Deaths and obituary of Miss Randall in local paper
The Sabbath Deaths column notes the death of Miss Anna Elizabeth Randall at her East Main Street home after a stroke at nine thirty yesterday morning. Born June 1830 in Bucks County Ohio, she was 66. A longtime invalid, she lived with her brother William Randall and niece Mrs. Kila DeLong. funeral is tomorrow at two, with Rev. I Schreckengast officiating, burial in the city cemetery.
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Anna Elizabeth Randall
William Randall
Washington
Miss Randall
Bucks County
Ohio
Kila DeLong
Randall
East Main Street
Rev. I. Schreckengast
City Cemetery
Obituary of William Scranton Pioneer Citizen
William Scranton died at his East Second street home at 8 30 after months of paralysis. Born November 8 1831 in LaFayette County Indiana he settled in Marion township Came to Iowa in 1844 with his parents He married Catherine Hartziger December 12 1854 and later lived on land in Vedor township for 31 years He moved to Cedar township nine years ago and then to Washington He supported churches and public causes and was respected for honesty His wife son and three daughters survive him Funeral held at his residence at 2 o clock with Rev Roy D Echlin officiating Interment Elm Grove cemetery Pallbearers OC C Long Ira Bowman L F Brown Wm Blair J A Young Wm Hamilton
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Wm. Scranton
East Second Street
Scranton
William Scranton
LaFayette County
Indiana
Iown
Marion Township
Mr. Scranton
Catherine Hartzier
Vedor Township
Cedar Township
Washington
Cedar
Lee
Eldridge
Clara
Haynes
Oklahoma
Dodds
Flora
Anna
Roy D. Echlin
Elm Grove Cemetery
OC. C. Long
Ira Bowman
L. F. Brown
Wm. Blair
J. A. Young
Wm Hamilton
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Fast Skin Relief
Harriet Howard of 29 W 34th St New York suffered skin trouble described as Salt Rheum or Eczema for years. She states Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured her while noting it as a quick healer for cuts, rash and bruises. Cost 25 cents at J Hi art's drug store.
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Harriet Howard
W. 34Th St
New York
Buckien
J. Hiart
Society notices and gatherings around town
The Bachelor Maids will meet at Miss Verne Ashbys home on South Iowa avenue. Fraternal Aid society holds an extra session Tuesday January 10 with a lady deputy expected. Mr and Mrs W L Strain hosted dinner for young guests last Saturday at East Main street. Epworth League cabinet meets at 7 pm at Mr 8 Logan office. Mr and Mrs George Clapper host a carrom party tomorrow at East Washington street. Twentieth Century Reading Circle meets tomorrow at 1 o clock at Mrs L I Robinsons home. Fortnightly clubs Bible study department holds a called meeting tomorrow at Mrs Al Andersons home at 2:30 pm. First United Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary society met Saturday at Mrs Dr Boices home. Mrs B G Lytle attended Pittsburg convention and gave a report.
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Fraternal Aid Society
W. L. Strain
East Main Street
George Clapper
East Washington Street
al Anderson
Woman's Missionary Society
First United Presbyterian Church
Death of Comrade Charles Stewart Noted by J G White Post 108
At a January 2 1905 meeting of J G White Post 108 Grand Army of the Republic a resolution announced the death of Comrade Charles NI Stewart. The post expresses the loss to the membership and calls him a upright citizen and caring husband and father. Sympathy is extended to his widow and family.
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Evening Journal
J. G. White
Grand Army of the Republic
Charles NI Stewart
Stewart
J. J. Kellogg
Adjt
Property Transfers Highlight 19th Century Crawfordsville Deals
Historical notices show transfers: Martin Frank to Lot Birney part lot City 300 dollars. David Gordon to John HH Long 2 lots Crawfordsville 1. Wm Hollingsworth to Mary A Hollingsworth 4 lot City 12,000. Washington Iluminating Co to A J Wagner 1 lot City 1,5¢9. Anna J Roth et al to Mary A Hollingsworth 4 lot City 815,000. J L Riley to J H Lease 3 acres Crawford 400. E J Stewart to F J Stewart 40 acres Jackson 8,400. Edgar L Carter to Gustave Wet rich 40 acres Lime Creek 2,500.
