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.
06 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1896
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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