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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1905

Page

2

Presbyterian unions loom as split forms in two assemblies

At Winona Lake Indiana May 2 Presbyterians unanimously voted to reunite with the Cumberland Presbyterian body despite opposition. The Cumberland assembly in Fresno California debates constitutional authority and reports conflict over the union with a northern assembly telegram noting postponement of the subject.

Winona Lake Ind Amia General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church Cumberland Presbyterian Body Committee On Co Cumberland General Assembly Fresno Cal Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly Cumberland Presbyterian Church Northern Assembly

Washington City Council Defeats Sewer Reconstruction Plan

Last evening in City Hall Mayor Alberson presided as councilmen debated a resolution to set date and hearing for a proposed sewer construction plan. The measure failed four to three with Keck Reynolds Glasgow for it and Foley Sigler Bovee Warner against, delaying this year’s sewer work and prompting calls for cheaper relief options.

Alberson Keck Reynolds Glasgow Foley Sigler Bovee Warner Washington

Mysterious murder shocks Savanna leader Big Dan Berry

D eight Berry a former Illinois legislator and attorney was shot dead at his office door in Savanna. He was a Republican leader in the 1895 Springfield House and served 1890 to 1896. No motive or suspect is known. In Rock Island Minnie Dimery claims the title of smallest colored adult at 42 inches and 49 pounds, age 48.

Savanna Berry Big Dan” Berry Illinois Springfield John Meyer Chicago David C. Busell Rock Island United States Minnie Dimery

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Note

One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo endorse the firm. Cure taken internally and works on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free, 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa Week Ending May 22 1905

Des Moines Iowa reports the week ending May 22 1905 saw average temperatures 2 to 4 degrees below normal with extended cloudiness and moderate rainfall but moisture remains high from heavy rains last week. Field work resumed on dry lands around May 17 with corn planting progressing state wide.

Des Moines Iowa

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