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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1905
Page
6
The District Court of Washington County Iowa will hear a case filed by W M Keeley attorney for plaintiff against numerous defendants and unknown claimants to describe real estate in Washington and Allin Townships seeking quiet title and reform of instruments. The notice warns appearance by September 5 1465 or default judgment will be entered.
An advisory from Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praises its supposed cures for female ailments. It argues neglect of symptoms such as backache and irregular periods leads to illness and offers Mrs Pinkham's free assistance from Lynn Massachusetts with women handling letters.
Marsh W. Bailey as administrator seeks to quiet title to Lot Fighe in Block sixteen of the Original Plat of Washington Iowa. The petition asserts longer possession by the plaintiff and predecessors, claims by unknown claimants, and prays for general and equitable relief with barred liens. Defendants and unknown claimants are notified to appear by September 1905 term.
Des Moines Aug 4 promoters of a proposed brewery say over 5 000 signatures are gathered and predict success. The Anti Saloon league is active and mounting a strong fight threatening to publish the names of all petition signers.
The July monthly statement shows the public debt at 61,002,049,001 after July 31, up 12,152,229. The increase stems from a drop in cash on hand. Receipts reached 249,275,133 while expenditures totaled 635,128,796, yielding a July deficit of 15,855,653 versus 17,407,728 a year earlier.
Dispatch from Denver News notes the death of Samuel O. Lewis, a graduate of Iowa State University and Tempe schools superintendent. A pistol found beside the body suggests suicide on Friday with no motive given. The item also mentions a rejected Alumni name in the Iowa City register.
The Western conference of YWCA college women will hold a ten day session at Cedar River park in Waterloo starting August 18. About six hundred college women are expected to attend with Bible and mission classes and faculty conferences. This year the conference is divided with one branch at Lakeside Ohio and the other at Waterloo.
The Associated Press received a message from Mammoth Hot Springs Wyoming denying any truth to reports of a serious coaching accident in Yellowstone Park. A Cody Wyoming dispatch claimed a drunken stagedriver drove over a precipice with several tourist deaths.
Iowa State League of Postmasters of the Fourth Class plans its second annual session in Des Moines on Wednesday August 30 lasting all day. All postmasters of this class will be included in the delegation whether or not they are members. Low railroad rates have been secured and large attendance is expected.
William Harwood a 98 year old Oskaloosa resident long known as a bootblack died in Milwaukee. He served as an attache of the English court and cared for King Edward VII's boots during his career.
Captain Seth Craig former warden of Fort Madison penitentiary and noted Iowa politician died at his Council Bluffs home at age 79. He was a veteran of state service and public life.
Fragment mentions a warden and investigations into his affairs during term at a penitentiary and his retirement from Iowa politics following both the Mexican and civil wars. No full names or dates provided.
The advertisement promotes Harlis Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, and offers $100 for any case it fails to cure. It urges internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces and invites testimonials from the public.
An August sun eclipse on the 30th will be partially visible from 5 14 to 9 38. A full moon eclipse on August 14 lasts about two hours from 8 47 to 10 51, visible across Americas Africa Atlantic Ocean and parts of Europe Asia and the Pacific.
Floyd Dunbar, brother of Mrs. Woodward, sustained a serious hand injury at four o clock on the McCleery farm southwest of town. His fingers were badly lacerated when caught in a hay fork pulley. He was brought to town for treatment and is expected to retain all fingers though the hand may be deformed after healing.
A Journal reporter questions how to vet money’s worth in cigars. J E Lemmon endorses Wadsworth Bros Chico as a consistent, satisfying smoke. Chico uses long Havana filler and costs six cents, pleasing customers who buy more after sampling. The piece also touts a variety show with Pawnee Bills Wild West and Far East exhibition and Ger gori Banda Rossa concerts.
Public notice promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic for sick stomach liver and kidneys. Mary H Walters of Columbus Ohio testifies she was near death from fever and nerves but recovered after using the remedy. The ad guarantees relief with a 50 cent price at J H Stewarts Drug Store.
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