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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1905

Page

5

Richland Society Happenings and Local News Highlights

Funeral for Jesse McConnell held at his northwest Richland home after illness. Revival services under Bro Buffam from West Virginia at M E church. Sleigh accident leaves team loose as Walt Duke and Gene Davis fall. Os Greeson and daughter visit Fairfield. James Grimes listed as sick. G L Morain visits Oskaloosa. Stewart and Davis begin summer ice supply. A F Bridger hosts silver wedding anniversary. daughter Mrs Roy Sidnore of Unionville attends and plans to return home late this week.

Richland Jesse McConnell McConnel M. E Bro, Buffam West Virg Walt Duke Gene Davis Os Greeson Orba Swayze Fairfield James Grimes Amr. G. L. Morain Oskaloosa Stewart Davis A. F. Bridger Roy Sidnore Unionville van White Ames Hays’ Opera House A. W. Hawks Phillosopher

Crawfordsville Social Roundup Jan 19

Mr and Mrs A A I Long rode to Washington and stayed overnight with friends. M Strain and W Davidson returned from Burlington after arranging Monarch Disc Sharpener deals with Murray Iron Works. Ella Dunbar Grace Hill visits sister Mrs Chas Anderson. W W Whipple visits mother in Greenfield Iowa. N L Long and daughter Eva visit Wayland friends. Wm Randall heads to Winfield. Mrs George Fishburn and son Harry leave for Central City Nebraska with Pearl and Mae Fishburn for brief visit. M C DeLong returns from Chicago. Rev W L Clapp travels from Mt Pleasant to Wellman.

Washington M. Strain W. Davidson Burlington Murray Iron Works Ella Dunbar Grace Hill Chas. Anderson W. W. Whipple Greenfield Iowa N. L. Long Eva Wayland Wm. Randall Winfield George Fishburn Harry Central City Nebraska Pearl Fishburn Mae Fishburn M. C. DeLong Chicago Rev W. L. Clapp Wellman Mt. Pleasant

Coal Shortage Sparks Cold Spell Demand in Town

Marion Anderson states coal is available for those in need during the cold spell as residents report rising purchases and mounting annoyance over supply. He offers ready stock to help neighbors stay warm.

Local notices mix with travel calls and births in Riverside area

A roundup from Riverside Verdi and Chester reports visitors from Washington Keota and Letts, a surprise party for Wes Hall, a three birth triplet in Jackson township, and oyster parties. Also noted are church improvements, lectures at the Methodist Church, and a health ad praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and consumption with testimonials from Indiana.

F.G. Huntley Oaklandon Ind J. A. Stewart

Cottage prayer meeting moved to tomorrow evening

Notes from Vienna and surrounding towns report a cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J Emmons will be held tomorrow evening at seven thirty instead of this evening. Various local residents are noted visiting and traveling, with updates on trains, illnesses, marriages and upcoming events.

Impeachment Case Fits Senate Ahead as House Votes

Washington Jan 19 The House adopted articles of impeachment against Judge Charles Swayne of the Northern District of Florida after a week of partisan debate. The initial tabling vote failed by five, and later articles on private car use and non residence were adopted by sizeable margins. The decision follows the Belknap precedent of 1876 as the case moves to the Senate for trial.

Ington House of District Court of the Northern District of Florida Special Committee of Investigation FUDGE Charles Swayhk Senate Judge Swayne W. W. Telknap

Hepburn bill eyed to shape railroad rate law

Washington reports outline a proposed railroad rate bill drawn by Hepburn of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. Officials indicate a draft that could pass with amendments, aiming to align with presidential approval while avoiding direct opposition from the Senate and House leaders. The plan expects swift introduction and likely passage in the near term.

Washington Senate House of Representatives Congress Hepburn Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee House Moody Taft Morton Houses of Representatives Roosevelt

Bread Dough Quarrel Quits After Sudden Silence

A young husband and wife argued over bread making as if following their fathers habits. The exchange ended abruptly when silence fell, and the topic was not revisited. J. B. Randall spent the day in Ainsworth.

John J. B. Randall Ainsworth

CURED HIS MOTHER OF RHEUMATISM WITH PAIN BALM

Sufferer from Husband Pennsylvania describes long illness then relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He credits the remedy with dramatic improvement and notes it is kept by Macy Cook and Sherman and at the local druggist.

Ays W.H. Howard Husband Pennsylvania Chamberlain Pal Macy, Cook & Sherman T'S Pha

Notice of Quiet Title and Unknown Claimants in Real Estate

In Washington County District Court a case seeks to quiet title to described real estate against divers unknown claimants. Plaintiffs request that defendants and unknowns be barred from any interest. a hearing date is set and appearances are required by the court.

Washington County Owe Maren Lorn W. Meynards Riles Moikepnoide Patou Habert Ity Ituth Forsyth Martha Jane Bilt Ocean Courtney Tawar Jupon Sald Bcy

Grace Warren Returns From Fairfield Visit

Grace Warren returned last evening from a day’s visit in Fairfield. The Vienna bakery has all kinds of bakery goods on hand at all hours.

Grace Warren Fairfield Vienna

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