Local Travel and Visits Reported Across Town
Green Squires and Louis White were passengers for Muscatine last evening. Mrs Wertz of East Main Street returned home last night from Keota where she has been since January. Raised Doughnut tomorrow at Johnsons bakery. W Cherryholmes left this morning for Keota on business. Gerry Schilling was a passenger for Oskaloosa this morning on business. L H Wallace went to Muscatine this morning on business in connection with the Wallace lumber yards. Wilber Miller went to Columbus Junction this morning to conduct a funeral at that place today. Robert Armstrong the heavy weight pugilist departed this morning for Des Moines where he will spend a few days. Mrs Howard Gardner of Lexington who has been a guest at the Samuel Gardner home returned this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Wertz
East Main Street
Keota
Wilber Miller
Columbus Junction
Howard Gardner
Lexington
Samuel Gardner
Proclamation of Election for Washington City Iowa 1901
Notice sets election date March 25 1901 for mayor city solicitor treasurer park commissioner and four council seats. Registrations offices open March 14 15 and 24 with boards at city hall Emrys Egg Store Fred Stewarts and Sturges harness shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
Owa
Iowa
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Fourth Wand
City Hall
Emry
Ong
Fred Stewart
Sturges
Harmess
Boards of Registration
At & A.m
Foll Wing
Geo. Tripp
J. W. Heath
No Room
Sand Ward
Scott Reister
DR. Neiswanger
H. Stuehter
J. 8. Shearer
Fourth Ward
E. H. Barrows
Matt. Springman
F. Rogue
District Court convenes for term with probate cases heard
The March term of District Court opened at ten o clock with Judge Scott and Court Reporter Bray presiding. Probate docket cases were disposed of or continued, including final reports and discharges for numerous estates and guardianships. Temporary alimony and amended petitions noted. photographer D S Cole available for duplicates and new work through month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Bray
Bailey
Alex Coffman
Hugh Teeter
W. H. Warner
D. S. Cole
Rogers Safe For Awhile After Terre Haute Killings
Indianapolis dispatch reports Charles Rogers of Terre Haute shot and fatally wounded his wife and stepfather Milburn Batey Sunday night. Fear of a lynch mob prompted police to move him for safety while a murder case jury deliberates, amid claims the wife fled due to lack of support and a struggle over a revolver left one shot fired during the incident. The incident occurred with a baby in the wife’s arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles Rogers
Terre Haute
Milburn Batey
Rogers
Rogera
Reward for a convict saved a life and won freedom
Hiram A. Pickens a Jackson prison convict from Shiawassee county was pardoned by Governor Bliss on the pardon board’s recommendation. He saved Keeper Hillis from murder by a colored convict risking his life. Pickens had about seven months to serve of a four year sentence for concealing stolen property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing, Mich
Hiram A. Pickens
Jackson
Shiawassee County
Bliss
Pardon Board
Hillis
Pickens
Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets Ad and Elevator Incident
An advertisement touts Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets promising sleep aiding relief with no cure, no pay for 25 cents. A Chicago elevator accident in the Asher building shakes Mrs. Anderson, Miss Baker, and others, causing fear of fatalities but no serious injuries. Also promoted are Rector piles remedies with a free pipe and written guarantee. J. R. Smith of Brunswick visited the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s
Anderson
Ainsworth
Miss Baker
Chicago
Asher Building
Stewart’s Pharmacy
General Harrison Nearing Death as Condition Worsens
Special to Evening Journal from Indianapolis reports a sharp deterioration in General Harrison’s health. Physicians say he may survive only a few hours unless an unforeseen change occurs. All relatives have been summoned to his bedside.
Local caucus eyes city ticket in Smouse hall meeting
Tonight residents gather at Smouse's hall to name a city ticket. H. Wilson is discussed as a possible mayoral candidate, with others touted for councilmen. Some speak of an endorsement of the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smouse
Sharp
H. Wilson
Miss Kate Stichter Hosts Duplicate Whist Evening
Last night Miss Kate Stichter entertained friends at her south Washington home with duplicate whist. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed social chat and humor during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Stichter
South
Washington
West Chester Briefs Mention Accidents and Health
Special J G Burham narrowly escaped a fatal head injury at Kyle’s saw mill when a log slipped and struck him. Dr Droz found no permanent damage though his face was scraped. Other items note Mrs Chilcote in a deep sleep, hog shipments from Havre, visit plans to Keosauqua, and Howard Holland recovering from a lung abscess with hope of months of improved health. The Hale elevator loss was settled satisfactorily by West Chester Insurance Co. The First United Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Societies hold bank offering services on Wednesday. The Foxflyer schedule changes to depart at 7 00 am starting March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
J. G. Burham
Meeiing
Kyle
Howard Holland
West Chester Insurance Co
New York
Hale
Women's Missionary Societies
First United Presbyterian Church
Haight Opens Local Repair Service at Baird & Johnson
O F Haight announces in city listings that all sewing machine and organ repairs and supply orders will be promptly attended to at Baird and Johnsons Grocery Store. Telephone 181. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O F. Haight
