Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1910

Page

2

Notice of District Court suit over Washington County real estate

Original notice from the January term 1911 of the District Court of Iowa in Washington County names Susan Doig and Anna H Story as plaintiffs seeking title and quieting claims to Tract 1 and Tract 2 in southwest Washington. The defendants include many named individuals and unknown claimants with possible clouds on title. Plaintiffs seek to establish fee simple ownership and clear the title, with default judgment possible if defendants fail to appear by January 3, 1911. Court approval by Hon. W. G. Clements.

District Court of the State Nathan Baker J. Prier John Brier Damaron Brier Mary Baker Joshua Marshall Margaret Marshall John Young Mary Youngs Mary Young H. E. Burris Alfred T. Burris Elizabeth J. Burris David P Sturges Hannah WW. Story P Sturges Maria Sturges David VP Sturgis David P Sturgess Zane W Russel Lane W. Russell Mary A Russell Thomas Brindley Angelin Brindley Milton M. Runyon Olive Jane Isbell Mrs Jane Isbell HW. Isbell Horace S. Isbell Mary Laughead Thomas C. Laughead Inrietta Laughead Howard Laushead Nancy H. Laughead Walter Laughead Daniel T. Sterrett Jane M. Sterrett N. F. Sturgess John A Sturgess Lewis Sturgess Washington City of Washington Washington County State of Iowa District Court of Susan Doig Annah H. Story W. G. Clements Sixth Judicial District Iowa A. D Court House Marsh W. Bailey

Public Sale at Kleese Hartman Farm Poston Farm

A public auction on Tuesday December 20 1910 at 10 a m at the Kleese Hartman Poston farm 4 miles south of Wellman 5 miles north of West Chester 1144 miles west of Lexington selling four head of horses five head of cattle nine head of hogs about 1000 bushels corn farm implements and household goods Terms 12 months credit on sums over 10 cash for 10 and under All property to be settled before removal Lunch by Lexington Ladies Aid society Auctioneer and clerk listed.

Kleese Hartman Poston Farm Wellman West Chester Lexington Wilk Detroit Milburn Lexington Ladies’ Aid Society

ZEMO Skin Remedy Offered by McElhinney Drug Co

The McElhinney Drug Co advertises ZEMO and ZEMO soap as a cure for itchy irritated skin including eczema pimples and dandruff for infants and adults. They offer a money back guarantee if customers are not fully satisfied with results asserting the treatment is economical clean and effective for skin or scalp conditions.

The McElhinney Drug Co

Theobaldi Surprises Washington With Second Visit

Editor W F Brinton laments Washington paid Theobaldi only 15.00 after a successful show while Marshalltown IA paid 1300.00. The virtuoso, praised by ministers’ turnout and goodwill, vows to return under better auspices to draw a larger crowd.

Journal Washington Theobaldi Marshalltown Iowa W. F. Brinton

What’s my name a child asks in a city crowd

A six month old child in Pittsburgh neighborhood children and relatives use many nicknames as he listens and watches, puzzled by adults calling him Boss Honey Bunch and Tootsey Woot, wondering why no one asks his real name. His frustration grows as he records the parade of labels from family and neighbors.

Junior Bazaar and Program at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church Juniors host a Christmas bazaar in the church parlors Monday night with fancy and useful articles and homemade candy. Doors open at 7:00 pm and at 7:45 pm a Christmas program of recitations and music follows. Admission is ten cents. All are invited. Those making articles should leave them with Miss Main or Miss Cowden today or Saturday.

Presbyterian Church Miss Main Miss Cowden

Readers urged to try Foley's Kidney Remedy for lumbago

J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffered severe back pain and paralysis like lumbago. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with relief after hypodermic injections and persistent pain. Lemmon's Pharmacy Medhiney Drug Co. advertise the remedy.

