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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1895

Page

1

Special Bargains on County Farms and Stock

First class implement stock located in the country with easy terms. Two of the best farms in the county offered for sale with good improvements, wells, orchards, tiles, and fencing. Prices range from 52.50 to 60 per acre. Farms 14 to 44 miles from R station and near Washington with good neighborhoods. We have 67 farms on our list for sale in this county. Call to view bargains before buying elsewhere.

Tno Ron Kh. R. Station, the Other 44 Miles. 200 Acres Located 14 Mile From R. Rf Washington

Cattle Receipts Steady After Large Run

Livestock market report notes 70,000 cattle receipts and a 5 to 10 cent drop as cattle closed lower, while receipts total 12,000 head and market sentiment remained steady on other cattle trades.

Er Hoas

City Council Ends Regular Session With Bids For New Well

City council presided by Mayor McCollum approves bills totaling 800 dollars and grants KH G fox a sewer permit. Water troughs near the square to be ready for winter. Bids for a new well are opened with W N Grey Co Chicago, W R McClean, and J Miller Co offering proposals. McClean’s bid lacked required terms. time to award set for Wednesday. Street crossing widen planned. extra session possible.

McCollum Dodds Boice KH. G Fox Sewer Committee Water Committee W. N. Grey & Co Chicago W. R. McClean J. Miller & Co Mr. McClean

Mysterious Robbery at Windsor Grocery Sparks Investigation

Broken window pane and blood stains at Windsor Grocery indicate a night visit. Detectives traced a knapsack at Rock Island depot, suggesting a possible thief from Davenport. No clear suspect yet as town residents await updating events at the Opera House and local lodge election results.

Windsor

Mahaska County Court to Open Sixth Judicial District

Judge A. R. Dewey will start the bill of justice in Mahaska county court of the Sixth Judicial district tomorrow. The Oskalosa News calls Every Red Man of Atoka Tribe to attend the pow wow at the new council room. Sleep, and do not fail to be there. C J Winson Sachem.

A. R. Dewey Washington Mahaska County Sixth Judicial District Atoka

Harness thefts plague Washington County judges

Washington County residents condemn frequent harness thefts as two cases have been decided this term. The first involved logue who reported a set taken from his farm east of the city. His hired man alerted authorities when the harness reappeared in the city, leading to a surrender after sheriff teeter intervened.

Washington County Tno. Logue Teeter

Wood chopper loses part of eye in accident

Joe Wolf of South Washington was struck in the eye by a flying stick while chopping wood. A physician removed part of the eye but later reports suggested the eye was not entirely lost and some sight may be saved.

Joe Wolf South Washington Tie Mr. Wolf

Woodward Theatre to Present Esmerelda This Wednesday

The Woodward Theatre Co. will present Esmerelda Wednesday at 3 30 p m A $2 50 gold piece will be awarded to the person who makes the most words from Musette per The Advance Herald County Supervisor Huston of Wyman visited yesterday claims he was bound for Fairfield for the First Congressional District supervisors meeting but says he stayed due to cold weather.

Opera House the Woodward Theatre Co Woodward Theatre Co Advance Herald Huston Wyman Fairfield Board of Supervisors First Congressional District

Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Cure All

Readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages. It is described as a constitutional treatment taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces and strengthen the body. The ad offers 100 dollars for any failure to cure and invites testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75.

Hall F.J. Cummy & Co Toledo

The District Fair performance in Brighton and local notices

The Woodward Theatre Co presented The District Fair to a fair audience last night with an average cast and mild thrills. Local items note Miss Katie Mann's return home, James McClain's funeral, estate matters, church services, political campaign shifts, new store openings, and a spike in wedding licenses at the courthouse.

Woodward Theatre Co Brighton Katie Mann Fairfield James McClain Clay Church Arnold Michigan Anette Baker Sleppe M. Ki

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