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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1912

Page

6

Fairfield High School Loses 10 Inning Exh To Washington

Fairfield high school commits 15 errors while Washington tallies 11 as Cruz shines on the mound. A chaotic 10 inning exhibition ends 15 to 14 with Fairfield clutching three late runs and Washington’s Critz and McLaughlin delivering key hits.

Fairfield High School Washington Fairfield Bunch Fairfield Cruz Bradders Eesnee Neibert Kifyan See Scovel Wisecarver Cox Greef Cere Renee Griffith Eter G. Wisecarver Clapper Mclaughlin Knauss Russell McElhinney Guthrie Guthrie Isecarver Clapper Neibert Critz Young Youn Gree McKihinney Clapye Navass Goode Mace McGugin Ward

Banks Fled Potomac Pursued by Jackson in Civil War

Fifty years ago on a Sunday in May the Federal army under General Banks retreated across the Potomac at Williamsport Maryland, pursued by Stonewall Jackson’s force. News also notes rush to Oregon gold diggings where supply lines were overland and prices for flour, beans, bacon and gold dust were reported.

General Banks Potomac Williamsport Stonewall” Jackson Salmon River Oregon

Baseball Results Across Leagues and Standings

American League and National League results listed with teams such as Chicago Detroit New York Cleveland and St Louis. Notable scores include Chicago 2 Detroit 3 and St Louis 5 Cincinnati 4 after 12 innings. American Association and Western League results show Kansas City St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo and Des Moines. Several games postponed or rained out with notes on doubleheaders and extra innings.

Chicago Detroit Heston Ghbi Cleveland Wach'ton New York Phitelia Arst Lewis National League St. Louis Chiein Ophileli Kan Louisville St. Joe Denver Opeka Maha Wichita Moines Lincoln EYE Efid Myerptule Oor Latiie Outre Astown Wayne T. Ware AlAkron Dayton G. Rapids Leo Canton Mitt Ae Spratld Nmouth Galesmire Keokuk M'sentine Pitts Buro Cinccinnati Kansas City St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Des Moines Omaha Topeka Sioux City Quincy Bloomington Peoria Danville Davenport Decatur Dubuque-Springfield Erie South Bend Terre Haute Zanesville Wheeling Gram Rapids Akron Springfield Youngstown Fort Wayne Central Association Ottumwa Burlington Kewanee Galesburg Hannibal

Seat Sale Opens At 1 30 Tomorrow For Graham Event

Seats for the Graham high school commencement at Graham are available tomorrow afternoon at Lemmon Pharmacy starting at 1 30. Graduating students may reserve seats for relatives tomorrow morning from 11 to 1 30, with general public seating at 1 30. Admission is 25 cents. The class play tonight sold out by noon. only a few balcony seats remain.

Graham Lemmon Pharmacy

Packed House Prompts Extra Chairs for Event

Officials anticipate a crowded gathering and expect many additional chairs to be required to accommodate attendees. The turnout outlook suggests a high demand for seating and crowd management planning.

His Purpose First Senator Repeats Public Office Pledge

A dialogue shows a senator denying future candidacy while a colleague presses him. The exchange centers on declaring he will not seek office again and the other warns about influencing friends to resist corruption. The exchange captures political tension and public persona.

Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Offered by Drugsists

An old time remedy using Sage and Sulphur promises to color, soothe scalps, stop dandruff, and reduce hair loss. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is sold by druggists in fifty cent bottles with a refund guarantee if not as represented. Special Agent McHininney Drug Co.

Wyeth

Elephant Lifts Wheel to Save Artileryman in Bombay

An elephant in Bombay saved a artilleryman by lifting the gun wheel with its trunk and holding it up until the carriage passed clear. An artillery officer witnessed the act and praised the animal's sagacity.

Bombay India

The Unexpected On a Newton Hrighton Surface Car

The Boston Journal recounts a comic incident on a surface car where the conductor loudly calls streets, then unexpectedly interrupts with a passenger named Eleanor who asks what is wanted. The event ends with amusement over who was the joke.

Newton-Hrighton Eleanor Boston Journal

Newton cop recalls Custer era horse saved his life

Captain John Ryan longtime Newton Massachusetts police veteran and Civil War Indian wars veteran claims he fired the first and last shots at Little Bighorn. He recounts improvised shoe repair for his horse during the Black Hills expedition and says his Kentucky bay carried him through Custer’s last fight.

John Ryan Newton Mass M Troop 7Th U. S. Cavalry Custer Little Big Horn 7Th Cavalry Black Hills Endian Ryen Ryan Kentucky Bay Captain Ryan Co. K. Gist Mass General Custer

Pure Bred Percheron Stallion Imported From France 1903

Pure bred Percheron stallion imported from France in 1903 by McLaughlin Bros of Columbus Ohio registered in the Percheron Stud Book of America foaled March 15 1899 by Despuis and Viscounti with Pepita and Biche as dams grand dam. Seasonal service in 1912 at Fred Palmers two miles east of Washington and at owner’s farm near Ainsworth cemetery with insurance terms of 15 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Owner Herman Prehler notes care but no liability. Both phones Miller and Mutual.

France McLaughlin Bros Columbus Ohio America Despuis Viscounti Pepita Granddam Biche Fred Palmer Washington Ainsworth Cemetery Wilber Gardner Miller Mutual Herman Prehler

Famed Civil War Officer Ryan Identified Custer Relative

The article recalls Captain Thomas W. Ryan, who identified Captain Thomas W. Custer among the dead after a massacre. It notes Ryan led Company M of the 7th U. S. Cavalry with 45 men, losing many and their horses. It also recounts Ryan’s Civil War wounds at Ream's Station and during a Prestigious Irish brigade action on August 26, 1864.

Ieveland Custer T. W. Custer W. W. Cook 7Th U. S. Cavalry Thomas W. Custer Ryan Ream’s Weldon Petersburg T. F. Meagher Second Corps Army of the Potomac

Train schedule notice for passenger trains No 8 9 10

Arrive No 8 Passenger at 10 15 a m and No 9 Passenger at 6 00 p m depart No 10 Passenger seat and 6 No 92 Accommodation at 10 30 a m and No 4 Passenger at 6 50 p m All trains daily except Sunday J F Kunath Agent

Westhound Aoe Washington H. W. Russel J. FE. Kunath West Lim Chicago Moise Milwaukee Moise Pasenger Kovie Occudes F. L. Broadgate

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cocal School Gontes Lem Mons Pharmacy McHininney Drug Co Ray Fight of John Lemmon’s Pharmacy Owen McGovern Casew Tiros C. J. Wilson G. C. Wilson Wilson & Wilson Lawyers Opposite Journal Office Iowa Charles A. Dewey LAW Washington County Bavings Bank Washington, Iowa Tassin Dr. Pierce People’s Common Sense R. V. Pierce World's Dispensary Medical Association V. Pierce Ficher & Livingston Edmund D. Morrison J. J. Kellogg Booth Side Square Easthound ST. P D. DR West Chester, Iowa Washington County Chichester S Chichester Amond W. M Kefley Lawyes Butterfield Special Collection Department Uver Ciall P. J. Hanley Klein Kilo E. J. Perry West Washington Street Ray H. Dean EYF Cook & Sherman's Drug Store Fenton & Fenton Chiropractors Washington County Savings Bank Palmer School Macon Austin Sutherland Auctioneer Dafoe R. RK Harry H. Ross Foley Bright Lemmon's Pharmacy
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