Death of W. F. Porter at Ainsworth home
Willard F. Porter died Saturday evening at his home three miles southwest of Ainsworth after a two year illness caused by enlargement of lymphatic glands. Born February 4, 1864 in Scott County Iowa he married Lydia Lalue in 1885 and left five children Ralph Hazel Dorothy Raymond and Ruth. He resided north of Washington before moving to Ainsworth nine years ago. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at his residence with Masonic rites and interment in Ainsworth Cemetery.
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Ainsworth
Willard F. Porter
Here
Iowa
Lydia Lalue
Thore
Ralph
Hazel
Dorothy
Raymond
Ruth
Davenport
Porter
Washington
Alneworth
Liberal Forces Routed and Knoxville Fire Claims Four Sisters
Government troops routed liberals at Culebre while a gunboat landed north of Colon. In Knoxville, J G Miller residence on Zara Street burned killing four sisters aged 18 to 25, with parents injured during rescue efforts. Master Ben Wallace dislocated his elbow wrestling at a ball park and received chloroform to ease pain.
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Colon
Mr. Miller
Special Meetings Continued by Local Pastors
Pastors decide to continue the special religious services ongoing for two weeks. Tonight services at the Second UP church begin promptly at 7 30. Meetings have been of unusual interest and organizers hope this week will be the best yet. Invite others.
Court hears diversive testimony in Fish pure case
In a local court four young witnesses testified about their weights amid solemn remarks from one promising not to lie and another fearing hell if he told a story. Judge Clements quelled laughter as Frank Casey Leonard Swift Harrold Buckley and Paul Cruz took the stand with Ralph Keller briefly concluding the session.
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Hell
Clements
Frank Casey
Leonard Swift
Harrold Buckley
Paul Cruz
Ralph Keller
WANTS LOST FOUND Reno real estate and agents
Notice lists desirable houses in Reno via Win Smouse & Co 8912 with Wanrep General Agent in every U S county. Promises permanent business trading with euro 860 to 83500 yearly by county population. Berg Beaver & Co Davenport La advertises. For rent room to top flat west side Rookery. Wanrep seeks exchange almost new violin and bow for mandolin Lequire at JOURNAL office. tf
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Wanrep
United States
Berg, Beaver & Co
Davenport
Lequire
Journal Office
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure for Severe Lung Ailments
The advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy for obstinate coughs and bleeding lungs, claiming it cleanses the blood and strengthens the body without narcotics. It cites a testimonial from Elmer Lawler of Indiana and promotes Dr. Pierce's Pellets for constipation.
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Pierce
Elmer Lawler
Volga, Jefferson Co
Indiana
Moones
Dr. Pierce
Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington report
Special weather forecast notes fair conditions for Iowa tonight and tomorrow. No precipitation expected and temperatures not provided.
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Washincron
D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Missionary Rev Charles McCleary Returns Home
Rev Charles McCleary, nine years a missionary in Africa, returns to Crawfordsville home Saturday morning. He has been ill since arrival but is reported much better today. Also notes O Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors Dave Keltner proprietor.
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Charles McCleary
Africa
Crawfordsville
O Colenso Hotel
Dave Keltner
Bishop Whipple Becomes An Unregistered Dentist
A missionary bishop on western travels learns tooth extraction from a Chicago dentist, using improvised forceps to pull a sick upper molar for a Sioux chief at Whitefish Lake. The procedure, though crude, earns the chief’s praise as a great medicine man.
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Bishop Whipple
Chicago
Whitefish Lake
Kichimekade
Boston Transcript
Silver Teapots and Tableware Through the Georgian Era
The article surveys when tea and coffee entered Europe and traces the emergence of silver tableware from early teapots and kettles in the seventeenth century to mid eighteenth century items like urns tea strainers caddies and cream jugs. It notes notable makers and motifs such as Paul Lamerie and the Corinthian column pattern with dated pieces including a 1727 English sauceboat and late eighteenth century cake baskets.
