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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1901
Page
4
The body of James A Mount ex-governor of Indiana lay in state at the capitol yesterday, amid decorations from the inauguration of his successor. A battalion of infantry and a battery of artillery were present.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleas ant Pellets as sources of regularity, relief from prolapse and weakness, and improved sleep and appetite. It claims no alcohol or narcotics and offers free Medical Adviser with 21 stamps, urging readers to write to Buffalo for sample or binding options.
The body of the distinguished Indianan lay in state at the Indiana State House and Denison hotel before a funeral at Center Presbyterian Church. Clergy from M. L. Haines and J. Cumming Smith led rites after viewings at the state house. Burial is set for Oak Hill cemetery with services by Dr Kane of Wabash College. Esterhazy appeal rejected in Paris by the council of state. cashiering decree stands.
G Barnett alias Evans, a green foods man, was captured at Allentown Pennsylvania. A report that Speaker Henderson donated money for a University at La Fayette Indiana is mistaken. He only touched it. Harry N Pillsbury, champion chess player, was recently in Chicago and worried Miss Marv W hush.
Residence Today reports on Methodist church services at West Chester and licenses to wed. The notice highlights a meeting schedule and a roundup of other local events and activities.
Rev I B Schreckengast to lead evening sermons at 7 30 with deaconess Mrs Bertha Kince from Chicago aiding in canvassing for Sunday School. Music by Mr and Mrs McCarthy of Fairfield. Advance sale for A Poor Relation steady with remaining seats at 50 75c or 100 Dress Circle. Excursion expected tonight.
An irrigation era notice promotes Youngs Natt Sed and Placo disinfectant for farmers to protect corn crops. It claims pests and insects will be deterred and yields could rise by many bushels per acre. Respond by sending to box 303 Alexis Lil for agency.
Large advance sale signals a fashionable crowd for Keenan Sol Smith Russell’s A Poor Relation. The cast includes Geo R Sprague and Mares Moriarty with Edna Argo visiting from Pleasant Plain as part of a reinforced touring company.
In Boulogie sur-Seine Paris on January 21 Count de Lubersac and Baron Robert de Rothschild dueled with swords. The fight lasted ten minutes with both men fierce. Lubersac was wounded above the elbow. Spectators and doctors stated the Count is not in danger and the duel concluded with Rothschild returning to garrison duties. The dispute traces to a college quarrel over a tennis court.
A long running quarrel among European nobles over remarks by Baron de Rothschild and Count de Lubersac led to multiple duels. In a last year bout Baron Edouard de Rothschild was slightly wounded. Count de Lubersac wounded M. Michel Ephrussi in a prior clash, with a third duel between De Dion and Saint Alary.
Rome January 21 reports via Monsignor Passerini that the missionaries and sisters in Shen Si survive the outbreak. A Boston note had claimed Professor Garner was killed in Africa. the seminary rector clarifies their good health and denies the massacre story.
Major A. M. Conger United States minister to China and family including wife daughter and niece Miss Pierce will visit Des Moines in the spring on a leave of absence. Letters say they are coming home, indicating a planned return from abroad.
Judge Lacombe vacated the arrest order in the civil suit against C. F. W. Neely and ordered his return to Cuba for trial. Neely, held on $50,000 bail, remains in Ludlow Street jail pending a formal state department directive. the Supreme Court recently affirmed the lower court’s decision.
Marvin Kuhns was brought to the Ohio penitentiary on Saturday night, heavily shackled with a bandaged head to conceal a bullet wound from Oberlin Indiana. He expressed deep despondency over his capture and regret at being captured by farmers, saying he was taken unaware. A $250 state reward for Kuhns will be paid to Indiana officers M Blauvelt and others.
Mrs. Marion O Loughlin dies after two months illness from blood poisoning a neck abscess and weakened system. She is mourned by husband Mr O Loughlin and children A R Hyatt J W Hyatt Mattie Davis Scott Hyatt. funeral from East Washington residence conducted by Rev H R Stark. interment city cemetery. Other items note licenses to wed David Lambert Gertrude Evans and health updates on several residents and local travel notices.
Henry Pickens working with Geo Weddle's gang on the Wilton branch fell Saturday afternoon and broke his left ankle. Chas Stearns sold his new residence to John R. Hardin for $1900.
January updates show Howard Cooper and his wife ill with the grip. Charles Rickey and family spent yesterday in Kalona. S S Welch and family of Deersville Ohio are visiting their son Barrett. A son was born Saturday to Tom Adams and wife.
A daughter was born yesterday to Rev Thompson and wife. Lora Harrison of Wiman 18 visiting Jessie Adams. J H Pickett arrives from Oskaloosa on business.
Tonight marks the final performance of A Poor Relation with Keenan and a strong company. Tickets are offered in tiers from 50 cents to 75 cents and up to 1.00, urging immediate attendance. Local visitors include H W Avery from Wakefield and Pearl Gardner returning home for vacation while Dr Tom Downing visits West Chester. John Munro remains critically ill and is not recovering.
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