Wilson of Wellman Contests at Democratic County Convention
At Graham Opera House the Washin ton county Democratic convention opened with A E Miller as chair and J J Kellogg elected temporary chairman. Resolutions praised direct judgeships for senators and tariff reform while denouncing trusts and urging support for Democratic ticket from county to state offices. J J Sullivan addressed, credentials reported delegates seated, and B G Wilson named reading clerk as permanent organization was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Opera House
A. Eh. Miller
J. J. Kellogg
Sam Manatt
Bar
A. Therson
Fred Mangold
J. P. McCluskey
W. Hi, Wisha, Resolutions
M. Eicher
Thos. O'Flarity
Frank Salladay
Democrats
Washinon County
Democratic Party
United States
Republican Party
Thomas Jefferson
W. J. Bryan
Flource Boies
Jeremiah T. Sullivan
Committee On
B. G. Wilson
Committee For
Ther
Robert
Aliso
Pr. J. Hanley
H. M. Eicher
P. J. Hanley
Ed Deeds
Brighton
Hanley
Mr A C Miller Hostess- Planned Birthday Surprise
Mrs. Miller organized a surprise party for Mr A C Miller turning 16 with about 40 relatives invited. A bountiful dinner followed a presentation by Mr Young who gave a watch and chain from Mrs Miller and a rocker plus parlor lamp from friends.
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A. C. Miller
Osborne to place daughter in Soldiers Orphans Home
H T Osborne and his three year old daughter Kessie are bound for Davenport where he will place her in the Soldiers Orphans Home. The note lists several residents and visitors in Washington and nearby towns with brief travels and church changes.
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H. T. Osborne
Kessie
Davenport
Soldiers
J. J. McConnell
Cedar Rapids
W.L. McConnell
J. H. Miller
Baptist Church
Iva Tedford
Ethel Henderson
G. M. Welch
Washington
Alma Eldive
Keota
Rev. Ballard
Hanast
Columbus Junction
Mos
J. W. Stickley
Wm. Essley
L. Hh. Cocktin
Thos. Marr
Chicago
B. FP. Martin
John Campbell
A. Carson
T. Y. Wickham
KE. J. Wickham
Nichols
Flora Hopengardner
Convention Proceedings and Local Nominations Amid Turbulence
The convention ruled on Roberts Rules, debated amendments, and proceeded with nominations for sheriff and other offices. Ballots showed Alberson and Wilson near top, with Stewart chosen for sheriff and the office of superintendent left blank. A social evening followed with entertainment and a phating dish luncheon for about 35 guests.
Mrs Wm Randall dies. funeral set for Monday
Mrs Wm Randall of east of the city died this forenoon at 9:30. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 from her late home. A longer notice will appear Monday. Rock Island local No 51 arrived with Frank Rock who broke his leg at Cotter and is taken home to Eldon for medical care.
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Lm RS
Cardui
Thedford
Wm. Randall
Ainsworth
Town
Rock Island
Frakeman Rock
Cotter
Rock
Eldon
Mark and Past Monday Evening and Wickham Event Note
A brief entry records a Mark and Past Monday evening event on September 28 with additional reference to September 3 Wickham attributed to H. P. in a local column.
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Mark
Wickham
H. P
Churches Invite Community to Sunday Services and Programs
The article lists regular services at First Church of Christ Scientist at Jefferson and Iowa, with Sunday School at 9:15 and worship at 10:40 and 11:00. It notes midweek prayer meetings, youth groups, and a special invitation to join the Sunday School, plus visits from P. F. McCarthy of Davenport and Ben Appel of Des Moines.
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Jefferson St
Iowa Ave
Low Rate Round Trip Train Specials South and Southeast
The Louisville and Nashville announces fall sale of round trip tickets from St Louis Evansville Louisville and Cincinnati to New Orleans Atlanta Mobile Montgomery Birmingham Pensacola with return valid twenty one days from sale. Rates vary by origin and destination with lower rates to southern points and higher to Jacksonville. Applications for timetables maps and literature available from L Stone General Passenger Agent Louisville Ky.
