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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1906
Page
2
In Clinton Iowa on July 18 Eddie Monohan age 11 son of a local fireman drowned at Beaver Island head opposite the city. He swam with two companions and after diving to touch bottom was swept out by a swift current and sank. His body was recovered later.
Albia Iowa July 18 Former Representative Robeson of Monroe County died suddenly at his home Monday morning He had not been well for several days but his death was unexpected He was a retired farmer Civil War veteran and active G A R member His wife and several children survive
Mrs. John Ortberg of Delaware was hit by a Milwaukee road freight at Lynch crossing while crossing the tracks. Deaf from hearing loss she attempted to count money in hand. right wrist broken and multiple bruises. A Delhi physician attending the scene saw his team dash away alarming his wife and children. one child injured, others unhurt.
Des Moines reports Louis Busse receiving a temporary reprieve of four months as Governor Cummins sets December 14 for his execution.
Chicago reports two more Fourth of July deaths bringing total to 102. LeRoy Yakish of Van Horne Iowa died from lockjaw due to a blank cartridge wound. Arthur McCarthy a six year old from Chicago died from injuries while helping on a merry go round on July 4. McCarthy’s death is the city’s tenth. In Roswell New Mexico a July 12 Iowa club picnic drew many Iowans with many baskets and a lighthearted mood. The organizers include Dr. C L Parsons A E Day William Hicks and other Iowans.
Lincoln Nebraska July 18 Governor Mickey declares his bid for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Millard whose term ends March 4 next.
The rumor of saloons in Fairfield is false. Residents say they have no saloons and no plans for them, and request newspapers publish a denial to stop the spread of the report.
A Farmville Virginia resident testimonial states Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured chronic piles and malignant sores after a twenty year battle. The ad claims effectiveness for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes a 24 cent price at Stewart’s pharmacy.
Iowa Central will sell round excursion tickets every Tuesday to points in Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest and on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to southern and western points. Fare is one fare plus $2.00 with liberal limits and stopover privileges. For rates and details contact A. B. Cutts G. I. & A. Minneapolis Minn. dec.
In the District Court of Iowa Washington County September Term 1906 Elizabeth Strabala guardian applies to sell described real estate belonging to Claudius A Strabala minor heir of William Strabala deceased The hearing is set for September 5 1906 at 2 PM at the Washington County Courthouse Iowa to allow the sale if no cause is shown and to grant the order as prayed by guardian Attorneys Ira J Alder Iowa City and L A Reiley Wapello
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