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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1906

Page

5

Stolen Property Located in Tunnelton

Noah Frawkins, accused by Isley Maynard of stealing his wife and child and a horse team, has been located in Tunnelton after vanishing May 4. An Indianapolis ad sought the missing couple and items. a phone tip in Tunnelton confirmed their whereabouts.

Bedford Ind Noah Frawkins Isley Maynard Kurtz Tunnelton Hawkins Maynard Indianapolis Riley Maybard

Reading Circle and Hostess Gatherings Scheduled

The Twentieth Century Reading circle meets tomorrow evening at Mrs. J. H. Stewart’s home on West Washington street at 7 30. Miss Jessie Crooks hosts the Bachelor Maids at her North Second avenue home tonight.

Twentieth Century Reading Circle J. H. Stewart West Washington Street Jessie Crooks North Second Avenue

Methodist B E O Club Banquet Planned at Hotel Colenso

The B E O club of the Methodist church will host a banquet at Hotel Colenso on the evening of May 30. The club currently includes forty one young men.

B. E. O. Club The Methodist Church Hotel Colenso

Miss Allienne Bailey Hosts Saturday Night Party

Miss Allienne Bailey entertained about twenty young ladies at a Saturday children's party. Games delighted the children and a two course luncheon was served by Miss Hodek with assistance from Misses Nina Alberson and Dora Clapper. All reported an excellent time.

Allienne Bailey Hodek Nina Alberson Dora Clapper

Fortnightly Club Holds Annual Meeting and Elections

The Fortnightly club met Saturday afternoon at the Baptist church parlors. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Chas Keck, Vice President Mrs Elizabeth Beamer, Recording Secretary Miss Titla Shields, Corresponding Secretary Miss Coral Bell, and Treasurer Mrs Will Cook. The I G White post G A R plans a regular meeting tomorrow evening led by Commander J M Thompson.

The Baptist Church Chas. Keck Elizabeth Beamer Titla Shields Coral Bell Will Cook

Ball Game In Winfield Ends In Tie

Washington and Winfield High schools met in Winfield on Saturday for seven innings before rain halted play with the game tied 6 to 6. Washington started slowly but surged to six runs over the last four innings. McClellan struck out thirteen for Washington while Buckley and McClellan contributed solid outfield hits.

Washington Winfield Buckley McClellan

Change in Business as Meat Market Is Sold

This morning R. Stuart & Son sold their meat market on North Marion avenue to J. A. Carr and J. H. Grush, experienced butchers who will maintain the standard of excellence. The Stuarts’ future plans are not known. Stock is being invoiced today and possession transfers tomorrow.

R. Stuart & Son North Marion Avenue Messrs J. A. Carr J. H. Grush Stuarts R. Stuart and Son Charlies

Body of F. Shimek Found Near Iowa River

The body of Frank Shimek who drowned in the Iowa River near Iowa City eleven days ago was recovered Saturday about one and a half miles from the drowning site. The body showed weathering but was not in bad condition for the time spent in the water.

Iowa City Frank Shimek Lowa River Here

Epworth League Anniversary Service Attracts 184 Members

The Epworth League of the Methodist church marked its anniversary with an evening service led by Rev. Elias Handy and musical selections from the choir and orchestra. Joseph Clyde read the Scripture, and reports from Will Kuhn and Mrs. Cavender highlighted past work. new officers were installed and several members joined the society.

Epworth League of the Methodist Church Epworth League Elias Handy Messrs Merle Lytie Glen Pope Joseph Clyde Will Kuhn Epworthians Cavender

Royal Neighbors Meet Postponed Initiation Tonight

Royal Neighbors will meet Tuesday evening at the ballroom at eight o'clock for the initiation of a candidate, instead of at Oracle Fritv's as announced earlier.

Oracle Fritv’s

Miss Josephine White to Speak at First Church

Miss Josephine White of the India Mission will deliver an address at the First Church at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening.

Josephine White The India Mission

Local residents travel and visits noted across towns

A column lists residents and visitors including Fred Bragg in Columbus Junction A B Jones in Burlington Lon Brindley in Sigourney Mrs M D Work in West Chester Mrs C B Cummings Riverside Art Cockayne in Winfield Mort Sessler from Burlington Martina Swift improving Alex Coffman Harvey Carter in Brighton Roy Emry in Burlington Ralph Clifton visiting from Chicago Nettie Hunter to Crawfordsville Lewis Davis visiting Omaha Denver and western cities W B Johnson Rubio en route to Keota D P Patterson from Muscatine for Iowa Telephone Co Earl Lamotte Brighton a business visitor A S Latta from Winfield to Columbus Junction A S Paschal Columbus Junction en route to Crawfordsville Allie Jay returning from Wayland Anna Scott arriving from New York Pearl Stewart visiting from Colorado Springs Bert Ragan improving in Cheyenne via Wes Ragan messages Daisy Startsman East Orange N J sings solo at Presbyterian church.