J. W. Greer Greenwood Foley Lumbago Lemmon Medhinney Drug Co

Wilber Miller's Saturday Flower Sale Highlights Roses Carnations

Nice roses and carnations were featured at Wilber Millers Saturday sale with a focus on cut flowers and fresh arrangements.

Wilber Miller’s

Justice Hughes to Be Honored by New York Bar Association

The New York Bar Association plans to honor Justice Hughes for his long service and contributions to the judiciary. Leaders say the award recognizes his work upholding rule of law and fair trials across the state.

Reception to Judge Hughes in New York

The New York bar association plans a reception for Justice Charles E Hughes at its rooms on a date convenient to Hughes. The event aims to honor his service and will be arranged to fit his schedule.

Hughes New York The Bar Association of Charles FE. Hughes

The Winner

A terse quip questions Candit as a potential vote getter comparing his life to an open book and asking if it is a check book, reflecting on political scrutiny.

Hattie Le Blanc Acquitted in Cambridge Murder Trial

Hattie Le Blanc, an 11-year-old French Canadian servant, was acquitted after about fifteen days of trial in East Cambridge for the murder of her employer Clarence F. Glover of Waltham on Nov 20, 1909. The jury waited one hour and a half before delivering not guilty. The verdict sparked a large outburst of excitement in the courtroom as lawmen struggled to restrain the crowd.

Boston Hattie le Blanc East Cambridge Clarence F. Glover Waltham Hattie

Sisters of Mercy Fight Fire at Deaf Mute Asylum

In Buffalo on December 15 six Sisters of Mercy acted as volunteers to hold a fire hose and guide 260 deaf mute children to safety as flames from a two story frame building threatened the asylum. Firefighters arrived to finish the scene. the blaze caused about 10000 dollars in damage and was insured.

Buffalo N. Y Sisters of Mercy Sisters of Mercy Asylum

Fire on Pennsylvania bridge endangers Anderson rail traffic

A blaze ignited by locomotive embers burned the Pennsylvania railroad bridge over the White River near Anderson Indiana. Forty ties charred and the span weakened. trains were slowed and barred from full speed until repairs could replace the compromised ties.

Anderson Ind Pennsylvania Railroad White River

Safe blown open at Pulaski post office

The Pulaski Illinois post office safe was blown open and a large quantity of stamps stolen. Robbers also attempted to breach the Bank of Pulaski vault but no money was taken.

Cairo Ill Pulaski Bank of Pulaski Hadley

Christmas Watch and Ring Sale Notice

Jeweler W. J. Bradley offers percentage discounts on all watches and 1 percent off on all rings to reduce stock. Includes new patterns for ladies and gents. Visit the southwest corner of Square for savings.

W. J. Bradley S.w. Cor. Square

Calamity Averted by Dr King’s New Discovery

A Fayetteville man recounts how his sister survived consumption after trying Dr King's New Discovery. He praises its effectiveness for coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

A. D. McDonald Fayetteville N. C J. EB. Lemmon Lemmonn

Poland Ghika Hogs for Sale Pure Bred Pigs

Pure bred pigs for sale sired by Keota Chief Longfellow and Junction Chief. Hogs of March and April farrow in big smooth boned litter sizes. Six years of satisfied customers prove reliability. Each offers breeder guarantee for farmers.

Longfellow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fox & Dewey Agents Wells Fargo Express W. Edgington D. F. Macon H. G. Moorkh Zemo Ole Theobaldi Tom Brother Toby Louisa Tike Sister Dot Mamma Sam Mamimy Daisy Justice Hughes New York Bar Association Clinedinst Walt Earth Walt Mason George Matthewsa Adams Blaze Mystic Workers Knights Templar Bethlehem Asulum Washington Lodge No Wilber Miller KE. Myers W. M Poland Junction Chief G. B. van Kleeck WM. A. Whiting & Son Vyight Mart Sebafiner & Mar Kreis Alothing Ko Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes Mason Transfer & Storage Co Washington, Iowa Anderson & Wilson Coal ME
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication