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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1900

Page

4

Local Notes: Visits and Travel Around Town

Chas Cunningham left for Chicago on business with Carson Pirie Scott & Co. A watch party was held at the Dougherty home for Mrs. Frank McKain departing for Los Angeles. W D Cherryholmes and J R Stafford visited Winfield and the Heights respectively. Mrs Nine Webb returned from Tipton and Boyd Foster left for Rock Island.

Chas. Cunningham Coclorado Chicago Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co Cloyce Dougherty Frank McKain Los Angeles W. D. Cherryholmes Winfield

Dillange Fights Penn Olland Supply Case In District Court

Local notes report Mrs. Louisa Dillange will pursue her injunction case against Penn Olland Supply in district court despite initial plans to drop it. Attorney W. H. Butterfield advised her and she now leaves the petition in court, potentially moving to the supreme court if needed. The community marks this as a notable stand amid neighborhood interest and varied city visitors and outings.

Louisa Dillange Penn Olland Supply Company W. H Butterfield

Much Hunt No Panther Verdi December 31 1900

The panther hunt from this place on Saturday was a success as a hunt but no panther was sighted. About 12 engaged, some starting from the post office and others three miles southeast of here. No traces found. A lamp fire at the Neiswanger home caused $100 to $200 damage but the house was saved. Several local notices and visits follow including people arriving, trips, and license to wed Albert D. Simpson and Mattie Elmora Wiles.

Freenup Lls Clear Creek

Miles undecided on statement about canned beef issue

Washington reports General Miles has not decided whether to issue a formal reply to Secretary Alger’s remarks on canned and embalmed beef used during and after the Spanish war. London dispatch notes two German climbers died after falling into an abyss on Mount Schwarzenbergen. Altoona treasurer James B McCullough reportedly vanished with over $20 000 unpaid in bonds. Joe Mitchell Chapple of The National Magazine praised the Exposition and urged further material to attract readers.

Washington Dec Miles Alger Altoona James 8. McCullough Joe Mitchell Chapple National Magazine Boston Buffalo

Connecticut to Show Farm and Dairy Interests at Pan-American Exposition

Connecticut forms a large display to highlight farm fruit and dairy interests at the Pan-American Exposition next year. Benjamin A. Lee of Hartford leads the effort as commissioner, aided by a committee including N. S Platt of New Haven chairing, G C. 8 Phelps secretary at Storrs, J. A Dubon of Poquonock, A. G. Gulley of Storrs, BE A. Jenkins of New Haven, J. B. Noble Hartford dairy commissioner, and B. C. Patterson Torrington tas ter of state grange.

Connecticut Benjamin A. Lee Hartford N. S Platt New Haven Phelps Storrs J. A Dubon Poquonock A. G. Gulley Agricultural College BE. A. Jenkins J. B. Noble B. C. Patterson State Grange Torrington

Government buildings at Pan American Exposition in Buffalo

Rasmussen and Streb of Omaha are building three connected Pan American Exposition structures. The main building measures 400 by 130 feet with a 20 foot dome. two smaller units are 150 feet square. Government departments prepare up to date exhibits for the fair.

Buffalo Rasmussen & Streblow Omaha Dreyfus Seritien Wa Heck Rousseau

Widow awarded $1000 in Knights of Royal Arch death

In Carbondale Illinois Mrs. Deason won a $1000 judgment after her husband R O Deason died from a blow during a Knights of the Royal Arch initiatory ceremony. The paddle with a blank cartridge misused caused a thigh wound and blood poisoning. Courts of last resort may settle remaining disputes.

Carbondale Ills R. O. Deason de Soto Knights of the Royal Arch Deason

Eight Husbands in Twenty Years Shocks Evansville Wife

Evansville Indiana December 31. Mrs George Boyden has had eight husbands in twenty years. Four husbands died or took their own lives including three who leaped into a cistern. The latest tragedy follows a reconciliation and a refusal to remarry. Police doubt a death by own action theory. Mrs Boyden stated marriage may not be a failure.

Evansville Ind George Boyden Newburg Warrick County Indianapolis William HH. Smythe Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Smythe

Lost silver open-face watch found by JOURNAL

Lost item notice seeks agent with steel chain watch. reward offered. Leave found watch at JOURNAL office to claim reward.

Collapse is coming free medical adviser offered

The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser a 1008 page book with 700 illustrations is sent free upon receiving stamps to cover mailing costs. Send 31 one cent stamps for cloth bound volume or 31 stamps for the same.

People's Common Sense Medical Adviser

Atlas of Obhina on sale at Iowa railroad stations

A 16 page atlas of Obhina sized 12 by 14 inches is offered for 25c. It is sold at large stations of the Brooklyn, Cedar Rapids and Northwestern Railway for 10 cents or mailed postpaid to any address for 11 cents by John G. Farler, Ag t BCR&N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Oly Bk. C.R & N Ry Jno G. Farler G &Ta Bcr&n Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa

California Tourist Car Line Inaugurated For 1900 01

The Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line between Minneapolis St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Los Angeles for 1900 01. The first car departs Minneapolis on Oct 2 and runs every Wednesday, arriving in Los Angeles the following Sunday. Luxurious Pullman vestibule cars with gas lighting and full conveniences offered. Obtain full details from Iowa Central ticket agents or G S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.

California Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Los Angeles Iowa Central Ticket Geo S Batty Marsha Iowa

Low excursion rates to lands in several western regions advertised

The notice promotes low excursion fares on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway for lands in northwestern Iowa southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota with many destinations listed. It mentions a 21 day limit for excursions and directs readers to Ken and Brooks in Cedar Rapids for full information and immigrant agent services.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Abbott, Sheil Rock Waverly Siessrs Ken & Brooks Cedar Rapids Lowa Alabama Arkansas Arizona Briish Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Kanas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Missouri Mississippi Montana New Mexico Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Jeson South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates Announced by Cedar Rabids Route

The Cedar Rabids Route announces favorable excursion rates for Christmas and New Year holidays via B., CR & N. By. Tickets available to students teachers and the general public for home visits during the holidays. Full sale dates ticket limits and train times available from any route agent.

CR &N Cedar Rabids Jong Farmer AGP S&t A

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