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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

4

Golden State Limited to Make One Stop Between Chicago and Kansas City

The Golden State Limited will pass Rock Island with one stop between Chicago and Kansas City. Train No. 43 southwest and No. 44 east will run through Rock Island at 1:00 AM and 4:12 AM respectively, a solid vestibule service with limited local stops. Quail season opens tomorrow for Iowa sportsmen, lasting to January first, with poorer prospects due to wet spring and summer reducing young quail numbers.

Golden State Limited Chicago Kansas City Rock Island Washington Muscalien Fl Paso Iowa

Reversal in Poderil Clark Will Case Hearsay

The supreme court reversed in the Poderil Clark will dispute heard in Washington district. Mary A Poderil and Barbara Clark are appellants with Judge John T. Scott presiding. The opinion by McClain holds the will conveys only a life estate. Deemer and Bishop dissent, arguing it grants fee title.

Supreme Court Poderil Clark Riverside TH. M. Richer Des Moines Mary A. Poderil Barbara Clark Washington District John T. Scott McClain Deemer Bishop Wenzel Poderil Washington County Iowa

Canton Lump Price Restriction Shocks Buyers

For furnace or stove the Canton lump cannot be duplicated for the price, SAMSON & LIVINGSTON. The notice signals a firm price policy from the retailer affecting customers seeking identical Canton lump options.

Samson & Livingston

Laura Reed to Wed James C Pairbanks in Springfield

Invitations announce the approaching marriage of Miss Laura Reed daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Reed of Springfield Missouri to Mr James C Pairbanks. The ceremony is set for Wednesday November first at eight oclock and the bride has long resided in the city with her parents.

Laura Reed 8. W. Reed Springfield Jas. C. Pairbanks

Sheriff closes Brighton grocery under bankruptcy action

Sheriff Tee ter from Washington arrived in Brighton to seal the E C Brier grocery. The store was shut after Brier used the bankruptcy law and mortgage holder J L Downs, who held the stock, demanded closure.

Brighton Sheriff Teeter Washington E.C Brier Brier J. L. Downs

Prosperity mine cave in near Joplin hides large loss

In Joplin Missouri on October 31 a cave in at the Stewart mill and seven shafts in the Eleventh Hour tract at Prosperity collapsed to about 100 feet. The disaster affected over two acres and is described as the district's largest cave in the Missouri Kansas area. Fifty miners escaped unharmed after warning cracks announced the danger.

Joplin Stewart Prosperity Missouri-Kansas

Local Courtyard Gossip From Surrounding County Towns

Me and Mrs Danl Sullivan returned from a visit with their daughter Mrs P Riley in Burlington. Mrs M N Compton spends the day with friends in Washington. The Rev and Mrs J W Potter returned to their Bloomfield home after a pleasant visit with his brother Rev W N Potter.

Dan’l Sullivan Mm. P. Riley Burlington M. N. Compton Washington J. W. Potter Bloomfield Rev. W. N. Potter

Town Guests and Local Movers Report Quiet Week

Oct 30 notes visitors and movers around town. Alma Whitman and baby of Biggsville and Jen ole Batley of Washington were guests of friends. Carl Bales of Richland visits. Dr CL A Paisley and A V P Caldwell call on business. Several families plan moves into vacant properties.

Alma Whitman Babe Biggsville Jenole Batley Washington S. W. Neal Marton Ad White Frank Maxwell Lena Shaffer Grace Robbins Dale Neal Tomorrow CL A. Paisley Winfield A. V P. Caldwell Burlington Wm. Cartwright Ottumwa W. G. Manners H.C. Hull A. F. Brown Dr. Ilo Carl Bales Richland H. F.tracey Chas Woodford H. VT. Reynolds

Det. SEA Furrows Return From Wedding Trip

Det. SEA D Farris and bride returned from their wedding trip and moved into the Leeton property. Mr and Mrs Plerka left Wednesday evening for their new home in

Det. Sea D. Farris Bride Leeton Mrs. Plerka

A Woman’s Back Ailment and Kidney Pills Endorsement

A Washington woman asserts backache stems from kidney issues and endorses Dean’s Kidney Pills. She reports relief after using the product, noting no recurrence of pain and urging readers to purchase from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents.

Washington Dean Columbia Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Keota Football Game Preview And Local Notices

In Chicago notes Keota mourns departures while Dr W Harter returns west for health. Kirkpatrick stores 3000 bushels of old corn. A Saturday football game pits Thornburg against Keota. Miss Lucy Farmer visits her brother W C Farmer after typhoid illness in Richland. Republicans held their first meeting with Elsworth Rominger as speaker. John Randolph, candidate for county clerk, campaigns the northwestern county. Keiser Bros ships a fine horse to Galena TH.

