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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1905
Page
2
In Pittsburgh on May 22 Constable John Bertges confesses he almost weeps over a strange gift the million glasses of beer he accepted from Anton Lutz a wealthy brewer. A contract binds Bertges to receive one million glasses but a test order shows the folly of the gift and the bartender refuses sale citing the Lutz label.
The town of Oacoma in Lyman County plans a June town lot sale as the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway extension makes it a key trade center. Prospective buyers are urged to identify themselves and watch for excursion dates for the sale offering profitable investment opportunities.
A wandering gambler Bertges drinks heavily in a saloon and grows melancholy over riches. He boasts of vast amber treasure, attracts a crowd, and faces a non transferable contract while a constable laments his benefactor’s generosity. The mood shifts from sought man to solitary figure.
In Columbus on May 22 a Coshocton county farmer, released by the circuit court after serving four months in the penitentiary for robbing a corn crib, was found not guilty since he pried off a board and the corn rolled out, not entering the crib. He had been sentenced to five years.
Creditors of W G Woodbury the largest dry goods merchant in Council Bluffs Ia have applied to the federal court for bankruptcy declaration. Examination shows he transferred his interests to the Woodbury company. Proceedings will be started to nullify the transfer. Liabilities are 4000 and assets 69000.
Chattanooga May 22 indicts Blanton for sending a duel challenge. MBD Blanton, a known young man, was indicted by the grand jury and arrested. Bond set at 1000 dollars for appearance in court.
Lincoln Neb May 22 Athletes from the University of Nebraska defeated Colorado University in a dual track and field meet scoring 69 points to 48.
The band boys opened the open air concert season Saturday night with the first park concert. They performed a number of selections in a delightful manner to a good big audience. These concerts are becoming very popular and the boys deserve encouragement to make them a permanent summer feature.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure not achieved by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo endorses the firm with 15 years of business history. The cure is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Tornadoes threaten here as millions in property have already been destroyed this year. J W Morton at Temple building offers tornado and fire insurance through the county’s largest agency. Ladies League sale of homemade eatables planned during the General Assembly week. location to be announced. Mr and Mrs James Sprague and daughter of Columbus Junction visited Mrs Ella Rownd.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is recommended for cuts bruises burns scalds and similar injuries. It soothes pain and speeds healing by about one third and acts as an antiseptic to prevent blood poisoning. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
The Iowa Central Railway announces daily summer round trip tickets to Northern Minnesota and Dakota points at two dollars with return by October 31. Reduced round trips to St Paul and Minneapolis start after June 1. For details contact agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn 83 July.
On Tuesdays until December the Iowa Central Railway will offer round trip home seekers tickets to Iowa Minnesota South and North Dakota and the Canadian Northwest at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets are valid twenty one days with stop overs allowed. For rates and details call or write A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota 83 July
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