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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1911

Page

3

Fragmented Local Entry Heads to Unknown Outcome

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a locality and individuals but lacks clear event details or dates. The readable text hints at a local notice or notice-like item without defined actions or outcomes.

To Cure a Cold In One Day Patent Medication Claim

Advertisement claims a one day cure for colds with laxative bromide quinine pills. Druggists refund money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price 25 cents.

E. W. Grove

Notice of 10 percent discount on harness and saddles

Notice offering a 10 percent discount on complete stock of single and double driving harness and full line of saddles. Encourages immediate purchase to save money. All goods guaranteed. Hous Hyink & Hokkflin invites patronage.

Hous Hyink & Hokfflin

Farm Auction Notice for Adam Genkinger Tract Near Washington

Public auction on the premises at 10 a m Saturday December 6 to settle the estate of Adam Genkinger a 1 acre farm four miles northwest of Washington on Welman road with a house barn cribs and other outbuildings suitable for small farm or pasture ownership terms available J W Teeter and Frank C Beatty administrators 11 15 18

Esate Adam Genkinger Washington Welman Road J. W. Teeter Frank C. Beatty

Closing Out Sale of Farm and Personal Property

Public sale set for Thursday December 28 1911 at 11 oclock on the farm seven miles southwest of Washington one and a half miles southwest of Titus six miles north of Brighton selling 25 horses including work and brood mares ages eight to ten years six three year olds six two year olds three spring colts one stud sixteen years old a good feeder with papers 66 head of cattle including twenty steers weighing around 1100 pounds and twenty more steers about 1000 pounds all black all listed for sale

Washington Titus Brighton Ollowing

Farm Auction Listing at 200 Acre Property in County

A detailed sale catalog lists livestock including 19 head of black steers, 6 red steers, 140 hogs with brood sows and fat hogs, 12 tons hay, 1500 bushels of corn, seed corn, and farm implements. The 200 acre farm features a 7 room house, barn, granaries, fruit trees, and hog fencing. Terms require 10 percent down day of sale with various note options. possession after Jan 1 1912. Auctioneers: Cline Brothers, Austin Sutherland.

Hampshire Titus Ladies’ Aid Society Cline Brothers

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Promises Quick Color Restor

A 19th century advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a superior color restorer and scalp tonic compared to traditional sage tea. Sold for fifty cents a bottle with a money back guarantee, it’s promoted by McElhinney Drug Co as a Special Agent.

Wyeth Ae Special Agent McElhinney Drug Co

Elwah to Be Sentenced in Holy Ghost Case

The Rev Frank W Sandford leader of the Holy Ghost and Us movement faces sentence today in Portland Maine after being found guilty of causing six deaths aboard the schooner Coronet during a seventeen month cruise. Penalty ranges from 10 000 fine to ten years imprisonment or both. Sandford vows the Shiloh work will continue regardless.

Portland Pee Frank W. Sandford Holy Ghost Elijah United States District Court Prophet of Shiloh Sandford Clarence Hale God Man Coronet Newfoundland Arctic

Fifty Years Ago Today at MiXord Indiana Troops Capture Confederates

Fifty years ago on December 18 four regiments of Indiana and Iowa volunteers under Colonel Jeff Davis surprised and captured 1,800 Confederates of General Rains division at MiXord Missouri. Twenty five years ago on December 18 De Lesseps announced the Panama Canal would open to ships in 1889 in Paris.

MiXord Indiana and Iowna Volunteers Jef ©. Davis General Rains

Brands Poole as thief in Kemper murder closing

In Lafayette Indiana on December 18 attorney Grant Hall argued the theft motive behind John Poole in the Kemper murder case. He stated Kemper carried $22 on his person and Poole took it, portraying Poole as a desperate killer with no regard for his family and a propensity to shoot to protect his theft.

Lafayette Ind John Poole Kemper Grant Hall Poole Emory Poole Hall

Widow Sparling Arrested in Son Cyril's Death

Mrs Carrie B Sparling widow of John Wesley Sparling was arrested on charges related to Cyril Sparling s death as Dr R A McGregor bound over for murder in the same case The case centers on the Sparling family with four men dead under mysterious circumstances and the mother facing the arrest and possible blame for the deaths

Mich Carrie B. Sparling John Wesley Sparling Cyril R. A. McGregor Cyril Sparling

Weather forecast for Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin

Indiana fair today with increasing clouds tomorrow. Illinois fair with local snow in the north today and unsettled tomorrow. Wisconsin snow today with moderate fair conditions tomorrow and light northerly winds.

