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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1895

Page

1

Fairfield Dominates League Play With Strong lineup

Fairfield in a 166 percent form, backed by manager Dennis Collins and five new salaried players, showcased a potent battery Leighton and Foster and strong support from Alberson Nicola. Maxwell pitched well, Davis featured at short and outfield, while Sykes Vogt left the field injured. Brighton reorganizes and Fairfield seeks continued success and crowd support.

Fairfield Dennis Collins Leighton Foster Alberson Nicola Maxwell Gardner Will Nichols Lynch Burlington Battery Western Association Burris Ottumwa Fox Cedar Rapids Nichola Shaper Muscatine Davis Deutschman Gaston Vogt Washington Sykes Elliot Brighton Mr. Elliot White Frank Alberson Hubert Nicola P.O Gaines Lombard Magill Wee Harsh Tallmann A.B. Davis Ss . i Deutschmar Its Allman Ington H W. L. Davis Elliott Burnham Wiches Washinghtton Fairfield i Spire Needham

Crowd at Columbus Junction depot heralds big day

Crowds gather for Columbus Junction events as Washington horses and wheelmen join passengers listed from Re Wells to Mr. Corrett. A Civil War era sham battle promises authentic combat without blood, while local youths from the 1st church depart for Monmouth in a moonlit sendoff at Corrett's home.

Columbus Junction Washington Re Wells Lem Cherry Frank Willie Belle Stewart Elmer Jones Geo McAvoy Frank Huet Ike Hall EB. Norton Yank Laury John Maxwell Tom Johnson Walter Logan Mr. Hutton J. C. McCartney Teas J. A. ¥. Ashby John Yockey Frank Alberson Walter Laughead Dave Burroughs Alex Houck Walt Cherryholmes J. I. Stevenson Hervey Bell John McCartney Mort Keeley Jim Conger Lloyd Neal Dave Donovan Tom Thompson Dr. Burroughs Jim Turner Henry Hull Will and Fort Sherman Fred Letts Jas Allie BP. Brockway

Baptist church members host yard gathering near Kerr home

The group from the Baptist church enjoyed a pleasant drive to the Kerrs two miles west on the Sigourney road. Mr and Mrs Kerr provided an ample spread for all attendees who contributed a small sum to support new fixtures for their worship space. The countryside is favored for such feasts this season.

The Baptist Church

Custody dispute leads to return of child

Since the separation of Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Russell the father has had custody but yesterday Mrs. Russell in disguise took the child to her home. The report suggests the Judge who granted custody to Mr. Russell could order the child returned. Also notes a social gathering at Miss Helen Lewis’s Heights home in honor of Miss Sally Tracy of Richland with light refreshments and music. An eclipse sighting and local ads for Hall’s Catarrh Cure are included.

Irwin Russell Helen Lewis Heights Sally Tracy Richland Martha Samson Tina Shields Emma Boyer Ada Jenkins Messers Power Elliot Milan Shields Irwin Ferguson

BK DEAL Changes Hands Influential Men Buy HT

The Washington Illuminating Co is now owned by a stock company formed by leading local business figures. Names of buyers withheld for tomorrow. A stockholder promised better service and plant repairs to restore city lighting. Mrs Everson expressed satisfaction with the deal.

Washingtonlluminating Co Journal Everson

Interesting letter from Rev J R Logue reports Milan then Switzerland

The author describes seeing Milan Cathedral and Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper in Milan and notes a hope to return to America. The journey continues to Lucerne and Interlaken in Switzerland with Sabbath in a Presbyterian service, castle and university visits, and a Glasgow departure planned. He mentions a promotional note about Lost Paradise with ticket details.

Venice Milan Europe St. Sebastian Paris Genoa Risa Rome Naples America Church of the Graces Leonard da Vinci Christ Switzerland Lucerne Inter Lakin Jungfrau Glasgow Washington J. R. LaGar

Keeley Real Estate Notary Public at Liberty Pole

Ty T Keeley operates a real estate and notary public office at 207 West Washington Street and is noted for signing the Liberty Pole.

Ty. T. Keeley Notary Public West Washington Street Liberty Pole

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