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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1902

Page

4

Mrs Elbert Dies A German Native In Washington

Mrs Anna Mary Elbert dies at her brother John Minick s home in Washington after twenty one years residence. Born July 28 1818 in Wittenberg Germany she was 83. Remains depart for Germanville for burial with services in Brighton and at the German church.

Anna Mary Elbert John Minick Elbert Wittenberg Germany Germanville John Elbert W. A. Turner Henry Minick North Marion Avenue Brighton

Obituary and News Briefs From London and New York

Joe Blackburn son of Senator Blackburn dies this morning and a London note mentions an Oleo bill. Marcus Darfferin, former Governor General of Canada and ex-viceroy of India aboard the emperor’s yacht arrives. The German Imperial Yacht Hohenzollern has reached New York Harbor.

Blackburn Oleo Bill London Marcus Darfferin Govenor Canada New York Hohenzollern

William G. Bidwell Dies at 77 in Brighton Iowa

William G Kidwell an Ohio born farmer and longtime Brighton resident died at his home Sunday morning He was 77 and had lived in Brighton since 1854 He married Martha Hanks in 1842 and they had nine children A Baptist church member and cemetery sexton his funeral was held yesterday at 3 pm from his residence Rev A B Cornell officiated

Brighton William G. Kidwell Ohio Brighton Township Martha Hanks Bidwell The Baptist Church

City Bus Line Call Up Phon No 1 Hotel Allen

City bus line call up phon e number 1 at Hotel Allen to leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.

City Phon No. 1 Hotel Allen Frank Rogers The Benz Hotel

Shot and killed after hold up on Spring avenue car

John alias Shorty Councelle was shot and killed by a St. Louis patrolman early Sunday while trying to escape after aiding in a holdup of Dr. John W. Sellais on a Spring avenue car. The assailant and a companion boarded the car and, at gunpoint, demanded money and the conductor’s watch.

St. Louis John Shorty

Carnegie Sends $100000 Check for Technology Endowment

York Feb 11 Andrew Car yesterday sent a check for 100000 to Present Henry Morton of the pal(l)réstitute of Technology in Hoboken. It funds the Carnegie laboratory of engineering dedicated last Thursday night. Carnegie previously gave 50000 three years ago for the engineering laboratory.

Carnegie York Andrew Car Henry Morton Pal Lréstitute of Technology Hoboken Carnegie Laboratory of Engineering Laboratory of Engineering

Crowds Applaud Return to Starting Place

A large crowd greeted the return to his starting place amid loud applause and cheers from the spectators.

Methodist Conference in Central Mexico Session

The central Mexico Methodist conference held a well attended session in Movico Prospera Mexico City. Bishop John Mamilen Bishop Granbury and other notable ministers attended. Positive reports came from pastors in interior cities.

Mexico City Methodist Central Mexico John Mamilen Granbury

Farmer Reports Vicious Horse Slayings Near St Joseph

Emery Williams, a farmer fifteen miles northwest of St Joseph, reported to Sheriff Collins that an unknown person cut and injured his horses. One horse had its sides torn and another’s tongue cut out. Neighbors suspect an escaped patient from the Kahima asylum may be involved.

St. Joseph Mich Emery Williams Collins

Fatal fight in Lake Trovidence saloon ends two lives

In Lake Trovidence Louisiana on February 11 a brawl in a saloon left J. J. Wilson a sawmill man and Papis Jones dead and a Black man named Nelson badly wounded. Knives caused both deaths and the assailant remains unknown.

Lake Trovidence J. J. Wilson Pani Dones Toe Nelson Wilson Jones

Barber in St Joseph Learned of Uncle's Death

George Owen, a barber in St Joseph, received notice from George F. Dickson of Winnemucca Nevada that his uncle Neil Owen has died. The estate is valued at 100000 dollars, with Mir Owen to receive 25000 dollars. Neil Owen was a bachelor who had lived in the west for forty years.

St. Joseph, Mich George Owen George F. Dickson First National Bank Winnemucca Nev Neil Owen Owen West

Dawes and Sherman Followers to Gather in Springfield

Report from Springfield Illinois notes a major Dawes meeting this week with Dawes and Judge Sherman in attendance. Dawes plans to visit Pringham and Peoria before joining local officials for a city event, with invitations sent to many politicians deemed favorable.

