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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1903
Page
5
The city council of Wash ington Iowa announces proposed paving of Main Street between blocks in a project using vitrified paving brick with cement grout on a sand foundation. Assessments will apply to abutting properties with city cost covering portions opposite city property. Public hearing set for January 6, 1904 at 7 p.m. to amend or approve the resolution.
City records detail proposed Main Washington Marion and Iowa street paving and alley improvements in blocks 7 to 19. Plan calls for cement curb and full street width paving with city bearing costs for portions abutting city property. Public notice dated December 1903 invites attendance at 7 p.m. January 6 1904 at The Evening Journal office Washington Iowa. Big Katzepjammer Kids show with seats on sale now.
Emperor William and the empress arrived from Potsdam and were cheered by crowds in Berlin. He walked briskly from the station to a court carriage and showed strong health. At the royal academy he viewed mural decorations of the new cathedral and commented briefly to staff.
A 1903 Washington council session approves a proposed improvement of a portion of Iowa Street from Main Street to Railroad Street. The action follows a petition signed by owners representing the majority of front feet abutting the street and describes grading, paving, and related costs.
Chicago reports a heavy snowstorm crippling railroad entries and the electric streetcar system. Slippery rails hindered progress, making travel difficult for passengers and hindering teams and freight movement in the city.
Butler, Pa. reports one death and four new typhoid cases on December 12. Physicians say the epidemic’s backbone is broken and conditions should return to normal within a month, though many long hospitalized patients remain in critical condition.
Senator Hanna will ask the senate committee on military affairs to subpoena General Wood to answer charges. Henry T. Everett’s private trolley car derailed and wrecked at Canton Ohio. Dr O M Lyon fatally injured and wife seriously hurt. Captain Charles A P Talbot British consul general at Boston died suddenly in Brookline. Miss Rose Lee of Cross Village Michigan found dead from exposure near her parents home. Federal Judge Jackson at Charleston West Virginia rules Jon Laing and Stewart Hunt acted as federal officers when shooting John Harless leader of striking miners last winter. not amenable to state courts. All University of Pennsylvania students ordered to be vaccinated. Verdict of 7948 dollars against Alfred R Goslin and Robert A Auimon of Miller syndicate notoriety.
Store rooms in Wellman Iowa offer opening for dry goods groceries clothing boots and shoes with address at jitt W B Bell Washington Iowa. A runaway horse and everyday accidents prompt use of Bucklen Arnica Salve to treat burns cuts sores eczema and piles. 25e at Stewart's Pharmacy.
The seat sale for The Katzenjammer Kids opened with a rush this morning at special prices of 25 cents. Secure seats at once as a crowd is expected.
Connor dies at about 78 after being ill since last Friday. News notes Sam Connor learning of his brother’s passing and mentions Manningtowa as the death location. Other items include visits from Mrs. K A Burnell and Louise from Newton and local business and tax officials in the county courthouse.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa January term 1904 plaintiffs H Ff Stewart Mary V McCally George H Brinton and J R Taylor versus executors of the estate of John McMaken and others names listed include Nathan Baker Mary Baker John Young Mary J Young Alfred Burris Elizabeth Burris and more. The clerk is Ralph Dewey and the bank involved is First National Bank of Washington Iowa.
Plaintiffs claim absolute fee simple ownership of described parcels in Washington County Iowa and seek to quiet title against all named defendants and unknown claimants. The petition asserts twenty years of open exclusive possession under color of title and requests reform of related instruments and equitable relief with judgment to follow if default occurs. The suit names S. W. Brookhart and J. L. Brookhart as attorneys and Byron W. Bertoe as judge. notice dated November 28 1903.
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