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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
4
Friends report the death of Willam Mc Cleery of Waterman II in a Southwest Washington背景. He was a son of the late James McCleery who formerly lived in that region.
This evening the beautiful comic opera Olivette is presented at the Graham. Curtain rises at 8 15 promptly.
Advertising text touts Nickel Plate Road daily express trains from Chicago to New York City and Boston via Fort Wayne Findlay Fostoria Erie and Buffalo. Dining cars offer American Club Meals with prices from .25 to 1.00 and a la carte options. No excess fare. City ticket offices listed. General agent John Y Calahan Chicago.
Regular meeting of the Fortnightly Club is set for Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon with Mrs Rev Allen presiding.
The Nickel Plate Road offers three daily through express trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and dining cars. American Club Meals cost 35c to $1.00 and are served in Nickel Plate dining cars with a la carte options. Chicago depot at Harrison St and Fifth Ave. city ticket offices at 111 Adams St and Auditorium Annex. General Agent Johny Y. Calahan at 113 Adams St Room 298 Chicago. May 30.
John Eldridge, former resident and member of Company A 253td Iowa, died at about sixty at his Idaville Indiana home. He twice married, survived by Lavina Barnes and two children Edward and Lulu, and was father to Al Eldridge and Will Eldridge. He served in the Civil War and resided in Indiana prior to his death.
Lewis Anderson a prominent farmer northwest of Keota dies at 6 45 after weeks of illness from a complication of diseases He is survived by a wife The funeral will be Sunday at the Christian church with services by Rev H A Pallister.
William J. Eyestone formerly Washington county auditor died at his Wellman home at 1 30 this afternoon aged 73 He moved to Wellman from his farm to retire this spring Funeral arrangements not yet made
Samuel Wimer died at Rock Spring Wyoming on Saturday after being struck near a locomotive the previous Friday. Born August 21 187 in Johnson County he left a father and two brothers in Wellman. His remains arrived in Wellman April 29 and the Bethel M. E. church funeral was held at 2 50 p m conducted by Rev Millice.
May Andrews dies at home of her parents Mr and Mrs W J Andrews after a two week typhoid illness. Her brother remained seriously ill with the same disease. Funeral held yesterday at the M E church in Amish. She leaves a father mother two sisters and a brother.
Mathias Blecha, one of Riverside's oldest citizens, died last evening at 8:30 after a short illness attributed to old age. His wife passed away eight years ago. He leaves three sons and a daughter. one daughter died in infancy. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The Beggar-Prince opera company presents the comic opera Olivette at the Graham tonight. Doors open at 7 30 and curtain rises at 8 15 sharp. Be there on time.
A senate committee hearing in Lansing on Waterbury’s bill considered allowing electric and steam railroads to exchange freight. The measure targets Oxford and Ortonville in Oakland county and Goodrich in Genesee county, where villages lack direct steam connections. Henry Kuecell of Detroit argued the bill imposes no new railroad duties on electric lines and they could reorganize under existing laws to handle the exchange in minutes. The hearing was adjourned for one week to allow revision.
In Murphysboro Illinois May 1 Daniel Watson of Denmaine Illinois reports his two children Pay 5 and Slater 7 drowned while fishing at a coal mine sink hole owned by Huron Coal and Copper Mining company. The younger fell into eighteen feet of water and the older died after attempting a rescue.
Kansas City May 1 The Commercial club committee facing Roosevelt events was forced to decline Mrs Armour's offer of carriage and driver as the Hackmen union went on strike to oppose nonunion leadership in the parade. Every hack driver in the city belonged to the union.
Washington May 1 The district circuit court ruled for the defendant General F C Ainsworth in the libel suit brought by Charles A DeArnaud seeking 50 000 damages. The court held a government head’s report made in duty bound lines is privileged and not actionable even if malice is present. Appeal to the Court of Appeals is noted.
Roscommon Michigan voters approve a $4000 bond at a special election by a 61 to 6 tally to fund an electric light plant to operate with the waterworks.
Twenty young people from Second United Presbyterian church enjoyed games and a ten cent admission at a home gathering after prayer meeting. A large musical program at the Methodist Episcopal church featured piano solos, duets, and vocal numbers. Wylie silver wedding anniversary at Rev. Allens drew eighty friends and a three course dinner. Hannah Burrows and Robert Lemon married at East Washington groom’s home with a small reception and plan to start housekeeping. Dr James Watts offers chiropody services at Civic Hotel.
When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest and surest remedies are in great demand. Joseph D. Williams of McDuff Virginia says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a deep lingering la grippe after trying several others with no effect. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Tonight the Beggar Prince opera company presents the comic opera Olivette at Graham. Curtain rises promptly at 8 15.
Miss Pearl Fishburn is ill at the home of Rev and Mrs B J Thompson. Mrs J B McCleary hosts her brother Rev Fred Haines of Marceline Missouri. Garfield Jenkins trip to Clarion for brief business. Rose Minner of Washington visits J H Walker home. R W McKihinney Morning Sun visits. Rh BE Lease, S R Harper and T K Maxwell return from Keokuk after seeing the President. Mrs M K Vesey returns from Keokuk business trip.
April 30 records show Sam Dorans family with a new guest since Saturday. Jap Bidwell bought mules in Missouri for farm work. Sam Petratz spent Sunday with Ed Lins at the Conrad Lins home east of Washington. Several locals attended church, visits, and a buggy purchase feature among a string of social and community updates.
Temperatures dipped to 27 degrees above zero last night harming fruit and vegetables especially small fruit. Snow and prior cold helped protect trees somewhat, with damage to be assessed in days. John B. Hungerford and Wm. J. Dixon, board members of Iowa College at Ames, were in Carroll on business.
In Leesville Indiana W H Brown near death from consumption is said to have survived thanks to Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. The testimonial reports immediate relief from asthma and a complete cure later, noting cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Priced 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottles free through Stewart Druggist.
Classified notice offers a five room house with one lot for rent with inquiry at the Journal office. No other details given.
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