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Louisville & Nashville A. Ro
St Louis
Evanaville
Louisville
Cincinnati
Kentucky- Tennessee State Line
New Orleans
Atlanta
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Pensacola
Chicago
Evansville
Houston
Jacksonville
Florida
Ohio
Indiana
Sandusky
Columbus
Washington
Wilmington
Mrs Bila Hill Visits Relations and Old Friends
Miss Bila Hill of Missouri visits relatives and old friends here and at Eureka. J. H. Pearson is a county seat visitor today. D. A. Fesler of Riverside is a city visitor today.
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Bila Hill
Missouri
Eureka
J. H. Pearson
D. A. Fesler
Riverside
Quieting Title Sought in Washington County Real Estate Case
In the District Court of Iowa Washington County plaintiffs seek to quiet title to the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and related parcels in Section 24, Township 75 North Range 6 West, citing twenty five years of open adverse possession. Defendants include Zachariah Gannon and numerous heirs and claimants. unknown claimants are identified as potential spouses, heirs, executors, or mortgagees. The petition requests bar and estoppel against all adverse claims and restoration of clear title to plaintiffs. Publication notice follows September 24 1908 with a six week run in the Washington Evening Journal.
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Maggie Bennett
F. Bennet
A. Neal
Knnelly Neal
John W. James
J. W. James
J. A. Gardner
Bessie Sickles
Hattie Smouse
al Smouse
Prank Smouse
Drnis Smouse
Will Smouse
C.F. Treblecock
Davis Treblecock
Kiles Treblecock
James Treblecock
Joanus Hunter
George Treblecock
Catherine Pratt
Mary Hunter
Francis Hanter
Wright Hunter
Anos Hunter
Margaret St.John
District Court
Platovists
Zehariah M. Gannon
Zachariah McGanne
Corn and Oats Prices in Fall Market Report
Market note shows corn and oats values with mentions of figures like 4K 45 and seasonal trends. Limited readable data suggests price indicators and trade activity for agricultural commodities in a historical context.
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Lemmon & Lewis
Emerson
WaltHam Watches
HH. Wilson
Wellman
J.P. Cluckey
Iown Opener
Central Committee
J. J. Sullivan
Work & Meek
New York
Windsor Grocery
Ida McDonald
See
Stewart Hardware Co
Geo, Stewart Hardware Co
H. M. Elcher
Willison
Pp. J. Hanley
Curt Wells
A. N. Alberson
Mr. Alberson
Sidney Coon
Kicher
Alberson
Willson
Wells
Shearer
J. W. Teeter
J. W. Stewart
Tom Berdo
D. GC
Kyle
A. Enee Gee En & Bee
Mrs. Miller
Academy
J. B. Sullivan
Wm Randall
Royal Arch Masons
First Church of Christ
Scientiat
M. EB
P. F. McCarthy
McCarthy Stone Co
Ben Appel
Des Moines
ST. Louis
Louisville & Nashville
R. R
L. Stone
Louisville, Ky
J. EB. Kanath
Journal
the Journal
Hespercon & Thorne
Washington Evening Journal
Beach-Wickham Grain, Co
Chicago Board of Trade
McCall Bros
Minneapolis
Manhattan Building
ST. Paul, Minn
R. McCall
Duluth
Washington, Iowa
Winnipeg
Baxter
H. A. Baxter
Samson & Livingston
Bragg & Bokenkamp
H. W. Russell
G. H. Pratt, M. D
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Marns
Munn & Co
Scientific American
F St. Washington
Iowa Central Ry
California
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Santa Fe
A. B. Cutts
T. A
Minn
Ita
Colenso
Frank Rogers
M. Lombardo
E. C. Keck
Florist
Sxose
West
Washington-st
SK MW &M
Solbric & CO
Opera House
McKeone & Shields
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