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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1910

Page

8

Quieting Title in Washington County Iowa Real Estate

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Seth K Coats and William McClintie sue Gilbert W Tiel Gilbert Walker Tuel Scranion RE Sweet Hillary Temple arvey Moore Austin Bushnell William Bushnell etc unknown heirs and claimants of the real estate in Brighton Washington County Iowa described as block 15 site lines and streets They seek a court quieting of title against all known and unknown claims and request dismissal of any adverse claims as void by statute The notice warns defendants to appear by September 12 1910 or face default judgment

Gilbert W. Tiel Gilbert Walker Tuel Scranion RE. Sweet Hellary Templearvey Moore Austin Bushnell Iiam Bushnell Wm Bushnell Jane Kh. Bushnell Harriet Bushnell Phebe Moore Lucia Moore Anson Moore Jacob Tracy Mary J. Tracy Francis Presser Lucious L. Presser Toilee Moore Pooh Hemingway Lovisa Presser Lucie Moore Jus Prealer Amon Dart A. J Kirkpatrick Washington County Brighton Washington Street Pistrie Court Lowal Seth K. Coats Willam McClintie Washington Iowa

Fixing the Responsibility Speech Confusion Notes

The Detroit Free Press reports a lighthearted exchange about a speech blamed on Mrs Green. Villainous misattribution mocked as the husband could not have drafted it, highlighting responsibility for theAuthors.

River steamer sinks as 10 saved reach shore safely

Ottumwa dispatch reports a river steamer disaster with ten survivors reaching shore unharmed. The incident prompted a swift rescue effort, while officials investigate the vessel’s fate and safety measures on the waterway.

Alma Baker Bitten by Suspected Mad Dog Put Under Pasteur Treatment

In Iowa City on July 12 Alma Baker daughter of Jenry Laker of Walcott Iowa was bitten by a dog believed to be mad. She was brought from Scott County to the bacteriological laboratory for Pasteur treatment. Dr Henry Albert state bacteriologist and staff believe she will not contract hydrophobia as she progresses well.

Ottumwa State of Iowa S. HH. Byers Ve. T. J. Phillips Supreme Court E Ik. Wilcockson Sixth Judicial District Sigourney George Cosson John Fletcher Sumner Liberell William McNett Fletcher Iowa City Litthe Alma Baker Jenry Laker Walcott Iowa Scott County Henry Albert

Cape Girardeau Sinks After Striking Snag on Mississippi

The river steamer Cape Girardeau sunk on the Mississippi River near Turkey Island fifty miles south of St Louis after hitting a snag. About 150 passengers, many women and children, were ashore safely by boats and later transported to St Louis by train. Captain William H Leythe issued the alarm as the vessel went down with passengers asleep on deck.

St. Louis Cape Girardeau Mississippi River Turkey Island Herve Commerce William H. Leythe

Iowa Legislature urged to act on conservation principles

Readers petition lawmakers to adopt and apply core conservation principles in state policy. The note calls for legislative action to integrate these principles across agencies and programs in Iowa.

Towa Railroad Taxation in Iowa Tax Roll Debate

Des Moines report on executive council value fixing for taxation shows oil railroads with 8,496 miles of track carrying 85 percent of business paying 38 percent of mileage tax. Iowa ponds’ increasing operating expenses hit 5.5 million dollars, with the Flack Island line’s earnings rising while gross receipts grew about 4.5 million, prompting a tax reduction request from the road.

Des Moines Towa Executive Council Iowa Flock Island

Baseball Dope Update From Early Season Standouts

Early season notes spotlight standout players and emerging team trends. Key performances, batting averages, and pitching quality set the tone for the campaign as coaches monitor roster moves and standings.

Three Iowa Amateur teams in flux after Brighton withdraws

The Iowa Amateur association now has three teams as Brighton withdraws. Washington was to play Mt Pleasant but weather canceled. Upcoming games include Mt Pleasant at home, Fairfield at Winfield, and multiple matches across the week with Mt Pleasant, Keota, and Washington. Standings list many players from Fairfield Washington Mt Pleasant with scores and records.

