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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1900

Page

4

Brighton Burglary Trial Opens in District Court

Marsh W. Bailey appointed to defend two Brighton suspects J W Clark and J Moran as court convened at 1 30 pm Judge Dewey presiding County Attorney S S W Brookhbart prosecutes with Bailey defense Several Brighton witnesses including Marshal McCarty and Virgil Koerr present Trial marks first criminal case at district level in some time Court reporter absent evidence postponed to tomorrow Also noting a None Such Washer case for tomorrow and an inheritance tax constitutional ruling by the Supreme Court in Des Moines on January 22

Dewey Brighton J. W. Clark J. Moran Prizer S&s

Communion Observed At First United Presbyterian Church

The First United Presbyterian Church observed communion yesterday. Rev Willott of Reinbeck Iowa delivered two discourses. His texts at both services were John 3 16 with morning focus on belief and evening on perish and everlasting life.

First United Presbyterian Church Sions Willott Reinbeck Iowa

Piano solos brighten High school program

The High school auditorium hosted two piano solos by Mrs. Chas Parkinson with Prof. Mullin giving a short talk. Miss Bessie Scofield also performed a solo to appreciative applause as students enjoyed the school sponsored musical entertainment.

Chas Parkinson Mullin Bessie Scofield Th High School School

Waldo and Em Face Departures at Waldo Farm

Waldo prepares to leave with his caravan while Em lingers at the door. Lyndall and Gregory in the parlor cross paths as Em and Waldo part, each pondering love and future ties. Gregory flatly asks Lyndall about their bond and she answers with a rich meditation on love blending intellect and emotion.

Waldo Lrd Evi Sannie Lyndall Gregory Hin Nim Kapje Buli Ile Goodby

Notice of good stock pasture at Casey's Livery Barn

Stock pasture with ample straw and water available. Inquiries directed to Casey's Livery Barn for details and access.

Casey's

SLICK TURKEY MAN Baits Farmers With Nine Cent Buy

A fraudulent turkey buyer in the Grace Hill area attracted several farmers by offering nine cents a bird. He purchased at a promising rate but left with money in hand and little evidence as to his true intent. The county notes a recent farm scam where the same man is said to have targeted turkeys in western districts and may face further scrutiny.

Doss Gregory Bonaparte Kopje Grace Hill

Reduced Rates To Many Western and Midwestern States

Reduced rates to Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming New Mexico Utah Arizona Vientana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana Oklahoma Texas North Dakota Iowa Manitoba Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and southeast. One fare plus 200 cents for the round trip with sale dates January 16 February 6 and 20 March 6 and 20 and April 3 and 17 1900. For fast time good connections and best accommodations Burlington leads. For information write or call Morris Law Burlington IA EG Fox Washington.

Kansas Nebraska Sau Dakota Wyoming New Mexico Utah Arizona Vientana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Lousiana Oklahoma Texas North Dakota Iowa Manitoba Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Southeast Burlington Morr Law EG Fox Iowa Central Railway Colorado Montana Louisiana South Dakota Grog Barry Gp& TA Ia Centry Marshalltown

Turkey swindler peddled faked funds across farms

A man posing as a turkey buyer toured Grace Hill farms then sold fat birds at McKain's mill and Yeo for seven cents a pound. Horace Selley investigated a man named John J. Joy who vanished to Farfield then was brought back. Authorities found insufficient evidence to convict. Joy kept twelve dollars and a watch were recovered by Seeley.

Brighton Grace Hill McKain’s Mill Yeo Horace Selley John J. Joy Farfield Seeley

Local notices and travels marked by movements and speeches

A young man, backed by local references, faces an eastern firm inquiry about alleged shortfalls in his accounts. Geo Griffith left for Burlington. J Warnick travels to Havre to check on Jas Loonay after a paralytic stroke. Hon E F Brockway spoke at Letts for the Anti Saloon League and plans Fairfield and Creston engagements. Mr Welch and family relocate from Ohio to a farm owned by County Clerk J B Young near Lexington.

Emry & Son's Egg and Butter Plant Opens

Emry and Son expand their egg and butter business with a new shipping point. H D Cherryholmes of Crawfordsville visited the city today. G W Parker returned to Winfield after a brief city stay.

T. Emry & Son H. D. Cherryholmes Crawfordsville G. W. Parker Winfield City

Homes seekers Excursions to Midwest and beyond

Dates in 1900 for round trip tickets on B C R R and N Ry sold at single fare plus $200 to Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota points north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly Also valid to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states Inquiries at B OR N agents or Jno G Farmer A G P T A Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Shell Rock Abbott Crossing Waverly Jno G. Farmer A.G P. & T. A Cedar Rapids Lowa

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