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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1902

Page

2

Eighth Annual Southeast Iowa Teachers Meeting Here Apr 3 5

Arrangements near completion for the Eighth Annual Southeast Iowa Teachers Assn session to be hosted in Washington April 3 5. About 1000 teachers expected with lectures round tables and a keynote on psychology of crowds. Officials urge school boards and press to promote attendance and provide take-home notices.

Southeastern Iowa Teachers Assn Washington Friends of Education Iowa Opera House A. R. Dewey C H. Carson George E Vincent Chicago University Round Table Barrett H. H. Seerley John Hancher J.M Greenwood Kansas City Greenwood Carl Swenson Bethany College Lindsburg Kansas Swenson George E. MacLean U. 1 D L Kieble University of Minnesota Kieble Boards of Education S. J. Finley Chm

Crawfordeville Social Notes and Local Visits

Mrs W McLaughblie and baby Maurine visit Washington today. Mr and Mrs J N Maxwell celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary with about thirty five friends at their northwest Crawfordeville home. Knox Cook visits cousin J E Cook in town. S W Neal visits on business. Samuel Logan and son W E Logan arrive from Washington to visit family. Rev J W Parker visits Rev Chas McCleary. Hi Manners recovers from two weeks illness. Rev E H Thompson travels to Winfield to check on Rev Meek ill with typhoid pneumonia.

W. McLaughblie Baby Maurine Washington J. N. Maxwell Knox Cook J. E Cook S. W. Neal Samuel Logan W. E. Logan J. W. Parker Chas McCleary Hi. Manners E. H. Thompson Winfield Meek

Missionary Society Supper and Sale at Lewis and Ferguson

The Ladies' Missionary Society of the Baptist church will serve supper and present an entertainment tomorrow evening at Lewis and Ferguson's hall. Aprons, dollies, and related items will be for sale. Fisher and Augustine shipped one car of sheep one of hogs and one of cattle to the Chicago market this afternoon.

The Baptist Church Lewis & Ferguson Hell Fisher & Augustine Chicago

Beware of counterfeit Cascarets Candy Cathartic sellers

Get What You Ask For warns buyers to demand genuine Cascarets labeled C C C and avoid bulk or substituted tablets. The notice targets druggists and the public, urging scrutiny to prevent fraud.

Land transfers and tracts across Crawford and Washington Townships

A stream of land transfer records lists numerous buyers and sellers including Mary V Poat Mattie E Rudd and Nickolas to C B Christer across Crawford Marion and English River townships. Amounts range from small parcels to large tracts with figures such as 3 825 201 2 600 and 8 000. Several entries reference rail company rights of way and various tract sizes from 2 acres to 80 acres with parcels described by township and landmark names.

Mary V Poat Mattie E Rudd Bia Cedar Strabala Marion Nickolas C B Christer Crawford Andrew Rioner P L Cris Seth Hart C B Morgan R Alter Morgan Okie David Bales Cine Nices Cesar Wm Marek Melack Marek English River Two Gregory Schaoebvelen J L Figgios English River LG Ue Jobo Schillig James Weiland Lows Joseph M Bruger J E Wellman Lime Creek H N Smith Rudolph Bopp Towa Eckie Eee H & W Scofield Too Washington Jobo Fleig To CO M&stprr Co Olay Two Addie Luella Rogers ROA

Rocky Mountain Tea Promotes Mind Body Harmony

A vintage advertisement claims Rocky Mountain Tea as the advance agent of success, promoting a sound mind in a sound body and promising greater life achievement through J.H Stewart.

J.H Stewart

Davis to sue gamblers in Vincennes over downfall

Richard C. Davis plans a court battle against gamblers he accuses of causing his ruin. He fears sensational testimony will resurface tales of the “little nun” and his babies as witnesses testify, reflecting his unflinching, sometimes reckless, gambling losses and resolve to fight back for his family.

Washington Ind Richard C. Davis Vincennes

Death by Own Action Clause Upheld Ruling Reversed

The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that a life policy must honor the death by own action clause, reversing a prior finding that Mutual Life Insurance must pay $7,500 to the Kelly widow for Edward S Kelly who died in Colfax Iowa on February 21 1895, after the two year period.

St. Louis United States Circuit Court of Appeals Caldwell Thayer and Sanborn Mutual Life Insurance Company New York Edward Kelly Colfax United States Circuit Court of Iowa

Corn Exchange Bank Absorbs Merchants National in Chicago

In Chicago the Corn Exchange bank announced unofficially the absorption of the Merchants National bank. The move surprised financiers who had not expected a major amalgamation. The Corn Exchange capital is 2 million dollars with 1 million in surplus and 500 thousand in undivided profits. Merchants National holds a 1 million dollar capital.