Roy Emry Brighton Ralph Clifton Chicago Nettie Hunter Crawfordsville Lewis Davis Omaha Denver W. B. Johnson Rubio Keota D. P. Patterson Muscatine Iowa Telephone New York Miss Scott Cleveland Pearl Stewart Colorado Springs Colo Everet Shearer Frank Webb Harry Charles Ragan Wes Ragan Cheyenne Wyo Bert Daisy Hull Startsman East Orange N. J Presbyterian Church Ethelbert Nevin

Second United Presbyterian Church Receives 25 New Members

At the Second Church Rev. Hugh B. Speer of Sunbeam Illinois preached both morning and evening and at preparatory services. Twenty five new members were received yesterday, following the Sabbath. His sermons were well received.

Second United Presbyterian Church Hugh B. Speer Sunbeam Illinois Speer

Kindergarten Program at Graham Public Evening

The kindergarten school hosts a public program at Graham on Tuesday evening May 20. It features songs games and dramatizations for about a hundred children. Admission is 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for school children with tickets available at Columbia pharmacy from six o clock Monday morning.

Graham Columbia

License to wed issued for two Iowa residents

License to wed was issued Saturday to Clarence W. Taylor of Indianola and Lenora A. Klokenteger of the Lexington neighborhood.

Clarence W. Taylor Indianola Lenora A. Klokenteger Lexington

Blake Has a Bad Rep in Brooks Murder Trial

May 14 Jackson Michigan reports the motion for a change of venue in the John Make murder case was denied by Judge Parkinson. Officers fear Blake would kill to escape if free. Armed guards surround the courtroom as Blake is kept near two attorneys Badgley and Barkworth. Blake eyes the window then glances at Officer Palmer outside.

T. F. Barkworth Palmer Blake

Plan Another Revolution Washington May 14

Reports to the state department describe a new revolutionary movement against President Caceres in Santo Domingo. Porto Rican bases are cited and ex-President Morales and Jimines named as leaders. Instructions were sent to the governor of Porto Rico to enforce neutrality laws to block hostile expeditions.

Washington State Department Caceres Santo Domingo Porto Rico Morales Jimines Iecniar

Tragic Fire Claims 4-Year-Old Mary O'Brien in Chicago

In Chicago on May 14, four year old Mary O'Brien died after her clothing caught fire while attempting to light the gas in the bathroom at 1458 Montana Street. The door was locked when she entered. it was broken in too late to save her.

Chicago Mary O'Brien Montana Street

Knoxville heir fatally shoots self in Chicago bank offices

A. T. Portlock 28, said to be from a wealthy Knoxville family, attempted suicide in the Northern Trust tank offices in Chicago in view of the girl he loved. He was surrounded by depositors. his wound proved fatal.

Chicago A. T. Portlock Knoxville (Tenn Northern Trust Tank

He Was Showing Them Dynamite Incident in Muncie

Michael Shaimburn, a Roumanian gentleman, attempted to demonstrate dynamite’s power to fellow Roumanians in Muncie Indiana on May 14. He pounded a dynamite cartridge with a hatchet and was seriously injured in the hospital.

Muncie Ind Michael Shaimburn Shaimburn

Multiple 1890s News Bits Mix Of Elections Strikes and Deaths

A roundup from May 14 reports Iowa State College beating Iowa University 98 to 38 in track. Kansas socialist convention nominates Harry Gillman for governor. Altona seamen vote to continue strike. Vienna building trades lockout affects 50 000 workers. Senator Fairbanks delays leaving DC over railroad rate bill. International Brotherhood of Paper Makers opens in Dayton. Funeral drivers strike ends in New York. Indianapolis Sun editor Fred L. Purdy jailed 30 days and fined 250 for criticising Judge Alford. Captain James A. Lyons, former Iowa state auditor, dies at 66 in Grand Junction Colorado.

Iowa State Agricultural College Iowa University Kansas State Convention of Socialists Harry Gillman Oswego Altona Germany Vienna Fairbanks Washington International Brotherhood of Paper Makers Dayton New York Indianapolis Ind Fred L. Purdy Indianapolis Sun Fremont Alford Marion County Criminal Court Alford Eix-Iowa Colorado Grand Junction Colo James A. Lyons

Local residents visit Iowa City and area towns

R. M. Wilson and companions went to Iowa City and returned home by Keota Saturday evening after a day in the city. Rector R. G. Jones traveled to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids for church events. Mr and Mrs Wm Schurr visited West Chester for Sunday with the Howard White family. Fred Van Sickle arrived from Oskaloosa for a weekend visit. Rev Hugh B Speer preached here yesterday and left for Sunbeam Illinois this morning.

R. M. Wilson Iowa City Joe Romine Isreal Davis Mrs. Wm. Schurr West Chester Howard White Fred van Sickle Oskaloosa Hugh B. Speer U. P Sunbeam Lil

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