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Europe
Paul Lamerie
Harper's Bazar
Democracy In Switzerland Teaches Humility And Equality
The Swiss education system blends classes and masses from four to eighteen, with shared schooling, same teachers, same punishments and praise. Daughters of wealth study alongside daughters of service staff and share humble work without stigma.
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Swisserland
Saint Hubert Healers in Picardy Claim Magic Touch
In Picardy the Lavernot family traces its lineage to Saint Hubert who died in 727. They claim the saint’s healing power against hydrophobia survives in their bloodline and they still treat patients today. Locals favor their traditional touch over Pasteur methods.
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St. Hubert
Lavernots
Picardy
Pasteur Institute
Speaking of Lincoln Anecdote Sparks Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on a Lincoln anecdote with Coakley denying attribution. The Philadelphia Press notes the anecdote’s remarkable quality and the crowd’s belief, while insisting no one has yet attributed it to Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Coakley
Philadelphia Press
Conversation Reveal Between Mr Boreley and She
Dialogue shows a witty exchange about gender differences. She claims she understood the distinction long ago while he merely realized it now. The tone is light and teasing.
Lawyer and countryman clash in court smock frock remark
A lawyer questions a smock frock wearing countryman in the witness box asking his pay for lying. The reply contrasts earnings, saying the lawyer would wear a smock frock too if paid more. The line reflects London Fun humor.
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London
Trees Grow Inside English Churches at Ross and Kempsey
Two churches in England harbor trees within their walls. One stands at Ross, the other at Kempsey in Worcester. The Kempsey tree is well developed and grows from the tomb of Sir Edmund Wilde along the left side of the chancel.
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Ross
Kempsey
Worcester
Sir Edmund Wilde
Illness Befalls Mrs MacGugin at Son's Home
Mrs MacGugin became suddenly ill at her son R L Mac Gugin's home Saturday evening and was in dangerous condition briefly. She is resting easier and improving slowly. Adam Lewis, visiting relatives, left for Grand Island Nebraska for the winter with his son. Lt Higgins arrived from Fort Scott Kansas Saturday evening and will depart with another party tomorrow morning.
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Grand Island, Neb
Higgins
Ft. Scott
Kansas
Local Notes From Surrounding County Towns
Miss Nellie and Grace Bawer spent Sunday with Mrs. EB Spessard. Mrs A G Gault returned to Washington after visiting relatives. Charley Kiley of Burlington visits grandparents. Mrs J W Nichols returned from Sol White visit near Crawfordsville. Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Hulick a girl. James Turbott and sister visiting friends in Fairfield. Mrs Chad James of Des Moines called for her mother’s illness. David Welliever remodeling residence on South Railroad Street.
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Nellie
Grace Bawer
EB. W. Spessard
Local Notes and Social Rounds Around the District
Nov 25 Mrs Mary West returns home in Richwood after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Shillig Elizabeth Rose and Miss Lottie Long return from a week at the Carrhome wellman ringold county visitor Miss Jessis Kesler stays with relatives Will Krome hosts a shooting match six miles southwest of here Barnett Bros erecting a new business room weather permitting this fall Masons host a surprise for C C Bray after lodge last Friday wives attend and serve supper
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Barnett Bros
Local Social Notes and Verdi School Repairs
Miss Cora Miller returns from Ottumwa after a visit with friends. Miss Meacham of Clay visits H. F. Miller home. Mrs. Pat Morgan is sick. Verdi public school undergoes repairs with a new floor and other improvements.
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Miss Meacham of Clay
H. F. Miller
Verdi Public School
Episcopal church party honors Miss Scofield before California trip
The congregation will host a party this evening at the G W Dye home as a compliment to Miss Bessie Scofield who leaves later this week for an extended stay in California.
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The
Episcopal Church
G W. Dye
Bessie Scofield
Bazaar at St James School Tonight
Reminder item for St James school bazaar this evening as the final event. Isenhall's Candy Kitchen offers hot and cold lunch at all hours throughout the event.
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St. James School
Isenhall
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