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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1902
Page
2
The January term of District Court will convene Monday with Judge Scott presiding. Grand jury summoned for January 9, trial jury for January 16. Docket lists 49 probate and law cases, with criminal matters and several railroad suits. Notable cases include McCartney vs city, Hastings vs ex wife’s alleged affair, appeals against Milwaukee and Rock Island, and several divorces.
The Reed Cravens outlaw group in southern Oklahoma is linked to a 20 year old murder near Washington Iowa. Sheriff Teeter doubts the report, noting the suspect Bob McCune is over sixty, while a state reward remains in effect. An Associated Press dispatch circulated in many metropolitan papers.
Altneworth notes a flurry of local social and travel items. Residents including J M Walker W I Smylie John Damond and others return from travels while Miss Allie Brockway and Miss Elizabeth Darrow visit Washington and Letts. A lighthearted Hebdom mayhem tale follows about a mispronounced door latch and a loud interior noise.
The High School band rents the opera house for the evening of the 21st and will present a special concert. Aiming to offer a musical treat the public has not heard before, organizers urge families to attend and enjoy the performance.
A West Indies merchant James Prendergast states that his daughter’s cold with chest pains was cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in two days. He claims seven years of use with no failure and says the remedy counters progression to pneumonia. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Ainsworth January 4 Special. The residence of EK M Funston caught fire early yesterday morning from a defect in the cook stove. The flames were extinguished before any serious damage occurred.
A complete auction of farm stock and equipment takes place at the seller's residence six miles southeast of Washington on Thursday January 9 1902 starting at 10 am. Includes 18 horses 20 cattle 75 hogs farm machinery and feed plus household items and a Plymouth Rock flock. Terms credit 11 months on larger sums cash for small amounts with a 5 percent discount for Cons. D. Gorman. Auctioneer 8 Reeves. Goes to Charles City for business updates and local notes follow.
Jan 4 Miss Ida Paisley returned from visits with relatives in Ochevedan and Morning Sun. Mrs. George Maxwell left for Washington due to her father Robert Anderson’s illness. Adta Taylor of Olds stayed with J H Richey. J M Maxwell heads to Ames for two weeks livestock judging training. Rev C W McCleary’s friends hosted a noon surprise at his parents home with baskets and a substantial spread. A prominent local businessman finalized plans to attend an entertainment event.
The ad promotes a county stock of fuel and building materials at the familiar stand. It announces new yard stock of sewer pipe and offers assurance of quality with Neiswanger guaranteeing right or corrective service. Readers are invited to join the customer list and support the business.
W. R. Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports over a year of lumbago pain ended by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states it gave complete relief where other remedies failed. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Shermar.
Miss Sadie Grambling and the Young Men's Club of the M E church present an 8 pm Monday program with piano solos violin and cornet performances plus readings and a card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs T L McKee and family for support in a recent bereavement.
The Iowa forecast calls for fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer eastern areas and colder western areas on Tuesday. Ice conditions improve with second cuts producing excellent skating at Coppock on the river. Local notes mention Miss Marie Cherryholmes returning to Crawfordsville, Ralph Kelsey visiting in the city, Dr. Cowden moving locations, and a rocker gift from a Sunday school class to J A Work.
The Beggar Prince comic opera company appears at Graham next Friday evening in a three act show. First comic opera in four seasons with strong audience expectations. Seat sale opens tomorrow at Carris pharmacy with prices gallery 2.50 balcony 0.50 parquet 0.50 circle 0.75. The funeral of Henry B. Anderson was held Friday at Pleasant Hill church with Rev. Coates delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery beside his parents. Pallbearers included J. H. Kephart William Gammon Miller W. M. Nicholson A. Stevens and Geo. Benson.
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