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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1905

Page

4

The Shepherd trial takes another turn in cross examination

Fairfield March 2 Special to The Evening Journal The cross examination of Mrs Mary Shepherd ends after dinner and John Shepherd testifies about events two days before the murder. Ralph Waldo Hamilton, Mary Koster and Simeo Knerr describe sightings and conversations linking Daniel Shepherd to the Womelsdorf murder. Court adjourns until 1 30 p m as witnesses from both sides are recalled with the case drawing strong public interest.

Fairfield Evening Journal Mary Shepherd John Shepherd John Dan Womelsdorf Tao Jame Shepherd Nellie Grimes Ralph Waldo Hamilton Ralph Waldo Brighton Iowa Q Depot Apie Shepherd Ralph Nellie Floyd Mr. Shepherd Daniel Iowa Central Womendorf Mary Koster Mary Womelsdorf’s Damel Shepherd Nancy Chris Washington County Ashington County Simeo Knerr Womeiscorf Ness Adam Knerr John Wright Jefferson County Womelshort Barnes Wright Fred Edler M. T. Anderson Mr. Anderson Chris Womelsdorf Squire Bidwell Daniel Shepherd Ed Deeds

Marriages and social gatherings in Lancaster area noted

Young ladies spent a day with Verne Stewart and friends. Miss Helen Anderson hosts friends. Earnest Norton and Margaret Mills wed quietly at Mr. and Mrs Norton's home and plan to Lancaster farm life. Edna Sigafoose and Walter Gardner wed at L. F. Sigafoose home with Rev. J. B. Schreckengast officiating. G. T. club met at Miss Lucile Forgey's home. Ed. and Mrs. Gallagher hosted about 25 friends with refreshments.

G. T. Club Lucile Forgey Washington

God Runs to Meet Man Sermon at Presbyterian Church

Special church meetings close with tonight's service after two weeks of sessions. Rev. L. D. Young preached on God running to meet us, explaining why, when, where, and what the meeting will be a joyous love feast.

Presbyterian Church Rev L. D. Young God Christ

Walter Hughes Arrives This Morning on the Firefly

Walter Hughes was aboard the Firefly and arrived this morning. The report notes his arrival and the vessel involved.

Walter Hughes

Colonel Fuller Credits Electric Bitters for Cure

Colonel John M. Fuller of Honey Grove Texas writes that after suffering Water Liver and Kidney trouble he nearly died. He tried his family doctor without relief and credits Electric Bitters with his cure, calling them the best medicine on earth.

John M. Fuller Honey Grove Texas J. H. Stewart

Bucken's Arnica Salve Heals Eye Injury and Burns

A Syracuse man credits Bucken's Arnica Salve for saving his son's eye after a severe rash appeared around it. He notes the salve also helps with burns and ulcers, praising its quick healing effects.

Chas. F. Lemberger Syracuse N. Y

Death of Amy Lantz at home near city

Amy Lantz eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Lantz died at about five this morning at their northeast city home She had been an invalid for years The family lived nearby about one year Survived by parents one brother and six sisters Funeral service will be from the family residence tomorrow at two o clock conducted by Rev J N Carnine of Haskins

Amy Will Lantz J. N. Carnine Haskins

Visit to Keota Woman in Late Winter Strain

J. G. Stewart traveled to Keota to visit his elderly mother Mrs. Bradford. The octogenarian is weathered by a harsh winter affecting many older residents.

J. G. Stewart Keota Mrs. Bradford

A Safe Cough Medicine for Children Advised

A Safe Cough Medicine for Children recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for kids. The text assures no danger and reliable relief for colds croup and whooping cough with Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as sellers.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Local residents move about on morning trips and visits

Local residents and visitors travel to Crawfordsville, Muscatine, Wilton, and Columbus Junction on morning trips. Notables include Mrs. Gehrbach departing for Atlanta and J. C. Jones funeral in Keota, with several passengers and visitors listed from Dubuque to St. Louis.

Tom Davis Cotter Chas. Hebner John Taylor Crawfordsville Eugene Rust N. E. Moore L. E. Harper Dubuque Isabel Marsden Ainsworth P. C. Gehrbach Atlanta W. H. Hughes Columbus Junction

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Atty. Deeds Wit Muscatine Verne Stewart Lizzie Smith Vera Brown Lizzie McClelland Etha Henderson Bessie Young Clara Conger Lizzie Morton Helen Anderson East Washington Street L. F. Sigafoose Edna Sigafoose Walter Gardner Wilber Beenblossom J. B. Schreckengast Mayhew Havre Ed. Gallagher THE N. B Dell Duncan’s Book Store Amy Lantz J. L. Downs City Nina Isenhart Mt. Pleasant W. H. Hackler Roy C. West St. Louis del H. Duncan Myrtle Simerman West Chester Ellen Reid Alex Miller Ophelia Burlington M. J. Henderson Rock Island Erald Campbell J. C. Jones Messrs C. H Frank Wilson Frank A. Gray Bessie Breese Wilton Klingsworth Cottonwood Falls Kansas Fred Giesler West Seventh Street W. J. Hamilton Carrie Howard Hamilton Miss Hamilton Academy Monmouth Little York Grace Smith Blanche Nicola Lowell Carpets Tan Hodges Washington, Iowa Dozen FAUST J.c.smithws Cash Grocery Casey Piret Bere Terth Dr. King Mo. 1 Colenso Frank Rogers Lowe Central St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Peoria Traine Pbllone Tave Mason City Limal Freight X. Bun Gally Sun Boone Ex Sun. Daile Peoria Express Peoria Limited A. J. Moe B. Cutts
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