Chicago Corn Exchange Bank Merchants’ National Bank Blair Corn Exchange National

Clash Over Lake Pepin Nets Sparks Minnesota Wisconsin Tension

In St Paul on February 19, Executive Agent S I Fullerton of the Minnesota fish and game commission sought the attorney general's opinion on seizing nets near Wisconsin shore of Lake Pepin. Fullerton's raiders burned nets and houses on the Minnesota side after a raid, while Wisconsin guards repelled a second attempt with rifles, forcing a retreat.

St. Paul S. I. Fullerton State Fish and Game Commission Douglas Minnesota Wisconsin Lake Pepin Fullerton

Stilwell Leaves Europe with 3 Million for KC-MO Line

Kansas City dispatch reports President A. E. Stilwell traveling from Europe with 3,000,000 raised abroad from International Construction stock for the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railroad. Vice President W. W. Sylvester received the cablegram. Officials say construction is progressing rapidly.

Kansas City A. E. Stilwell Europe Kansas City, Mexico

Funston Returns Home After Hospital Discharge

General Frederick I. Funston was discharged from the hospital and reviewed the Third regiment M N G at Convention hall. He appeared in good health. Robert M. Snyder, Kansas City financier, bound over in 5000 dollars for court appearance on bribery charges in the Central Traction franchise case after arriving from New York.

Funston Kansas City Frederick I. Funston Convention Hall St. Louis Robert M. Snyder Grand Jury Central Traction New York Ryan Snyder

Waverly Nurseryman Wins Paris Exposition Medal

Elmer Reeves, Waverly nurseryman, received a bronze medal by registered mail on Tuesday from Paris exposition commissioners. The award honors his display of fruit at the 1900 Paris world’s fair.

Waverly Elmer Reeves Reeves Paris

Wino Smouse Seeks Locality for Addressing Dressing Matter

Wino Smouse acting as agent for C. M. and St. Paul traveled beyond Grace Hill to oversee locating a state ensuring neighborhood dress remains proper. The note emphasizes that exterior cleanliness does not guarantee interior order and calls for harmonious body functioning as guidance. Rocky Mountains reference appears in fragmentary form.

Wino Smouse C. M. & St. Paul Grace Hill Rocky Mountains H. Stewars

Hot Springs Baths Attract World Visitors

The Hot Springs Arkansas health springs draw thousands from around the world for restorative waters. The season began January 1 and the US Government oversees facilities with 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 Geo Barry GP and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Arkansas Hot Springs Ark Iowa Central Ry Geo Barry Marshalltown Iowa

Soldiers of Fortune a Hit in New Haven Debut

Richard Harding Davis's Soldiers of Fortune drew a strong audience in New Haven on February 17 as the play premiered here for the first time last evening. The production showcased Davis's adventurous drama with notable acting and stagecraft.

New Haven Conn Richard Harding Davis

Death of a Chicago Lawyer

Worn Was received here yesterday of the death in New York city Sunday night of Edward S Isham senior member of the law firm Isham Lincoln Beale and one of Chicago's eminent lawyers. Robert T Lincoln former minister to England and a member of the firm left for New York Sunday night.

Chicago Woren New York City Edward Isham Isham, Lincoln & Beale Anl Robert T. Lincoln England New York

Paterson Fire Sufferers Fund Rejected by City

Governor Stanley received a Paterson New Jersey mayoral letter returning 83.50 from the Kansas India relief commission. The note thanks the governor and commission but says Paterson can care for its destitute without outside assistance.

Topeka, Kas Stanley Paterson N. J Kansas India Relief Commission Taterson

Unknown man threatens Louis Sensew in LaPorte letter

LaPorte Ind Feb 19 police seek to identify an unknown man who wrote Louis Sensew a letter threatening to kill him. Sensew believes his life is in danger and only leaves home with companions.

LaPorte Ind Louis Sensew Sensew

Physician's Guarantee CoDenied Entry To Ohio

Columbus Ohio February 19 Secretary of State Laylin refused to admit to do business in Ohio the Physicians' Guarantee company of Fort Wayne Indiana a corporation which insures physicians against loss resulting from damages for malpractice.

Columbus Laylin Ohio Physicans’ Cuarantee Company Fort Warne Ind

Peck's Bad Hey at the Graham Tonight

Tomorrow evening at 8 15 Peck s Bad Hey plays at the Graham theater with seating priced in three tiers. Seats now available for BC YE and BM categories.

Graham Cevirm

Rapids Man Denies Altered Testimony in Waterworks Case

In Rapids Mich on February 19 May or Perry rejects Mrs Gar man’s claim that he would receive a large boodle from a waterworks deal. He asserts he did not sign or authorize any altered testimony and contends the sworn statements were false.

M and Rapids, Mich Perry Garman New York Cherie

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