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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1897

Page

1

Salter remedies and Des Moines Valley train schedule

An advertisement promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy sold by Glasgow & Lytle. It lists train schedules for the Des Moines Valley Division with departures from Des Moines and connections at Knoxville and Washington, noting daily trains except Sunday and special stock express services.

Karl Glasgow & Lytle Shiloh R. I. PB Des Moines Valley Division D. M. Val. Div Des Moines Knoxville Des M Rock Island Washington

Lucy B Wins Sixth in Webster City Half Mile

Lucy B placed sixth in a Webster City half mile race on Saturday. The best time was 2 17, with potential to beat her 2 14 record this season. Driver F Caine notes decent speed though the start hindered her, finishing heat positions nine four third and neck to neck for third in the final heat.

Lucy B Webster City F. Caine Lucy

Civil suit to be tried by jury over book account

The case Johnson versus Trafton et al is docketed in Capt. Maxwell's court with Capt. Kellogg for Johnson and Will White for the defendants. The suit seeks 25.68 in a book account and was postponed until next Friday due to witnesses from Brighton. The Washington Cigar Co closed doors Saturday and ceased operations. Frank Johnson of Galesburg came to the city from Brighton to start the company, but lacked hustle to make it thrive.

Maxwell E. Johnson Clark Trafton Capt. Kellogg Will White Johnson Brighton Washington Cigar Co Frank Johnson Galesburg M. Wolters

Storm Damage Reported Across County

Reports detail livestock losses from the recent storm. Frank Rathmel near Richmond had two colts killed, while Chas Euburkhost of English River township lost a cow.

Frank Rathmel Richmond Chas. Euburkhost English River Township

Old Time Friends Visit David McKee in Indianapolis

A large party of McKee's friends rode the nooo train on the B and N W to Indianapolis to spend the day with the cashier. The group includes Mrs Henry Eicher, Mrs Owen Wilson, Misses Conner of Montana, Mabel Dewey, Ralph Dougherty, Rev Moses McJunkin, Will White, Ralph Smith, Anna Henderson and Dump Dickson. Tomorrow morning officials Bruce Young Henry Eicher and Dr G H Biskamp will travel to Mt. Pleasant to visit Dr Gilman at the asylum and inspect Washington inmates.

David McKee Mediapolis Bank Will Henry Eicher Owen Wilson Misses Conner Montana Mabel Dewey Ralph Dougherty Moses McJunkin Will White Ralph Smith Anna Henderson Dump Dickson Bruce Young G. H. Biskamp Mt. Pleasant Dr. Gilman Asylum Washington

Verdi School Hosts Services Led by Rev Allen

Yesterday afternoon preaching services were held at the Verdi school conducted by Rev. Allen pastor of the church of the Covenanters. A group from the Second U P church led in the Psalm service with several young people taking part.

Verdi School Allen Church of the Covenanters U. P. Church

Heavy Rain Delivers 56 Inches Officially

A last night rain measured 56 inches by officials. A cool north breeze this morning follows a long sultry spell. Farmers face harvest delays while the rain benefits crops as corn stands strong.

Lawn Tennis Tournament At Old Brick School House

A lawn tennis tournament starts tomorrow evening at the old red brick school house west of the Court House. A business meeting of the clubs is scheduled for this evening at the office of Attorney M W Bailey.

Court House M. W. Bailey

Snakes Killed at Scofield Farm Residents

Two rattlesnakes were killed last week on Scofield farm home of John Woods. One snake had six rattles and the other five.

Scofield Farm John Woods

Mrs Craven Suspended Over San Francisco Controversy

Mrs Nettie R Craven a teacher and claimed contract wife of the late Senator Fair faces suspension from the San Francisco school department amid an inquiry into her conduct. Investigators cite alleged public indecorum and liquor influence as charges loom of dismissal following the Craven affair linked to the Fair case.

San Francisco Cal Nettie R. Craven Senator Fair Mth Lnst Craven Odin

Funeral Services for Mrs. John Rupp Held

Funeral services for Mrs. John Rupp were conducted yesterday at four o'clock from the family residence in East Washington by Rev. Rob't Gray. Interment followed at Kim Grove cemetery with a large turnout of friends. Mrs. Rupp was described as a modest, unassuming Christian woman and the family received broad sympathy in their sorrow.

John Rupp East Washington Rob't Gray Kim Grove Cemetery Rupp

Our City Pastors and Sermons Promote Temperance

In Oskaloosa Iowa on July 20 a First Church sermon by Rev A L Davidson praised as one of his best. A second service at the Presbyterian church by Rev J R Logue drew a crowded house despite a hard rain. A depot safe robbery in OG Koo 2 and a mothers meeting at First UU highlighted city events.

A. L. Davidson Presbyterian Church J. OR. Logue Second U. T. Church Logue Oskaloosa Lowa Koo UU. PL Normal Institute

Dog Poisoning Scare Rocks West End

A wave of dog poisonings alarms the West End. A Spaniel owned by J. J. Buckley and another dog belonging to the Hampshire family were seriously harmed this morning. The community views poisoning as near murder and urges action.

West End J. JD. Buckley Hampshire

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Universal Cure

The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages and is a constitutional treatment taken internally. It states the cure targets blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollars for any case it fails to cure, and directs readers to send for testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and lists Toledo, Ohio as the address.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo

Gratitude From Rupp Family for Kind Support

John Rupp and family express thanks to friends for assistance during the illness and death of his wife and mother. The family gratefully recalls the care and sympathy shown.

John Rupp

Mrs Chas Lombardo Visits Fairfield This Morning

Mrs. Chas. Lombardo traveled to Fairfield this morning for a visit.

Chas. Lombardo Fairfield

Runaway Horse Disrupts Sabbath Cairn Event in East Washington

A horse owned by Nate Jones escaped from its locked residence and ran free causing a toppled buggy and a broken seat after pulling on the lines failed to stop it. The animal made a small circuit through the alley before wheels overturned the buggy in a tumbling, wind driven accident.

Washington Nate Jones Jones

Debtors urged to settle with Schneider Bros at local stores

All persons knowing themselves are debted to Schneider Bros will please call and settle. The books are at the prince of W. T. Butterfield over Crail's Store on northwest corner of square or O. K. Brown, Assignee.

Schneider Bros Prince of W. T. Butterfield Crail’s Coroner of Square

Choir returns to sing at Presbyterian church services

John Beamer again led the choir at the Presbyterian church with Miss Dewey assisting in the evening. Bert Hoagland arrived from Des Moines for a summer break. Laura Moore Mercie Howe and Mr Charles Howe returned from the Epworth League convention in Toronto. Rev Moses MeJunkin to Missoula Montana next.

John Beamer Presbyterian Church Bert Hoagland Des Moines Younker Brothers Washington Bert Laura Moore Mercie Howe Charles Howe Epworth League Toronto Canada Quebec May Anderson Moses MeJunkin Missoula Montana Mr. MeJunkin

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