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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1901

Page

2

Gazelles and Woodmen Face Off In Lengthy Diamond Contest

Gazelles beat the Woodmen 36 to 30 after a three and a half hour game marked by lively rooting and varied play. Key catches came from Jim Cowger Bud Shearer and pitching shifts from Crone and Gallagher as the Gazelles pulled ahead late in the sixth inning. Mr Smouse news notes Henry Harling assurances that the road project will proceed with contracts soon.

Woodmen Gazelles Bud Shearer Fire Boys

Jefferson County Fair Abandoned Due to Poor Crops

At a stockholders meeting the Jefferson County Fair Association voted to cancel this year’s fair because crop failures would limit exhibits, despite the association’s strong finances. Next year the fair is planned to resume unless unforeseen events occur.

Jefferson County

Panama physician touts Chamberlain remedy in dysentery case

Dr Charles H Utter of Panama Colombia writes of a 16 year old patient with severe dysentery who failed with all treatments until Chamberlain s Calis Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy was given. Within eight hours she improved and a week later was fully well. Sold by Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Charles H. Utter Panama Colombia Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Ida Holden Cowels Leaves Bennison for Nursing Training

Mrs Ida Holden Cowels resigns from J Bennison and enrolls in the State University Hospital training school for nurses. In Iowa City she earned praise as head saleswoman, winning the employer and patrons' commendation, and is entering a noble new vocation with strong support.

Iowa City Republican Bennison Dry Goods

Arbitration settles ownership of the Silver Tom label

The dispute between M. W. Klotz and J. H. Bath over patent No. 35 255 granting the Silver Tom label has been decided by arbitration. W. E. Blake of Burlington ruled Bath holds the patent and exclusive rights. The settlement averts a United States court action. You Take No Chances When You Buy Recto for the piles. I will refund the full purchase price if it fails to cure. A pile pipe free with each package. Samples free. J. H. Stewart.

Rector J. H. Stewart Silver Tom Messrs

Hoosier Hospitality According to McGormick in Sheldon Sun

A quote from McGormick portrays Indiana-style sociability with a Saturday night extended visit, staying over Sunday, shared meals of cracker and ice first course, olive and chipped beef second, corn bread, bacon, boiled potatoes, coffee, and pie for supper, reflecting frugal, communal hospitality.

Beembrossom v Dalzell et al Brightens Quiet Real Estate Title Claim

In Washington County Iowa a petition filed in September 1901 seeks fee simple title to the east half of the northwest fractional quarter of section one township seventy four north range eight west. The plaintiff T M Beemblossom alleges thirty years adverse possession and seeks to bar all unknown claims. The court order requires appearance by September 3 1901 or default.

District Court Washington County Iowa T. M. Beembrossom John Dalzell Letticia Dalzell Elizabeth Bowman Orlando Bowman Adaline Bowman Jacob Andrew Bowman John Kole Gordon Penne Iene T. M. Beemblossom Abraham Warfel Letticia Dalsell John Dalsell Catharine Bowman Thomas F. Johnson William Clapper Beccles Elizabeth Bowman Orlando Bowman Sai Catharine Washington S. W J. L. Brooknart Washington Evening Journal Jno. T. Secor

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Promises Refund if Unsuccessful

An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed cure with a money back refund if one bottle fails to produce satisfaction, priced at 50c.

Smith

Divorce Petition Filed in Washington Iowa District Court

Frank X Scherrer petitions for divorce from Mary Scherrer claiming desertion dating to 1883 and requests general and equitable relief and costs. If Mary Scherrer does not appear before noon on the second day of the September 1901 term, default will be entered and judgment rendered. H. M. Ebner, attorney for plaintiff.

State of Lowa Washington Co Mary Scherrer District Court of Washington County Frank X Scherrer District Court City of Washington Iowa

Dr C L Stafford heads to ecumenical Methodist conference

Dr C L Stafford pastor of the First Methodist Church in Muscatine departs Monday August 19 for London to attend the world ecumenical conference of all Methodism. He sails August 24 from New York aboard the Holland America Line and will visit England Scotland and perhaps the continent before returning.

C. L. Stafford First Methodist Church of England Scotland Continent

Remarkable Cure for Infant Cholera by Remedy

Mrs Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after a neighbor's infant sick with cholera infantum recovered in two days when treated per directions. She claims repeated successful use and recommends it widely. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Curtis Baker Bookwalter Ohio Chamberlain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Stolen pony report and local notices from Muscatine area

A gray pony weighing about 850 pounds with saddle and bridle is reported stolen by Andrew Ballinger a 68 year old man described as deaf and stooped. Sheriff Teeter is asked to report any information. Also noted is a Rest Room Association meeting at the courthouse and carpenter John Shrader’s three month illness.

Muscatine OC. F County Farm Andrew Ballinger Joe Maxwell Maxwell Sheriff Teeter

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