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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1901

Page

2

Lane of El Reno Dies After Illness at Forty

R. K. Lane a former Pop manufacturing operator in El Reno died in Oklahoma City after a two winter decline from consumption. Native of New Jersey, about forty, previously lived in Minooka La and Fairfield, then Fishby. Survived by wife Sadie Brock and two children Evelyn and Oscar. Remains to Elm Grove Cemetery. funeral plans pending.

KR. Lane O. L. Brock Mr Lane New Jersey Minwook Sadie Brock Fairfield Fishby Woodmen Workmen Court of Honor K. of Porders Citigen Mra Lane el Reno O L Broek Kansas City Evelyn Oscar Elm Grove Cemetery

Novel Phone System Brings Pay by Use to Chicago Homes

A Chicago telephone company outlines a pay by use plan with a maximum annual charge of 50 dollars for residences and 85 dollars for businesses. Each user gets a private line with an automatic meter charging five cents per use and a private switchboard, plus privacy for party lines.

Chicago

Dr J S Barker Over Klein s clothing store

Dr J S Barker is noted over Klein s clothing store at 74 66 in a brief item. The mention places Barker in relation to the Klein establishment with a numeric reference.

J.S. Barker Klein's Clothing Store

Levy Fixes Board Tax At Washington County Farmers Trust

The Washington County Farmers Insurance Association board met in the Fire Rooms over Washington National Bank. A levy on the amount at risk was set one-quarter mill lower than last year. First class property insured before April 1 bears 14 mills. from April 1 to May 1 also 14 mills. May 1 to July 1 at 1 mill. and thereafter until Sept 1 at 0.5 mill. W L McConnell of Oregon township was paid 85 for the loss of two cattle.

Board of Direcors Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Tnsurance Association Washington National Bank W. L. McConnell Oregon Township

Parkinson Buys Buckley Interest In Local Co

The business under Parkinson and Buckley changes hands as Chas Parkinson buys George Buckley s stake. Parkinson will run coal ice high grade cements and plaster and remodel sheds extending over the railroad switch to protect materials. The water works tee house will be enlarged to 2 000 tons. Buckley retires and considers a professional path.

Parkinson & Buckley Chas, Parkinson George Buckley Parkinson

Wesson Died Weekend Buried Yesterday in Iowa Workmen

W. W. Wesson, who died Saturday night, was buried yesterday and was a member of the Iowa Workmen. Curtis McClelland and Jack Heath killed a large rattlesnake on the creek bank days ago. The reptile had six rattles and a button. they also found a pair of small pearls.

W. W. Wesson The Iowa Workmen Curtis McClelland Jack Heath

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Promoted by Smith’s Drugstore

An ad touts a kidney cure claiming a guaranteed relief from taking one bottle with a refund if not satisfied. The offer is promoted by a local druggist promising results or money back.

Smith

Rebels Claim Rio Hacha Victory In Colombia Insurrection

Dr. A J Restrepo of the insurgents says a revolutionary fleet attacked Rio Hacha, seizing the northern coast while Venezuela is not involved. He predicts conquest in two months with Generals Comancho and Marin leading 7,000 men toward the center of Colombia.

New York Washington Rio Hacha A. J. Restrepo Dr. Restrepo Atlantic Barranquilla Santa Marta Venezuela Colombia Raoul Perez Colombian Revolutionary Rio Hlacha South America Castro Curacao Maracaibo Ecuador Nicaragua Panama Comancho Marin

District Court In Session Probate Matters Supreme

The September term of district court opens with grand jury sworn and a list of probate cases heard. Guardianships and estates including Apres Barrows Richey Rathmel and Lamphere are acted on with final reports approved and distributions ordered. Several estates set for hearings September 21 and appointments of executors and guardians recorded.

District Court Dewey KE D Morrison J.S. Shearer B. P. Moomey Wellman E. Bell Curt Tallerday Wm. Moffit To Moline Huber W. Apres Et al Geo Ray Barrows Sarah Richey Clarence Rathmel Mary Younkin Jean P. Traty P. B. Coon Jas Casey Martin Casey Julia A. Fleak Josephine Haller D. J. Haller Robert R. Jones O P Jones Funda Sarah A Lingo Samour Meacham DA Meacham Willis Parker J W Morgan John T McConnaughey D P McConnaughey Isaac S Nash A N Nash Anson H Brinton Edwin B Porter Et al Erwin & Porter Chas S Pearson Leah Midgley Smith Chas Brown Struble John C Statler Statler Henry Shrader Jr Frank Saunders W W Livingston GJ Saunders Wm Shackner Will Chase Shackner Sarah J Terry T. McConnaughey J P Wells Geo V Wilson Wm Vincent Mathias Thomas Jos Wellman Wm Griffith Guthrie Geo R Royce

Weather Outlook and Local News From Washington DC

The forecast for Iowa predicts likely showers tonight and Wednesday with warmer weather in the western areas. A September sale at Popular East Side Jewelers Lemmon and Lewis promises guaranteed goods. In national news, President McKinley’s condition is discussed as William Buentenbach recovers, with a bullet wound near his shoulder blade expected to be removed in a future operation and the left lung perforated but breathing allowed.

Washington, D.C Our Evening Journal Iowa East Side Lemmon & Lewis McKinley William Buentenbach

Is Smith's Sure Kidney Cure Worth It

Advertisement notes a druggist listing Smith's Sure Kidney Cure priced at 50 cents, claiming customer satisfaction concerns with the results.

Students Leave City for Colleges This Week

This week and next several local youths depart for higher education. Laura Rich goes to Kenwood Edith Shields to Knox Galesburg Marian Stewart and Daisy Hull to Lake Forest Dade Shearer to the Chicago University Merton Teeter to Morgan Park James Cunningham to Des Moines Business College Alma McCutcheon to Mt. Vernon De Sherman to Chicago University Elmer Bergquist at Morgan Park Fred Jordon to Northwestern Dental College Chicago. The ad notes Todd Stuart's offers the freshest beef in town.

Laura Rich Kenwood Edith Shields Knox Galesburg Illinois Marian Stewart Daisy Hull Lake Forrest Dade Shearer Chicago University Merton Teeter Morgan Park James Cunningham Des Moines

Miss Elizabeth Burnside Visits From Oska loosa

Miss Elizabeth Burnside of Oska loosa leaves for a Fairfield visit after staying with her aunt Mrs H F Steck and friends. She is joined by Mrs Henderson who will stay at the Buchanan home for several weeks. Old carpets offered for rug making by Capital City Rug Company of Des Moines with house to house canvass.

Feehan Arthur Goukler Detroit Marion Toomis Chicago Loomis Castle Square Opera Company Church of the Holy Family Father Sherman Nev. N. J. Mooney Elizabeth Burnside Oskaloosa H. F. Steck Fairfield Henderson Buchanan Home Capital City Rug Company Des Moines C. R. Coon Kling

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