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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1901

Page

4

Objection Not Sustained in Prizer Estate Probe

In the Prizer estate investigation Judge Clements overruled the objection and approved the final report. He directed distribution of heirs’ shares and noted no further action on the motion for a new trial in the Zarl Claar case. A $300 fine was paid and a commitment ordered. In the Fishburn versus B and N W railroad case Judge Clements reduced the judgment to 4000 from 8060, with options for a new trial.

Fishburn B & N. W. Railway Company Clements Chicago

Death of Miss Lillian Rogers in Crawfordsville

Miss Lillian Rogers aged 14 died at home after three weeks with pneumonia. She moved from Argyle Indiana with her parents Mr and Mrs Scott Rogers a year ago. The funeral and interment will take place in Argyle. Remains accompanied by parents a brother Charles and sister Mrs Pearl Ulrich.

Crawfordsville Navy Lillian Rogers Argyle, Til Scott Rogers Charles Pearl Ujlrich Argyle

Lost boy Harry Fish feared dead in Michigan woods

In Jackson Michigan on November 20 a 14 year old boy Harry Fish who lived with farmer John Alger near Brooklyn vanished after borrowing a shotgun for hunting. A boy matching his description with a gang of tramps was found in Hillsdale and a man named William Fish failed to identify him. The search for Harry continued with no trace found Sunday in the woods and swamps near Brooklyn.

Jackson Mich Harry Fish John Alger Brooklyn William Fish Fred Hinze Detroit

Trustees deny the charge over college expenditures

The board of trustees of Gates College defends spending from state funds, saying no money was used for banquets or lobbying. They state faculty and Ames citizens paid banquets and that officers’ legislative expenses were covered only by a national funds account, with no cigars meals or emoluments to legislators.

Des Moines State Agricultural College Board of Control Gates College Ames

WANTS LOST FOUND and Miscellaneous Notices

Calf lost and found notices request inquiry to J A McCutcheon. Ledger ad offers team harness wagon lacquere services at JOURNAL office. Hay for sale at 0.50 per hundred by 42.¢ delivery by ton 500 lbs minimum with phone 7 Northwest line 14 miles NW of square. RENT: several desirable houses via Win Smouse & Co. 99 12s For Rent room in top flat west side of the Rookery. Wantep to exchange violin for mandolin inquire at JOURNAL office. Mrs W E Gensier may winter with son John Chance on Erast Madison street. birthday party for wives aged 29 and 30. Miss Katherine Wilson hosted a small party and luncheon for Miss Julia Grambling.

W. A. Crone Northwest Line Square Win Smouse & Co John Chance Erast Madison Street J. N Katherine Wilson Julia Grambling

Favorite Prescription restores health for womanly disorders

A testimonial praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for regulating menses, stopping weakening drains, healing inflammation, calming nerves, and improving appetite and sleep. A Columbus Grove, Ohio, speaker claims four years of severe female troubles improved after five bottles, with weight gain and renewed energy. offers free Medical Adviser and cloth-bound book details using stamps.

Land Pierce Mr. Bary Phages Columbus Grove Putnam Co Ohio

Religious services and lectures at local churches

Presbyterian Church holds morning communion and preaching by the pastor. No evening service due to evangelistic meetings at First UP and Methodist churches. Trinity Episcopal hosts Rev DeForrest of Davenport delivering a series on How the World Was Created with Tomorrow's topic The First Day. Evening services at 7 o'clock. all invited.

Presbyterian Church Trinity Episcopal DeForrest Davenport Trinity Church

Sunday church schedule with evening union services

The notice invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 50 a m followed by a sermon titled A Thorn in the Freeh Made Harmiesas. B Y P U meets at 5 45 p m then union services. Attend if not otherwise engaged.

Harmiesas

St James Church Activities And Music Recital

Sunday schedule includes Sunday school at 9 30 preaching at 11 00 by the pastor Junior League at 3 30 Epworth League at 5 45 Union revival services at 7 00 Charleston Howe attends morning services and a male quartet provides music in the evening The Allegrette choir gave a private recital in the new music room at 3 00 yesterday then dined with the Slaters teachers Sister Mary Josefetta and Sister Mary Prudentia hosted a luncheon and each member received a St Cecelia medallion

Epworth Charlies Howe St. James Allegrette Slaters Mary Josefetta Mary Prudentia St Cecelia

German Princess Sacrifices Court For Love Dies in Bloomington

Mrs. Dr. Herman Schroeder, 75, of Prussian royal lineage, died after a six month illness in Bloomington Illinois. Born in Althaidensieber she left court life to marry Dr. Schroeder a natural philosophy teacher and architect banished by her family. The couple fled to the United States amid political tension as authorities sought the doctor who faced a royal order for execution.

