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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

5

For Sale Two Mares in Foal and Three Colts

Frank Bruty Jr presents two mares in foal and three colts for sale in City. Contact information not provided.

Frank Bruty, Jr City

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington special

The Evening Journal carries the Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow. Fair tonight and Saturday, with colder air in the extreme east portion tonight. Warmer on Saturday.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Veneer Woods Dominate Lumber Uses in Veneer Trade

The article notes that red gum, maple and yellow poplar supply over half of veneer production with red gum mainly for baskets and maple for furniture. White oak and walnut veneer are more valuable, beech is cut thin for wooden plates, and several other woods are also used.

Markets Report From Chicago And East Buffalo

Chicago markets summarize winter and spring wheat prices by sample with No 2 red at about 1.034 to 1.054 dollars per bushel and No 1 northern wheat at 1.08 to 1.09. Corn and oats by sample show varied cents per bushel across grades. Live stock quotes cover hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and price ranges. Elgin Butter Market lists creamery and dairy product prices.

Chicago East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y Elgin

Winter Coal Offer Promises Value and Quick Delivery

A sales pitch invites customers to place orders now, promising high quality coal and attractive value. The message emphasizes mutual benefit with buyers having funds ready to pay for a favorable deal.

County News Happenings Across Local Communities

The County News outlines recent doings of local people, community events, and notable happenings across county communities and other timely items of the day.

Cedar School District Opens With New Teacher

Cedar School District started Monday with Miss Hannah Leicher as teacher. Mrs. John Libe, back from Chicago visit, returned home. Neighbors attended Lafe Stout's mother's funeral last Monday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Mayhew of Havre visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Libe. Will Longer began work at the Academy last Monday. A new girl arrived at the Henry Doig home near Creston. Mr. and Mrs. Will Libe and son Frank, and Mr. and Mrs. Kale Libe with John Libe and children visited Adam Libe's Sunday.

Hannah Leicher John Libe Chicago Lafe Stout Frank—Mayhew Havre Adam Libe Will Academy Will Sutherland Henry Doig Creston Will Libe Frank Kale Libe

Miss Hanna Leicher Hosts Ready Maids Evening

Miss Hanna Leicher will host the Ready Maids this evening at her East Main Street home. The Fraternal Aid annual election was held last night in the hall with officers named: President Cora A. Hays, Vice President Jane Page, Past President Emma Lohrer, Secretary Sadie Minick, Treasurer Carrie Elwell, Medical Examiner Dr. C. W. McLaughlin, Chaplain Fannie Moothart, Guard Ida Dagle, Observer Jake Lohrer, Sentinel Helen Knecht, Trustee three years George Schneider, Janitor Sam Hout.

Fraternal Aid Cora A. Hays Jane Page Emma Lohrer Sadie Minick Carrie Elwell C. W. McLaughlin Fannie Moothart Ida Dagle Jake Lohrer Helen Knecht George Schneider Sam Hout

Reception honors two newlyweds at Darbyshire home

An informal B. E. O. reception at Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Darbyshire on South avenue B complimented BK. R. Stuf and Chas. Pauls, recently married. Guests spent time pulling taffy and popping corn, with music adding to the evening’s enjoyment.

Chas. Darbyshire South Avenue B BK. R. Stuf Chas. Pauls

Chating Dish Club Hosts Mothers Evening

Members of the Chating Dish club entertained their mothers last evening at Mrs. John McCartney's home in East Washington. The young ladies furnished ample amusement and delighted the company with a humorous literary program. A two course chating dish luncheon was served.

John McCartney Washington

Farmers Institute Delegation From Our Corner

Dec 10 report notes Eureka meetings began Monday and will run all week. Neighborhood corn will be husked soon. Orphans’ barrel of fruit arrived safely. Emma Bloomquist sewing for Mrs. Davison. Minnie Weaver from Coppock visited McKune. Miss Lillian Crone begins teaching Monday. Thompson gathers chickens in Eureka area. Clyde Birney helps Earl haul lumber and wood. Kate Snider visiting near Loughridge. Bertha Brown returns from Illinois. Wagner moves to Lon Darnell farm and Darnell to Turner place near Coppock.

Farmers’ Institute Eureka Orphan’s Emma Bloomquist Dave Davison Minnie Weaver Coppock Rank McKune Lillian Crone Wm. Thompson Toay Clyde Birney Earl Kate Snider Aaron Arnold Loughridge Bertha Brown Illinois Fred Wagner Lon Darnell Mr. Darnell Turner Place

Vienna Bakery Promises Fresh Treats for Saturday

Local Vienna bakery court invites customers with a clean, appealing line of goods described as delicious and fresh. The piece highlights the upcoming Saturday event, inviting patrons to taste the bakery’s featured specialties and enjoy a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Vienna

British steamship Clhamia hearing in Russia

The final hearing in the Clhamia case will be held tomorrow at the supreme prize court. Russia Justifies seizure of the kerosene cargo, worth 123000 dollars and owned by Standard Oil, as potentially usable for war purposes despite no contraband declaration.

