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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1906
Page
4
Nov. 27 Medora four men attempt to rob Bank of Medora. Cashier Reidmiller Roadhouse alarms the village by sounding the fire bell after burglars force entry. Shots exchanged with bystanders as three thieves escape. A change of venue was moved to New Haven.
Rodney Fleming and Vrank His deputy game wardens face replevin proceedings by Robert Reid Miller over eight quail found in the Germania cafe refrigerator. Wardens visited the cafe after spotting quail on the menu and ordered a bird, but Clemens said the cafe had no birds.
James McKenna a 70 year old Civil War veteran of Pittsburg died of heart failure upon seeing the coffin bearing his friend and neighbor Louis Wetzel who was shot while hunting. The scene occurred as the undertaker’s wagon passed the house. His daughter called him to view the coffin and he collapsed.
The state canvassing board reports official votes for treasurer with candidates Smulski Republican 41744 Pietrowski Democrat 271,084 Allin Prohibition 88,108 McDermut See 42,005 Francis See Labor 3,757 For superintendent vote Blair Republican 486,825 Grote Democrat 521 Whitcomb Pro 28,089 Veal Soc Lab 10,023.
Albany November 27 Governor Higgins refused to admit any promise to commute Albert T Patrick stating the claim is absolutely and unqualifiedly false He said he made no such promise to any living person directly or indirectly and urged the public to disregard the report
Misa Eisie Buehl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Buehl of Chicago, married Captain F OH Kutscher of the German navy in Frankfurt on November 27. Captain Kutscher is the son of Major General Kutscher.
An adjourned CY city council meeting discussed the Robertson suit against the city and authorized the city attorney to pursue an appeal to the supreme court of the state. The council also heard M Boals of the American Magnetic Fire Alarm Co about an automatic town fire alarm tied to the telephone system, referred to the fire and water committee.
Arrangements are completed for a Thanksgiving evening dance at the Commercial club. Fritz's orchestra from Ottumwa will provide the music for the event.
Mrs. John Strabala died at her Richmond area home after a several month illness from cancer. She was 60 and leaves a son and daughter at home. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at 9 am at the Catholic church in Richmond with interment in Richmond cemetery.
The postoffice closes at 10 15 a m on Thanksgiving Day and remains closed for the balance of the day. Carriers will make morning deliveries and open windows at 8 15 am. No money order business during the day. Govern accordingly.
Local home seller Mrs Ed Rosenberger advertises homemade pies puddings and related baked goods for sale offering fresh desserts to the community.
The will of A Whitney Carr, Iowa City philanthropist, filed in Onondaga County, opens in Jordan New Zealand and allocates about 75 000 dollars to the University of Iowa. Most other gifts are small. Carr library and geological library go to Syracuse. Heirs include Mrs S H Sperry of this city and her son Whitney.
The annual reunion of the 1th Iowa infantry will be held December 6 and 7 in Mt Pleasant. It marks the 4th anniversary of the Prairie Grove Arkansas battle. Colonel McFarland, resident of Mt Pleasant, was killed there. About fifteen regiment members live nearby and plan to attend if weather allows. A fine program is set and Mt Pleasant ladies will host a banquet on the reunion's final evening.
On November 29 Thanksgiving evening a social and oyster supper will be held at the home of Fred Bartholomew. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and enjoy the evening.
The Twentieth Century reading circle gathers this evening at Mrs D J Palmer's home at seven. The high school freshman class entertained Miss Bessie Jones on her near move from the city with music games and refreshments. A freshman club was formed and all guests were initiated into it, and Miss Bessie received a silver spoon as a gift.
Mr and Mrs McNally entertained the girls of the telephone office at their flat on the south side of the square. The evening featured candy making a flash light picture at the office and an oyster supper at the McNally home. Miss Anna Hopengardner presented Mrs McNally with six silver spoons.
The court adjourned this afternoon at about 3 30. The day was devoted to the case J B Shearer county treasurer versus Citizens Savings Bank. Arguments to be written and the judge's verdict to be delivered during vacation.
License to wed issued to B N Bendtson and Maud F E Nicola. Another license to wed granted to Thomas Lewis of Kansas City and Stella Jones of this city. Thomas and Jon Page arrive in town for Thanksgiving with Edgar Milligan. Regular church services announced by Rev. Geo D Bowers. Readers in West Chester visit planned. Monuments shipped to Cambridge Nebraska and growing trade noted. A Chicago News-style vignette ends the item.
A column of brisk notices lists Johnsons Oyster parties and Vienna candy shop offerings for Thanksgiving. Various townspeople including J M Taylor Ed Batterson O E Brown B Crooks and Nora Nisle travel on business or visit relatives in West Chester Ottumwa Crawfordsville Rubio Wayland and Washington.
The ad touts King’s New Life Pills as the cure for liver and bowels on strike and relief from constipation headache and dizziness. Priced at 25 cents, advertised at Stewart’s druggist.
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