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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

4

Minnie Gets Year In Pen At Anamosa Prison

Minnie Evans wife of Billy Evans pleads guilty and is sentenced to one year in the Anamosa prison. Billy Evans already sentenced last week to Ft Madison will be taken there tonight. Court also hears defense in the Berdo Simmering case as proceedings resume this afternoon. County principals meet to plan the year with discussions on libraries pupil reading circle and St Louis 1904 exhibit.

Calted Billy” Evans Anamosa Prison Scott Minnie Eee Anamosa J. W. Teeter Billy Evans Ft. Madison Will Black Herdo Simmering oMee Prin T. T. Barnes A. Hawkins Riverside Crone Lowa St. Louis Des Moines Washington County C. Cunningham East Main Street Eva Denny

Oldest in Washington Celebrates 105th Birthday

Mrs Catherine Ohngemach, born Sept 23 1808 in Agenhausen Germany and immigrated in 1833, is noted as Washington’s oldest resident. A daughter Miss Lou Ohngemach hosted a dinner with twelve guests. Present were Mrs Noah Jacobs granddaughter Lydia Zachman and great grandson Clarence Zachman of Scranton along with four generation portraits.

Catherine Ohngemach Washington Lou Obngemach Agenhausen Nagold County Germany United States Noah Jacobs Lydia Zachman Clarence Zachman Scranton

Westchester News and Local Sales Report

In Westchester on Saturday B M Seaberry’s sale totaled 3845 15 with 1200 in property sold at private sale drawing a large crowd. Finney preached at the U P church praising the gospel and a missionary meeting followed with church representation. Miss Finney spoke of India work and mission funds. Mr and Mrs Lew McFarlane left after a visit with his brother. Milt Godfrey shipped hogs and local buyers sent cars from Augustine Bros Fisher and Augustine.

B. M. Seaberry Rer. Finney U.P Miss Finney India Lew McFarlane Frank Milt Godfrey Augustine Bros Fisher Augustine

Dr King's New Life Pills Marketed As Gentle Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a strict law abiding health product. It claims abuse causes pain and organ derangement leading to constipation liver trouble. The pills are described as gentle yet thorough and priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.

My Friend from Arkansaw at Gra ham Tuesday

The big scenic comedy My Friend from Arkansaw will be at the Gra ham Tuesday evening, Sept. 20. Remember the date. S746 Boston brown bread at Johnson's bakery tomorrow. Ilenry Squires from Brown county South Dakota is in town on land business. Thomas Brindley is quite poorly.

Arkansaw Graham Boston Johnson's Bakery Ilenry Squires Wellman Brown County South Dakota Thomas Brindley

Pattie shells at Johnsons bakery tomorrow

Pattie is scheduled to shell at Johnsons bakery tomorrow according to local notices. A series of brief movements lists several residents and their travel or employment updates including A N Keltster, Lee Embry, and J B Crafl store clerk.

Lee Embry Keota J. B. Crafl Dry Goods Store

Marriage of Miss Myrtie Kephart and Leonard Lund

The wedding will be held at eight o'clock at John Hoyt's home in the northwest of the city with Rev. Roy D. Kehlin of the Baptist church officiating. Miss Kephart is the daughter of Jake Kephart and the groom-elect is a Johnson baker. The Journal offers advance congratulations.

Myrtie Kephart Leonard Lund John Hoyt Roy DD. Kehlin The Baptist Church Miss Kephart Jake Kephart Johnson

Chicago Centennial Train Offer from Washington IA

Travel to Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway for the Chicago Centennial. Tickets on sale Sept 26 27 28 1903 with return valid until Oct 5. Seven dollars round trip from Washington Iowa. Inquire at the nearest Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway agent for details and schedules. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Washington Iowa F. A. Miller

New Milwaukee Roadmaster Arrives from Oxford Junction

The new roadmaster for the Milwaukee line reaches the city with family from Oxford Junction and will reside in a northeast of the depot. He is identified as M. M. Barnoska.

Milwaukee Oxford Junction Will A M. M. Barnoska

Advertising mixups delay A U W social event

The A U W social date was mixed up and will be held tomorrow night instead of tonight. Mentions of various local movements include Miss Mike Lewis planning a Chicago trip to buy goods and Rev Roy Echlin's ordination at the First Baptist church.

Mike Lewis Chicago Johnson's Bakery Roy JD. Echlin The First Baptist Church

Beacon Coal Sale By John Shields And Son

Exclusive sale offers Beacon coal ideal for furnaces with coarse texture and no clinkers. Buy now as prices and availability are favorable, sold by John Shields & Son.

Beacon John Shields & Son

Lost child's gray jacket found at Journal office

Notice asks the owner to claim a gray jacket left at the Journal office. Also includes a rental ad offering a pleasant southeast front room in a private house with contact by calling. Adjusts for local short-form classifieds tone.

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