Frightened burglars and street upgrades in local notes
The Journal notes a burglary at the McConnaughey home where intruders left behind a broken lock and disturbed drawers after a paper delivery scare. City residents discuss lowering a street walk to improve land use along East Washington. The council considers sewerage upgrades including third ward works and replacing old tile drains to improve drainage and sewer lines citywide.
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Frank McConnaughey
Mr. McConnaughey
Fr. McConnaughey
East Washington Street
A.T. McCall
A. TI. Patterson
Fourth vote set for mayor by Company D on April 30
Company D will vote for mayor of the second regiment on Friday April 30 in a fourth election. In the prior contest Coughlin won 159 votes and Tillie of Muscatine 182 with Dunlap and others trailing. Coughlin has withdrawn and Tillie is favored to win. Company D has consistently supported Tillie.
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Company D
Coughlin
Tillie
Muscatine
Dunlap
Co. D
R. W. Jackson
McClellan v Wiggins case ends in hung jury again
At Brighton the McClellan versus Wiggins forcible entry and detainer case again resulted in a hung jury after two polls. The first vote was three to three and the second five to one. J Wilson represented the plaintiff and Y Coykendall the defendant.
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Brighton
McClellan
Tuesday Knight Club Ends Dancing Season With Easter Party
The Tuesday Knight Club closed its regular season with an Easter party at the Phanix last night. About twenty couples danced late into the evening.
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Phanix
William Caldwell Dies at West Chester Home
Wm Caldwell died at his West Chester residence Monday evening. He formerly lived north of the city and was about seventy years old. He has relatives living in the city.
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Wm. Caldwell
West Chester
Parrot Knouse Case in Justice Court Friday
The county sues Parrot Knouse in Justice Roger's court Friday. Blanche Orris left for Wapello Iowa last night and a wedding there is rumored with Rev John Pool as a party in interest. An advertisement promises cure for deafness via Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases.
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Parrot Knouse
Roger
Blanche Orris
Wapello
Iowa
John Pool
MEB
Mr. Pool
Boston
Hall
Forecast for Iowa and local notes from Washington
Special to The Evening Journal reports Iowa weather with showers thunder and warmer tonight and clearing Thursday with colder west. Also notes town happenings: Maynard low, Baughman visits Winfield, Arbor Day events, weddings, arrivals from Chicago and Burlington, local ball players in Monmouth, and road work at water works. Community notices include job ad and alley cleaning urging action before mayoral proclamation.
Washington urged to buy local and boost home industry
Des Moines reports the Manufacturers' Bill passage with 55 votes while urging Washington residents to favor local goods and merchants. The piece stresses supporting home industry, keeping wealth in the area, and promoting steady city growth through loyal local purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Journal
Rainfall Report and Ometal Measure Note
Rain fell last night reaching an inch in measurement per the ometal gauge. More rain is expected today, with forecasts indicating continued wet conditions across the region.
Judge presides Netterfield trial as jury 아직 securing
Judge Dewey sits over the Netterfield trial in Oskaloosa. A jury has not yet been secured. KR. J. Fleming advertises few bargains but now offers an assortment of odd pieces and furnishings at no waste charges for thirty days, including divans couches and carpets.
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Dewey
Netterfield
Oskaloosa
KR. J. Fleming
McCollum Leaves for Hedrick Horse Sale on Narrow Gauge
Mayor McCollum departed this evening on the Narrow Gauge train to attend the horse sale at Hedrick, signaling civic duties paused for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WH Ik. McCollum
Hedrick
City Council Resolves Sidewalk Construction in Washington Iowa
The Washington Iowa city council adopts a sidewalk plan on Fast Water, Dean, and East South streets. Sidewalks three feet wide to be built by adjacent property owners within thirty days. failing that the Street Commissioner will construct and charge costs to abutting properties. Adopted April 1, 1897, GEO. F. ROSS mayor. J J NELLOGG city clerk.
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City of
Washington
Iowa
Fast Water Street
Dean Street
East South Street
City of Washington
Iawa
Geo. F. Ross
J. J. Nellogg
City Scavenger Offers Licensed Service at Reasonable Rates
A newly licensed official city scavenger advertises first class sinks and cess pools cleaning. He claims authority to perform all related work and promises reasonable terms. Contact at his house or leave orders at W A Turner's Store West Side Square Janwe T orpmpe 47a.
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W. A. Turner's Store
West Side Square
Janwe T.orpmpe
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John Jay
Harry Davis
Fairfield
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