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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1911

Page

5

Local and Personal For Sale and Want Ads on Page 7

Local and personal notices list residents traveling for visits and returning from trips. J oe J. O. Canfield, Mrs J A. Young, Joe McClure, C D Laiby, Frank Buckley, John Bailey, Mel Kilgore, Mrs J A Harwood, Miss Fannie, Mr and Mrs William Jugenheimer, W S Kldridge, Earl, Mr Eldridge, Lloyd Walker are noted as traveling or visiting relatives in Chicago Davenport St Louis Memphis Columbus Junction Conroy and Burlington.

John Bailey Mel Kilgore Columbus Junction J. A. Harwood Miss Fannie St. Louis Memphis

Fall Suit Order At C. M. F. Clothing Co

Advert to order fall suits with new suitings at the C. M. & F. Clothing Co. Miss Charlotte Cunningham of Ames returns home after weeks with James and Louise Cunningham and Mrs Arch McCulley. Several visitors from Seattle Reno and Cincinnati travel to Havre to visit C. M. Maxwell home.

C., M. & F. Clothing Co Charlotte Cunningham Ames James Louise Cunningham Arch McCulley Marguerite Parker Cincinnati Ohio Florence Patterson J. W. Maxwell A G. Deathitt Seattle Wash G. M. Jacobs Bryan Jacobs J. E. Springer John and Maxwell Reno Nev Havre C. M. Maxwell

Strong Western program at the Star features The Sheriff’s Brother

A crowded Star theater show promises a strong Western program headlined by The Sheriff’s Brother featuring G. M. Anderson. Other acts are described as very good and the bill is touted as a strong night at the Star theater. Several local residents are noted in visiting and travel updates around Colum bus Junction and Oskaloosa.

the Star G. M. Anderson

Fall Suit Order Ad From C M F Clothing Co

Miss Martha McKee of Freeport Ill visiting at Don Hampsher home travels to J W Rader home with Mrs Wade Baughman and daughter Vivian. Charles Johnson and family return to Winfield after visiting Ed Ball. Dan Thomas family leave Wapello after visit to Dennis Brown home. C Starr sells East Main street residence to Ralph Keller, possession due mid October.

Martha McKee Freeport Ill Don Hampsher Brighton J. W. Rader Wade Baughman Vivian Remps Hampsher Charles Johnson Donald Virgil Dan Thomas Dorothy Toney Thomas Dennis Brown Wapello C. ©. Starr East Main Street Dr. G. W. Hay Ralph Keller Keller

Time and Place to order your Fall Suit

Local shoppers hear this is the moment to buy a fall suit from Rich & Co. J M Wilson, Mercer county state attorney, and family visited Muscatine with Mrs Lizzie Black, staying at J Shearer’s home. Numerous short social notes list visits, travel, and local shop offerings across town.

J. M. Wilson Mercer County Illinois Lizzie Black J. §. Shearer Mr. Wilson Mr. Shearer Mrs Black

Wedding Planned at German Evangelical Church

On Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Miss Ida Zieglowsky will wed Mr. Tiny C Koehler at the German Evangelical church with Rev. Christian Rasche officiating. A wedding reception follows at the Zieglowsky home near Havre hosted by H M Eicher J B Crooks D I Coon E R Jenkins and Ab Anderson.

Ida Zieglowsky Tiny C. Koehler Christian Rasche Zieglowsky Havre H. M. Eicher J. B. Crooks D. I. Coon E. R. Jenkins Ab Anderson Margaret Doolittle Frank Smith San Jose Calif Clyde Brown

Police Dog Hero Takes Center Stage in Belgium tale

A bedtime tale recalls Officer Casey and his yellow stray, Stumpie, who helped catch a burglar. The story then shifts to Belgium where Ghent police dogs are described as tireless, fearless workers acting as instant police, fire, and rescue partners and lifesaving allies for the city.

Daddy Casey Jack Stumpie Belgium Ghent

Coroner's Inquest Finds Man Died After Being Run Over

An inquest at Dr. G W Hay's office finds Bob Morrett died when struck by a Rock Island switch train while trespassing in yards. Witnesses report repeated warnings and trespass notices. no blame attached to Rock Island. Witnesses include E R Norton Rush Morris H W Russell Arthur Goodin.

Rock Island Rock Island Company J. C. Purvis J. C. Boice D. J. Patterson Bob Morrett G. W. Hay E. R. Norton Round House Rush Morris H. W. Russell Arthur Goodin Mr. Norton Mr. Russell

Jury Deliberates Quickly In Tragic Death Verdict

The article notes a swift jury verdict following a fatal incident described as yesterday's tragedy. It records a warning that Bob's death should deter boys from dangerous yards and urge parents to bar their sons from visiting such places.

Bob

Burglary Stolen Cornet From Richmond Home

A burglars entered Fred Radda’s Richmond home Saturday night August 19 and stole a C. G. Conn best make cornet and its case. No clue to the thief is available.

Richmond Fred Radda C. G. Conn

Royal Meat Fish Poultry Groceries Ad

A wartime style ad touts meats fish poultry and groceries with prompt home delivery. It warns twelve ears of corn make no meal and urges readers to avoid hardship by buying from Royal 361 Mutual 59.

Royal Mutual

Slow Speed Torture in Court Plea

Plaintiff's lawyer portrays a fatal collision, arguing the car traveled only three miles per hour to emphasize the defendant's alleged deliberate torture and the victim's suffering. The defense disputes the speed while the trial unfolds.

Local Band Set for Concert Tonight in Central Park

A local band plans a concert tonight in Central Park to make up for a Saturday night omission. The event aims to draw residents seeking live music in the park setting.

Central Park

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