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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1905

Page

8

Quieting Title Suit In Washington County Iowa Lands

The unknown claimants and named defendants are notified that on or before March 1 1905 a petition will be filed in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeking to quiet in fee simple the plaintiffs title to lands in section 14 township 75 north range 7 west of the fifth principal meridian. The plaintiffs allege adverse possession for over twenty years and seek removal of any claims by others. Default will be entered if not appearing by March 11 1905. William A White attorney for plaintiffs.

E Court of the State I Oe Wekteeees Senda Ieee White Piers A Outhele Atev Chicago, Rock Island, Andacific Railway Chicago, Island & Pacific Railway Lowing Rock Island & P Pacific District Court Washington County Iowa Washington C Unty Court House Washington William A. Wh'te

Iowa Judge Approves Publication for Court Notice

The district judge in Washington County Iowa approves publication of the Original Notice and Petition in the Evening Journal. The notice will run once weekly for six consecutive weeks to constitute service of pendency and hearing of the cause.

District Court State of Iowa Sixth Judicial District Evening Journal Washington Conny Janist Ino T. Scott

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cited Against Pneumonia

An editorial style note asserts Chicago theater fire deaths near six hundred and pneumonia deaths over three thousand in the same year, blaming pneumonia on colds and praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for prevention and treatment. Quote from W D Wilcox of Lugar New York credits the remedy with saving his daughter. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman sell it.

Chicago Chamberlain Laura W. D. Wilcox Lugar New York Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Why Doctors Fail and Mrs Pinkham Succeeds

A Victorian medical pamphlet argues physicians miss female illness because patients omit details. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts offers advice through her Vegetable Compound, claiming vast experience and many cures. Women are urged to write for guidance, with testimonials cited as proof.

Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Vegetable Pound

Gowrie Mayor Weds St. Louis Widow to Dodge Fine

Des Moines Feb 1. Gowrie mayor Erik W Sorber married Mrs Lilian A Cooper of St Louis last week. The proclamation forcing old maids bachelors widows and widowers to wed prompted a $200 fine on violations. He asked three weeks stay of execution and Gowrie planned a library fund gift amid celebrations with brass band and rice.

Des Moines Eri. W. Lorber Gowrie Lilian A. Cooper St. Louis Sorber Lillian C. Cooper Fort Madison

From Brakeman to Vice President

William Baxter Biddle rises from freight brakeman to third vice president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway in charge of all traffic. The promotion, announced by Rock Island officials, follows 27 years in the railroad business and his recent role as freight trade manager for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system.

Chicago Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway William Baxter Biddle Atchison, Lokepa and Santa Fe Biddle Rock Island

Princess Louise of France to Wed the Duke of Friedwald

The narrative centers on King Francis and the Duke of Friedwald as they travel to court for a royal wedding alliance. Triboulet the fool teases, Jacqueline the jester entertains, and the duke contemplates his aging appearance and courtship prospects while the king offers blunt counsel on love and boldness.

Louise France Friedwald Francis Charles V Triboulet Sil Jacqueline

Terre Haute Expands City Limits Increasing Population

The Terre Haute ordinance extending city boundaries takes effect raising population inside limits by about 10 000. New residents come from factories, with tax exemptions and two year tax pause. Police and fire protection to cover new property, city proper population estimated at 60 000.

Terre Haute Ind

Bess ie Bouton Slayer Claimed in Colorado Case

Colorado Springs chief of police says the body on Cutler mountain is Bessie Bouton of Syracuse New York and Milton Franklin Andrews of Hartford Connecticut is the prime suspect. He plans to seek a warrant for Franklin arrest and believes he is hiding in New York City with a woman claiming to be his sister.

Colorado Springs Colo Reynolds Milton Franklin Bessie Bouton Cutler Mountain Bessie Bonton Syracuse N. Y Milton Franklin Andrews Hartford Connix George Bonton George Barnett Franklin Fran New York City

Bryan argues for federal railroad control and licenses

William Jennings Bryan, at the Sherman House in Chicago on February 1, says the administration is shifting toward his view. He repeats support for government control of railroads, favors federal licenses for corporations rather than federal incorporation, and urges fixed railroad rates and enforcement of schedules.

Chicago William Jennings Bryan Sherman House Garfield

Cripple Creek District Employs Thousands with Massive Wages

Cripple Creek Colorado reports not less than 5,000 men employed in the district. Wages total 522000 per month or 6504000 per year based on 3 a day, not counting managers and superintendents. If included, total salaries would reach about 1000000 every thirty days.

Cripple Creek Colo

Consumption Cure War Ners' White Wine of Tar

An advertisement proclaims a patent cure all for coughs and colds claiming to cure in one day. Product titled White Wine of Tar by Rup marketed by Al Stewart and sold through druggists at 25 and 50 cents.

Warners al. Stewart

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