Indiana Millnois Wisconsin

The Coming of Middle Age and Foley Kidney Pills

An old ad explains middle age brings reduced physical strength and urinary issues and praises Foley Kidney Pills as a regula tor and strengthener offered by druggists.

Hear Sermon by Phone in Norvey Tl

The Rev. David J. Vaughan of the First Methodist Episcopal church arranged telephone wires to deliver services to ill parishioners. A sound transmitter in the pulpit transmits sermons and hymns to those at home. Auto Falls Sixty Feet Kills Owner in Cleveland. A. C. Jackson, president of Johnson Roofing, dies when his car veers through a guard rail and plummets sixty feet to the street.

Norvey David J. Vaughan First Methodist Episcopal Church Cleveland, O A. C. Jackson Johnson Roofing Company

Vanderbilt Undergoes Appendicitis Operation at Home

Dec. 18 at his Fifth Avenue residence Cornelius Vanderbilt had an appendectomy performed by Dr. Austin Flint Jr and assisting surgeons. The procedure took place at his home in New York City.

Vanderbilt New York Cornelius Vanderbilt Fifth Avenue Austin Flint, Jr

Reick Buys New York Sun and Laffan News Bureau

William C. Reick with financial supporters has gained control of the New York Sun and the Laffan news bureau along with the real estate at 170 Nas Delhi Durbar Ends. The Delhi Durbar festivities concluded in Delhi India as the king emperor and queen empress wrapped up the event on December 18.

Reick New York Sun New York William C. Reick Laffan News Bureau Delhi

Earthquake Rocks Mexico City. No Lives Lost Reported

An earthquake rocked Mexico with the capital reporting no loss of life. Initial tremors were felt across the country but authorities confirmed no fatalities as of press time.

Mexico Mexico City

Big Gathering of Maccabees in South Bend Jan. 23

Maccabees from northern Indiana and southern Michigan plan a large meeting in South Bend on January 23 with an expected attendance between 1 500 and 8 000. In Exeter on December 14 Thomas Halpin and Clarence Wortman were seriously injured after falling 30 feet from a barn roof while shingling.

Maccabees South Bend Ind Indiana Michigan Exeter Thomas Halpin Clarence Wortman

Meritol Eczema Remedy Promises Skin Cure

The article claims eczema is a skin disease not blood related and states Meritol Eczema Remedy applied directly to the skin yields marvelous, permanent results. It urges readers to try Meritor Eczema Remedy at Lemmon's Pharmacy without delay.

Meritol Lemmon

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed for Cold Relief

Advert says when you have a cold use Chamberlains Cough Remedy to fix you up and ward off pneumonia. Claims no opium or narcotics and safe for babies. sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Chamberlain’s Lemmon

Auto repairs avert roadside breakdowns and hassles

A vintage ad-like note warns that small car repairs can grow into serious failures under strain. It urges customers to overhaul before trips to avoid breakdowns and the infamous cry Get a Horse.

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C. S. Lemmon Austin Sutherland H. T. Reynolds Elwah Holy Ghost and Brands Poole Casew Bros C. J. Wilson Co. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Iowa Charles A. Dewey Lawyer Washington County Savings Bank Washington, Iowa Eicher & Livingston Geo. B. Nicholson Keota D. F. Macon Edigreed Macon Telephone 317 Chas. Brown Edmund D. Morrison J. J. Kellogg South Side Square W. M. Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crail J. O. Be Alpine Aerie No E. G. Fox W. P R. C. Dubois Secy Ge A. R. I. G. White Post Temple Bulding J. W. Scott Adjt Ac Valley Forge North Side Square J. G. Moriarty McElhinney J. Hanley Over Crail DR. W. M. Terry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Drug Store J. Glyde Wallace D. C Windsor Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors Palmer School Farmers & Merchants State Bank Capital S. A. White Sam'l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White Harry H. Ross Chichester S Chichester Ani OH Lohes Washington Lodge J. E. Kunath W. M J. W. Morton Sec Cyrus James D. Glasgow C. Eb.s J. B. Kunath Myrtle Bragg
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