 36 report notes Mr and Mrs Chilis Bieiy of Doud IA visiting J N Chance home Newton Thomas of Pella arrived restoring and will assist Brother remple in protracted meetings at the Indian school. W L Derby visiting relatives in Washington. Jacobock and Son shipped a load of hogs locally. The community notes the death of Mr Jerry Hopping, a long respected county resident.
The essay outlines the origins of the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizing Britain's role in prompting its stance and Adams and Monroe's differing views on how forcefully to state American policy. It argues the doctrine shaped future world politics and prevented entangling European interference in the Americas.
Dec 30 records show Chas. Renee, superintendent of the De Soto books, visiting his mother Sarah in Annn with Chas. Latchem as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Conger. Rev. S. D. McFadden of Green Iowa dined yesterday with sister Mrs. N. Lease. Perry Hailey of Diagonal Iowa visits brother Wm. Black and family. T. H. Black and Mrs. Calvin Black with children visit Calvin Gormley in Tingley Iowa.
Mahaska County Bar members gathered at Hotel Lacey for their annual banquet. Judge A R Dewey received an Elk emblem from John O Malcolm, with W S Kenworthy delivering a main address in place of absent William McNett. Toasters included Byron W Preston and George H Woodson, adjournment around 1 am.
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Mart Jacobs of South Second avenue died yesterday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at ten oclock this morning from the residence, conducted by Rev J R Logue of the Second United Presbyterian Church with the Second church choir assisting. Interment followed at the city cemetery.
The Journal of Monday notes Earl A. Lewis lost a pedigreed colt bought about three months prior from a party in Ainsworth. The Democrat criticizes the reference as mislabeling and defends horses as deserving of dignified mention in society columns.
The funeral for W. A. Stiles is set for tomorrow at 2.30 pm from his late home. Rev. I. B. Schreckengrast will officiate. It is a Masonic funeral with members of the G. ALR. post as escorts. Interment will be in City Cemetery.
The Muscatine Journal reports Miss Edith Crall of Danville daughter of Rev and Mrs A Crull wed Fred Kiepper of Muscatine County. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father on Wednesday evening. They plan to reside at Maple Lane Cottage near Sweetland Center after February 1.
Mr. and Mrs. 8S. E. Knouse arrive from Chicago on the midnight train to spend holidays in the city area. He once lived here and, now a railroad man near the northwest North Dakota Montana line, survived a deadly wreck last year in which about 25 Japanese workers were killed or burned. He spent two months recuperating here last winter.
Richard Rush recounts a 182... conversation with Lord Canning on the issue of South American colonies. Britain outlined five principles favoring independence, non-ownership aims, and possible amicable arrangements, while the United States reserved its right to oppose European interference and defend its hemispheric safety.
Dec 31 report from Keota notes illness recovery for Mr. J P Harris and a New Year Oratorio directed by Prof. Harris. Visitors include Des Moines family Stewart, What Cheer Witmer Ritchey, and Illinois chemist Eaton and Grace. J R Van Winkle leaves for Pittsburg to sing in a three week revival. other locals host and visit.
Mrs J C Mathers and two sons visited Keota. S S children to have a schoolhouse entertainment. Kroes of Riverside oversees the Hodges lumber shed while Hodges visits Waverly. Mr and Mrs W Stephens returned from Washington. Sands family held a Christmas reunion with turkey and gifts. Philip Shaffer returned from Spirey. Mrs Beach back in Muscatine after a visit. Pritchard sold two hundred acre farm at ninety dollars an acre to Mr Brown of Winfield. may return to Illinois. Rev Williams of Ainsworth in town. Frazier busy blacksmith. Pickens provided eggs and dressed poultry for Christmas at jail camp. Chamberlain’s Colic Remedy recommended for bilious colic. available at Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman. City bus line notes and contact for orders with Frank Rogers. end of fragment.
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