St. Petersburg Clhamia Supreme Prize Court Russia Port Arthur Standard Oil Company

Marriage of Miss Marie Bauer and Frank H Ross at West Chester

Tuesday at high noon the marriage of Miss Marie Bauer to Mr Frank H Ross took place at the home of J C Bauer with Rev C E Baumgarten officiating. About twenty five attendees witnessed the ceremony. Mendelssohn’s march was played by Hattie Ross. The couple will reside on the Mrs S H Ross farm one mile east of West Chester and begin housekeeping at once.

Marie Bauer Frank H. Ross J. C. Bauer C. E. Baumgarten Mendelssohn Hattie Ross J. A Bauer Hennon Mmes Fred Lou Bauer Ross Mr. Ross F. A. Ross West Chester Miss Marie J. J. Bauer

Junior Queen Esther circle plans all day church meeting

All members are asked to meet tomorrow at 10 30 in the church basement for an all day session to prepare articles for the Christmas box. A brief business meeting will be held and each member should bring her own lunch. Those with story books and toys in good condition may contribute them to improve the box.

Queen Esther Circle

Weather forecast for Midwest and Great Lakes states

Forecast calls for cloudy and colder conditions across Illinois and Indiana with widespread cool weather in Wisconsin Michigan and Illinois. Snow is possible near the lakes with cooler overall temperatures expected across the region.

Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan Ilona

Vien Na Bakery Candy Delights DrawLocal Fans

The homemade candy at Vien Na Bakery draws local fans with rich flavors and fresh ingredients. Patrons praise the smooth texture and lingering sweetness, noting a welcoming shop vibe and daily specials.

Woodman hall fair raises cash for lectures and boasted music

A Woodman affair at the hall drew a large crowd. Attendees bought tickets for a pig raffle with Doc Moriarty holding the lucky number. Proceeds, about one hundred dollars, bolster the Woodman treasury for winter lectures. Music by Caner and Baird, the Girls High School chorus, and Leon Cole added appeal.

Doc’’ Moriarty Woodman Woodman Hall Caner Baird Star Theater Leon Cole

Birthday Celebration At M Hollinger Home Near West Chester

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hatten of Belle Plain Illinois and Mr and Mrs O L Brock with children visited the M Hollinger home near West Chester to celebrate a birthday anniversary. A bountiful noon dinner and a pleasant afternoon marked the gathering with desserts noted for Vienna tomorrow including cream puffs and chocolate cream rolls.

Thomas Hatten Belle Plain Ill Rs. O. L. Brock M. Hollinger West Chester The Vienna

Death of Lemuel Kincaid Veteran of Col Bell’s Regiment

Mrs. Col. D J Palmer received a message from Colonel Palmer announcing the sudden death of Lemuel Kincaid an old soldier and member of Col W B Bell's reg and veteran from Knoxville who enlisted in Company C as a boy He was wounded at Shiloh recovered lived in Knoxville later practiced law in Des Moines and attended reunions being well known to local old soldiers Col Bell calls him bright with fine presence and a successful practitioner of law

D. J. Palmer Palmer Lemuel Kincaid W. B. Bell Kincaid Knoxville Shiloh Jes Moines Bell

Japanese Dishes and Vases From 25 Cents at Snouffer

A local ad notes a sale offering Japanese dishes and vases of various descriptions starting at 25 cents. Snouffer Hughes and Co. invites shoppers to explore a range of patterns and sizes at the store.

Snouffer, Hughes & Uo

Community expresses thanks after accident involving Elmo Friend

J A Friend and family express hearty appreciation for kindness shown by the community during their recent trouble. Elmo and his father returned from Iowa City with the injured eye removed. The boy is recovering well and will wear an artificial eye in a few weeks. The family states no blame attaches to anyone. the injury was a pure accident.

J. A Elmo Iowa City Friend

Vienna's Saturday trade offers bakery delights

Oyster patties, coffee cakes, fruit loaves, rolls, and raised doughnuts are highlighted as top choices at the Vienna for Saturday's big trade, presenting a varied bakery lineup for shoppers and diners.

Vienna

Death of Dr G W Clutter Omaha Dentist

Word was received last night of the death of Dr G W Clutter a prominent Omaha Nebr dentist. He lived here about thirty five years studied under J D Norris and was a Civil War veteran in the Fourth Iowa cavalry. Mrs Clutter is sister of Mrs Frank Rogers Mrs J D Glasgow and Mrs J W Morton and has visited here. Ladies embroidered handkerchiefs from 10c up at Snoutfer Hughes Co.

G. W. Clutter Omaha Nebr Clutter Frank Rogers J. D. Glasgow J. W. Morton J. D. Norris Fourth Lowa Cavalry

Funeral of Mr Pech moved to morning service

Funeral services for the late Mr Pech will be held from the residence Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, changing from the previously published Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The update overrides last night's notice.

Mr. Pech

Vienna Bakery Delights With Hoar Hound and Butter Scotch

A local bakery in Vienna offers old fashioned hoar hound and butter scotch treats. The shop builds on traditional recipes, attracting residents seeking nostalgic confections and a taste of bygone eras.

