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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1906

Page

2

Nagle Convicted of Burglary in Cambridge Trial

William Nagle, previously cleared of a murder charge, was tried in Cambridge Illinois Friday afternoon and convicted of burglary with intent to commit murder after the jury deliberated for an hour and four ballots. Star witness Josephine Collet endured cross examination. FP J Hanley assisted, Collet returns home, and Nagle faces a potential twenty year sentence this week.

William Nagle Carl Brady Muscatine Cambridge Ill Josephine Collet Nagle J. Hanley Miss Collet

Postmaster Lytle notes box rent rules and renewal process

Postmaster J M Lytle urges publication of updated box rent collection rules under Order No 1201 Paragraph 2 Section 34 amended to require quarterly billing ten days before quarter end and renewal or box closure if not renewed. mail then goes to general delivery. Also includes an unrelated Cialis ad text for Hall's Catarrh Cure with promotional claims and testimonials.

J. M. Lytle Sk. A. Hitchcock

Library seeks magazine volumes for complete periodical files

The city library asks for donations of bound or unbound magazines to finish their periodical index. Needed titles include Harper's Monthly from several ranges, North American Review before 1890, Forum, Nation before Vol 75, St Nicholas before 1899, Cosmopolitan before 1891, McClure's 1863 to 1893, Review of Reviews before 1893, New England Magazine before 1892, Century before 1885, Atlantic before 1862 and after 1868, plus complete volumes of Arena Current Literature Independent World's Work Living Age and Scientific American. Additionally, the notice reports a successful pass in the 546th examination by James Donahue of New Britain Conn and advertises Foley's Kidney Cure with testimonials of kidney and bladder relief.

Harper’s Monthly North American Review Forum Nation St. Nicholas Cosmopolitan McClure's New England Magazine Century Atlantic Arena World’s Work Living Age Scientific American

Pine Grove School Box Supper Next Thursday Night

A box supper will be held at the Pine Grove school house nine miles northeast of the city on Thursday night December 20. All are invited. Miss Ina McDowell is the teacher in charge.

Pine Grove Ina McDowell

Prompt croup relief with Chamberlain’s remedy

Do not lose a minute when a child shows croup symptoms. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy taken at the first hoarseness or when a croupy cough appears prevents the attack. It is claimed to never fail, and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy

Public Sale on Myers Farm Near Kalona

Auctioneer Cha s Brown offers a Wednesday sale at 10 a m December 19 at W B Myers farm 5 miles south and 1 mile west of Kalona 2 1/2 miles north of Prairie View church. Items include 7 horses 45 cattle 35 hogs threshing machinery farm equipment 1600 bushels corn and more with 12 month credit under 10 and cash otherwise lunch on grounds. Chauncey E Meyers H T Reynolds Clerk.

Chas. Brown W. B. Myers Kalona Prairie Viewer Church Chauncey E. Meyers H. T. Reynolds

Piles Cure Claim Ad Promises Quick Relief

An ad touts PAZO OINTMENT offering cure of itching bleeding protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee. Ends with price 60c.

Debaters' Night Leaves Small Deficit at Opera House

Proceeds from the Friday debate at the opera house fell short of expenses. Admissions brought in 44 dollars while total costs reached 48.95 dollars, creating a deficit of 4.95. Itemized expenses included judges 12.60 Ottumwa car fare 7.40 opera house 25 tickets and program 2 and advertising 1.95.

Opera House

In Praise of Chamberlains Cough Remedy

A testimonial style note extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as highly effective for croup and colds, noting its suitability for children and first-appearance prevention. It cites Mr K A Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony praising the product and lists Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy as sellers.

Chamberlain K A. Humphreys Mr. Rock Alice Cape Colony South Africa Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy

Sanitary City Map to be Made by Students

George McClean, returning from Ames this week with a fellow student, will create a sanitary map of the city during a three week vacation for use at the State college in Ames. The project aims to provide a teaching instrument of local interest. McClean graduates next June after a four year course, and will be among the youngest to graduate from the Ames institution.

George McClean Ames State College George

Holiday Excursion Rates by Iowa Central Railroad

December excursion fares set at one and one third the regular rate for round trips. Tickets valid for return through January 7 1907. For details contact local agents and obtain folders.

Iowa Central

Needham Couple Travel West on Branchgah Morning

Mrs. Chas. Needham and her husband were passengers west on the Branchgabh morning. Mrs. S. J. Donovan left this morning for Des Moines after visiting relatives in the city.

Chas. Needham S. J. Donovan Des Moines Ater

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Work & Meek West Side Christmas Books Ella Wheeler Wilcox Christy G. C. Roscoe North Side Mason Transfer & Storage Co Casey's Hotel Colonao Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Ashington Iowa P. O. Box Hall I’. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo James Donahue New _ Britain Conn Foley Gardner & Gould’s Slorious Windsor She Windsor Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa U.S Tlinois Wm. A. Whiting Ereeeeee Roy Y.stichter Columbia Pharmacy
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