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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1906

Page

4

Death of Chas Morrow in Washington county

The death of Chas Morrow occurred this morning at the residence four miles southeast of the city from pneumonia. He was born January 1837 in Wyoming county New York and lived in Washington county since 1869. Funeral will be Monday at 11 o clock conducted by Rev W R Sawhill with interment in Elm Grove cemetery.

Chas. Morrow Washington County Mr. Morrow Wyoming County N. Y Elizabeth Clute Peoria H. A Davenport W. J W. R. Crawford Ainsworth Wm. McCulley Tingley Iowa Wild County Inl Coldwater Mich

Death of Mrs Frank Norton

A telegram reported the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Norton of Eldon while visiting her daughter in Hoboken New Jersey. The body was to be returned to Eldon and the funeral proceeded in Ottumwa with local Norton Walton and Forman families noted in the city.

Frank Norton Eldon Norton Hoboken N. J Walton Boys Ottumwa

Court of Honor Holds Regular Meeting and 1906 Officers Installed

The KC Society reports the Court of Honor met last evening with installation of 1906 officers. A box supper followed the session as members socialized. The Fortnightly club Bible study plans a Jan 8 gathering at 2 30 pm with Mrs Alyce Lemmon on East Washington. Harve Humston residence hosts a sendoff for Miss Ola Belle Myra and Ray Simpson headed to a new home near Centerville.

Court of Honor Alyce Lemmon East Washington Street Harve Humston Ola Belle Myra Ray Simpson Centerville

Last Rites For J. Hi Norton In Ottumwa

The remains of J. Hi Norton were given final rites at St Marys Catholic Church Ottumwa on Wednesday afternoon. Very Rev F W Hoppman conducted the services as numerous friends gathered. Mrs J J Norton Washington Ia offered an Ave Maria as floral tributes reflected the departed’s high esteem.

School Board Adjusts to Vacancy in Des Moines

The Des Moines school board named Miss Hatch of northwestern Iowa to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Rose Minner's resignation. Miss Mary Gordon of Des Moines announced she could not serve. County Clerk Logan issued marriage licenses to Roscoe Glant and Clara Romine, and Carl Veggy and Minnie Brigges. James Langer returned from a two week Texas visit and spoke of favorable impressions of Standard Land Co. parcels without investing.

Mary Gordon Des Moines Rose Minner Miss Hatch Northwestern Iowa Logan Roscoe Glant Clara Romine Carl Veggy Minnie Brigges James Langer Texas Standard Land Co

Sudan railway telegram tale of burial misstep

A telegram from an outlying station reports a station toaster died and asks to bury him. The official replies to bury the station master but verify death first. Later a follow up states the slave buried the station master after ensuring death by striking him twice with a fish plate.

Sudan

Missed Evening Visit Sparks Grief Stricken Lament

A caller recounts calling last evening and finding the house empty. The servant says the resident was out, and the caller recalls hearing laughter and deep sorrow upstairs, evoking strong sympathy.

Teacher Compliments Boy For Better Behavior

A Cleveland Leader snippet notes a teacher praising a boy named Bobbie for improved conduct in the classroom. The brief exchange records the boy’s apology for a stiff neck and his acknowledgment of calmer behavior in recent days.

Bobbie Cleveland

Champ Clark Lively in House As Philippine Tariff Bill Stirs

Former Missouri congressman Champ Clark electrified the House for three hours with a broad defense of the Philippine tariff bill. He attacked the Dingley tariff, referenced Governor Cummins, and criticized Hanna while praising reciprocity and free hides linked to leather production.

Washington Champ Clark Chirk Missouri Clark Philippines William J. Bryan Cummins Ohio Lacey Lowa Phage Hanna Cullom Abraham Lincoln Lodge Massachusetts Gardner

Modus vivendi talk drill in Congress provokes laughter

Speaker Cannon sits before Chirk as remarks about a Roosevelt Cannon accord on railroad rates spur jokes. Grosvenor questions belief. Clark accuses Mahon of defending free trade and teases Benton praise as a possible trap in a partisan exchange.

Cannon Chirk Roosevelt Speaker Cannon Grosvenor Tam Morales Santo Domingo Clark McCleary Minnesota Payne Mahon Pennsylvania Thomas H. Benton

Local News Highlights From Havre City and Nearby

Havre residents and visitors populate the day with county seat trips and social calls. Notables include J B Booth, J J McKeone, G Moore, Henry Witting, Mr and Mrs Henry Crooks, M L Miller, Avetta Wilcox, Roy Y Stichter selling bread, and Miss Eva Allen returning home from Burlington. Arthur mentions many other locals traveling, visiting, or shopping. a note on Frances Montgomery’s delicate health and a storage room plan appear amid society items. Inter Ocean photo features Russell Freeman Co. live stock agents with former local John Babcock.

J. B. Booth Havre J. J. McKeone Keokuk Hi. G. Moore Wellman Henry Witting Crawfordsville Henry Crooks M. L. Miller Ainsworth Hawkeye Pump Co Bardo Wright W. M. Sherwood Abe Russel Guy S. Freeman Johnnie

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