Wedding in the Country Promotes New Postage and Social Events
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
2
Trial of R C Davis Ex Bank Cashier for Embezzlement
In Indianapolis on February 13 Judge John H Baker trimmed three counts from the indictment against Richard Davis former cashier of the People s National Bank of Washington Ind The government moved to trial on charges that Davis misappropriated 75000 and that he made false entries in a report to the comptroller of the currency last August President M F E Burke testified that Davis books showed a 31200 discrepancy between the bank s ledgers and its accounts at Capitol National Bank and Union National Bank of Louisville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John B. Kealing
John H. Baker
United States Court
Federal
Richard €. Davis
People’s National Bank of Washington
Ind
Davis
M. F E. Burke
Burke
Capitol National Bank
Union National Bank of
Louisville
City Doctors Say Smallpox Can BeStamped Out
Physicians of the city report smallpox can be stamped out with thorough disinfection vaccinated. They urge citizens to assist in control, warn against loaning books to patients and emphasize disinfection of homes especially old houses to prevent relapse. Vaccination is urged as the best defense and to reduce fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiser
Doctors and Health Board
Post Office Rules Allow Contents Description On Third Class Mail
The Post Office Department authorizes descriptions of contents on third class matter wrappers such as Book or Printed Matter. This ruling, based on the act of January 20, 1888, allows inscriptions on the cover of third class mail as non personal notations. Epwin O. Madden, Assistant Postmaster General, signs the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Department of
Act of Congress
Epwin
Madden
Yphira
Comic Valentines From an Insane Asylum Artists
In a lurid portrait of a summer project, inmates in a secluded asylum create grotesque valentine cards with bold colors while keepers supervise. The text alleges harsh treatment, riots, and the fate of staff overwhelmed by the output, underscoring a grim, sensational scene.
Ill health of Mr. Jake Moothart Prolongs Absence
Mr. Jake Moothart has been ill for about three weeks and remains unable to be cut. He suffers from stomach trouble and has not been in good health for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Moothart
Mr. Moothart
Farm Sold and Town Moves On Near Keota
J D Smith sold his farm to Claude Davis of Keota and bought the C C Owen property in town. The Smith family plans to move in March and Smith will relocate to Oklahoma. Owen bought the Henry Batterson place and will move March. Rumor says Walter Boyer may move here soon. Gilbert sold his town property to A G Leet and L P Jackson. Wagner will occupy it next year. J B Crayne was in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Smith
Claude Davis
Keota
Smith
C. C. Owen
Oklahoma
Mr. Owen
Henry Batterson
Walter Boyer
L. H. Gilbert
A. G Leet
L. P. Jackson
Wagner
J.B. Crayne
Local News Briefs From Ainsworth Area Today
Local residents reported travel and social updates including Mrs Roy Emery returning from Brighton and Dr Biskamp traveling to Winfield. The W R will meet February 15 at 2 30 pm. Rumors of quarantine about Charley Outright and Ed Jacoba proved false as both remain healthy and available for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R
Virginia Blonde
L. Benz
Charley Outright
Ed Jacoba
Iowa Central Excursion Tickets Sold January and February 1902
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 the Iowa Central will sell homeseekers excursion tickets to destinations including Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and the south and southwest at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with a final return limit of twenty one days. The Iowa Central route is the acknowledged short line to the north northwest west south and southwest and offers first class equipment through chair cars and sleeping cars with last time. For full information call on ticket agents or address Geo S Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Central
Pointe
Lowa
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Iowa Central
Geo
Barry
G. P. & T. A. Marshalltown
Iowa
Converted thief claims he saw Mo murder at Richardson home
A man known as Smith, allegedly converted by Evangelist Felix, confessed to police that he witnessed the Dec 24 1000 murder of Savannah merchant Frank Richardson in Missouri. He says a woman's companion killed Richardson during a burglary. the shooter fled with the pistol hidden and later left town after being accused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Evangelist Felix
Frank Richardson
Savannah
Richhardson
Smith
Richardson
Fear of an Operation Drives Bloomington Official to Suicide
William S. Crawford deputy city clerk and leading Bloomington politician shot himself over fears of an upcoming liver abscess operation. He left a letter to City Clerk Trassier saying science had proved hopeless and mentioning his Rock Island trip and elections. He also wrote to his wife of awaiting him and sent regards to his daughters the Chicago girls. Physicians said the operation fears were exaggerated. Mrs Anne Methil of Marshfield Wisconsin was arraigned for arson in the destruction of the Marshfield Bedding plant after a three week blaze threatening her life by poison if jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
His
William S. Crawford
C. C. Trassier
Rock Island
Mamma
Chicago
Edwin Webb
A. C. Farland
University of Chicago Printing Office
Marshfield, Wis
Anne Methil
