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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1903

Page

2

Assessors Meet to Tackle Milwaukee Road Tax Questions

Nineteen of twenty three county assessors attended the Washington County session in the Auditor Neal’s office. The group discussed stock land money and credits and unresolved issues with the Milwaukee right of way including proposed assessments and a plan to correspond with the executive council and the road tax agent for later action.

Washington County Assessors Neal Ingham Milwaukee Wahington County Dan Ist Executive Council Samuel Conner Washington W. Porter Clay Henry Keiitz Brighton Arthur Therion Marion David Gordon Crawfordsville Walter Crawford Oregon M. L. Olds Ainsworth John Kennedy Wahington Walter Boyer Franklin L. S&s. Baker West Chester H. Hollingsworth Dutch Creek Toman Iowa W. A. McDonald Seventy Six John

Kokomo Girls for Dakota Ready to Marry Farmers

Three months after J R Watters wrote from Rugby North Dakota that 500 bachelors sought wives, ten Howard County women wrote to him. Forty eight girls are preparing to travel to Rugby to meet Dakota farmers and marry them.

Kokomo Ind J. R Watters Rugby N. D Kokome Howard County

Revival services and county notices from KROTA area

M. E. church members hold revival since last Monday. Byron Entertainers performed here last Tuesday night with praised pianist violinist and mandolin player. Mrs H A Reinert hosted whist with prizes including Nubian head and a cane. Washington and Keokuk counties plan a teachers meeting in Keota January 23 and 24. Frances Baker visits from Lone Tree. Mabel Eaton-Spicer moves to Peoria with husband.

M. E Byron H. A. Reinert Washington Keokuk Keota Frances Baker Lone Tree Fleming Mabel Eaton-Spicer Peoria

Mrs Johanna Soderholm Seeks Pain Relief in Fergus Falls

Mrs Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and found relief after her son bought Chamberlains Pain Balm. The balm quickly eased soreness and helped her sleep for the first time in days. The son recommended it to others and Stewarts Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sold it.

Johanna Soderholm Fergus Falls Minn Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Bandits Captured After Chicago Express Hold Up

Memphis police report four men Ed Ststelle alias Ed Wood Thomas Chirk George Rogers and Tom Short held up a Chicago Burlington and Quincy express at Marcus Illinois Aug 5 robbed a large sum and killed a companion. State authorities seek requisition papers as they head to Memphis for extradition.

Mount Carroll Urs Memphia Tenn Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Marcus Savanna Ill Markley Doty Memphis Chicago Springfield Ed Sstelle Ed Wood Thomas Chirk George Rogers Thomas Jones Tom Short

Rev Drew Answers Wife Alimony Petition in Allege Maintenance Case

Rev Monroe Drew of Columbus Junction filed an answer to his wife's alimony and separate maintenance petition. He denies acts harming his wife and cites four years of 800 dollar salary plus parsonage rent, stating funds were spent on the family and that he has no substantial assets beyond life insurance. He alleges his wife controlled purchases, recalls one overshoe purchase for their daughter, and says he has not visited his own parents since 1900. He admits proposing separation, says he would support wife and children if they return and act properly, denies her lack of support, and asks to be held responsible only for costs.

Monroe Drew Columbus Junction Wapello Columbus Juncion Storz Helen

Are You A Mason Comedy Set At Graham Tonight

Tonight at the Graham a witty stage comedy Are You A Mason promises strong laughs and a packed house. Tickets are urged for the evening performance as patrons anticipate top entertainment of the season.

Graham Mason

Woman Sues Estate for Four Thousand Dollars

Sarah J. Williames sues Clark circuit court in Jeffersonville to recover 4020 dollars for services from January 4, 1883, to January 4, 142. She cared for Mrs Wright, found four thousand dollars buried in the shed, and turned it over to the administrator.

Jeffersonville Ind Sarah J. Williame Clark Rosella Wiight J. F. Potter Mre. Wright

Stever Signs with St. Louis In AL Move

Detroit reports pitcher Edward L. Stever, a regular with the Tigers for three years, has signed a contract with the St. Louis team in the American League at a salary well in advance of last year’s pay from Detroit management.

Detroit Edward L. Stever St. Louis

Firm Foundation Dean’s Kidney Pills Endorsement

Washington residents praise Dean’s Kidney Pills as a reliable remedy for long standing backache and kidney issues. E R Powers of 118 East Washington Street reports relief after using the product sold by Foster Milburn Co New York sole agents. Price is 50 cents per box and is sold by all dealers. Remember the name.

Washington Dean E. R. Powers East Washington St Avenue B Columbia Foster-Milburn Co N. Y United States

Inexpensive Evening Gowns and Accessories Spotlight

New York fashions highlight affordable evening gowns and accessories. Collars, furs, nets, and lace expand wardrobe options through home dressmaking and shared fabric pools. Jewelry trends favor semi precious stones, emeralds, turquoises and amethysts.

Lucy Lucy Carter

Death of Jackson I Case in Racine Wis

Jackson I Case died January 10 in Racine Wisconsin after adopting Christian Science. He was the only son of Jerome I Case a millionaire thresher manufacturer and horseman. Once robust at 150 pounds he deteriorated to 50 pounds over more than a year while in ill health and trusting science of faith.

Christian Science Racine Wis Jackson I. Case Jerome 1 Case

Muncie Clergy Rally to Halt Cock Fights

In Muncie Indiana January 10 church members discuss stopping the ongoing cock fights that draw large crowds, surpass prize fights, making the city a regional center for fighting cocks. Governor Durbin has taken a firm stand against prize fights, inspiring local action.

Muncie Ind Durbin Indiana Ohio

Millionaire lumberman Cobban weds Mrs Wheeler in Chippewa Falls

F. Cobban the 60 year old Chippewa Falls lumberman married 37 year old Mrs. M B Wheeler in a surprise ceremony. The union recalls a sensational breach of promise suit from years ago filed by a Chippewa Falls woman who has since died.

Chippewe Falls Wis F. Cobban M. B. Wheeler Cobban Chippewa Falls

Milk Drivers Win Their Fight Signals Labor Tension

Cincinnati reports a peace conference that closed without action and intends to reconvene today. Chairman Herrman said no decisions were made yet progress toward agreement noted. Chicago notes milk dealers concede to one daily delivery and no pre Dawn starts. local drivers union, three months old, has 1 006 of 2400 eligible members.

Cincinnati Dan Herrman Chicago

Burglar Encounters Woman in Union City Home

In Union City Indiana C K Wright woke to a burglar in her basement at night. The intruder ordered silence but she called for help and her husband rushed to aid. The burglar fled before arrest.

Union City Ind Dan Mrea Wright

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Prospecting Rewards

Advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Claims endorsements from F J Cheney & Co Toledo. Promotes internal medicine with price 75 cents per bottle and calls for testimonials.

Hail F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. Ji Ee Est & Tronax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall

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