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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
5
Local Notes From Rural Route Two
Mrs Laura Birney visits Dave Davison today. Cattle and hogs sold to Lincoln Noble and others. Families visit and travel. school term begins at Eureka. Mrs Wilber's mother ill. The community extends sympathy on H A McMillan's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Birney
Dave Davison
J. F. Simpson
Miss Hayes
Eureka
Bessie Hoxworth
Kansas
Mart Scranton
Ed McCauley
Jap Bidwell
Jap S
A. E. Wilber
H. A. McMillan
McMillan
Washington Visitors and Local Movements Report
March 17 reports show Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander visiting Washington. Misses Davis arrive and depart, Silas Sewell travels to Winfield, David Hamil arrives from Washington en route to Ft. Madison, Talma Sellers visits from Wapelio, Florence Johnson leaves for Chillicothe, Milton White returns from Washington, and H D Cherryholmes transports stock to Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Alexander
Washington
Misses Davis
Silas Sewell
Winfield
David Hamil
Rhea
Ft. Madison
Talma Sellers
Wapelio
Florence Johnson
Chillicothe
Milton White
H. Db
Cherryholmes
Burlington
Seeded Poultice Imagery Cited by Marion T. Anderson
A fragmentary note reads like a farm diary entry by Marion T. Anderson. It remarks on flax-seed poultice qualities and frost thawing rates with a practical forecast, mentioning coal shortages six weeks away.
Church and Sunday School Schedule Across Town
Morning notices show Fred Sipe ill with grippe and Mrs. Henry Mast returning from Washington visit. Lena Shaffer visits friends in Washington. Presbyterian and United Presbyterian churches publish morning services and evening topics including Christ Shining through Christians and Different Kinds of Hearers. Christian Union and Epworth League events listed. Methodist and Pentecostal services noted with topics Take heed what ye hear and Alone with Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sipe
Jagrippe
Henry Mast
Weshington
Lena Shaffer
Washington
Presbyterian
Young Peoples
United Presbyterian
Christian Union
Methodist
Epworth League
Jesus
Death of W. S. Adams in St. Paul at age 58
Word arrived today of the death yesterday of W. S. Adams at his St. Paul home. He was 58, a former resident of this city, and survived by his wife and adopted child, five brothers and two sisters including John of this city Milo of Cedar Rapids L G of Waterloo Silas of Portland Oregon Alien of St Paul Minn Mrs Margerie Barnes of Allegheny Ia and Mrs Elizabeth Daugherty of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Adams
St. Paul
Minnesota
Adams
John
Milo
Cedar Rapids
L. G
Waterloo
Silas
Portland
Oregon
Alien
Minn
Margerie Barnes
Allegheny
Elizbeth Daugherty
Marriage of Charles McDowell and Minnie Belle Smith
Charles McDowell of this city wed Minnie Belle Smith yesterday afternoon at the office of Justice F. W. Eversmeyer. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs W L Smith of Washington and W W Waddell of Chicago. The couple will reside on Fulham avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Eversmeyer
Charles McDowell
Minnie Belle Smith
W. L. Smith
Washington
W. W. Waddell
Chicago
McDowel
Fulham Avenue
Muscaitine
Miller Returns Home After Iowa Visit
J. W. Miller departed last evening on the Milwaukee to his Decorah Iowa home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Wm Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miller
Milwaukee
Decorah
Iowa
Mrs. Wm. Miller
Found a White Wallpaper in Gai Maio S
A fragment notes white wallpaper found in Gai Maio S with unclear context. Readers are urged to provide more details to locate its origin and ownership.
Proclaimed Lost Son Found in Australia After 12 Years
James Travis of Flushing New York, missing for fifty three years since running away to sea, was located in Australia after a wealth inheritance reached him. He is married with eleven children and has prospered financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Travis
Flushing
L. 1
Australia
James
Travis
Four women arrested in Chicago poolroom raid
A police raid on an alleged poolroom in Chicago resulted in the arrest of four women. The report notes the operation as part of an ongoing crime suppression effort in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Norris Basin
Yellowstone Park
Melvin H. Campbell
Allegheny City
Frederick Sehoff
Philadelphia
National Congress of Mothers
Theodore Birney
Pounder
Early skates evolved from bone to modern blades
The London Standard notes progress from bone or horn skates used 1600 years ago to wooden models, iron strapped forms, and finally bladed types. Speed came from pushing with a staff, not foot strokes, as experts later refined Fen type, Norwegian racer, and figure skates.
Furnished rooms wanted for light housekeeping
Help wanted ads request two to four furnished rooms with light housekeeping. The notice is terse and lacks names or locations, offering no contact details beyond the brief descriptor.
History of Shoes Through Time and Fashion
The article traces ancient shoe origins from skins and papyrus to gilded examples for elites. It notes Queen Mary era limits on toe width, and the Venetian chopines, wooden stilts up to twelve inches, requiring helpers to walk. Royal and historic footwear are described from Redfern's Royal and Historic Shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Venice
Redfern
No-claiming man prefers earning his living
A short Washington Star quotation features Meandering Mike arguing that one should not claim a living from others. He says the man who goes around claiming makes himself unpopular, and he is content to earn his living whether it is owed or not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Washington Star
Clerk Lacks Speed in Shorthand Claim
An employer scolds a new clerk for not keeping pace with dictation and suggests shorthand. The clerk replies that he uses shorthand but it takes longer than ordinary writing. The exchange highlights a tension between rapid transcription and legible note taking.
