09 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1897
Page
1
The article notes hunting parties were routed by The Score in a decisive match today leaving key players and teams unsettled. Local observers report shifts in leadership and upcoming games as consequences unfold.
Snowy fields draw sportsmen for a last sleigh ride hunt. Hayes Bros. and followers captured two foxes as hounds chased one in the open and another from a burrow. The Rabbit Hunters, including Bailey and Jones, expect to return with game. A 17-rabbit haul reported near Grace Hill. Ed Rostell impressed in Richelieu at The Graham, with two curtain calls. Comb sets and fixtures advertised by Washington Sash and Door Co.
Forecast for Iowa calls for unsettled weather with local rains tonight and Friday, colder west, and cloudy conditions Friday. A 19th century tax exemption article notes widows of soldiers receive $800 exemption under new code, replacing old $400 limit, with death of husband sufficient for eligibility. A Toledo notary public certifies a catarrh remedy guarantee by J. Coreny & Co. Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted with testimonials and patient assurances. Rentz Santley Company advertises a single Washington performance by a mixed vaudeville cast, with manager Abe Leavitt asserting top quality and propriety for December 15 at The Graham.
Carris returns from Wapello after attending a convention of the County Boards of the First Congressional District. He says the gathering was beneficial and notes Keokuk hosting next year while Washington may host in two years. Rupert of Hentzau is promoted as a must read in McClure's magazine.
A compact update on Fairfield water works tracing history from 1801, current wells, capacity and growth, plus social notes on recent weddings at the M E E Parsonage. Eric Davis and Edna Pulver wed at the parsonage with C E Squires and Bertha Hayes also marrying, plus a Clay resident visiting the courthouse.
All wool cider down dresses and sacques edge trimmed with satin offered as beau ties at one ninety eight each.
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