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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1909

Page

5

Wanted for Sale and Notices Brief Classified Items

For Sale a good cheap work horse see J. H. Lathrop. Wanted to exchange a gas range for a second hand typewriter inquire at Crail's store. Just received a car of clean cabs price $1.25 a load phone 24. For Rent or Sale Isenhart property 314 S Iowa Ave inquire of Art in White. Wanted a man to work on farm for the season beginning at once W. G. McCreedy. For Sale old house see Jno Matucha. Wanted a woman or girl for general housework good wages id inquire at this office of Letts Bros Ainsworth Iowa.

Crail’s Isenhart Propery Lowa Ave Inquire of White W. G. McCreedy Letts Bros Ainsworth Iowa

Weather forecast for Iowa shows party cloudy nights and warmer Friday

The forecast from Washington D C dated February 11 indicates in Iowa tonight will be partly cloudy with warmer temperatures tonight and in the east and central portions on Friday.

Chabal Waives Hearing in Forgery Case Bound Over

Wm. Chabal of the Wellman area waived his preliminary hearing on forgery charges and was bound over to the grand jury. His father posted $500 bond this morning, and Chabal remains at large.

Wm. Chabal Wellman

Weather shows cool morning with rising afternoon warmth

The day opened cool with seven above zero record and six above yesterday. Morning temperatures rose to one degree warmer and the afternoon feels decidedly pleasant. A humorous aside mentions audiences laughing from curtain rise to close. Foley's Orino Laxative ad claims constipation and liver trouble relief without griping or nausea.

Foley Lemmon

Four William castles for sale with coal concerns

Emperor William advertises four castles for sale offering a chance at a good home. The note warns buyers about heating and coal supply, implying reliance on a coal man, and ends with the firm Anderson & Wilson repeating the old number 176.

William

Grocery Store Burglary Near Rear Basement Window

A Kansas storeowner found $106.25 in cash and two small checks missing after thieves entered through a rear basement window, unlocked the safe, and fled. Detectives and deputies investigated, suspecting local youths but offering no definite charges as they pursue leads.

Lloyd Lytle Kaye & Lytle Kaye Sheriff Black McCarty

Partition by sale sought in Riverside property case

In Washington County Iowa Anna Kos sues Barbara Kallaus Antony Kallaus Charles Kallaus Albert Kallaus Jr Mary Barka Barbara Lamean Frank Kallaus Joseph A Kallaus John N Miller C J Rose Mary J Rose Thomas H Ford Rosie Ford A B Rose M A Rose Jesse Boyd Jane Boyd and unknown claimants of Lot Nine in Block Fifteen Riverside seek partition by sale and appointment of a referee. Publication notice ordered in The Evening Journal for four weeks.

Barbara Kallaus Antony Kallaus Charles Kallaus Albert Kallaus, Jr Mary Barka Barbara Lamean Frank Kallaus Joseph A. Kalaus John N. Miller C. J. Rose Mary J. Rose Thomas H. Ford Rosie Ford A. B. Rose M. A. Rose Jesse Boyd Jane Boyd Manerva Briggs Washington County Iowa Riverside Washington District Court of the State of Iowa Anna Kos Albert Kallaus Joseph A. Kallaus A. D Sixth Judicial District of Evening Journal Byron W. Preston

Calhoun Bribery Trial Delayed by Prosecutor Illness

San Francisco February 11 The Patrick Calhoun trial for attempting to bribe is postponed a day as Prosecutor Francis J. Heney is too ill to attend. Heney bears a neck wound from the Morris Haas shooting tied to the Abe Ruef case.

San Francisco Patrick Calhoun United Railroads Francis J. Heney Heney Morris Haas Abe Ruef

Roosevelt adds Mannlicher rifle to African hunting outfit

President Roosevelt has added a 30 calibre Mannlicher rifle with a soft nosed bullet to his African hunting gear. The weapon was tested by General Cromer, chief of ordnance of the army.

Washington Roosevelt General Cromer Army

Cheers Go Up In Congress For Bryan Victory

In Washington on February 11, after the electoral vote count began the Senate tellers announced Alabama cast 11 votes for Bryan Wyvern and Sherman. California followed with Taft Sherman triggering applause on the Republican side while Missouri’s 18 votes for Taft Sherman drew Democratic cheers. A recess was ordered amid the excitement and Lon denslater led three cheers for the president elect as both parties joined in the toast. The House then joined in the celebration with singing of He's a Tot ty Cop Fellow.

Washington Fairbanks United States Parrows Michigan Bailey Texas Gaines West Virginia Hacker Missouri Burrows Alabama William J. Bryan John Wybern California Willam H. Teft Jamess Sherman Rucker Taft House Londenslater

Weinerwurst Banquet Planned by Court of Honor

The Court of Honor will host a Friday evening banquet for members inviting two guests each. A splendid program has been arranged for attendees.

