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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1902

Page

4

Mrs Markham Dies At Eleven O Clock In East Washington

Mrs Harriett Markham mother of Mrs Rev S K Coates died this forenoon at eleven o'clock at the Coates residence in East Washington. She would have been 42 tomorrow. Funeral services planned tomorrow at 3 PM from the Coates home and Friday at 7 AM at Bushnell Methodist church with burial beside her husband.

Harriett Markham K. Coates Ohio Iness A. B. Markham Bushnell Markham Methodist Episcopal Church Coates Emeline Price Eisell Iowa Byron Markham Marsons Town Mr. Coates Measant Hill

Trial of Buss Ends in Three-Year US Dock Verdict

Keokuk Iowa November 19 The Buss case from Hannibal where letters were rifled on a Burlington route has completed in the St Louis United States district court. Buss received a three year sentence.

Keokuk HH. Buss Hannibal Burlington St. Louis United States District

Railroads to announce wage hikes across the nation

In the coming weeks railway companies will raise wages benefiting about 650,000 workers, boosting annual income by at least 17 million dollars. The Pennsylvania Railroad and New York Central led with a 10 percent increase, a pattern expected to spread to nearly all lines.

New York Pennsylvania Road New York Central

Supreme Court Dismisses Iowa Land Dispute Case

The U S Supreme Court dismissed Iowa v Rood et al over no federal question, ruling for the state’s loss on ownership of the bed of Owlli Lake in Humboldt County under the swamp land act. Also advertised tourist cars to California via Santa Fe and southern routes with comfortable, rapid service offered by the Iowa Central.

Washington United States Supreme Court Lowa Edwin.o. Rood Supreme Court of Iowa Rood Humboldt County Iowa Iowa Central Los Angeles Santa Fe California A. B. Cutts G. P T. A Minneapolis Minn

Pudd'nhead Wilson at the Gra ham Tonight

Local listings note a fine performance of Pudd'nhead Wilson at the Gra ham this evening at 8 1. Also items include visiting businesspeople, road delays near Pleasant Plain, Epworth League social plans, and community notices about hunting, ducks, and a musical program.

Pudd'nhead Wilson The Graham

Lost and found notices and classifieds in Brighton ad section

Lost white and tan setter belonging to the Winter children with a brass chain key ring. Return to Journal office. Wanted good girl for general housework apply at Journal office. Wanted place to work by the week. Snquire at Fred Long's. For sale Plymouth Rock chickens John Miller do 3b. For rent a good farm of 240 acres four miles north east of Brighton. Address M. Goodwin Brighton la. For sale a house and four lots four blocks from the square inquire at Conner Schilling grocery.

Fred Long Plymouth Rock Chickens John Miller Brighton M. Goodwin Conner & Schilling Grocery

Portrait of Dr. A. W. Culcote Hangs in Washington National Bank

A fine crayon portrait of Dr. A. W. Culcote is hung over the desk in the Washington National Bank where he worked for twenty five years before his death. The lifelike work is by the Washington Art Company, led by proprietor N. Livings of this city.

A. W. Culcote Washington National Bank Washington Art Company

Corn Shucker H P Sipes Sets Local Harvest Records

One of the region's top corn shuckers is H P Sipes working for Mino Leesman from Illinois. He shucked 112 bushels Monday and a new record of 123 bushels and 20 pounds yesterday, alone and without help. He expected 4000 bushels to shuck, and farmers welcome capable hands this season.

Mino Leesman H. P. Sipes Ilinois Sipes

Death of Mrs. D. C. Donaldson at Pawnee Nebraska

Telegraph announces the death of Mrs. D. C. Donaldson in Pawnee Nebraska. She was over fifty, born on a nearby farm, and resided here for years. Her remains will be brought here for interment. funeral details are pending. She leaves husband David Donaldson and a missionary daughter Miss Estella in North Carolina.

David Donaldson D.C. Donaldson Pawnee Nebraska Donaldson Miss Estella North Carolina

Bank Burglary Strikes Farmers Loan and Trust Co.

Burglars looted the Farmers Loan and Trust Co bank in Arthur on Monday evening securing from two to five thousand dollars. The interior was demolished as the vault and safe doors were blown off. The village with under two hundred residents reported no one heard the explosion and there was no night watch.

Arthur Bank of the Farmers Loan and Trust Co

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Washington Resident

Mrs Maurice Herzog of near the city reports years of kidney trouble and back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Columbia Pharmacy, noting relief, normal secretions, and overall health benefit. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co Braffle NY agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Washington Maurice Herzog Columbia Doan Foster-Milburn Co Braffle N. Y United States

Royal Neighbors Entertain at Court of Tonor Hall

After a regular meeting, about fifty friends were entertained in the Court of Tonor Hall. Music came from guests, honorary members gave talks, and a multi course repast was served by the ladies of the order. The evening was very pleasant for all attendees.

Hazel Mount Eugene Anderson Tonor Hall

Exchange of Compliments Atchison Cloba

A fragment notes an exchange of compliments between speakers Maud and Marie in a social vignette. It mentions memory of a grocer shop and debts for groceries. The closing line cautions prudent behavior to avoid enemies acting better.

Maud Marie Imma

Private Sale of Medunkin Household Furnishings

The Medunkin residence at corner West Second Street and North Ave will hold a private sale of household furnishings on Wednesday Thursday and Friday afternoons from two to five. Terms strictly cash on delivery.

Medunkin West Second Street North Ave

Asleep Amid Flames Inmates Rescued By Firemen

Firefighters broke into a burning home and carried sleeping residents to safety. An ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as protection against throat chest and lung troubles. Stewart’s Pharmacy sells it with trial bottles and a telephone contact for J Daniels.

Dr. King Stewart

Enigmatic youth seeks work says he will be any age

A boy pleads his willingness to fit any age when applying for a job, declaring to the merchant that he can be whatever age is desired. The remark reflects a lighthearted, opportunistic tone amid a broader note on craft and timing.

Markell Cardus

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