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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
8
Leander Remely sets off to sell church fund soap on a crisp October morning. He clashes with Jacob Fessler over chestnut trees on the swamp farm as townsfolk cheer the scheme while the boy’s plan spirals into a local caper.
Sissy and Leander lead a nut gathering with soap mishaps and a broken pole. They are chased by angry peers after a haul of chestnuts, while Leander faces a reckoning from his mother and a looming Halloween two weeks away. Jacob Fessler sprains an ankle during the retreat, adding to the misadventure.
Leander Remely and eleven allies plot to prank Jacob Fessler and the family on Halloween. Their plan centers on stealing or damaging farm animals and cattle, with Leander hoping to force a clash with his father. The effort ends in dawn as the group moves to finish the mischief with the Remely horse Dobbin assisting.
Conspirators ogle a hidden structure on the swamp farm while boxes fortify a nearby home. Leander and siblings plot mischief as families discuss loss and discipline amid a porch roof entry, a theft claim, and Christmas plans. The tale blends mischief, community, and domestic strife in a rural setting.
Edward A. Raymor died at the Soldiers Home in Grand Rapids Michigan from paralysis. His son I S Raymor of York Pennsylvania believes the father possessed $30,000 whose whereabouts remain undisclosed. Those at the bedside thought he tried to reveal it before death. It is believed to be in a Grand Rapids bank. Raymor was said to be a fugitive from justice.
Cortlandt Field Bishop president of the Aero Club of America said on his return from St. Louis that October 19 was chosen for the international cup balloon race. The start will be from St. Louis where the event has been demonstrated.
Judge Halsey grants a divorce to Mrs. Clara B Heyl from Jacob Heyl in circuit court. No contest as Heyl withdrew his answer. Mrs. Heyl gains custody of the two boys until they turn 16, when they may choose. A satisfactory financial settlement was reached.
Terre Haute Indiana January 4 the city council adopts a formal declaration against the waterworks company over excessive rates and impure water and serves notice that a municipal plant will be considered if better rates are not provided.
Rome correspondent reports Father Carones fled Italy to escape priestly rivalries. A document he left behind explains his sudden disappearance, saying his popularity angered fellow priests who plotted his expulsion and that he was later said to be in New York.
Joseph A. Aldrich former U S Army surgeon dies in Denver at 89. 12000 plus view Baroness Burdett Coutts in state at London residence. 1906 year ends with 1 4342 immigrants on New York arrival figure. Southern Pacific strike unsettled as Labor Commissioner Neill seeks resolution. George J Gould and brother Howard inspect Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain system at St Louis.
Illinois fair and colder with a cold wave in the north. Indiana fair and colder with a cold wave in the northwest. Lower Michigan fair with light snow near the lakes and a cold wave in the north and west with fresh northwest winds. Wisconsin fair but colder with a cold wave.
Chicago grain prices for winter and spring wheat corn and oats shown by sample with No. 2 red at 72 1 2 to 71 1 4 cents and No. 3 red 70 to 72 cents. corn No. 3 39 1 2 to 39 3 4 cents, No. 3 white 59 1 2 to 59 3 4 cents. oats steady with No. 2 34 1 2 to 36 1 2 cents. hogs at 6.45 to 6.50 for heavy, cattle 6.65 to 7.20, sheep 5.50 to 6.00. East Buffalo and Dunning & Stevens report hogs 6.75, sheep up to 8.00, yearlings 6.50 to 6.80, wethers 5.50 to 5.75, ewes 5.00 to 5.25.
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