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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1897

Page

1

Good 7 room dwelling house for rent

Otto James Wodélin, a porter at Totel Allen, returns from Richland visit. Will Law leaves for Oska loosa to head the Electric Light Plant business office starting Saturday. Mrs Law prepares for next week. Dr M Claud Terry visits city friends and returns to Brighton. Washington Sash & Door Co. offers screens for summer. Mrs R S Lenington of Eldon and Mrs J S Lenington of Chicago visit Mrs Vogt on Madison. Mrs A Smith travels to Oelwein to see Mr and Mrs J B McCartney and her first grandchild.

Thf -Saxson Otto James Wodélin Totel Allen Richland Will Law Oskaloosa Electric Light Plant Law Phes R. S. Lenington Eldon J. S. Lenington Chicago Vogt Madison Street A. Smith Oelwein J. B. McCartney

Rev Ely Invited to Give The Commencement Ad dress

News of the death of N. P. Gardner last night came as a shock to everyone. He had been ill, contracted a severe cold after visiting a farm Friday, and died at eight oclock. Born in Franklin county Ohio in 1834, he married Rose A. Byers in 1860 and leaves a widow, daughter, and three brothers. Funeral from the family residence Saturday at 10:30 with Presbyterian and other clergy officiating. interment Elm Grove cemetery. The JOURNAL extends sympathy to the family. ALULINE REUNION. Alumni of the Academy plan a large reunion during commencement week with a June 11 date, a committee led by M. W. Bailey, and an expected 150 of 235 alumni to attend, including a history writeup by John Springer and a banquet.

N. P. Gardner Franklin County Ohio Rose A. Byers Dr. Martin Iowa Lexington Hon S. P A. Gardner Joe Gardner Stark Presbyterian Church Thorn Coxe Masons Elm Grove Cemetery Gardner Academy The M. W. Bailey Victor Todd Prof. Matthews John Springer Washington

Gathering at Mrs Morehouse Home for Washington Guests

Old Crawfordsville residents living in Washington met at Mrs Morehouse home. Honorees Miss Crawford and Judge Russell of Nebraska attended with Mesdames Morehouse and Titus. Hypnosis amusement prompted a lively evening, hypnotic states observed. Luncheon served as the night closed. The Journal advertises stationery services and cranberry stock, noting cheap cranberries after a long storage glut.

Crawfordsville Washington

Iowa Weather Forecast: Cold Night Then Warmer Friday

The forecast reports generally fair conditions in Iowa with a colder air group tonight and central areas. Frost is expected tonight with a warmer trend heading into Friday.

Washington, D. C the Evening Journal Iowa

May Party Brightens Home Of Raguet Family

Last evening a group of young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Raguet for a May Party hosted by Misses Margaret Raguet and Helen Dodge and Roy Raguet. Rev. B. E. S. Ely of Rockford Illinois will deliver the commencement address to the Academy class on June 10, a welcomed return for friends who knew him as pastor.

G. Raguet Margaret Raguet Helen Dodge Roy Raguet B. E Ely Rockford, Il Academy Presbyterian Church

Phrenology Lecture at Graham Opera House May 1

Prof Warren, famed phrenologist, lectures at Graham Opera House next Saturday night May 1 at 8 15. The science will be fully explained and illustrated with a stage reading of participants nature and disposition. Admission free promises a pleasant evening with light entertainment and instruction.

Warren Graham Opera House

Razor Strop Man Plans Leather Belts Venture

J S Barnett known as the Razor Strop man plans to market ladies fancy leather belts. He claims he can manufacture and sell them for less than merchants pay. The venture could create fifty or sixty manufacturing jobs.

J.S. Barnett Razor Strop

Plow Protest Trial Set After Metzger Hearing

Jus Metzger appeared before Justice Rogers on a road plowing charge near his residence northeast of the city. Attorney Bailey defended, SS. W. Brookhart prosecuted for the state. Trial scheduled for next Monday.

