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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1902

Page

4

Funeral for Dr Rork and Rork burial noted

Funeral services for Dr. C. E. Rork were held yesterday afternoon at his East Washington residence with a large number of friends in attendance. Rev W C Allen officiated and pallbearers included A Anderson CH Wilson Elmer Wells Charles Hebener S A White and James S Shearer. Interment was in Grove Cemetery. The report mentions death of Little John Shrader and notes body of Mrs Sanford arriving with services planned for tomorrow at two o clock. Temple Company elect officers.

Temple Company CH. Wilson Elmer Wells Charles Hebener A. White James 8. Shearer

Famous English Actress Mrs Patrick Campbell to Display Her Art in America

Mrs Patrick Campbell the noted English actress begins a first American tour with her London company. The widow of Patrick Campbell, an army officer killed at Petersfontein, she rose to fame from The Second Mrs Tanqueray and draws crowds with natural acting. Her tour covers brief engagements in leading cities and features roles in Magda The Second Mrs Tanqueray The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith Mariana Beyond Human Power Pelleas and Melisande. The article also notes her musical talent and Paris education.

Patrick Campbell London Campbell Petersfontein Pat Campbell Stranraer Ireland Tanqueray Paris Magda

Death of Little John Shrader

The infant son of Mrs. John Shrader died yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at her East Washington street home. Cause of death was strangulation. He was 34 months old and ill for several weeks. Funeral services were held this morning by Rev. I. B. Schrocken gast. Interment followed at City cemetery.

John Shrader East Washing

Bold robbery leads to detective tip in window theft

For days W O Nelson reported missing watch charms from his display. A clever thief seemed to be at work as the loss continued. A young detective boy then arrived with a promising lead to aid Nelson in tracing the theft.

W. O. Nelson Jewelry Store W. O. Nelson

The Eye of an Artist and the Jewelry Heist

A story recounts an artist noticing a mouse in a jewelry shop window inspecting price marks and stealing a high priced charm. Investigations by Mr. Nelson lead to a hidden jewelry store under the window woodwork, revealing the missing property.

Mr. Nelson

Temple Building Company scandal and band concert notice

An enterprising mouse tale linked to Temple Building Company appears alongside a report of annual meetings and officer elections. The piece also notes a band concert with David Taylor and Ab Taylor participating, plus local visits and social notices from Cleveland Dayton and Miss Mattie Rudd.

David Taylor Crab Orchard, Neb Mra Ab Taylor Parke

WANTS LOST AND FOUND IN JOURNAL ADS

WANTED A good girl for general housework no washing good wages to competent party Apply at JOURNAL office Found Poast office box key Apply at JOURNAL office For SALE A lot on West Washington St See Mrs Ella Dodds WANTED Work by a young man Apply at JOURNAL office For Sale Fresh Jersey cow young and gentle Apply at JOURNAL office

West Washington St Ella Dodds Jersey Journal Office

Funeral services for Mrs. B Sanford at family home

Funeral services for the remains of Mrs. B Sanford will be held tomorrow afternoon at the H. M. Sanford home at o clock. The body arrived this morning from Lincoln Nebraska aboard the Narrow Gauge, accompanied by Mrs. Mary J. Taylor Mrs. Cleora Wilkinson and Mr. H. M. Sanford who met the party at Burileg top. The services will be conducted by Rev. J. B. Schreckengast. Interment in City cemetery.

Lincoln, Neb Mary J. Taylor Cleora Wilkinson H. M. Sanford Burilegtop

Opera House Orchestra Plays at Graham Led by L J Wilmet

The Opera House orchestra led by L J Wilmet performs tonight at the Graham. The program includes The Colored Major by S R Henry, Promenade by Jacob Henry Kilts, Money Shines Overture by W H Hi, and Texas Medley Overture by B Boettger.

Opera House L. J. Wilmet Graham R. Henry Walizo Jacob Henry Kilts B Boottger

Fruit Varieties Listed in Simple Pantry Note

A short pantry note lists fruits including peaches blackberries raspberries strawberries and pitted cherries. The fragment suggests a basic fruit assortment reference.

Our Ledder Is Coffee A Bold Price Claim Or Advertising

We offer coffee at 18c per cup, 15c for a low price with strong quality, and 20 26 30 35c blends, advertising superior Mocha and Java. The note questions why readers are not already customers.

Dynamite Blast Injures Three in Cleveland Suburb

In Bedford near Cleveland, fifty sticks of dynamite exploded during railroad work, seriously injuring three Italian men. Michael Skelady lost both legs and may die, Michael Barons may also die, and George Suloki was badly burned. Nearby, defense in Bloomington Hls murder case argues insanity.

Cleveland Bedford Cleveland and Wittsburg Michael Skelady Michael Barons George Suloki

Man Killed by Train Near Marion. Mystery Mark Revealed

An unknown ~65 year old man was struck and killed by a Toledo, St. Louis and Western train near Marion Indiana on Sunday. He had The initials J M tattooed on his right forearm and may be identified by the markings. The incident is under local investigation and no further details are released.

Marion Ind Toledo St. Louis Western J. M Markley Burroughs Philadelphia Press

Sweetheart Negotiations Across the Times

A witty exchange shows gendered views on money and amiability. The Atchison Globe quips that a man finds it easy to earn money while a woman seems amiable to a man. In New York Times lines a couple jokes about splitting affection and money, ending with a playful plan to ask the father for permission.

Atchison Globe George Swain Papa New, York

Frank Rovers Handles Hotel Allen Plow Orders

Short note states Frank Rovers will promptly attend to leaving orders for Hotel Allen and related tasks involving INU 1 and plow.

Ulty Bus Uite Weil INU 1 Hotel Allen Frank Rovers

Britain Calls for Volunteers in Wartime Draft

The Washington Star reports from London that the war office issued a call for 9 306 infantry volunteers to gradually replace troops serving in South Africa. The exchange over quality in publishing is noted in a separate snippet.

Washington Star Britain London War Office South Africa

Also Mentioned on This Page

DR. Rork Little John Shrader Sanford Dr. C. E. Rork Bork Resi Dence East Washington Street Rev W.C Allen Messrs A. Anderson the Globe Barber Shop Washington Mart White Cf. C. Carris & CO Smith Premier THE Smith Premier Typewriter CO Clark Street Chicago Illinois Canal Commission Vanania Carnegie Lexington, Ky Mitchell, D Little John Shrader Ton Street I. B. Schrockengast City Cemetery Ting Nelson Mr. Nel Temple Building Company Henry Hull Elmer Sickley J. W. Morton John Abler Burl Ing J. B. Crooks N. Chevalier Duke of Edinburgh Dunedin Lyttelton New Zealand Thers Elect Winfield Libertyville J. D. Glae Mra. S. K. Statler J. H. Hall West Chester A. N. Alberson Mr. P. Mal Lar A. A. Rodman Dayton Brighton Mrs. Neverson Chicago Post Ton, L.D Martin Scranton Fairfield L. D. Robinson Moulton McCulley and Wiley Maxwell, Kan J. B. Schreckengast Opera House Orchestra Michigan Windsor Java Bloomington Hls Chism J. VL Munn & Co Scientific American All Newswealera ANN & Co Broadway New York F St BD. C Buffalo Detroit Kansas City F. A. Palmer Ilis Crane Daily Evening Journal Eaco Flour Telephone
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