Mrs Pulaski Maxwell Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Pulaski Maxwell died at 11 35 this morning at 212 East Main street after a year long illness TB was listed as the cause. The funeral will be Monday at two oclock in the Methodist church conducted by Rev U S Smith with the casket open at the home until Monday morning. Interment is in Elm Grove cemetery. Born July 4 1849 in Vinton county Ohio she lived in Oregon township before marrying Pulaski Maxwell on July 12 1866. The couple moved to Washington in 1899 and had four children: John Maxwell deceased Ralph Keller and Joseph S Maxwell in Washington and Frank T Maxwell in Springfield Illinois. She was one of ten children, with several siblings and extended family noted. She was a longtime member of the local Methodist church and its women's societies and the W C T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski Maxwell
East Main Street
Maxwell
Methodist Church
U. S. Smith
Elm Grove Cemetery
Vinton County
Ohio
Francis Treblicock
Mary A. Mayhew
England
America
Oregon Township
Mellissa A. Trebilcock
Washington
Frank T. Maxwell
Springfield
Ill
C. F. Trebitcock
Kansas
A. le Smouse
Des Moines
J. A. Gardner
Greensburg
Kan
D. H. Goble
Ira Sickles
Crawfordsville
Women’s Home
Omaha Pastor to Lead Services at Second Church in Washington
The Rev. W. R. Sawhill reports a telegram from Rev. JH Speer of Omaha Nebr stating he will be in Washington the week of January 20 to 26 to preach at the Second United Presbyterian church. Speer previously spoke here six years ago and currently pastors Central United Presbyterian in Omaha. A week of special meetings is planned with prayer gatherings and services at various neighborhood homes and the church. Miss Rose Mintier, a longtime United Presbyterian worker in Egypt, will speak tomorrow at the Second church on an unspecified subject. she is well known in Washington circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Sawhill
JH. B. Speer
Omaha
Nebr
Washington
Second United Presbyterian Church
Sawhill
Mr. Speer
Sunbeam
Central United Presbyterian Church
H. F. Samson
J. F. Simpson
R. P. Lewis
TI. R McKenry
Fourth Ward
Map Learning in the Nursery Shows Practical Geography
A large United States map in the nursery aids education for children and the family. A state map with counties and capitals expands practical geography beyond books. Regular consultation of maps helps children identify towns and places read about in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harper’s Baxar
Turtles Shipped In From Muscatine To Dayton
In Muscatine on January 11 a shipment of more than one ton of live turtles was sent to Dayton by BM Bristol. The animals were transported in an open wagon and brought from lakes near the city by Fred Vaulkner. The turtles were notably large for the area with some necks as thick as a limb and the heaviest topping fifty pounds.
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Muscatine
Bristol
Dayton
Fred Vaulkner
Iinine
Franklin Stock Co at Graham to stage Across the Rio Grande
The Franklin Stock Company returns to the Graham theater next week with Across the Rio Grande a comedy drama. Ladies are admitted free Monday night under usual conditions and seats go on sale Saturday. Curtain at 8 15 and 8 30 Saturdays. High class vaudeville between acts and a new line of plays from their last engagement guaranteed to please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Stock Co
Graham
Rio Grande
Washington
Franklin Company
Anti-Saloon Petition Appeals At Ottumwa
Ottumwa January 11 The appeal of the saloon consent petition was filed with the district court clerk by the drys. Contestants challenge sufficiency of notices and signatures claiming invalidity of the petition and demanding detailed court findings on each challenged name and affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
L. T. Crisman
August Diehn
C. H. Bank
Untitled dialogue on in law and expenses
A brief exchange questions liking a titled son in law and where to place him in an expense account. One speaker notes he is neither recreation nor investment and doubts how to categorize him.