Bloomington Ills Herman Schroeder Germany Schroeder Althaidensieber Prussia Blucher Waterloo Cassel Prince Baron von Buchau

He Was Her Uncle Leaves Miss Wetzel $20000 Inheritance

In St Joseph Michigan Miss Jennie Wetzel a hosiery factory worker at Cooper Wells Co learns an uncle's will leaves her half of an $80000 estate, date of death near. She resigns from her job after receiving the news from Milwaukee. President Roosevelt extends telegrams of congratulations to the Turkish sultan on the birthday, reflecting a mutual exchange after the sultan’s note.

St. Joseph Mich Misa Jennie Wetzel Church Street Cooper, Wells & Co Miss Wetzel Milwaukee Washington, Navy Washington Roosevelt

Mason shifts literary bureau to Waukegan for campaign

Senator William E. Mason moves his campaign literary bureau from Chicago to Waukegan Illinois, the home of his son Lewis F. Mason. The bi monthly bulletin began issuing this week as Mason seeks to bolster reelection with locally sourced literature.

Waukegan Ill William E. Mason Chicago Lewis F. Mason

Water Struck Near the Surface in Montgomery County

In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 20 a flowing well was struck at the Starnes farm near Waynetown after drilling for water. The well reached twenty four feet with three feet of rock, sending water high into the air. In Celina Ohio on November 28 a gas well near Chattanooga struck at seven hundred feet, blowing out three hundred eighty five feet of casing and demolishing the derrick.

Crawfordsville Ind Montgomery County Louis Starns Waynetown Starnes Celina Chattanooga Here This County

Washington Keota Football Thriller on Thanksgiving Day

A close 6 to 0 victory for Washington over Keota highlighted by star plays from Shields Junkin Dixon McClelland Corbin and others. The detailed lineups show positions for ends tackles guards backs and the offensive setup in a tense Thanksgiving game.

W D Club Dinner Candy Sale Advances Charity Pot

Members of the W. D. club held a dinner and candy sale at their basement Greer Glasgow club rooms and raised 5.00 for holiday charity. Members listed include Edith Rownd Amanda Crawford Gertrude Ward Florence Patterson Dorothy Miller Lucile Moore Lorana Rowand and Cherryholmes with Crawfordsville visitors noted. Mrs Ed Funs ton of Ainsworth visiting J J Weldin home returned this morning. Geo Ball returned to Manchester with wife staying longer. Prof Whitney returned home to Osage.

W. D. Club Greer Glasgow Edith Rownd Amada Crawford Gertrude Ward Florence Patterson Dorothy Miller Lucile Moore Lorana Rowand Ed Funsston Ainsworth J. J. Weldin Geo. Ball Manchester

Wood Sawing Service Offers 6Sds Per Cord

Watson and Arthur advertise wood sawing available city wide at 6s per cord with their own fuel. Orders may be left at local wood yards or Cunningham's or Brindley's Grocery. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Cunningham’s Brindley Watson & Arthur

Gave All to the Lord at Holiness Meeting in Wabash

Union Holiness congregation in Wabash Indiana collected jewelry silverware and ornaments as free will offerings for the church building fund at a Wednesday night meeting. Every member contributed with items including knives forks rings pins earrings and watches. About half the needed sum for the new edifice was provided.

Wabash Ind Union Holiness Congregation

Lead Men In Conference

In New York on November 28 large lead producers meet with American Smelting representatives to discuss business for the coming year. The passage includes a quoted exchange about conscience and political payments, attributed to the Washington Star.

New York American Smelting Company

Enterprise iron works opened at New Haven in 1658

The Baltimore American notes Captain Thomas Clarke with John Winthrop and others started an iron worke at New Haven Connecticut featuring a blast furnace and refinery forge. It also mentions Frank Green, London mayor, becoming a baronet.

Thomas Clarke John Winthrop New Haven Conn Frank Green London Mac

Fire destroys Scarritt-Comstock plant. $175,000 stock burned

A three story brick building at Main and Brooklyn streets housing the Scarritt-Comstock Furniture Manufacturing finishing shop and warehouse burned on November 29. Holiday goods and stock furniture valued at 175,000 were destroyed, the building valued at 25,000 and the loss is practically covered by insurance.

St. Louisa St. Louis Main Brooklyn Streets Scarritt-Comstock Furniture Manufacturing Company

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