Court of Honor

Indicted Man Is Drowned in Oklahoma Case

Muskogee Oklahoma February 11 Judge Campbell declared bond forfeited for attorney W H Walker in the Pery Amos land fraud case due to his non appearance. Reports say Walker has been drowned increasing mystery around the case.

Muskogee Okla Campbell W. H. Walker Pery Amos Walker

Driscoll Defeats Cross in Ten Round Fight

New York February 11 Jem Driscoll defeats Leach Cross in a ten round boxing bout. Driscoll gains victory on points as the match ends with Cross unable to turn the tide.

Drisc New York Jem Driscoll Leach Cross

Floor and Wood Finishes Demo at McElhinney Drug Co

A free demonstration of floor and wood finishes will be held at McElhinney Drug Co on Friday and Saturday. The store invites customers to attend the event and learn about finishings for homes and projects offered by the retailer.

Weather Forecast by Region

Tinois and Indiana fair with generally fair from Lower Michican Wisconsin and Iowa show fair conditions. Expect light winds and no precipitation noted across the regions.

Tinois Indiana Lower Michican Wisconsin Iowa

Chicago Markets Dollar Values And Livestock Quotations

Chicago winter and spring wheat prices listed by sample with Nos 2 red at 1.12 to 1.14 dollars, No 3 red 1.11 to 1.13, several hard wheats and spring grades shown. Corn and oats prices noted by sample with multiple grades. Hog receipts at 21 000 with ranges from 5.50 to 6.75 dollars for various grades. Cattle receipts 15 000 with quotes for prime fat steers and other grades. East Buffalo live stock quotes show steady cattle and strong hogs and lamb markets. Elgin Butter Market lists current creamery and dairy product prices from February 10.

Chicago East Buffalo Live Stock East Buffalo N. Y W. Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Elgin

Dance Given by the Ladies at White's Assembly Hall

The Ladies invite guests to a dance at White's Assembly Hall on Friday night February 12 1909. Dancing starts at 8 30 with music by the Grand Pianola orchestra.

White's Assembly Hall Grand Pianola

You Cant Tell What Will Happen Says Exchange In Local Story

The Wayne Register reports a man sought death by his own hand after buying rope coal oil matches arsenic and a revolver. He failed when the bullet deflected, catching the rope and he fell into the river, survived, and later declared for the legislature on the reform ticket.

Minh-Song Reform Wayne Register

Not Sisters Now and Again You See Two Women Pass

An ad-style reflection on aging women and how female health links to beauty. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claiming to restore vigor, clear complexion, and redden cheeks without alcohol or habit forming drugs. The notice invites sick women to write to Dr. Pierce at the World's Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.

Dr. Pierce Dispensary Medical Association R.V. Pierce Pres Buffalo

Local Social Items Include Visitors and Birth Notice

Mrs. John Davis of Brighton called in town. Lee Craven of Denison stayed with his uncle L H O Loughlin. Miss Grace Shanafelt of Sigourney visits Miss Etta Quinn. Melvin Munshower returned from Morning Sun and Des Moines. Mrs Eli Scranton heads to Oklahoma City after visiting here. Miss Mollie Cherry accompanies her. Birth announced for Portmess family of Chicago with Miss Bande as former McCall trimmer.

Grace Shanafelt Sigourney City Etta Quinn

Local Movements and Weekend Auction Notice

A. VanSickle visits Chicago for business and invites attendance at Saturday’s household goods auction on the square. James Warner returns from Cedar Rapids with a brief business stop. R. S. White arrives from Crawfordsville to spend the day in the city. Miss Lillian Minick returns from Iowa City for an over Sunday visit at home. J. E. Snedaker of Anamosa’s W. M. Welch Co. conducts town business. Mrs. George Brown of Haskins visits friends then heads to Crawfordsville. Mrs. Ward Foss arrives from Chicago to visit her parents in the city.

Lillian Minick Iowa City J. E. Snedaker W. M. Welch Co Anamosa George Brown Haskins City Crawfordsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orville Elder Washington, Ia Wrong East Main Morvaat J. H. Lathrop John Jay J. B. Crail’s Jno Matucha Weather Forecast Ashington D. C The Electric Theatre Cowboy Miss District Court of State of J.J. Kellogg Clifford Thorne Plaintiff Francis J. Heney III Haas Bryan McElhinney Drug Co Cash Grain Market Smith’s the Sanitary Grocery John Davis Brighton Lee Craven Denison L. H. O'Loughlin Melvin Munshower Morning Sun Des Moines Eli Scranton Oklahoma City Mollie Cherry A. VanSickle James Warner Cedar Rapids R. S. White Bradfield Regulator CO Atlanta, Ga J.T Menamara & Sum Furniture and Undertaking Kelly Mason Transfer & Storage Company
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