Andrews
Marshfield Bedding Company
Doctor Kegier Dies After Streetcar Chase in Dubuque
Dr. Kegier a prominent physician died Monday in Dubuque after a chase of a block for a street car. Death attributed to heart failure not previously diagnosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Kegier
Hot Springs Health Baths Attract Thousands For Restorative Waters
The Hot Springs Arkansas baths draw thousands of visitors worldwide seeking health benefits. The season opened January 1st with government oversight promising moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Railway offers the quickest route for western travelers with very low round trip rates. for details, contact Gao 8 Barry, G P & T. A. Marshalltown, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
Iowa Central Ry
Gao
Barry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Prices at First Class City Market Usual Meat and Fish
Beefsteak per lb 10 to 12 1/1c Roast Meats per lb 7 to 10c Boiling Meats per lb 7 to 10c Pork per lb Veal per lb 10 to 12c The finest sugar cured hams 12c per lb Others charge 15c Bacon 12c Fine Breakfast bacon sugar cured 15c Fresh and salt fish poultry oysters pickles crackers bottled goods at low prices The finest line of Canned Salmon Mackerel Shrimps and Sardines imported and domestic found in city
Doctor Woodward Indicted in Misconduct Death Case
Dr. Charles Woodward was indicted by the grand jury in Geneva Hrs for the death of Myrtle Gate from blood poisoning after an alleged unlawful operation. The case followed two days of testimony with police, coroner and witnesses, while other indictments were pending. William Foster of Plano testified of improper relations with Miss Gale and remains confined by nervous prostration since her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Charles Woodward
Myrtle Gate
Aurora
Michaels
Mead
William Foster
Plano
Miss Gale
Evanston
Lipton to Attend 1904 Chicago Olympian Games
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton will accept the invitation to attend the 1904 Chicago Olympian games and, if possible, bring the new America cup challenger to sail on the lakes. He may also build a boat for the lakes event if needed and will send the cup to the Columbia Yacht Club for annual competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Chicago
Thomas
Thurber
Sir Thomas
Columbia Yacht Club
Pearson resigns from Northwestern and quits church
Chicago February 13 Professor Charles W Pearson head of Northwestern University English literature department who questioned core Christian beliefs has resigned his professorship and received dismissal from the Methodist church. He says changes proposed were unwelcome and he must withdraw from both church and university. Also noted is Miss Alice Roosevelt’s eleventh birthday with emotional remembrances from her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Professoor Chas. W. Pearson
Northwestern University
Methodist Church
Pearson
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Great Western Oil company files for 750000 capital
The Great western Oil company of Montpelier filed articles of incorporation in Indianapolis on Tuesday with a capital stock of 750000. It plans to buy oil lands and drill wells in Blackford Wells Jay Randolph Delaware Madison Grant and Huntington counties. Directors are T I Driscoll John Kerlin D H Bryson L E Maddox and P C Connors, all from Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Greatwestern Oil Company
Montpelier
Blackford
Wells
Jay
Randolph
Delaware
Madison
Grant
Huntington
T. I. Driscoll
John Kerlin
D. H. Bryson
L. BE. Maddox
P. C. Connors
Aeronauts plan 1000 balloons to trigger rain experiment
Richmond report notes Professor John Kk. BaTiwin aims to launch 1000 balloons from various points carrying dynamite bombs to explode near simultaneously, hoping to induce rain next summer. New York item says Henry Theiss seven, struck by an automobile near home, narrowly survived. driver Edward R. Thomas, son of General Samuel Thomas, arrested for homicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
John Kk. BaTiwin
New York
Henry Theiss
Edward R. Thomas
Samuel Thomas
Thomas
National Brick Manufacturers Convening Opens in Cleveland
The first session of the sixteenth annual convention began in Cleveland with 250 delegates from across the country in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Brick Manufacturers’ Association
Christian Scientist Acquitted in Diphtheria Reporting Case
Kansas City court of appeals reversed a police court ruling fining Mrs. Reed Baird for failing to report a diphtheria case. The Christian Science healer was discharged after an earlier conviction in November 1907, and the appeal moved through criminal and appellate courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Eed. Baird
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Baird
Kagens City
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Merry Chase
Lyman
R. C. Davis
Reank
Mercer & Chilcote
Val
Moquette
Axminster
Body Brussels
Wilton
Graham Theater
Warren Moor
Keller
Younger
California
Baird & Johnson
Cash Store
Rieger
Palo Alto
Columbia Pharmacy
Bowland & Shields
Squar
West Chester
Clark Hoopengardeer
Ainsworth
Roy Emery
Brighton
Dr. Biskamp
Winfield
Laura Wertz
John McCartney
Flizabeth Moore
Crawfordville
Maxwell Home
Homeseekers’ Opportunity
Ialso
L. E. Latta
Northwest Cor. Square
Oscar Solbrig
H. F. Steck’s
Khows
Todd Stuart
East Side
Harry C.hale
Doctor Woodward
Miss Myrtle Gate
Christian Scientist Acquit
Lonsdale
Nicolag Campbell
Campbell
Nicola & Campbell
Marshalls
Marshall
F. W. Brindley
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