16 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1897
Page
1
W P Moothart sold yesterday a back office clothing stock for 3000 dollars. The buyer was J A Webb of Des Moines.
Time for ham and eggs. Stuart's markets boast mild smoked hams, lean bacon, honey cured bacon, pure Leaf Lard, and a wide selection of meats, pickles, jerks, jams, oysters, fish, and poultry. Call and see.
Brighton post office status updates show WLPH acquiring TT as part of local civic changes. Community groups weigh impact on mail service and regional operations. Officials note timelines and future adjustments for residents.
Dolph receives commission as postmaster for Brighton city, with plan to operate from the Smith building. This is the sole county change under the new administration, possibly effective from month start. Presbyterian social at church lecture room enjoyed by attendees with booths, Easter egg game, and pantomime scenes. Cornelia Klass won the prize. the event netted $10.18. Up-to-Date Trimmed Millinery at Miss Berry's.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with frosts and warmer weather by Saturday.
A Monday night thunderstorm struck Harve Simmons's barn, catching it in flames and destroying hay, oats, seeds, harnesses, a sleigh, plows, and all machinery. Nine horses were saved, two slightly burned, with the wind aiding efforts to spare the granary. Insurance covers building and contents, with total losses expected above six hundred dollars.
Sheri Price of Oskaloosa brought Netterfield to Washington county jail for safekeeping awaiting a Mahaska district court trial next Monday afternoon. The piece notes prison conditions, comments on Netterfield’s character, and includes a church program and airship sightings by Washington residents with Sam Kellogg recounting the episode.
A humorous note from the Oskaloosa Daily Tribune recalls Judge Dewey granting a liquor permit after a Mucha kinack man was asked if his whiskey made men see airships. The joke hinges on the era’s fascination with airships and the judge’s quip.
Dinner and supper planned at the Epworth League on the north side of the square beside Brindley Pichetber gers grocery.
The Carrom Club of Heights residents met again last evening at Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Brown’s home. The honors went to host C. O. Brown and Mrs. Ralph Kellar, both noted as expert players.
In Brighton on Wednesday Frank Halferty, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. David Halferty, was playing with a hay cutter when it severed the two small fingers of his left hand. He was with his brother and other youngsters at the time.
O N Stewart reports 80 years of finest nursery stock with rare varieties and low prices driving demand with ten men needed for handling. Young Ladies Cooking Club met Miss Annie Burrell for a pleasant evening and Luncheons feature dainty dishes. Merry Maids planned ghost party at Miss Norma Steadman’s West Main Street home. Rock Island stock yards refuse dumped along the right of way and covered with cinders. Curt Wells of Dublin arrived from Pittsburg where he worked with horses.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure for deafness caused by catarrh. It asserts inflammation of the Eustachian tube leads to hearing loss and offers 100 dollars for any case not cured by the remedy. Circulars are sent free and the product is sold by druggists.
On Good Friday many gardeners plant potatoes taking advantage of fine weather. City Clerk Capt. Kellogg is described as a dedicated gardener who may report news later about supply and changes affecting readers.
Charles Fair and attorney George A. Knight, linked to the Baroness Turkheim case, were present in Omaha yesterday and spoke freely about the Baroness knowledge of Mrs. Craven's contest of Fair's will following a Wednesday appearance in Chicago.
Citizens of Wayland press to expand the B and W line to their village. The line currently stops one mile from town at Wayland Crossing. A large delegation of Wayland business men met with the superintendent in Turlington to press their case.
The Catholics hold services today for Good Friday and tomorrow for Holy Saturday. T. A. Jones of Dublin visited the city on business today.
A letter from H. N. Morris of Washington, Iowa commends Ballardvale Lithia Water for curing his wife’s long standing nervous headaches after she drank twelve bottles. The note endorses the remedy as a valuable cure and urges Korsale by all druggists.
An Auction Store advertises expert repair services for bicycles and sewing machines. All work comes with a warranty and is performed by a skilled workman at the shop.
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