Stevens Aide Quip Echoes in Deathbed Wit
On Thaddeus Stevens deathbed a visitor noted his looks, Stevens quipped it is his disappearance that troubles him. A wavering representative requested leave of absence, and Stevens suggested he could pair off with himself rather than seek a favor from the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaddeus Stevens
John
House of Representatives
Speaker
Stevens
Colton Quotation on Punishment and Fear
A terse line from Colton asserts that fear of punishment affects all, with those deserving it fearing the consequence. The remark emphasizes conscience and justice in moral reckoning.
Notable Libel Case Rules White Man as Negro
South Carolina Supreme Court rules publishing a white man as colored or negro is libelous. The demurrer argued that amendments thirteen through fourteen and fifteen have no defamatory use for social status. The court cites multiple cases and finds no provision in the amendments to alter social distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolinon Supreme Court
Columbia
Supreme Court of
South Carolina
Kohlsaat to Be Promoted as Judge in Chicago
Waelington March 17 reports state the nomination of Charles C. Kohlsaat to be a circuit judge in Chicago and H H Bethen and Kenesaw Mountain Landis to district judges will go to the Senate tomorrow. A Chicago intuition hints there is no reason to block Kohlsaat's promotion though the president awaits a report from Rebb and Pagin on charges. The president returns from New York after attending a St Patrick's day banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelington
Chisthin C. Kohlsaat
Elrenlt
Chicago
Hf. Bethen
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Senate
Charles H. Rebb
A. EB. Pagin
Kohlsaar
New York
Counterfeit Certificates Plague Colorado Fuel and Iron Firm
A counterfeit 100 share stock certificate for Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. appeared in Demer on March 17. The forged document lists James A Keb ler as president and includes a fake J C Beaman signature. The certificate resembles none of the genuine entitles and ink offset marks indicate other forgeries were produced simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porgead
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Denver
Davenport
James A. Kebler
Kebler
J. C. Beaman
I. Dent
Woodmen of the World Form Iowa Head Camp in Davenport
At Davenport March 17 the state convention of the Woodmen of the World completed the Iowa head camp by electing officers. Wynn White of Sioux City was chosen head chief and G. B. Howard of Ottumwa became head clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
The
Woodmen of the World
Iowa
Oneul
Wynn White
Sioux City
G. BE. Howard
Ottumwa
Debate between Minnesota and Iowa called off at university armory
The Minnesota Iowa debate scheduled for next Saturday evening at the university armory has been canceled due to trouble securing judges acceptable to both sides and other unspecified obstacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Iowa
University Armory
President Harper travels for X-ray treatment at Lakewood
President William R. Harper of the University of Chicago arrived in Lakewood New Jersey after a stop in Lakewood. He is to undergo X-ray treatment accompanied by his son and his physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Lakewood
New York
William R. Harper
University of Chicago
N. J
Southern California Storm Halts Railroad Traffic
Los Angeles reports heavy rain and damage across Southern California. Widespread disruption blocks railroad lines and suspends traffic for hours as repairs begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Madman in a Car Barn Rampage at Omaha
A disturbance at the Twenty fourth and Vinton street car barn lasts over an hour as a maniac pries open cars and climbs a live wire. Police pursue, restrain him, and he recovers after a severe electric shock. The man identifies himself as Edward Mallett of Vincennes Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
New Street Railway
Twenty-fourth
Vinton Streets
Tie
Edward Mallett
Vincennes
Ind
Griffiths to Take United States Consul Post in Liverpool
Indianapolis reports John L. Griffiths named by President Roosevelt to be U S consul at Liverpool. He will sail from New York on the Celtic May 5 to assume duties in the English port. Mrs Griffiths and he plan to depart Indianapolis about April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffiths
Indianapolis
John L. Griffiths
Roosevelt
United States
Liverpool
New York
Celtic
Mrs. Griffiths
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Safe Relief
The advertisement promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children noting no danger and sure relief from colds croup and whooping cough. Sold at Stewart s Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook &Sherman
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Geo
Bath
City
H. F. Oent
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C. T. E. McMillan
Ashby
Johnson's
Thaddeus Stevens’ Wit
Colton
Contractors and Dealers
City Waterworks
Kohlsaat
Landis
Bethen Aleo
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Plades
DR. Fenner
Peeary Htatler
Fenner
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N.Y
Will
W. B. Drew
Rand Rapida
Mich
J. E. Lemmon
J. H. Stewart
Horthwestern Giutual Lite Gna. Co
Stanley G. Logan
Swanson
Charlotte Alexander
Omer, Mich
Mary Welcher
Bristow
Lona
Margaret Gatewood
Mt. Pleasant
Crimace Mark
Vanson Rheumatic Cure CO
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