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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
2
Five 56 heavy winter items described as Beavers Otters Came's Hair Russians and others. They come direct from manufacturer and importer and are available in soft gray and tan shades with or without options.
Last evening at the Presbyterian parsonage Miss Minnie A. Young of Millersburg and Fred B. Neiswanger were married by Rev H R Stark. They plan to make Washington their home and begin housekeeping with broad best wishes from friends.
Ottumwa reports a large crowd last evening for the Owen Company at the Mer Opera House. Warren Moore notes the company is fine and the performance excellent. A Second U S VP church parsonage plan is advancing with a fundraising start and a committee appointed to push the project.
A. Overholt of Burlington, expert piano tuner, is in the city. Those wishing him to call should leave orders at Carris' drug store. Also noted is Grandma Geret of Toor Riverside who died January 7 at age 84. She was born in France and immigrated in 1856 with her husband who survives. They had three children: Peter, Frank, and Joe. Funeral at St. Mary’s on Wednesday. Additionally, Homeseekers’ Excursions via the Iowa Central announce dates starting January 16 for round trips to many western and midwestern states. Geo. S. Barry and R. R. Lane referenced. Letts and Kusinere visit noted.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets as a cure for grippe effects including heart and nerve issues. Free mail trial via Inves & Coons, Detroit, lists cured individuals and urges readers to request a sample, with additional notes on unrelated local events and a theater engagement.
Hugh Rowe was arrested at Pairfield on charges connected to the Mabel Schofield murder case. Juy Howell and Charles Thomas had warrants out. a fourth man unknown. A local ministerial committee funded a detective who kept the case active until authorities dismissed earlier suspects.
Henry F. Corbett prisoner in Racine County Jail for assault with intent to kill Rev. David B. Cheney nearly died Tuesday afternoon. A coughing fit, falls, and failed restraint led doctors to warn confinement without air and exercise could drive him mad, possibly to an asylum by next March. Beloit professor resigns. Dan O Keefe dies from injuries after feed cutter accident.
The advertisement promotes Wm. Owen and company in David Garrick with a "high loss comedy" billed for Friday night. It also touts Karl's Clover Root Tea for digestion and organs, priced 25¢ and 50c, by J. H. Stewart, druggist.
The county board completed the semi annual settlement with County Treasurer Hise. As of June 1 1899 the cash on hand was 29007 21 and the overall funds total 17265 23, up from 15912 38 last year. The report notes bridges and other improvements increased expenses but overall funds are favorable.
City Clerk J F Henderson lists December warrants for Washington Iowa across sewer road and general funds. Entries include payments to Bertha Godfrey for sewer costs, GOMLS office and street labor claims, coal freight for CRIL P Ry Co, water works suppliers, loads of lumber, and medical care for smallpox case, with notary acknowledgment by Maria W Bailey.
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