Mid-County Club Elects Officers at Northeast Washington Meeting
The Mid-County club held its annual meeting at the A Pearson home with about 75 members present. Officers chosen for the next year include President Everette Stewart and Vice President Frank Pearson, while Miss Ina Mc Dowell and others become directors as the club continues its popular singing lessons and bi weekly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Country Club
A. Pearson
Bess Darbyshire
Washington
Everette Stewart
Frank Pearson
Lloyd Walker
Walter Brown
John Wilson
Fred Palmer
Allen Stewart
Ina McDowell
W. D. Martin
Myrtle Pearson
Farmers’ Club
Dunn declines contest for Iowa governor in Clarke era
E G Dunn of Mason City releases a statement saying he believes Clarke won the governorship despite irregularities but will not contest the election. He praises Clarke, hopes for good administration, and thanks the 200000 Democrats and Republicans who supported him, urging focus on the future. An advertisement for Chamberlain's Liniment follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
George W Clarke
G. Dunn
Clarke
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Advertsed locally
Reliable medicine for cough and cold promoted as pleasant safe to take. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy. Advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Advt
White bread and brown bread health tips analyzed
Dr Lauder Clanton and F W Tun nicliffe report on bread types. White bread is more nutritious by weight and preferred for irritable intestines. Brown bread supports regular digestion and mineral balance when other foods lack time salts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauder Clanton
F. W. Tunnicliffe
England
The Franchise Grafter at Graham Next Week
The Franklin Stock Company presents The Franchise Grafter a political moral play. It has been very favorably received and draws much comment wherever shown. Also Across the Rio Grande at Graham Monday night is promoted as a sure winner with ladies free under usual conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Stock Company
Graham
Rio Grande
Franklin Company
Shepherd of the Hills play debuts in Graham
Harold Bell Wright and Blebury Reynolds adapt The Shepherd of the Hills for the stage. The Ozark story, prized for its sales record in America, opens in Graham on January 20 with Gaskill and Mae Vitty producing a lavish mounting and scenic Ozark settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bell Wright
America
Mr. Wright
Blebury W. Reynoldm
Graham
Ozark Mountains
Ozark Mountain
Gaskill
MaeVitty
The Boy and the Man Stresses Honor and Courage
The piece defines manhood not by age or wealth but by courage, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to truth and right action, asserting that honor is the central quality around which all virtues must cohere, as discussed in St. Nicholas.
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St. Nicholas
Longevity Claims Boosted by Aging Records Paradox
A collector notes a death of an Italian peasant woman aged 183 and cites two other claimed centenarians. Thomas Camn is listed at 207 years and William Edwards at 1468, but all figures carry question marks due to possible registry or tombstone tampering.
Maryland Woman Runs Unusual Frog Farm For Profit
Miss Isa Morgan of Maryland operates a frog farm described as unusually successful. A former stenographer, she turned to outdoor life due to ill health and now sells full grown frogs for food at 1 to 4 dollars per dozen and extra large specimens to laboratories at up to 3 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Morgan
Maryland
Rice and Flour Theft by Chinese Laborers Described
A report details a method used by Chinese coolies to steal rice by leaning on sacks and inserting a tin tube to siphon dry rice into their clothing. The same technique is used for flour. Punishment described involves soaking the thief’s clothing with water after he has taken a large amount, causing discomfort.
Tea spreads from Russia to Asia and beyond
Tea is described as a universal drink used worldwide from the Russian Empire to Siberia and across Asia including Tibet India China and Japan. It notes tea drinking in England Canada and the United States with millions of pounds consumed annually.
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Russia
Russian Empire
Siberia
Asia
Tibet
India
China
Japan
England
Canada
United States
A Cold Proposition Ends in Ice Like Silence
A comic exchange recalls Tilburton proposing to the aloof Miss Topkins. The response compares the outcome to dropping a lit match on an iceberg, implying a futile, chilling result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilburton
Sure Mrs. Askitt I Bet Youre Losing Money on Fast Horses
A witty exchange about horse betting pits Mrs. Askitt against Mr. Ackitt as they joke over profits and losses. The quip suggests a humorous take on racing bets and financial risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Askitt
Mr. Ackitt
City Bus Line Order Hotline Details
Call up Phone No. 589 Black to leave orders for lumber and street items. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rogers
Give Street and Lumber
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P. Maxwell
Rev. H. B. Speer
Miss Mintier
THE
the Rio Grande
Ottumwa
Cunk
Wisnes
Iowa
Lowa
Chamberlain
Paily
T. J. Allen
Clead
Percales
Battenberg & Drawn
Misses’ & Children’s
Grafter
Hells
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