County teachers plan round table meeting in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville on Saturday hosts a round table meeting of county teachers scheduled for the afternoon. Local educators from surrounding areas are expected to attend this workshop style gathering to discuss teaching methods and school issues.

Crawfordsville

Disappointed In Love Ends in Tragic River Death

Des Moines married lover discovered by Fannie Whitmore, 20, deputy postmistress in Union. She fled in night clothes and drowned in Town River. The body recovered. Whitmore described as beautiful and popular. Sister of Chas. Whitmore of Muscatine.

Des Moines Fannie Whitmore Miss Whitmore Chas. Whitmore Muscatine

Delia Liddy Free After Grand Jury Indictment Failure

In Dubuque Iowa on October 31 Delia Liddy the confessed murderer of her child is not indicted by the grand jury The county judge scored the latter for action triggering broad public reaction and strong feelings over the outcome.

Dubuque, Ja Delia Liddy

Supreme Court Reverses on Liquor Contraband via Express Co

The supreme court reversed two trial court rulings in Iowa on C C D liquor sales by express companies. Washington county against United States Express Co. and Tama county against American Express Co. held that express firms distributing liquor for C O D payments face seizure as contraband. Latta v United States Express Co. in Washington district resulted in per curiam reversal.

Supreme Court Towa Washington County United States Express Co Tama County American Express Company District

For Sale and Rent Notices in Journal Classifieds

For Sale a seven room house with good well and cistern priced low for cash. Also three fresh milking cows offered. For Rent three good rooms on West Jefferson Street. Contact Margaret Miller at the Journal office for details.

West Jefferson Street Margaret Miller BSF

Mystery Figure Haunts Sigourney Woman's Meals

A Sigourney woman reports a mysterious presence behind a newspaper at her head of the breakfast table for seven years. She asks the legislature to identify the unseen visitor who answers all questions with Dont bother me I am reading. The figure also attends dinner and nightly readings, with occasional food noises confirming its presence but no other remarks.

Sigourney Sigourney News

The 11th Hour dramatizes Block signaling system

Lincoln J. Carter presents The 11th Hour showing the block signaling method that reduces railroad accidents. The Graham engagement opens November 4 with seat sales. Trev J R Logue and J H Young move, and Rocky Mountain Tea marketed for 35 cents.

J. R. Logue Kansas City J. R. Crail J. H. Young West Main Street Rocky Mountain Stewart

Upholstering and repair by Frank Esson at Cowger shop

An advertisement invites customers to Frank Esson for first class upholstering and repair work. The shop is in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop with a fine line of samples and he will call on request.

Frankesson James Cowger Hotel Allen Frank Rogers

Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers on I C Railway

The Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets for homeseekers at one fare plus 2.00 round trip. Sales occur on the first and third Tuesdays of Nov through Apr 1903, to western areas, with a 21 day limit from sale. Inquiries to any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis MN.

Iowa Central Railway Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Lost brown horse with white markings sought

Taken Up. A brown horse about twelve years old weighing eleven or twelve hundred pounds. Has some white on nose and forehead. Information of the horse's whereabouts can be obtained at the Journal by paying for this notice.

St James School Carnival Promises Novel Event

The St James School Carnival will be held in the school building starting November the joth. A reception and entertainment are promised where Father Time and his youngest child will attend along with his grandchildren. Watch for further announcements and remember the date.

St. James St. James School

New Fast Service to St Louis via Marshalltown

Iowa Central launches a through train to St Louis Missouri via Marshalltown Oskaloosa Albia and Moberly arriving daily at 2 00 p m The service runs through without change adding a second daily train to St Louis Buffet sleeper coach and combination car included Apply to any Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn for details

Lowa Central St. Louis Marshalltown Oskaloosa Albia Moberly Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis, Minn

Iowa Central Railroad Homeseeker Ticket Sale Details

The Iowa Central railroad offers tickets to bona fide homeseekers at one fare plus 2.00 to points in Minnesota and North Dakota homeseekers territory. Tickets are valid on any Tuesday and good for 21 days. tf.

Iowa Central Railroad Minnesota North Dakota

Pullman Conductor Leads First Golden State Limited Cars

Jack Wilson the Pullman conductor rode through yesterday morning with two new cars for the Golden State Limited and will command the first train out of Los Angeles. Dr Rinedollar and wife returned to Mt Carroll after attending the Logue Berglund wedding. Mrs Jennie Bailey visited Crawfordsville with friends. W Nea and Ad White were business visitors in Crawfordsville on Wednesday.

Jack Wilson Pullman Golden State Limited Wilson Los Angeles Jennie Bailey Crawfordsville W. Neal Ad White

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