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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
3
Last evening the Royal Neighbors of America held a regular meeting. Owing to sickness and hindrances no new members were initiated. New robes for officers arrived and were used for the first time. The Vice-Oracles led by Mrs. Ethel Austin discuss plans for a forthcoming banquet for the lodge ladies.
J. B. Crayne recalls his twelve year old cow that gave birth to twins yesterday and is mother of 18 calves. The animal has produced twins four times, a record Crayne believes merits special mention and invites similar notices from readers.
Funeral services conducted by Rev J C W Coxe with music from the M E choir, many friends paying last respects. Interment at Em Grove cemetery. pallbearers listed. Nearby notices mention health recoveries and local visits amid winter weather and community life.
C W Campbell of Oskaloosa stayed overnight in the city and left for Columbus Junction. Mrs D J Scanlan and Mrs M Scanlan of Fairfield visited at the John Scanlan home and left for Davenport. Mrs D N Jones of Cotter visited today with her daughter Mrs A Jones. Mrs Brown of Columbus City arrived to visit the J P McCulley home. Councilman Arthur Mason returned from Radcliff after attending the funeral of James Knickerbocker. W E Niche ll s of St Louis improved after grip while using Dr Miles Nervine and Pills. Ed Koupp and Ed Ruedy left for Davenport and Columbus Junction respectively. H W Riley visits Riverside, J A McCutcheon visits Brighton. The Twentieth Century Circle met at Mrs D J Palmer’s home to discuss the lives of Mrs Monroe and Mrs Madison. Col D J Rambo left for the southeast.
S. W. St Claire left for Knoxville. Chas. McKinstrey and D. R. Munroe traveled to Chicago with stock. Swaine Beaty delivered 2000 bushels of corn to D. C. Kilgore.
Home talent theater presents The Squire's Daughter at Swift's Hall Friday evening February 16. Local cast performs for charity with 25 cent admission urging patrons to attend. Proceeds go to St James school.
The nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kaye of the Heights is critically ill with pneumonia Robi Bradden of East Washington Street is reported somewhat better today E R Powers is confined to his home by an attack of grip Me Call has charge of his grocery Jas Conger recovering from grip Rich Maxwell is unable to be at the last side clothing store today due to sickness Rev J R Payne of Keota preached at the M E Church last night and returned home this morning K H Fritz of Pennsylvania arrived to purchase horses for shipment L Brindley of East Washington returned home this morning from a visit to Chicago
Henry B. Youtsey was sentenced by Judge Cantril to life imprisonment for the Goebel assassination in Georgetown Kentucky. He was sent to the state penitentiary in Frankfort to serve hard labor for his natural life after stating his claim of innocence.
Springfield report says Governor Yates denied notice of a Bellvidere prize fight. He warned there will be no prize fighting while he governs, pledging to use military power if needed. The Gilbert bout occurred after a chase, Twelve rounds ended with Crooke defeated by Jackson.
Clarence Marine of Lincoln Nebraska, a former postal clerk, married Senora Delmonte after rescuing her during a Spanish American War skirmish in Cuba. His actions earned him wealth and leadership as a steamship line owner, and he rose from clerk to tropical magnate.
The item blends a Weather Bureau forecast for Iowa with short anecdotes from Wareham and Jackson and notices about local business expansion and a Dixieland style musical performance. It mentions grip and Dr Miles Nervine, a Beatrice Neb trip, and a Gra hum 1901 dateline.
Preservation offered for bridal funeral wreaths and flowers in natural condition framed. Guarantee to keep flowers for any length of time. Contact Mark Achenson at 304 North Street, with 09 end of day details.
Lost small black mare five years old reported to Casey's Livery. Lost gold watch charm. finder to leave at this office. Wanted good girl for general housework and a boy to work after school at the Pantatorium. For rent furnished front room near end of Rookery. Stray black white tan dog about 11 months with steel chain collar. liberal reward offered.
Witmer the tailor urges customers to choose his shop for first class tailoring. He promises genuine tailoring, guaranteed fit, two month return option, lower prices for quality, durable garments, six months free repair, and neat cleaning, repairing and pressing. A new line of samples is shown as best for the money.
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