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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1900

Page

4

Reed heirs win in Dewey decision amid multiple divorces

Judge Dewey rules in favor of Lou Reed defendants in Reed Stone case. Three divorces granted on default grounds to Emma Alberson, Mary E Thompson, and Emmet White. Araminta Bongert case continued with 20 days to plead. Grand jury continues work. several default dispositions listed, including estate and equity matters with referees appointed.

Dewey Reed-Stone Lou Reed Emma Alberson Frank Alberson Mary E. Thompson M. G. Thompson Ainsworth Emmet White Kittie B White Araminta Bongert Wm. Bongert

The Book Burn on Bonaparte Farm

Bonaparte Blenkins and Tant Sannie burn a political economy book found in their loft amid farm worries. The pair debate the work’s danger as Waldo and the others react, ending with Bonaparte securing the loft key and setting a cautious tone for future readings.

Tant’ Sannie Bonaparte Sannle

Bonaparte and Tant Sannie Foil Waldo in Peach Theft

Bonaparte Blenkins confronts a night-time intruder, Waldo, over stolen peaches in a South African farm setting. Tant Sannie and Em fuel the comic peril as Bonaparte uses mock gravity to threaten a confinement whipping. Waldo faces a locked fuel-house punishment as a cliffhanger ends the scene.

Bonaparte Sannie Waldo

Skating Party Draws Big Crowd at Highland Park

A large crowd plans to skate tonight at Highland Park where the ice is reported to be in excellent condition.

Highland Park

Iowa Forecast and Local News From Des Moines

Forecast for Iowa shows generally fair weather tonight and Friday. Reed resigns as Des Moines courthouse janitor due to health. A G Cunningham named to replace him starting next month. War Department paymaster disbursed checks to company boys for service time in Des Moines, amounts ranging from 5 to 25 dollars.

Washington, D. C the Evening Journal Iowa S W. Reed Court House A G. Cunningham War Department Des Moines U. S

Birthday surprise for Miss Ida Roberts by Max Welton Golf Club

The Max Welton Golf Club members visited Miss Ida Roberts at her home to celebrate her birthday. Nearly all members attended bringing small gifts and a supper was served. A cake cake burned sixteen candies revealed a ring a button and a dime, foretelling fortunes for three attendees.

Ida Roberts Max Welton Golf Club

Advertising Beatdown: Tribune Outprints Herald in Ad Volume

Editorial notes the April 16 issues of The Chicago Tribune and The New York Herald set records for paid advertising. Tribune quotes show it printed about 1,084.43 ad columns to Herald’s 1,067.25, with lines converting to roughly 830,751 versus 807,? hundred lines, indicating Tribune led in total ad lines that Sunday.

New York Herald Chicago Tribune Brooklyn New Jersey Tribune Herald Tribe Sante New Herald Specia A. Id New York Cacesn

Funeral Services for D P McConnaughry Held at Family Home

The funeral for D P McConnaughry was held this morning from the family home northwest of the city with Rev Maughlin of West Chester officiating. He was buried beside his wife in City cemetery. The service drew a large crowd. Licenses to wed were issued last night to Chas Stuart and Maud Coffman and to Fred Neiswanger and Minnie Young. Another fine day.

D. P. McConnaughry Rev. Maughlin West Chester Chas Stuart Maud Coffman Fred Neiswanger Minnie Young

Tugs Reach Harbor After Night in Ice Off Grand Haven

The fishing tugs Anna Augur and Bos, stuck in ice off Grand Haven Michigan all Tuesday night, reached the harbor safely. Their crews endured exposure and went twenty four hours without food.

Grand Haven Mich Anna Augur Bos

Inauguration of Maryland Governor Smith and Other 1900s Notes

J W Smith the Democratic successor as governor of Maryland to Lowndes Republican was inaugurated yesterday. Forty men were overcome by smoke at a New York fire though none fatally. Secretary of War Root says by letter he is not and will not be a candidate for vice president. Cecilia daughter of General Miles married Colonel Samuel Reber in St Johns Church Washington yesterday. Reverend Charles P Anderson elected bishop coadjutor of Chicago diocese. Produce Exchange Trust company suspended Dec 18 and has reorganized and resumed. Frank Newell residence Baraboo Wisconsin burned loss 3000. Homer Michigan village council approves municipal ownership of electric lighting system.

J. W. Smith Maryland Lowndes New York Root Cecilia Nelson A. Miles St. John’s Church Washington Samuel Reber Charles P. Anderson Grace Church Oak Park Chicago Produce Exchange Trust Company Frank Newell Baraboo Wis Edward Stalker

Mat Donahey Returns From Ohio Visit To Urichville

Local news notes Mat Donahey’s four months in Ohio with most time spent at Urichville visiting friends. Al Reynolds remains sick. Max Marbourg has joined Stewart's hardware as a new assistant. Geo G Rodman visited Des Moines briefly. Chas Saling traveled to Keota on the Branch. J D Glasgow left for Iowa City on business. O E S holds regular meeting at Masonic Temple with officer installation scheduled.

Mat Donahey Ohio al Reynolds Max Marbourg Stewart’s Hardware Chas, Saling Keota J.D. Glasgow Iowa City Masonic Temple

For Sale Hotel Property in Crawfordsville

WANTS LOST FOUND. For SALE A hotel property building with fourteen rooms and furnace heat, the only hotel in Crawfordsville. Call or address H C ALLEN Crawfordsville 77-6teod. For Rent Three large pleasant rooms near the public square, suitable for light housekeeping, cheap to a small family, inquire at JOURNAL office. WANTED A bright honest young man to learn printer's trade, apply at JOURNAL office tomorrow morning.

Uilding Crawfordsville H C. Allen Public Square Eyquire Journal Office Journal

Cure for Constipation Promoted by Clover Root Tea

An advertisement claims muddy complexions and nauseating breath stem from chronic constipation and touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure sold for fifty years with an absolute guarantee. Price two shillings and sixpence at J H Stewart's druggist.

Karl J. H. Stewart’'s

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