Death of Ed Nicholson
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
4
Funeral tomor row afternoon in Southeast Washington
Ed Nicholson died this morning after a two year illness from a cancerous internal disorder. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from his residence in Southeast Washington, conducted by Rev. A. S. Smith. He was born August 1, 1870, married Olive Page in 1891, and leaves his wife and two children Nita and Nial. He was a mechanic, member of Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen, and the Methodist church. His death closes a long, hopeful struggle and reflects life’s uncertainty. Follow the crowd to the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Nicholson
Washington
A. S. Smith
Methodist Church
J. W. Scott
Orders
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen
Measles Dangers Highlighted by State Medical Society
The report explains measles as a highly contagious childhood disease with serious complications such as pneumonia and heart disease. It urges immediate isolation, disinfection of clothing and bedding, fumigation, and careful cooperation between physicians and parents to prevent spread and reduce infant deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Michigan
Press Com
Co. Med Society
Iowa University club formed by Spokane Iowa alumni
Seventy five graduates and former students of the University of Iowa living in Spokane plan a banquet on March 21 and organize a permanent Iowa University club with invitations to alumni across the Inland Empire. A. M. Craven chaired the initial meeting and will head the registration committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
University of Iowa
Iowa
Inland Empire
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
British Columbia
A. M. Craven
Traders’ Bank
Constant L. Gillis
Samuel C. Hyde
Kate B. Reed
George M. Thompson
King
Arthur M. Davis
L. J. Birdseye
Joseph McCarthy
L. M. Curtiss
Langtry
Upton
Bradley
St Patrick’s day showcase at Frey’s Studio and local markets
Local note invites readers to Frey’s Studio for a Saint Patrick’s Day showcase and highlights fresh 12s cent hams at South Side Market. Ben Ferguson arrived from Havre and spent the day in the city. Crone and Lehr are cutters at the market. Will Manning returned home to Keota from Fairfield after a month away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Day
Frey
South Side
Ben Ferguson
Havre
City
Crone & Lehrer
Cutters
Will Manning
Fairfield
Keota
Rioters Injure Eight In Car Street Clash
Eight people were hurt in a race riot on a Chicago street car at State and Thirty-ninth streets. Razors and revolvers were drawn as white and colored men fought. The disturbance ended when the motorman stopped near the Fiftieth Street police station. several arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Evening Journal
State
Thirty-ninth Street
Fiftieth Street
Miss Anne Houdek Entertains Guests At Cards
Society notes Miss Anne Houdek hosted a Saturday evening card party at her West Madison Street home. Four tables played five hundred in a lively contest, followed by a two course luncheon served by the hostess with Mrs. John Skipton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Houdek
West Madison Street
John Skipton
Dinner at North Marion Home Hosts Miss Lou Ohngemach
Miss Lou Ohngemach entertained a few friends at a noon dinner yesterday at her home on North Marion avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Ohngemach
North
Marion Avenue
Twentieth Century Reading Circle to Meet Tuesday
The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. H. Stewart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stewart
Shanafelt Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
At the Conrad Lins home east of the city on Saturday Mr and Mrs Frank Shanafelt marked their twenty fifth anniversary. They are visiting from Estherville Iowa to attend the golden wedding of Mrs Shanafelt’s parents Mr and Mrs Conrad Lins held last week. About sixty guests came for a four course noon dinner and an afternoon of social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Lins
Frank Shanafelt
Martin White
J.C. Swift
John Wilson
Mel Anderson
Rose Sampson
Lins Shanafelt
Storm Lake
Iowa
Wells
Estherville
Cadwallader
Creston
Queen Esther circle mite box opening at Patterson home
The Queen Esther circle invites a full attendance tonight at 7 30 for mite box opening at Rev R L Patterson home. A musical program and social will be given, encouraging participation from members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther Circle
Washington Lodge No 26 called meeting notice
There will be a called meeting of Washington lodge No 26 A. F. and A. M. Tuesday evening March 17 at 7 40 o clock for work on the third degree. Be there promptly brethren. Jno H Steck W M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
Brethren
Jno
H. Steck
W. M
Royal Neighbors Notice For Regular Meeting
Regular meeting tomorrow night at S o'clock. All the Neighbors are urged to be present.
Re-purchase of Meat Market by Jarrett and Link
Messrs Jarrett and Link have repurchased the meat market on the northeast corner of the square from Mr. Cox of Winfield. They took possession this morning and will resume operations as before. Cox plans to settle in the area for a time. Also noted is the Vienna store with a large assortment of small cakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Keosauqua barber joins Globe shop forces
G. F. Jemison of Keosauqua is the new barber at the Globe. An experienced workman, he is expected to be a good addition to the force. Miss Godfrey, visiting at her brother's home near West Chester, leaves this morning for Hermingford Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Jemison
Keosauqua
The
Globe
Mr. Jemison
Miss Godfrey
West Chester
Hermingford
Nebr
Washington Hopes For Rock Island Division Point
Periodic rumors claim Washington may become a Rock Island division point between Chicago and Kansas City. Citizens hope it becomes real as new labor laws push toward establishing the midway hub, though no official notice has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rock Island
Chicago
Kansas City
Russel
Fairfield Defeats Local High School In Saturday Night Basketball
Fairfield beat the local high school team 41 to 19 as George Dempsey could not travel with the H. S. squad. The home team controlled the game with a strong lineup featuring Larry Robertson Howard Cunningham Perry Richardson Raymond Buckley and Homer Darbyshire. The visitors reported excellent treatment and a pleasant outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
George Dempsey
Thlarry Robertson
Howard Cunningham
Perry Richardson
Raymond Buckley
Homer Darbyshire
Royal Arch Masons Notice for March 16 Meeting
Cyrus chapter No. 13 announces Monday evening March 16 for work on Past and Most Excellent. Members are urged to attend promptly. George S. Kerr, H. P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus
George S. Kerr
H. P
Richland Visitors Return From Local Calls
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith returned to Richland after an over Sunday visit at the C J Wilson home. Mr and Mrs Byron Vastine, who had been visiting at the Joan Swift home, left this morning for Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Richland
C. J. Wilson
Byron Vastine
Joan Swift
Skidoo Balls Add Candy Line at Johnson’s with Star Shows
Local note lists Skidoo Balls new at Johnson’s and nightly entertainments at the Star at 7:30 8:15 and 9. Several residents travel or return: Mr and Mrs Joseph Wolfe visit West Chester, E P Dusenberry heads to Dysart Iowa, John Zaring returns from Cotter, Miss Alice Yard leaves Crawfordsville, Mose DeMarce family home from Texarkana Texas, Mrs Peter McDoll from Eldon to West Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson's
the Star
Joseph Wolfe
West Chester
E. P. Dusenberry
Dysart
Iowa
Iowa Pride Stock Powder Co
John Zaring
Cotter
Glen
Alice Yard
Arthur Yard
Crawfordsville
Mose DeMarce
Rexwell
Texarkana
Texas
Peter McDoll
Eldon
Mrs. Dooley
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A. A. Vantine & Co
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S. W. Corner Square
Don Hawkins
Mgr
Lemmon
J. E. Lemmon
Prop
Royal Arch Masons
L. A. Foss
California
Minnesota
Ohio
MELLO
J. G. Smith
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