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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1896

Page

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Elegant home screen doors and windows at low prices

Advertises Tom McClean as a source for elegant screen doors or windows at very low prices. The piece praises his first class work and cheap rates.

Tom McClean

House Robbery at West Washington Keck Residence

Thieves broke into Joseph Keck's West Washington home on a Saturday evening, entering through three points and ransacking a bedroom. They stole a Tiffany diamond ring valued at over $60 and a jewelry box with another, plus $1.10 in cash, while the sleeping family and infant were not awakened. Police have no trace of the suspects, believed to be two or three in number, and the crime appears well planned.

Joseph Keck West Washington Mrs. Keck

Riverside Fourth Features Exciting 100 Yard Dash Victory

In the Riverside evening events Williams, our catcher, claimed to beat all comers and won the 100 yard dash. The relay drew large crowds and even money against Williams, but our team was not racing for stakes. Williams won amid enthusiastic shouts from patriotic supporters, though no official time was recorded. He had played ball hard all afternoon while rivals were fresh.

Riverside Williams

Serious hammock accident at picnic injures Jas Laughead

A picnic at Jas McNulty’s ended with Jas Laughead falling from a swing hammock as George Griffith attempted to pull him free. He suffered back neck and shoulder injuries and was carried home by hay ladder after Dr McClelland treated him. Doctors deem the case serious but hopeful for improvement.

Jas. Laughead Jas. McNulty Mr. Laughead George Grifith McClelland

Marriage of Anna Bartholmew and Martin Kauffman

Miss Anna Bartholmew and Martin Kauffman of Wellman were married today at 10 at the Bartholmew home on the heights. Rev. Gray of the Baptist Church performed the ceremony. Best wishes go with them.

Anna Bartholmew Martin Kauffman Wellman Bartholmew Heights Rev. Gray The Baptist Church

Cow sale dispute over ten dollar bill turns up missing note

Friday evening Mr Campbell of Campbell and Bowman bought a cow from Bert Willis and paid. Willis claimed he lost a ten dollar bill on the street and urged an ad in Tue JOURNAL. He then beat them out of the job, but later found the bill along the street.

Campbell Campbell & Bowman Bert Willis Willis Tue Journal

Water bill deadline reminder from local authority

Notice warns water customers to pay bills before the 15th of this month or face strict enforcement. John Moines is described as returning home from Des.

Readers Notice on Half Sheet Service

The editor explains a holiday or syndicate delay kept Chicago and Burlington offices from delivering. A half sheet is issued as an apology for the failed switch to news plate. Readers are asked to bear with the temporary issue and understand the uncontrollable accident.

Ofices Chicago Burlington

Windsor gro cery firecracker misadventure on a Saturday

Saturday Fred Stewart bought a large cracker at Windsor grocery and rigged it under a box to celebrate. The blast shattered plate glass on both sides of the street and could have hurt passersby. Mr. Mc Call sold the item at half price and warned of potential damage.

Fred Stewart Windsor Mr. McCall Stewart

Man Vs Boy On The Square Ends With Boy Winning

A fight on the square between a man and a boy ended with the boy victor. The dispute arose over a step ladder and a jagged item the man carried, sparking the clash between the two.

Son of Rey Masson Injures Hand in Powder Fire

On Saturday a son of Rey Masson touched off powder in his hand, burning his entire arm and face. He was treated for serious injuries and possible surgery.

Rey. Masson

Train mishap near Havre yields railcar rescue ride

A B and N W train from Winfield to Washington suffered a front truck wheel dislodge near Havre causing a tumble of cars but no injuries. Conductor Chas Wheeler organized a handcar ride for fifteen passengers including Chas Means and Stella McClure to Washington in forty six minutes. The group praised Wheeler for prompt assistance and avoiding an overnight delay.

Winfield Washington Ilavre Chas Wheeler Chas. Means Giltner John Bell Andy Beanblossom Stella McClure Tingley, Ta Tom Brook Gene Anderson Tom Brooks Charley Giltner Havre

Riverside Triumph Over Washington 8 5 In Close Baseball Match

Riverside defeated Washington 8 to 5 in a game played Saturday at Riverside. Riverside benefited from three Iowa City players Reno Lindsey and Cavanaugh and strong pitching by Alber som who struck out nine. Williams caught well and Chic Dewey at first impressed. M Lombardo hit a three bagger in the sixth as Riverside built its lead. The crowd saw a lively contest with several tight calls and solid play from both sides.

Riverside Iowa City Reno Lindsey Cavanaugh Burnham Dixon Vogt McGugin Riverside Girls M. Lombardo Riveride Kuneman Hardy

Winfield Fourth Murder Ends Old Feud Over Beer

In Winfield on the Fourth of July, John Myers and Ed Supplee, brothers in law, quarreled after drinking. Supplee chased Myers with a hammer. Myers shot him three times, killing him at four a.m. The coroner’s inquest was held. Myers is bound for $10,000. Also notes a baseball injury and unrelated medical ad items.

Winfield John Myers Ed Supplee Supplee Myers Mr. Myers Allen

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