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Martin Frank
Birney
David Gordon
John HH. Long
Crawfordsville
Wm. Hollingsworth
Mary A. Hollingsworth
Washington Iluminating Company
A. J. Wagner
Anna J. Roth
Womelsdorf Murder Case and Shepherd to Be Rearrested
Funeral held for Christian Womelsdorf with many mourners attending at his home near Brighton. His death occurred Thursday evening and was followed by interment in the German Lutheran cemetery. Womelsdorf’s sons seek warrants to arrest Daniel Shepherd, who reportedly traveled to Washington and is expected to be arrested tonight. Details on new circumstances remain undisclosed.
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Brighton
Evening Journal
Christian Womelsdorf
Daniel Shepherd
Womelsdorf
Fairfield
Iowa Home Finding Society Sends Photo Of Shepherd Children
The Des Moines based charity reports Willie and Crillie Shepherd show strong progress after placement by Washington County court. A letter to County Auditor Neal accompanies a picture illustrating the children cleaned up and clothed, challenging perceptions of incorrigibility.
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Shepherd
Washington
Iowa
Willie
Crillie
Neal
Busy January court ahead in county reports
Supervisors Longwell Anerson and McCleery attend to routine work with County Auditor Neal and Treasurer Shearer. January term opens tomorrow with Judge Scott presiding and a busy docket expected. The largest case may be W A Weiss vs Hocking Coal Co et al from Oskaloosa involving about 110000 in commissions for selling a coal mine. Sam Koupp of West Chester visited the county seat. Public invited to the J T Andersen home entertainment tomorrow evening.
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Longwell
Anerson
McCleery
Neal
Shearer
Scott
W. A. Weiss
The
Hocking Coal Co
Oskaloosa
A Yard of Beer Returns to Obscurity in England
A Peculiar feature once common in Besley and Baghind inns, the yard of beer was a three foot vessel with a narrow stem and globular bowl. Drinkers aimed to finish without spilling. if beer splashed, double the price. The stunt proved nearly impossible, as air rushed up the stem and beer sprayed the reader’s face, curbing the practice among patrons.
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Besley
Pearbor Weekly
Secret speed room guards treasure aboard ocean liner
The article describes a hidden steel vault called the speed room on an ocean steamship. It lies near the Way plaice Windstips under the saloon and holds gold, silver bars, or sometimes coin in bags. The vault is about sixteen by ten by eight feet, steel plated, riveted, and burglar proof with a heavy steel door and a combination lock.
Whistling Toad Of Caribbean Mountains Serenades Night
A Caribbean whistling toad, common in the mountains, serenades at night from treetops near homes. Mme. Toad emits hundreds of loud stanzas that disturb sleep, forcing listeners to cover ears or hide under pillows to obtain rest.
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Caribbean
Mme
Toad
Milk digestion according to the Ladies' Home Journal
The article states that milk provides life sustaining elements and is easiest to digest when warm or cool but not cold. It should be swallowed slowly, one mouthful at a time for best digestion. hurried intake makes it indigestible. Iced milk should never be taken into the stomach.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Booth Reply On Theatre Entry From Side Door
Edwin Booth received a letter from a clergyman requesting to enter the Winter Garden through a side door to avoid parishioners. Booth answered that there is no door in his theater through which God cannot see.
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Winter Garden
New York
Edwin Booth
Booth
Efficiency of Arabic Numerals over Roman for a Century
A science note asserts Arabic digits save time and reduce errors. It states writing the numbers 1 to 100 in Roman numerals takes longer, and error risk is higher, than using Arabic numerals. Reading Roman forms likewise slows and is more error prone.
Bray and Bluster Attract Attention and Quiet and Quick
A Commoner note contrasts Bray and Bluster with Quiet and Quick, suggesting a juxtaposition of showy fuss versus steady efficiency in a brief snappy observation.
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Bray & Bluster
Quiet
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Elizabeth Randall
Denly
Yester
Verne Ashby
South
Iowa Avenue
Epworth League
8. Logan
Twentieth Century Reading Circle
L I. Robinson
G. A. R. Resolutions
Luther
the Shepherd Children
Des Moines
K. FE. Neal
Tere
SOL. Rich & Com’y
W. H. Slingerland
County Board and Court
Sam Koupp
West Chester
J. T. Andersen
Whistling Toad
Lowell
Price
Washington, Iowa
Orange Store
Cash Grocery
Casey
En Tu
Piret
Real Alte
Colenso
Frank Rogers
Iowa Central
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Peoria
Biscuss
Mason City
Twin Cities
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
Sun
Lex
Ates
A. J. Morfe Inn
A. B. Cutts, G
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