Dawes Springfield Ill Sherman Pringham Peoria L. ¥. Sherman

Hanna Daughter to Wed Cleveland Man

Miss Mabel Hanna eldest daughter of Senator M A Hanna is engaged to be married to Harry A Parsons of Cleveland disclosed from Cleveland on February 10.

Cleveland Mabel Hanna M. A. Hanna Harry A. Parsons

Hotel Shilling Changes Hands in Ainsworth

Hotel Shilling in Ainsworth Iowa changed ownership with Tom Shilling selling his interest to Joseph Strabald of Richmond. Strabald takes possession immediately while Shilling considers future plans possibly continuing in town as a painter if a suitable location is found.

Tom Shilling Ainsworth Joseph Strabald Richmond

Jonathan Schreevers Dies Suddenly in Brighton

Jonathan Schreevers died suddenly from heart trouble at 1:30 this morning while chopping wood in Brighton. The death occurred as temperatures stood one degree above zero. Gib Bailey returned home from Buffalo this morning after delivering a load of horses.

Brighton Jonathan Schreevers Gib Bailey Buffalo

Receiver Appointed for City Savings Bank Wreck

Detroit special judge Donovan appoints Union Trust Co of Detroit as receiver for the wrecked City Savings Bank, authority extending to manage assets and liabilities under court supervision. The action sets in motion liquidation procedures and protection for depositors.

Detroit, Mich Donovan Union Trust Co City Savings Bank

Louisville, Ky Special Joe Blackburn Dies This Morning

Louieville Kentucky February 12 Special report states Joe Blackburn son of Senator Blackburn died this morning.

Louieville, Ky Joe Blackburn Senator Black

Parliament vote seals Oleo Margarine bill passage

In Washington on February 12 the motion to recommit the Oleo margarine bill failed 117 to 161. The bill passed without a division. An advertisement notes kidney remedies and a local return announcement from Sterling Remedy Co. and a farrier’s notice from Be Gru mback.

Moon & Co Scientific American Handsomety Illustrated All New Idealers. Co New York És , Bt Washington Washington, D. C

Lewis family ends quarantine. travel updates

The Lewis family members are described as getting along well and expect to be out of quarantine in about eight days. Mrs. Elliot departed for Grinnell to spend the winter with her daughter. Mrs. Atheran, who stayed with the Hite family overnight, continued on to What Cheer this morning.

Lewis

Local Readers Note Arrival and Illness of Residents

Robt Hutton from Colum bus Junction visited today. Don Wittemann has returned from a trip to Chicago. Aaron Hott is reported quite ill at his home in south Washington.

Don Wittemann Chicago Aaron Hott South Washington

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Camden Messenger

The Camden Messenger praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a top choice for coughs colds and croup promising quick relief. The paper notes its own family use over many years and urges households with children to keep it on hand and available at Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.

Camden S.C) Messenger Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Property Transfers and Land Lots in Various Towns

A series of property transactions reported include transfers of 1 and 2 lots in Crawfordsville and Kalona, 40a and 35a parcels, and multiple sales between individuals such as Dawson to Allen and J L Downs to Jesse L. Miksch. Additional entries note 1 lot transfers in Seventy-Six and Mowlish River regions with prices noted in hundreds, and longer listings of assorted parcels involving many private parties. The items reflect a bustling record of deeds and land exchanges across several counties.

Wee Amon Jennie P Smith Geo Hartman Martin Kron G Schnoebelen Mowlish River Mary P Martin Mattie Jos Swidnsky Sylvester + Beane Boc Ccees Ik Esas Weasel Burich John Dol- Cou Bighland Jas Burich John Dolezal Scofield Edwa Dono Vao Pilot Washington C Flitner Jesse L. Miksch Cass J L Downs Moir Kia Cok Susanna Parker Mary Florang Bug

Advertising Space Proves Most Flexible Yet Profitable

The passage extols advertising space as a highly flexible commodity capable of enormous dividends in skilled hands. It emphasizes clever catching phrases, exclusivity, and the rarity of truly effective campaigns. It urges readers to develop foresight, individuality, and courage to maximize returns.

Washington Chapter meeting notice for February

The regular monthly meeting of Washington Chapter No. 98 C ES will be held Thursday evening February 13. A full attendance is desired.

Washington C. ES

Mrs Hott in Critical Condition After Sinking Spell

Mrs Hott suffered a sinking spell last night and remains in critical condition today. The report notes serious concern for her health as family and local officials monitor her condition. Frank Marvel is in Chicago visiting relatives and attending a combination horse sale.

Frank Marvel Chicago

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