Extension of Water Mains At Town Council Meeting
The council discussed extending water mains costing about two thousand dollars, with petitions and complaints from residents. Isaac Taylor sought damages to sink a deep well due to unfit water. others asked for sewer permits and smoke nuisance ordinances. A marriage notice and a local health ad followed before a patent medicine pitch closed the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCollum
la Grippe
Daniel Aughey
Aughey
Isaac Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Pat Frazier
Cavender
Finance Committee
A. Anderson
Washington County Saving’s Bank
JJ. McCall
R. Bovee
R. F. McConhaughey
F. Neal
J. H. Stewart
Stewart
Marion
Iowa
Green
North Street
South Town
Stiehter
Campbell
A. S. Folger
Stichter
East Madison
John Parks
City approves ward school house project at ten thousand pounds
Washington voters sanctioned the board's plan for a new ward school house costing £10,000 with a 246 to 28 result. The editorial urges awarding the contract to a local home contractor and employing local labor to keep funds and jobs within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Presbyterians Called To Special Congregational Meeting
All members of the Presbyterian congregation are asked to attend a special meeting tomorrow night at 8 15 in the main auditorium.
Highland Park Restrictions On Fishing And Swimming
A horse named Smouse, tied to a buggy, ran loose on the east side of the square and broke two wheels. The horse belonged to Capt. Roberts whose son came to the Academy. The Lombardo boys restrained the animal, which appeared unafraid after capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Roberts
Stone Tomb Blessing Turns Pain Away Says Neiswanger
Neiswanger reported to the office that while helping his son and Mr. Shoemaker set a 1900 pound tombstone it fell on his second finger. He avoided a doctor and claims Robt McGaughey’s treatment stopped the bleeding and pain within five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Neiswanger
Burroughs Wins Seventy Five Yard Sprint Streak
Chas Burroughs won a seventy five yard sprint yesterday defeating Chicago rivals. The final time was 7 45 seconds, suggesting if he maintains pace he could challenge Crum’s color guard position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Burroughs
Chicago
Charles
Crum
Local notes and visits fill Crawfordsville daybook
Reports describe a pigmy driver event with a blue racer killed by Hiram Johnson. Dozens of residents including G Ranarr, Lou Dawson, Anna Bybee, Anthony Akey, EE Thomas, Mrs. Jas. H. Hamilton, Chas. Bowers, Hr. J. Williams, Rev. J. McCauley, Mrs. Sherman Welch, Will Steele, Geo. F. Miller, James C. Thompson, Mrs. A. Black, and others visiting, staying at Hotel Allen, or traveling to towns like Brighton Cuba Harper Wymore and Nobles. Local business and property notes, renovations at Win Smouse & Co livery, stock shipments from Harper, and county officials on duty complete the day’s county scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win Smouse & Co
McElwain & Brown
G. A. Kaglin
Richmond
Rev. J. McCauley
Crawfordsville
Sk. Krebs
Riverside
Court House
Sherman Welch
West Chester
Will Steele
Wymore
Geo. F. Miller
Alma
Neb
Hotel Allen
James C. Thompson
Newton
A. Black
McCaleb
East Washington
Hull
C. J. Wilson
Noble
Rev. Jackson
Morning Sun
Forecast and shopping notes from Washington May evening
A Time events brief from Washington outlines Iowa weather with generally fair skies tonight and Wednesday. A short retail line promotes men’s socks in black and tan with a sale claim noting limited stock from Dovernry Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
D. C
Lowa
Birthday surprise brightens Manners home gathering
A town party drove to the Manners residence north of the city to surprise Mrs. Manners on her birthday. The evening at the county farm included games and a lap supper, with guests such as Mrs. McCall Rev J B Logue and Dr Burroughs. Mrs. Manners received silverware and a china set among many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. ‘Thrasher
Martha
Wilburn
Payne
Riverside
R.T. McCalls
W. A. Manners
Mrs. Manners
Avery
Washington
Manners
R. T. McCall
Livzie Anderson
J. BR. Logue
Moorehouse
Titus
Charles Hebener
C.J. Wilson
Harry Schrader
Gidley Hise
Burroughs
Dubuque
Jen
Miss Maude Thompson
Thompson
the Heights
Mr. Clay Clement to Star in The New Samson
Clay Clement will appear as Bar on Hohenstauffen in The New Samson, supported by a strong company of comic players under manager Joseph Aelman. The performance is expected to draw fine acting in upcoming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Clement
Baron Hohenstauffen
Joseph Alelman
Burglary Trace Found Between Havre and Crawfordsville
A suspected burglary trace from the Rownd store in Ainsworth last week was discovered between Havre and Crawfordsville. Later in the week W A Hamnis house was entered for eatables from the cellar. Milk pitcher found in woods near residence. a valise with old and new furnishings was nearby. No tramps seen recently. Ainsworth birds suspected. Sheriff Teeter notified by Uncle Jerry Nekerman. case may be long gone.
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Rownd
Ainsworth
Havre
Crawfordsville
W. A. Hamnis
Sheriff Teeter
Jerry Nekerman
South America
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Lowell Carpets
Lowell
Mercer & Chilcote
SRK
Nowmdry
Bath
LS Smith
Washington Aluminating Co
Glasgow & Lytle
North Side
Indiana
Bicycle Co
Indianapolis, Ind
Eyestone Thrasher
Pilotsburg
Friend
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Presbyterians
My Highland Park
Win Smouse
Christian Scientist
Crum Mo
Hiram Johnson
Coppock
Red
G. Ranarr
Lou Dawson
Brighton
Anna Bybee
Cuba
Anthony Akey
Harper
Kk. EE. Thomas
Jas. H. Hamilton
Chas. Bowers
Keoba
Hr. J. Williams
John R. Hart
The
Wayland News
City Today
Miss Maud Moothart
Mr. Allen
Hr. B. Kreger
Chas. Wakely
Wellmanites
Metropolis
Babcock & Stewart
Rock Island
Carris
Dublin
Matthews
Tans Sc
Dovenrrry Bros
Lorge
Iereafter
Rugwists
Temple Building
Mail
Lombardo Bros
C. G. Raauerr
Dakota
Washington County Medical Society
Dr. J. Keister
Anna Scott
L& Awe
People's Store
New York
North Side Shoe Store
L. W. Pentecost
Joe
WM. Blair & Son
E. GO. Carris & GO
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