Jus. Metzger Rogers Bailey SS. W. Brookhart

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure

An 19th century ad claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrh. It pledges to cure nine of ten cases with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers a $100 reward for incurable cases, urging readers to request circulars from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills via druggists at 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Crawford youth pleads guilty to drunkenness in court

A young man from Crawford township appeared in Justice Maxwell's court yesterday evening and pled guilty to drunkenness. He was fined ten dollars and costs and ordered to testify later about where he bought the alcohol.

Crawford Township Maxwell

Farwell vs Miller and Daugherty Deposition Proceedings

Attorneys Alfred Platt and Reed from Waterloo are conducting depositions in the Farwell versus Miller and Daugherty case before Notary C. H. Meachem in the city.

Alfred, Platt and Reed Waterloo C. H. Meachem J. W. Farwell Miller & Daugherty

Baby Carriages Sale at North Side Furniture House

A Casas store advertises a large stock of the latest baby carriages at low prices. Miller & Son offer call and view options and invite customers to visit North Side Furniture House for bargains.

North Side Furniture House Casas Miller & Son

Masons to Meet for Funeral of P Gardner

Members of the Masonic order are asked to meet at the Temple at 9 30 a m Saturday for funeral preparations for P Gardner. E M Reynolds of Des Moines was a registered guest at the Washington House today. Victor Todd A E Chilcote and Will Bryson traveled to Keota this afternoon to visit special friends.

Masonic Order Temple P. Gardner E. M. Reynolds Des Moines Washington House Victor Todd A. E. Chilcote Will Bryson Keota

Netterfield Murder Trial Jury Deliberations Continue

In Oskaloosa George Netterfield stands trial for the murder of G Golightly. The jury went out last night and had not returned a verdict by 2 45 p m with expectations of a hung jury and a possible new trial. Friends in the county believe him innocent of intentional murder and hoped for acquittal.

George Netterfield Oskaloosa G. Golightly

Alley Glee Club Enjoys Pleasant South Washington Meeting

The Alley Glee Club met at HL FE Samson's home in South Washington last evening and spent time playing games and socializing. Members look forward to club meetings and praised last night as one of the season’s most enjoyable entertainments.

the Alley Glee Club HL. FE. Samson Washington

Midland editor to lecture at Second U P church

Ki K Graham of Chicago, editor of the Midland, will present an illustrated lecture May 7 under the Junior Young People’s society at the Second U P church. The JOURNAL will take orders from local ladies for engraved and printed calling cards at reasonable rates.

Ki. K. Graham Chicago the Midland U. P Young People's Society the Journal

Fire alarm nearly triggered at A Hott residence

A defective stove pipe near a chimney caused a garret fire at the A Hott home in South Washington but was quickly extinguished. The item notes a spate of letters mailed with one cent stamps in the northeast and a blue stamp in the southwest corners, causing post office disruption. GL Blackwell of Kansas City is a guest at the Washington House. Hl Wilson removed a front yard fence on East Washington Street.

A. Hott Washington GL. Blackwell Kansas City Washington House Hl. Wilson East Washington Street

Notice to Contractors Sealed Bids Sought for City Sewers

Alderman J R Campbell calls for bids at Campbell and Bowman meat market by May 3 noon for multiple brick sewer constructions and pipe excavations including 36 inch and 30 inch mains and 15 inch lines with profiles and specs available at the meat shop. The sewer committee may reject any or all bids.

J. R. Campbell Campbell & Bowman Sewer Committee Ornprer Com

Washington City Proclaims Alley Cleanliness and Animal Waste Rules

A city proclamation by Mayor Ross orders alleys and public grounds cleared of offensive matter including decayed vegetation, manure from horses and cows to be kept in boxes, and bonfires to be fully safe before abandoning. The rules take effect after a specified date, with penalties for noncompliance.

Washington City of Ross

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