11 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1897
Page
1
Local meat shop OrtH and DEAN offers porterhouse and boneless ham with prompt filling. Located first door north of Wash Savings Bank, they advertise quality cuts.
Notice states Law's Orchestra is ready to play for dances at reasonable rates and to apply at the U S Express Office. The Washington District Teachers Meeting convened at the Court House with strong attendance and engaging papers on Rural School Libraries by Miss Ida Miller Schoolroom Decorations by Miss Minnie Conner and What to Teach About Rivers and How to Teach it by J L Brookhart.
T E Brown father of the liveryman is summoned to Clay after one son’s horse accident left him with a dislocated shoulder. The letter omits full injury details. Kindergarten classes will resume next Monday with Misses Daugherty and Anderson teaching.
Noble's School directors have filed suit against the county board seeking relief on disputed educational controls. The action names the county board as defendant and requests court intervention to resolve governance and funding questions affecting district operations.
District case to be heard this week challenges the Noble County Board of Supervisors for failing to levy a school tax. Local voters approved the plan while dissenters protested to the board. The outcome may determine whether a new school will be funded and built.
Ernest W. Nelson of South Washington suffered a severe cut to his left hand while feeding a circular saw on the Will Townsley place on Saturday about three o'clock. He and James Turner drove to town where a surgeon dressed the bleeding and noted the thumb should be saved with healing time ahead. The incident was described as a fortunate outcome compared to other saw accidents.
At a Saturday meeting the society re elected Curt M. Wells secretary J D Glasgow treasurer R K Rowland and grounds superintendent George Ross to lead over the year Despite bad weather the fair offered a strong speed program praised by attendees A future meeting is set for next Saturday to discuss additional business matters
Saturday evening Mrs. Lizzie Anderson entertained nine Sunday School scholars and the Second Church choir with an elegant 5 o'clock dinner. Each class member received a neat sermon outline keepsake. Latta won a ring, others received vases, Reed a Bible. The social gathering listed Dora Morrow Laura Reed Mattie Craigy May Cunningham Ruth Latta Mable Frazier Gertie Winders Ella Conner Maggie Wilcox Col and Mrs Palmer M and Mrs R Cook Mrs Livingston Miss Jennie Maxwell and Tom Brooks among the sick.
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County oath by Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case. Affidavit sworn December 6 1886 notarized by A W Gleason. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
The December panel on Rachel Brown resulted in dismissal after her brother sought assessment and a report was filed on January 11. Co. D votes for a Lieutenant Colonel of the 2nd Regiment. A double wedding occurred in Richmond with Sylvester Reiner and Amelia Worel and William Koening and Nettie Reiner tying the knot at Trinity church. The issue column highlights a savings bank report and social notices, plus local church and court updates.
The item mentions a walnut sized dark spot seen in the sun's lower right corner and invites readers to check again tomorrow if sunny. The Journal offers to publish legal notices at regular rates while farmers ship cattle to Chicago.
The forecast for Iowa fair tonight and Tuesday calls for colder conditions in the eastern portion. The report from Washington DC notes a special weather update carried in The Weather.
Frank Lamphere praises the New County Fair seen in Davenport as one of the finest attractions. Edna Terry, a renowned actress, stars with 20 performers and a high quality quartet at The Graham. Seats range from 25 to 85 cents with choice seats available. Reverend Stewart preaches in two Chicago churches. Dr. W J Thompson visits West Chester. Chas Reeves advertises Ward and Taylor’s sale near Wayland offering over 25 head of cattle.
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