Baird & Johnson
O. F. Haight
Bank 18 All Right Cashier Goes Insane Over Strain
W I Stevens, son in law of bank president W K Lacy and director in the First National bank of Niles Michigan, says cashier Charles A Johnson is in Chicago in the care of a brother and deranged. Johnson fled to Chicago after the bank closed to raise funds but collapsed. A $125 000 remittance arrived from Chicago as the bank closed. Directors claim the bank’s affairs are sound and securities taken by Johnson are safe. Evidence suggests enemies plotted to close the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
W. W. Stevens
W. K. Lacy
First National Bank
Charles A. Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
American Express Company
Stevens
First National
Ghost of the Bennett law stirs Wisconsin politics
Madison reports a clause in the corrupt practice act sparks debate, with critics calling it the ghost of the Bennett law due to its wording about injuring or restraining voters. Other items note Nebraska GOP moves, ex governor Tanner’s return to Springfield, a district damage claim in Belding, a murder in Bladensburg, and Roosevelt’s White House talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison, Wis
Prominent G. A. R. Leader Dr. H. C. McCoy Dies
Algona Iowa March 12 Dr H C McCoy of Algona died Sunday night from pneumonia He was a prominent figure in Grand Army of the Republic circles and known for his military and civic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
H. C. McCoy
William Mayer Co Assets and Liabilities Reported
The William Mayer company of Cincinnati, sash and blind makers, shows assets of 40000 and liabilities of 20000. United States Minister Conger departed Pekin yesterday for home. Schwab rumored salary as steel company manager touted at a million annually. Secretary and Mrs. Gage left Washington for Chicago. An Orange New Jersey mob destroyed a pest house building. Wichita jury in the Mrs Nation case failed to agree and was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mayer Company
Cincinnati
United States
Conger
Pekng
Schwab
New Steel Combine
Gage
Washington
Chicago
N. J
Mrs. Nation
Wichita
Kas
WANTS LOST FOUND AND RENTAL NOTES
Classified items include a fresh Jersey cow wanted, a silk handbag found, a girl wanted for house work, a Clover and Vegetable Cutter and poultry mill for sale, a note for over $100 with $73 credit, a chemical cueer inquiry, two to six boarders wanted, steel spectacles found, and a furnished front room for rent. All inquiries at JOURNAL office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham Son’s
Journal Office
Journal
Condition of General Harrison Worsens Momentarily
Indianapolis March 12 Three physicians Drs Henry Jameson Hadley and Dorsey alternate in attendance on General Harrison keeping a constant watch at his bedside They report a night in excellent shape tied to pneumonia and a slight change for the worse this morning with temp 102 4 F pulse 95 and respiration 35 The doctors remain hopeful for his ultimate recovery and note a crisis is unpredictable Mrs Harrison stays with him through much of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry Jameson
Hadley
Dorsey
Harrison
Jameson
General Harrison
Lunatic Herald to be published in Jacksonville
General A B Leeper announces a weekly paper called The Lunatic Herald aimed at inmates of insane hospitals in the United States and Canada. The two column thirty two page publication will educate readers on his reform ideas and lunacy laws with staff described as among the sharpest lunatics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owaneco
A. B. Leeper
Lunatic Herald
Jacksonville
Canada
Leeper
Grand Army
Chickamauga
America
Missouri
Kansas
Manila
Philippine Commission
Lucena
Luzon
Taya- 1
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. C. Carris & Co
Popular Price Drug Store
East Side
Fabrica
L. J. Wilpset
the Tatter
Schneider Block
Washington, Iowa
Nervita
Strenth
Nervita Medical Company
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Illinois
J. NH. Stewart
West Side
Green Squires
Louis White
Muscatine
Johnson’s Bakery
W. Cherryholmes
Gerry Schilling
Oskaloosa
L. H. Wallace
Wallace Lumber Yards
Robert Armstrong
Dew Moines
Charley
Nehet
Grand Jury
Court House of Interest
Herman
Axthelm
Thomas Brennan
Robert Cherry
Simeon Dice
Martha Ida Essley
WO Gunn
T J Hodges
Same
Walter McKinonie
Emma Pattison
H DD Smouse
Christine Gingerich
W P Keister
Samuel Rogers
Joseph Kaufman
P Miller
Arthur G Orr Et al
Guardian
Marsh W Batley
W Orr
Edwin B Porter
S W Brookhart
J D Robertson
Zylpha Pearl Smith
Ward
A Stover
Sherman T. Fordyce
Hulda Timmons
Mary L. Weidenbeck
Dora Donovan
Marine City
Marine Sugar Company
Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
C. H. Moore
J. B. Elroy
Moore
J. R. Smith
Brunswick
Evening Journal
Stichter
A. W. Chilcote
Wells & McCulley
Havre
Samuel Hearne
Keosauqua
BANK
ALL
Bennett Law
Badger State
Lincoln
Neb
R. B. Schneider
Nebraska
Hanna
H. C. Payne
Senate
Tanner
Springfield
Uls
Yates
Belding
William 1D Hall
Grattan
Hall
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Jersey
Inquire Journal Office
THE
Maisto Bes
F. W. Brindley
Rio
Windsor Grocery
Burbanks
Harry McCall
Gladstone
University Club
Nate Babcock
Homer's
Billad
Dr. Pierce’s
Golden Medical Discovery
Geogan Dogget
Piedmont, Greenville Co
S C
John Shields & Son
Columbia Pharmacy
Bowland & Shields
W. Farris
Standard Oil Company
C. W. Farris
O. KR. 1
DES Moines Valley Division
Leava
D. M. Val
Des Moines
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
Burlington Form
Peoria
Ind
M. Boro & RY
Cedar Rapids
Effast
Tan
Natly Orecan
Colun
ORTH
Diam
Brighton
West and
Nor
Mason City Mail
Sun
Paul
Town With and Dens
Peorle
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