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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1902
Page
4
Mrs H B Holman of this city said her daughter Josephine Bowen Holman asked Miss Josephine Bowen Holman to break engagement with William Marconi the wireless telegraphy pioneer and he complied by releasing her from the match on January 22 in New York.
In Des Moines on June 22 the Iowa Senate and House voted separately to elect two United States Senators for the state. William B Allison and Jonathan Po Dolliver won the seats in a two senator ballot amid a party stunt.
In a legislature mass yesterday Lieutenant Governor Herriott announced senate committees and a push to reform railroad taxation. House results show Allison Dolliver leading with eighty-two votes, Thayer Seerley each with fourteen, Clinton and Burlington Democrats splitting votes among smaller slates.
Miss Millie Meredith accuses President Mitchell and Secretary-Treasurer Wilson of willful falsehoods about Pearce’s shortage. Mitchell resigns as chair, Wilson denies the charges, a seven member committee is formed to investigate and report promptly.
A Muscatine saloon fight last night left saloonkeeper Tom Morgan dead. Gunfire from a shotgun wounded him. prize fighter Kid Noble fled and is wanted nationwide. The incident arose over a dog collar and Morgan died early this morning.
Mrs J N McKelvey underwent an operation in Dubuque and is reported doing nicely. Dr Hay has been advised by Dr Guthrie of the patient’s fine condition today.
Tobe Minnick rode with West Chester this morning and then headed to Capt. Boyer farm. Isenhart's menthol cough candy is recommended to stop a lingering cough. Nena Wilson is ill with a bad cold and intermittent fevers and chills.
An old time market note lists fruits offered including pears peaches blackberries raspberries strawberries pitted cherries. Local vendor promotes a fresh fruit selection likely available daily at the street stall.
Plaintiff T A Jones seeks to quiet title in the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11, Township 74, Range 8, in Washington County Iowa. He alleges ownership in fee simple by adverse possession for over twenty years and claims all other named parties and unknown claimants have or had interests which are now extinguished or subordinate to his title. The court is asked to require defendants and unknown claimants to be barred from any claim, to reform deeds as needed, and to grant general and equitable relief. Default, if not defending by noon of the 2nd day of the next term, will result in judgment by default. The case is set for the next term beginning March 11, 1908 at Washington Court House.
In Cincinnati a packing house treasurer Theodore Braemer is alleged to be short between 160 000 and 400 000 with property turned over by him and his wife. In London the Worcester bishop Gore ceremony sparked protests and threats to clear the church as the oath was administered. Mike Lomberdo returned to Mason City as house work resumes and Lloyd Purvis announces a farm sale for January 29 1902 at 10 o'clock, 24 miles southwest of Washington.
John G. Stewart offers three stock farms with good improvements mostly new priced from 4000 to 5500 per acre. Also a fine city residence with modern improvements just completed. Other notes mention help wanted and a Jersey cow for sale.
We claim to sell Washington coffees at lowest prices with no exceptions. At 3c per cup, value said to be 18c. Other blends priced at 20, 25, 30, and 35 cents claim superior quality. The Mocha and Java blend at 35¢ is touted as unmatched. Are you a coffee customer and, if not, why not.
The article discusses nest height for hens, fat control with oats, and the art of mating birds for feather quality. It highlights three top egg-laying breeds Minorcas Leghorns and Black Spanish, emphasizes a comfortable flat perch, and contrasts male vitality with hen size. It also gives a primitive remedy for canker involving a lead pencil swab, potash, and turpentine.
A traditional Japanese tale tells of a poor couple who share a sacred peach. The split peach reveals a divine infant who blesses them, with the stone planted to grow happiness, friends, and wealth.
Clearest readable item notes that calls to a bus line should contact Hotel Allen and leave orders. Frank Rogers is mentioned as the person who will promptly attend to these orders. The fragment suggests a coordination arrangement for dispatch.
James Batterson remains ill in bed for several days. Geo Howe visited Ainsworth today. Mrs. J H Templeton wife of superintendent Templeton of Fiick and Johnson construction returned from Chicago. Allan Thyne was a passenger for Columbus Junction this morning. Wrack Cain the horse trainer went to Keota today.
Leslie M. Polhamus of Chicago was arrested in Kenosha on a warrant from a coroner's jury finding willful murder in the death of his infant daughter born the previous Friday. The baby died of suffocation during the night after birth on December 20.
The American Bowling Congress is in session at Buffalo New York. A steamship Ping Luey sailing from Tacoma to the Orient carried a cargo valued at 707057 dollars.
A brief note advocates frequent lime dusting in henhouses to deter lice. Lime purifies the quarters and dries the space, claiming effective lice control for poultry keeping.
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