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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
4
Father Nugent, noted Roman Catholic divine, speaks next Wednesday evening February 6 at 8 45 for 50 cents admission on Philosophy of Civilization. The event is promoted by RexT A housing notice near J R Isenhart and 2 blocks south of the square.
Invitations go out for the marriage of Howard Marsden Jones and Grace Marquis of Des Moines. Jones, a known local figure and son of Chris Jones, will wed February 6 with a social at the Hamilton home on East Main Street this evening.
Mrs Orrin Stilen of Downing Wisconsin praises Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for postnatal strength and vitality. She notes five years of poor health ended after a recent birth and reports no further illness or internal troubles. Dr Pierce’s Medical Adviser is offered free with stamps to cover mailing costs.
A meeting at Mrs Wm Scofield's home approved forming an independent organization to secure a rest room for all city ladies. Mrs Patrick was elected president with Lizzie Anderson as vice president, Ejla Brown secretary, and A R Dewey treasurer. A constitution committee was named and a five member executive committee to be chosen next meeting.
Quote from S D Holman of Irasbuy Vermont praising Dr Miles Heart Cure after a grip attack and period of intense pain before recovery. The notice presents a testimonial format emphasizing personal health improvement with the product.
Rev Renwick was called to Biggsville Illinois to conduct a funeral for a congregation member and will return by evening to lead services at Second United Presbyterian Church. Rev John Stafford of the Baptist church preached this afternoon. The sermon last night by Rev Renwick on the Prodigal Son drew praise. A reader from Hallsville credits Miles’ Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills for curing nervous and digestive ailments. Rev Holly departed this morning for Iowa City to preach Sunday.
In District Court Judge Clements hears FE H Smith vs H J Williams et al over mortgage foreclosure and a motion to set aside judgment. Four witnesses are summoned including A Williams. Attorneys Scofield Wilson for plaintiff and Wooster Carver for defendant attend. Several related notices and cases follow including estate sale and probate reports.
Obituary for Mrs. Indiana Bennet without clear birth details notes she died at her son-in-law W J Dawson’s home near Brighton and leaves four children. her husband Preston Bennet died a year earlier on the same day. Burial is scheduled at Wayland cemetery. The page also references multiple unrelated local briefs and ads including Dr Miles remedies, a tenor Green Hall, property sales to S B Dawson and James Cresswell, and Cream Puffs at Johnson's bakery.
In Wareham Massachusetts neighbors report improved health for Mrs Galen Humphre after she used Dr Miles Nervine to combat a grip attack. She faced severe odds but recovered quite well.
Judge Dunn admitted the will of Edward Barrett to probate after prior contest claiming incompetence and undue influence. The $15,000 estate is to be divided among Roman Catholic charitable institutions in Ulliwis. Also noted is Harriet Jackson of Bowling Green Missouri recovering after five weeks with grip and using Dr Miles Nervine since week four.
Iowa officials expect to claim from 300000 to 420000 from the United States government as reimbursement for interest Iowa paid on 1862 loans to equip regiments for the Civil War. Gov Shaw and state officers say the government owes the state for interest on those loans while it has reimbursed only 100000 of war expenses. A separate line notes Rev. C Body recovering after illness aided by Liver Pills.
Oliver Michigan February report details a Shipherd hall monitor clamping down on rules provoking co-eds to prank her door with a dried Christmas tree and rocket. The monitor chased crews through corridors, staged door blockades, water poured, alarm clocks set, and a fall on stairs occurred. Authorities unnamed continue to investigate outcomes.
In Washington on February 1 the army reorganization bill completed its passage in both houses and now goes to the president for signature. The senate approved the conference report by 33 to 25 amid continued opposition and amid attacks on war policy in the Philippines. Pettigrew cited Philippine tribal diversity and alleged wartime atrocities. Teller and Galinger pushed back on abuses and questioned commanders. Separately, Secretary Gage urged elastic currency reform before the House Banking Committee, arguing for currency reform while warning against delaying greenback retirement. In Kansas City, February 1, the parents of Fred Alexander announce plans to sue Leavenworth city and county over the infamous stake-tying murder.
Senator Teller denounces brutalities by allied forces in China and the Philippines. He faults the Philippine commission for arming friars over schools, cites MacArthur's Manila editor deportation, and notes broader colonial tensions as the House advances fortifications and post office funding.
Hogs receipts 37,000 with hogs selling mainly at 5.20 to 5.25 per cwt. Cattle receipts 7,500 with steers from 5.70 to 6.10 for choice to extra. Sheep and lambs receipts 12,000 with western lambs 4.25 to 5.50. East Buffalo quotes hogs 5.40 to 5.60, sheep and lambs firm to stronger. St Louis wheat and corn prices mixed. Milwaukee oats and rye steady. Detroit wheat bids up to 81.
Former bill Lanham of Texas delivered a notable speech on the future of the Democratic party urging a united Democracy. He counseled burying the hatchet and welcoming back those who declined to support party nominees in the last two presidential campaigns.
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