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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1899

Page

2

Moothart Wins $5752 In House Rent Suit

A two day case in Justice White's court ended with a verdict for W P Moothart against A T Wylie for 5752 dollars. The trial centered on lapse of time and credit legality with M W Batley for the plaintiff and J L Brookhart for the defense presenting speeches. The jury deliberated after 2:10 p.m. and returned a full award for the plaintiff.

Justice White W. P. Moothart A.T. Wylie M. W. Batley J.L Brookhart

Illumination Postponed to Saturday Due to Weather

Rebecca Worthen widow of A. J. Worthen dies at 208 South Green Street after a stroke and lung congestion. She was 51, Indiana native, long time county resident, survived by husband deceased twenty eight years, three children, and relatives in Bridgewater. Funeral services set for Friday at 1:30 pm conducted by Rev. L B Schreckengast.

Rebecca Worthen A. J. Worthen South Green Street Indiana Worthen Fourth Ohio Cavalry Sam Schulte Sadie Hastings John Wm. Madden K. R. Madden Bridgewater M Kr Rev. L. B. Schreckengast

Cure a Cold While You Sleep

A drug claim offers Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with no cure and no pay. Stewart's Pharmacy is listed as the sole agent at a price of 25e.

Stewart's Stewarts Pharmacy

Quiet Wedding Unites DeLong and Tedson at Home

Miss Minnie Tedson and Allen A. DeLong wed quietly last evening at the bride’s sister Mrs. Geo Stewarton’s home on the Heights. Rev I B Sehreck officiated at 6 o’clock with only family present. The couple will set up housekeeping in a new cottage on Sigourney street, with Cun ningham’s Sons clerk DeLong employed nearby.

Minnie Tedson Allen A. DeLong Geo. Stewarton Heights I. LB. Sehreckengast M. EK Mr. DeLong Cunningham Sigourney Street

Local Trades and Notices Mixed With Advertisements

A list of transfers and property descriptions appears alongside an advertisement for Karl's Clover Root Tea urging a healthy digestion liver and bowels. The ad claims the tea improves complexion via cleansing the bowels liver and kidneys with prices 25¢ and 50c.

J. H. Stewart

License to Wed Issued to Ira Rathmel and Cora Thomas

Clerk J B Young issued a license to wed to Ira Rathmel and Cora Thomas. They reside north of the city.

J. B. Young Ira Rathmel Cora Thomas

President's Message Partially Appears in Denison News

Robert Emery of Washington Cream Separator company visits Denison Texas for the winter in the interest of the firm. He travels with a shipment of separators.

Robert Emery Washington Cream Separator Company Dennison Texas

Weather Forecast and Vaudeville Show Report

The update notes Iowa forecast cooler conditions in east and central areas. It also covers a Graham vaudeville bill featuring Billy Ament a skilled rifle shot and ventriloquist, with children performing a cakewalk, but audience reaction was mixed due to malfunctioning vitascope equipment and weak entertainment overall.

Graham Billy Ament Ament

Bryton Company to Stop at Graham for Two Plays

Frederic Bryton’s company, led by Clara Thropp’s leading man, will perform in Graham next Thursday and Friday. The troupe of fifteen opens December 14 with the play Forgiven written for Bryton. Ticket prices range from 25 to 50 cents, with advance sales starting Tuesday.

Frederic Bryton Clara Thropp Graham Bryton Gale Davenport Mr. Bryton and Company

Turner's West Side Toy Line Showcases Finest Stock

W A Turner's west side store offers a wide toy line described as the finest in the city. Yesterday W A Row from Erie and Jas A Harwood beat the season quail record by killing forty one, marking a fine day of shooting.

W. A. Turner West Side Ile City W. A. Row Erie, Lls Jas. A. Harwood

Tourist Sleeping Cars Open From Minnesota to West Coast

Iowa Central Railway launches a Pullman Palace Tourist Car route from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Mason City Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Hedrick Ottumwa and the Santa Fe Line through Albuquerque Mojave. Four days travel from departure to arrival with weekly full cars. Stewart’s Pharmacy advertises Weeks’ Creek-up tablets with a 25 cent price.

Iowa Central Railway Company Minneapolis St. Paul Los Angeles San Francisco Pacific Coast Pullman Palace Mason City Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Hedrick Ottumwa Kansas City Santa Fe Albuqerque N. M Mojave Calif Minneappolis

Rock Island Wreck Delays Rock Island No 15 Train

No 15, the Rock Island passenger from the east, did not arrive until noon due to a collision with a locomotive that had switched onto the southwestern track. The engine and baggage car derailed and were damaged but no serious injuries occurred. baggage was moved to another car and a freight locomotive substituted to complete the run.

Rock Island Chicago No. 15

Local Couple Relocates to Wheeling for New Job

Mr and Mrs Owen Wilson of this city who have lived in New York City for months will move next week to Wheeling West Virginia where Mr Wilson takes a position as assistant manager of the state for Equitable Life. J C Wilcox arranged the Marsh Wilkins farm sale today to W W Orr for 10200 dollars. McCleery Berdo shipped two carloads of hogs to Chicago via Burlington. Carl Roberts of Jackson township departed for Fremont Iowa this morning.

Owen Wilson New York City Wheeling West Virginia Wilson The Equitable of New York McCleery & Berdo Chicago Burlington

City fire companies elect new officers in annual picks

County fire units held regular elections with little change in officers. Gazelle Hose, Hook and Ladder, and Wilson Hose reported their results as council continues to fund better gear. New academy enrollees include Miss Davis and Mr Young. Alfred Larson now plays football for Michigan.

Fire Department Gazelle Hose Company Hook and Ladder Wilson Hose Company

County Supervisors Adjourn After December Session

The county board adjourned after completing December business. A visit to the poor farm yielded a yearly inventory totaling $405,885, higher than last year's $4,055. A Fortnightly Club meeting with Mrs Cunningham is planned for Saturday at 2:30 PM.

County Board of Supervisors CG Cunningham

Absolute cure claim for Clover Root Tea advertised

An old advertisement touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure for chronic constipation and says it has sold for fifty years with an absolute guarantee. Priced at 25c and 50c, it is sold at J. H. Stewart's druggist.

Karl J. H. Stewart’s

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