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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1901

Page

2

Indictments, pleas, and probate actions dominate court docket

Judge Clements adjourned court after handling several cases. Henry Batterson pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling house and was fined 100 pounds with 300 dollars bond on nuisance charges. Roy Gordon and Martin Neiswanger pled not guilty to nuisance and gambling house charges. George H Hale faces larceny by embezzlement. Probate matters include guardianships, wills, and estate sales. Funeral services for Mrs. Kleese were held this afternoon with burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Clements Roy Gordon Martin Neiswanger Henry Batterson Lexington West Chester Batterson Harry Kleese I. B. Schreckenast M. EK Church Elm Grove Cemetery Kleese Etta Mayhew Washing County Havre

Obituary and Local Notices from Brighton Area

Mrs. Saunders aged resident died at 7 30 this morning two sons survive obituary to be published tomorrow A L Emry and wife spent Sunday here J A Sherbee left Friday for Hiattville Kansas with two cars of household goods family to follow Agnes Schimmitz nurses ill grandson George Albaugh Scarlet fever Lettie Trotter returned from Chicago fell ill now better W White returned from Chicago John Shearer elderly resident died yesterday at home funeral tomorrow at Catholic church

J. A. Sherbee Hiattville Kansas Agnes Schimmitz George Albaugh Lettie Trotter Chicago W. White John Shearer

Teachers Round Table Meeting At City High School

Teachers from the city and neighboring towns held a Round Table meeting at the high school Saturday afternoon. Prof. Pratt led the gathering due to Miss Klass illness. The published program was largely followed despite some absences, with music by Messrs. Zaring and Hughes well rendered as visiting teachers from Keota and West Chester returned home in the evening.

Klass Prof Pratt Messrs. Zaring and Hughes

Rumor of Time Card Change for Rock Island Lines

A circulating rumor claims Rock Island may implement a new time card affecting No 16 and a branch train with altered arrival times. Officials would not confirm and say it may be a roundhouse change to be announced after next Sunday, with potential impact on Washington trade. Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea ad follows.

Rock Island No 16 No. 16 Chicago Washington

Funeral for Miss Thomas Noted in Burlington Visit

Miss Helen Lewis traveled to Burlington this morning to attend the funeral of her cousin Miss Thomas whose death was noted in yesterday's Journal. Miss Thomas was a grand niece of Robert Donnell, the branch mail clerk.

Helen Lewis Burlington Miss Thomas Thomas Robt. Donnell

Carris & Co Introduces Fine Stationery Line

A new line of fine stationery debuts at E QO Carris & Co's store. The collection features elegant papers and envelopes aimed at professionals and discerning buyers, highlighting quality materials and classic designs.

Carris & Co

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