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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1912

Page

6

O Rourke and Des Trebes duel over the Pool of Flame

In Algiers Colonel Terence O Rourke and Vicomte Des Trebes finalize a deadly duel after a failed theft of the Pool of Flame. The two settle on pistols? no blades with a midnight duel on the veranda to decide possession and reward details.

Mongleur Monsieur d’Orleans Algiers Des Trebes O'Rourke Monsieur Glynn Vicomte Bertie Monsieur le Colonel Packet Colonel O'Rourke O’rourke Trishman

O Rourke Seeks Interview at Governor General Palace

O Rourke arrives at the Palace of the Governor General seeking an interview with France’s sovereign representative. The secretary explains the governor is away in Paris, and O Rourke learns a package bearing the name Chambret is in play. He accepts a wait until the governor’s return and rests amid the Moorish surroundings and a nearby open safe.

O'Rourke Monsieur le Gouverneur-Generale Chambret France Colonel O'Rourke Monsieur Paris Monsieur Chambret Monsieur Buld le Vicomte

Villa d'Orleans Estate Described As Grand Mediterranean View

The Villa d'Orleans is a handsome white stone house set on extensive, well-kept grounds on a hillside above the town, offering a sweeping view of the Mediterranean. The property exudes completeness and elegance in its design and setting.

Villa d’Orleans Mediterranean

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials

An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and notes the product price and a capsule recommendation, with dealer details in Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Washington Canadian Land Co. to Hold Annual Meeting

The Washington Canadian Land Co. will hold its annual meeting in the Commercial club rooms on Monday January 5th at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. All company members are urged to attend this important meeting.

Washington Canadian Land Co Commercial Club

District Court Notice of Real Estate Suit in Iowa

David N. Dawson files a petition in Washington County Iowa District Court to confirm ownership of described real estate and to clear clouds on title. The suit names numerous defendants and unknown claimants, alleging twenty years of adverse possession and claiming exclusive ownership in fee simple.

District Court of Washington County Iowa David N. Dawson

Quieting Title Notice for Estate in Washington Iowa

The petition seeks to quiet title to an estate and bar all defendants and unknown claimants from any claim to the real estate. The District Court orders publication. appearances must be made before noon on the second day of the next term starting January 1, 1912, at the Court House in Washington City, Washington County Iowa, or a default judgment will be entered. Richer & Livingston, Attorneys for Plaintiff.

District Court Washington Washington County Iowa Richer & Livingston

Clergyman’s Icebox Warning Sparks Dinner-Time Jest

A Maine clergyman staying at a town hotel ordered a typewriter. While absent, the proprietor took charge, later whispering to the minister that his case “is on the ice,” promising it would be fine by dinner.

Maine

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Bottles Marketed As Quick Cure

Advert says a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Druggists refund if it fails. Box bears E. W. Grove signature. Term 25a.

E. W. Grove

Benefit in Adversity and its Heartfelt Wit

The text compares adversity to fermenting wine and air resistance to progress. It uses nautical and avian imagery to suggest challenges reveal true strength, turning difficulty into growth and better outcomes for a patient, good heart.

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Louis Joseph Vance Glynn Palace de la Government Belike Terence O'Rourke Monsieur le Colonel O'Rourke Monsieur Des Trebes Biskri St. Eugene Suave Hill Silas B. Dawson Louisa Dawson Abraham Black Arnold Custar Margaret Custar John C. Herriman J. C. Herriman Juliann Herriman Jz. Cook 8. C. Cook Cornelia c. Cook J. R. Davis M. E. Davis Jedidiah R. Davis Melissa FE. Davis George W. Thompson G. W. Thompson Nancy Ann Thompson Nancy A. Thompson Alfred Johnson John Henry Ambler J. S. Kimball & Co Kimball May BE S. Kimball George Warren Symmius Warren M. I. Hawley Sally Warren Margaret I. Warren Margaret I. Hawley Ann Eliza Warren Mary Linnaretta Warren James Hawley Peter Tschantz G. W. Thompson, Sr A. J. Shepheard Mary Ann Shepheard John Ellison A. J. Shephard A. J. Shepherd John D. Stewart First National Bank Isabella Brown General Assembly of United Presbyterian Church Thomas J. Waddle W. K E. Mott A. Phelps H. N. Wheeler John S. Graff Mary J. Graff William L. Esley Jennie Stacy J. J. Arnold Joseph Kulp G. W. Statler Robert Rose Mattie Rose Mattie E. Rose Townsend Perry Hales Mary Ann Gaskill Margaret Isabella Warren William Harrison Hales Hugh Biron Americus Hales Caroline Sabina Hales John Clark Hales Sarah Eveline Hales Sylvenius Warren Mary Linetta Warren Sylvanius Warren Christian Wenger Sarah Warren Ruth F. Warren George S. Warren Sally G. Warren Cyrenius Warren Sylvenus Warren Daniel B. Warren Laura P. Warren Angel Township Seventy Four St. P. M Casew Bros Cc. J. Wilson C. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Charles A. Dewey Lawyer Washington County Savings Bank Washington, Iowa DR. W. M. Terry West Wahington Street Ray H. Dean Cook & Sherman's Drug Store J. Glyde Wallace D. G Windsor Eicher & Livingston Edmund D. Morrison Morrison Bldg North Side Square Kellogg South Side Square W. M. Keeley Butterfield & Frame Special Collection Department Crail D. F Macon Edigreed Macon Austin Sutherland P. J. Hanley Farmers & Merchants State Bank S. A. White Sam’l L. Thompson R. L. Coulter W. A. White Busines Chiropractors Palmer School Chas. Brown Harry Fi. Ross Automobile Foley Bright All Druggista Frank Rogers Gilyesteet
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