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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1912

Page

8

Recision in Road Case Affirmed by Supreme Court

Des Moines reports the Supreme Court affirmed the Washington county court ruling in L. Barnes vs W M Robertson J Hi Ramee Anthony L Mayer Mark Churchill and Lena Churchill. The road near the McKain bridge in Dutch Creek township was ordered opened despite defendants claiming the road was not public.

Des Moines Washington County Court L. Barnes W. M. Robertson J. Hi. Ramee Anthony L. Mayer Mark Churchill Lena Churchill Supreme Court D. Morrison Barnes Marsh W. Bailey Bicher & Livingston Willcockson Dutch Creek McKain Bridge Churchills

Friends of Indians Meet at Mohonk Lake

The thirtieth annual Lake Mohonk conference began at Mohonk Lake New York with Dr Albert Smiley inviting delegates. Chancellor Brown of New York University presides and Governor Dix will address attendees on Indian affairs and conditions in the Philippines and Porto Rico. Notables W Cameron Forbes and Major John P Finley are expected to attend along with Rev Philip M Finigan.

Mohonk Lake N. Y Get Lake Mohonk Friends of the Albert K. Smiley Brown New York University Dix Wil Philippines Porto Rico W. Cameron Forbes John P. Finley VII Zambboanga Philip M. Finigan Bilibid Prison Manila

Mrs. George Wheelan Dies After Illness at Hospital

Mrs. George Wheelan died early this morning at the county hospital after a several week illness. She was 41, survived by her husband and four children aged 12, 11, 9, and 5. The funeral will be Friday at 9:30 from St. James Catholic Church, with Rev. W. J. Guinan officiating. She was a longtime resident of Washington and a member of St. James Church. She was born in Jefferson County to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Peck and married George Wheelan thirteen years ago today. She leaves six Peck siblings residing in Jefferson County.

George Wheelan St. James Catholic Church W. J. Guinan West Third Street

Richeson an Elder in Mormon Church

Des Moines reports reveal Rev. Clarence V. T. Richeson, the Baptist minister electrocuted for the Linell poisoning case, acted as a Mormon elder and preached Mormon doctrines while serving as a pastor. Mrs. Coleman, Boston, testified to sworn affidavit details and broader investigations confirm the religious and political affiliations.

Clarence V. T. Richeson Avis Linnell Hyannis Mass George W. Coleman Boston Louis B. Brittain First Methodist Church Women's Home Missionary Society the Methodist Church Coleman Brittain Richeson

The Book Agent Threatens The Librarian With Binds And Blues

Howard L. Rann portrays the book agent as a persuasive, roaming figure who hides behind charm to push library purchases. The piece satirizes sales ploys, social rivalries, and the absurdities of modern bindings and illustrated classics designed for households and “pure food” law era readers.

Jimmy Preach

Dual church ties emerge in murder case probe

Statements by Mrs. Brittain alleging Richeson maintained Mormon links prompted an investigation. Anti Mormon workers initially published an affidavit then faced denials from Mrs. Coleman. Further inquiries showed Richeson held elder status in the Mormon church. Protests were withdrawn as facts corroborated.

Brittain Richeson

Americans to guard polls in Nicaragua election

Washington reports that U S marines and bluejackets who helped quell the recent Nicaragua unrest may be kept on hand to guard the November 2 election. Nicaragua’s Winster Castrillo awaits word from his government on advisory guarantees of impartial conduct. President Diaz, the conservative candidate, has attracted several liberal supporters.

Nicaragua United States Ncaraguan-Winster

Burlington Roads Push Rest Rules For Young Workers

Burlington employers urge young road crews to sleep off duty to stay alert and safe. Officials cite state and federal laws protecting enginemen yard workers and other operating staff to ensure rest periods and reduce injuries on trains and yards.

Burlington Road

Mahaska fall festival to honor Dedication planned in Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa hosts a two day Mahaska fall festival with formal dedication of the new municipal building nearly $75,000. Also featured are the Barnhouse band stand about $7,000 the marble fountain honoring Sam Baldauf and park upgrades. Mahaska county old setters hold annual reunion and homecoming as part of the programme.

Oskaloosa Mahaska Sam Baldauf Mahaska County

Candy Social At Lincoln School Friday Evening

A candy social is planned Friday evening at Lincoln school four miles north of town on the west Richmond road. A short Halloween program will be given by Jeannette Robertson, teacher.

Lincoln School Richmond Road Hallowe'en

Nobby Shapes for Young Men at Fall and Winter Caps

The store promotes its broad fall and winter cap selection with distanced fine patterns and splendid shapes. The largest selection ever, available for viewing any time.

Local Painter Praises Foley Kidney Pills in Hagerstown

J. G. Criswold of 540 North Mulberry Street reports kidney pain relief after taking Foley Kidney Pills. He says back pain eased, mobility returned, and bladder function normalized. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises the remedy.

J. G. Criswold

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