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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1902

Page

2

Paroled man Williams freed after jail break parole

Governor A B Commins has paroled Samuel Williams, inmate who escaped during a jail delivery. Williams, sentenced previously to one year, is released for good behavior with monthly wage reports and restrictions on liquor places. Harrison Crawford of Wellman starts ten months for liquor nuisance after fines unpaid.

Wellman A. B. Commins Lowa Samuel Scott Williamese Kalona Harrison Crawford

Pleasant Society Reception Honors Miss Hadden of New York

Miss Sage and Miss Myrtle Sage hosted a reception yesterday afternoon from 5 to 6 in honor of Miss Hadden of New York. More than fifty ladies attended, enjoying a luncheon, vocal solos by Miss Hadden, piano numbers by Ada Jenkins, and a piano trio by Sage Parrish and Flossie Bowman. A mock summer-house tent on the lawn hosted frappe, with serving led by Misses Howman Jenkins and Mrs Link Hall.

Hadden New York Miss Sage Myrtle Sage Miss Hadden Sage Flossie Laura Howman Ada Jenkins Link Hall Tlere Jenkins Parrish Flossie Bowman Frappe Gertrude Ward Bessie Jones

Local News Roundup From Surrounding Counties

Telephone Our News Service reports visits and travels in Alneworth and nearby towns. Rev W N Potter and son Bilis returned from Madison, Mrs Charles Olde travels to Smith Center to visit relatives, Fred Spaulding visits Keota, and water works inspectors tour Mediapolis. Maria Moreland hosts Catherine Donaldson. Grandma Haven remains in serious condition.

Guiledge Granted Cure by Arnica Salve in Alabama

In Verbena Alabama F A Guiledge spent a large sum on doctors for a severe illness. After hospital visits and failure of remedies Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed inflammation and pain. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the salve as the best in the world priced at 25e.

F. A Guiledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart's

Farmers and Merchants State Bank Chartered in Washington IA

On June 1 a corporation named The Farmers and Merchants State Bank was formed in Washington Iowa with capital stock $60,000. It will operate as a general bank managed by a five member board and officers. It begins business after state auditor approval and remains in effect twenty years.

Wrom Washington Washington County Iowa the Parmers’ and Merchants’ State Bank Pee Pine Cass I. Claugrlan U. Um. Bo

August Weather Forecast From Prof Hicks Predicts Storm Cycle

The column reports Washington readers that Prof Hicks predicts warm weather with occasional heavy rains in August. It outlines several storm periods from August third to September early, noting the Vulcan and Mercury periods and potential violent storms along the south coast, with emphasis on warmer, drier spells between.

Washington Srl Hicks Professor Hicks Mars Earth Mercury

Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Praised

A Georgia resident and his wife credit Dr Kings New Discovery with curing bronchitis and asthma after years of suffering. The ad touts the medicine as best for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles free at Stewart's pharmacy and home delivery options.

J Johnston Broughton Dr. King Stewart's Pharmacy

Dagger Thrust Hurts Italian Grinder During Dance

In St Paul on August 2 Carola Sardelli an Italian scissors grinder lies critically injured at his home after a dagger thrust during a Maphi dance demonstration. He forgot to reverse the dagger and drove the point between the eighth and ninth ribs. Doctors say he is weak and may not recover.

St. Paul Carola Sardelli Shark Central Avenues Sardelli Maphi Sardeli

Assault on a Doctor in Mattoon Illinois

Dr W C Gabbert president of Trilla village board and local physician was assaulted on Mattoon main street by Frank Bardin and Robert Brown. Rardin the chief aggressor fled in a buggy as a posse chased him. Brown was captured on bond. Rardin’s father died in April. warrants issued for Rardin and a second brother. Hubbard to Have a New Trial in Murphysboro Illinois.

Mattoon W. Cc. Gabbert Trilla Frank Bardin Robert Brown Gabbert Rardin Brown Dr. Gabbert Woodmen

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