Brighton Washington Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Winfield Wapello Keota Iowa Amateur Association Putnam E. Stephenson Jericho Carling Washington Ott Neibert Reardon George Howard Masters Boo Smith És Lauderbach Zentz McQuade Loudon Besser Grimes Stack Davis L. Stephenson Mullenix Pairfield Vo McCabe Yao Yao Cave, Washington ——. 200 McCabe, Mt. Pleasant 193 Hi. Stith, Pairfield Tallman Sehrenk Alispaugh Cghriffith

Child dies from nosebleed during Chicago vacation

Fred I. Meyer aged four, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer of Chicago, died last evening at the Henry Meyer home five miles south of Burlington on the Madison road after a nosebleed could not be controlled. The family, visiting Mrs. Meyer’s brother, Henry Meyer, had been vacationing there. funeral arrangements follow at the Meyer residence tomorrow afternoon.

Burlington Fred I. Meyer Fred Meyer Chicago Henry Meyer Madison Road

Des Moines Council Orders Action Against Street Car Company

Des Moines Indiana council votes to compel the street car company to provide adequate service or rebuild its plant. City solicitor directed to sue to force compliance, signaling the start of the end of the controversy after years of dispute.

Des Moines

Waitress Buys 120 Acre Ardmore Claim

Des Moines report notes Miss Margaret Jordan, a Mondamin waitress, saved tips to buy a 120 acre claim five miles from Ardmore South Dakota. She plans to move onto the property by August 1. Her customers’ tips funded the purchase.

Des Moines Ardmore S. D Margaret Jordan Mondamin Women's Care

KILLED BY BALL IN LAKE AREA FARM ACCIDENT

DeWitt Tennessee July 12 Thomas Wilson Fort 26 a resident of DeWitt was killed at Malone Louisiana Friday morning while assisting Thearmdas Cement in hauling Nay The accident was caused when horses hitched to the wagon frightened and ran away throwing Mr Fort from the load and fracturing his skull Fort came to this country last March from England He has no relatives here.

DeWitt Thomas Wilson Fort Malone Thearmdas Cement

Jeweler Bitten by Water Moccasin in Iowa River

William Lorack, manager of the New England Jewelry Co, was bitten in the face by a water moccasin while diving into the Iowa River near Iowa City. The snake reportedly surfaced and pressed its tongue to his face, causing poisoning and facial discoloration and swelling.

Iowa City William Lorack The New England Jewelry Co Dowa

Miners Idle Over Coal Loss at Bolden Hooker Mines

About 125 miners at the Bolden Hooker mines idle after a 160 pound coal loss valued at 5 cents. L. K. Pierson, railroad union president, alleges the company refused to reimburse him as his car was hoisted. Workers refuse to return until full payment is made.

Oskaloosa Bolden-Hooker L. K. Pierson Railroad Union

Borrowed Smiles and Small Town Bets in a Lively Sketch

A humorous vignette mingles names and bets in a close knit community. Abou Ben Adhem leads with a note on alphabetical pride while neighbors weigh census guesses and share quips about marriage and social scenes at the castle, with Uncle Welby and others tossed into light dialogue.

Staty Drearyhurst Lonelyville Squire Durant Uncle Welby Jeffries

Lightning strikes West Liberty residence wounding occupants

Lightning struck the residence of E Anderson in West Liberty Iowa in three places Saturday around 4 pm. The boards on the side of the house were knocked off and the occupants were stunned. Several chickens in the yard were killed by the same flash. House damage is slight and fixable in a short time.

West Liberty E. Anderson

Police Officer James Lester Dies by Own Hands

In Sioux City Iowa July 12 neighbors found James Lester a veteran policeman dead in a vacant lot beside his home. He killed himself with a 32 caliber revolver carried by patrolmen after long standing domestic troubles worsened by his wife taking a car ride with another man.

Sioux City James Lester

Fayette county leads push for state conservation action

West Union Iowa July 12 Fayette county claims credit for starting a movement toward conservation of resources. Citizens favor national conservation efforts and practical state application, with county conventions on July 2 adopting resolutions.

West Union Fayette County

Hall's Catarrh Cure Reward Advertisement

One hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure Fr J Cheney and Co Toledo. The firm Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists certify Cheney’s honesty and ability to fulfill obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free price ten dollars per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Fr. J

Kidney Pill Letter Praises Polley Cure

A reader from Evansville Indiana credits Polley Kidney Pills with curing a severe kidney complaint. The testimonial describes back pain dizziness and fatigue improving after regular use, and notes the Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co as distributors.

Th. M. Winkler Ivanville Ind Polley Foley Kidney Pills Lemmmon McElhinney Drug Co

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