Vienna

Bernstorff Sails Today for Washington Post as Ambassador

Count Johan von Bernstorff departs Hamburg aboard the Amerika bound for Washington to assume the German ambassadorship. He declines to comment on a rumored message from Emperor William to President Roosevelt inviting Roosevelt to Berlin after his European voyage.

Hamburg Amerika Count Johan von Bernstorff United States Woshington Count von Bernstorff Emperor William Roosevelt Germany Berlin Europe

Brownsville Affair to Be Spoke By Senator Toce

Washington Dec 11 Senator Toce gave notice he would speak on the Browns ville affair next Wednesday A bill to authorize the reenlistment of officers discharged without honor by the president is a special order for that day

Washington Toce Brownsville

Tydeman Elected Cornell Football Captain

Ithaca New York December 11 Arthur Frederick Tydeman has been elected captain of Cornell's football eleven. He succeeds the previous captain and will lead the team this season. Tydeman is regarded as a strong leader and key playmaker for the squad.

Tydeman Cornell Ithaca N. Y Arthur Frederick Tydeman Cornel

Household chores in old Cleveland Leader quip

A brief exchange in the Cleveland Leader captures a husband claiming to help his wife by lighting the morning fire, while admitting he does not carry coal because they cook with electricity. The joke contrasts traditional labor with modern conveniences.

Piles Cured by Pazo Ointment Promise

Pazo Ointment guarantees cure for itching bleeding prolapsing or blind piles within six to fourteen days or a full refund. This advertisement notes the 60 cent price and claims effectiveness across pile types.

Quieting Title Suit In Iowa District Court

In Washington County Iowa Plummer sues Waterman Townsend Town send and others to quiet title to the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24 Township 75 North Range 9 West. The petition asserts 20 years of adverse possession and seeks foreclosure of all unknown claimants while barring any claims to the described real estate. The suit names many defendants and unknown claimants and sets a January 5 1909 deadline to appear. The judge approves publication in the local journal weekly for four weeks.

Re. Henry Waterman Isabella Waterman Terry Townsend Ae DD. Townsend M. D. Townsend Frederick V. A. Townsend F. V. A. Townsend Alonso Waterman Eber Ward Jessie Brown Washington County Iowa Towit Are Journal K. BE. Willcockson

Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa Farm Notice

In District Court of Iowa Washington County January Term 1909 Hannah H Story sues multiple defendants and unknown claimants over Lot 3 and a 26 foot strip off Lot 2 Block 4 Southeast Washington addition alleging adverse possession for over twenty years and seeks to quiet title declare liens void and have title vested in plaintiff with judgment and decree against all named defendants and unknown claimants unless appearance made by January 2 1909. Attorney Magsu W Bare represents plaintiff.

District Court Washington County Iowa Court House Washington SS. W.&d. IL. Brookhart District Court of State of Hannah H. Story Nathan Baker John Brier Damaris Brier Joshua Marshall Margaret Marshall John Young Mary J. Young Alfred T. Burris Elizabeth J. Burris David P. Sturges Maria Sturges Hi. Gates Charles H. Gates May H. Gates M. H. Gates Laury Ann Young Lizzie N. Young Jacob Dodder Sarah Dodder Jonathan A. Youn Eveline F. Slaughter Evaline F. Slaughter S. W. Thornton Samuel W. Thornton Sarah A. Thornton J. B. Slaughter John B. Slaughter K. F. Slaughter Susannah G. Stewart M. C. Cavender Morris C. Cavender James Clyde J. H. Young W. W. Cook J. E. Cook W. H. Cook Agnes J Cook Ella E. George Lycurgus George L. C. Cook W. R. Cook Maggie J Cook Maggie Cook R. W. Cook B .Y. Baldwin J H. Kirkpatrick Isbell L. C. George A. Anderson Washington County Savings Bank Iown Byron Preston Sixth Judicial District A. D

City Bus Line Phone Order Promptly Attended by Frank Rogers

Call up the city bus line at the given phone number and leave your orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to requests with street and number details.

Frank Rogers

Edelstein land suit in Washington County Iowa

Ida M Edelstein sues to quiet title to the east half of the northwest quarter of section 24, and other parcels, in township 7 north range 7 west, Washington County Iowa. She alleges long adverse possession by herself and six owners and unknown claimants’ interests are void. cross petitions allege unpaid notes and mortgages totaling 7000 dollars against Joseph S Edelstein and Theresa Edelstein with Kerr mortgage chain. Court notices appearance due by January 1999. Breuer and Livingstonson represent petitioner and cross-petitioners.

District Court of Washington Iowa Ide M. Edelstein Frank W. Edelstein Louisa C. Edelstein Leo J. Edelstein Mary Edelstein Rosa M. Edelstein Washington County Joseph S. Edelstein Recorder Joseph E. Edelstein Theresa Edelstein W. Fr. Kerr Kerr Cross General and Equitable Relef District Court Court House City of Washington Ida M. Edelstein Frank W. Edeltein Breuer & Livingstros Frank W. Fudelstein

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