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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1900

Page

8

Low Rates to Western Points by Northern Pacific Bay

One way and round trip by Northern Pacific Bay every Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Gre D Rogers tf Dist Pass Agt Des Moines Ia.

Northern Pacific Bay Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia D. Rogers Tf Dist Pass. Agt Des Moines

Jury clears Chas Yeagey in Haegler death

Coroner Stewart’s jury at Kalona finds Ed Haegler died from a gunshot wound fired by Chas Yeagey without malice or intent. Relatives objected to a post mortem but the verdict absolves Yeagey, who is described as nervous and deeply distressed. Haegler’s family expresses sympathy for Yeagey amid the tragedy.

Ed Haegler Chas. Yeagey Kalona Stewart Haegler Hd Haegler Yeagey Yeaney

Keokuk County Returns From Election Night

Keota November 7 special to the Evening Journal reports Lacey Rep winning by 500 in Keokuk county and 3000 to 3300 district total. Entire Republican slate carried county offices by 150 to 500 margins. Ashcraft elected county attorney by about 150. High scratching, 285 tickets in Sigourney and 80 in Keota. Keota elects Democratic constable in East Lafayette. County to have a 90000 courthouse by a 30 vote margin.

Evening Journal Keota Sigourney East Lafayette Keokuk County Court House

Death of Solomon Knouse in Alnsworth Iowa

Solomon Knouse died suddenly at his home in Alnsworth Iowa at an early hour today the 7th of November He had been an invalid for years and previously resided in Washington He was father to Mrs P Nichols of Alnsworth Mrs Grant Whittaker of Muscatine and formerly of Washington His daughter and family in Helena Montana arrived from Wyman to visit Will Helmick's family A meeting of the Order of Eastern Star is set for Thursday evening November 8 at the hall with a Grand Chapter report to be delivered All members are urged to attend

Alnsworth Solomon Knouse Mills Building New York Lynn Haven Navy

Dr Miles Heart Cure credited with relief for wife

Isaac Headley of Wichita Kansas reports his wife suffered fluttering heart palpitations and nervous weakness until using Dr Miles Heart Cure. He states the first bottle provided relief and six bottles fully restored her health.

Miles Dr. Miles Isaac Headley Wichita, Kan

Local visitors and travelers noted in city arrivals

A. Davidson and wife of Crawfords ville visited the city today. J. Elmer Bergquist Oscar Norman and Will Sherman from Morgan Park Il returned home last night after voting. F. Creath boarded a west Chester passenger last evening. John Skipton came from Keota and left for Webster in Slogmaster Sons travels. Mrs G W Howe returned from Albert Lea to attend an 80s wedding. Mrs Frederick Smith of Keota arrived to visit Mrs Jas Adams.

A. Davidson Crawfordsville J. Elmer Bergquist Oscar Norman Will Sherman Morgan Park Chester John Skipton Keota Webster Slogmaster & Son G. W. Howe Albert Lea Clns Frederick Smith Jas. Adams

Bay City Editor Fractures Skull in Library Fall and Dies

Frank McPhillips editor of the Bay City Tribune fell from a stair banister in the old library building and died within ten minutes. He was a known Michigan newspaper figure and former printer.

Bay City Mich Frank McPhillips Bay City Tribune McPhillips Michigan

Multiple World Events and Oddities From 19th Century News

A digest of scattered items includes Tire destroying summer homes at Devil's Lake Wisconsin, the Roanoke steamship arriving in Port Townsend with 410 passengers and 500000 in gold, Victoria decorating naval officers for service in South Africa, Jeanne Beaupre starving in Paris, Edinburg students storming a Dowle meeting, and Russia pressing England toward autonomy. Also reports a Milwaukee plumber drowning in Pewaukee Lake, a chaotic dinner party with oysters, a London parish without inhabitants, and a Chicago football game where Clarence Owens, 17, suffered two broken ribs.

Tire John Tofstatter R. Hofstatter John Shields Devil's Lake Wis Roanoke Port Townsend Wash Queen Victoria South Africa Jeanne Beaupre Napoleon Dumas Paris Edinburgh John Alexander Dowle Russia England Herman A. Willig Milwaukee Pewaukee

First Class Excursions from Washington Offer

Advertisement lists cheap travel options on the first class route to Chicago with Nov 19 to 24 round trip at 8.99 and a Homeseekers' excursion. Notes winter tourist tickets and low rates to the Pacific Northwest on specific dates. Pullman Sleeper daily except Sunday at 8 15 pm. Space available for sale.

Washington Chicago Execurion Pac Northwest Pullman O.R. J P. BR. R Dea Moines Valley Division D. M. Val Des Moines Knoxville Des M Rock Island

Diptheria Quarantine Stirs Brighton Township Returns

Washington returns are in and Brighton township reports the last tally. Trustee L O Dunbar who delivered the results quarantined two families with diphtheria, including his nephew John A Dunbar and three of Tom Farris's children. Iodiani Creek district school closed.

L. O. Dunbar John A. Dunbar Tom Farris Iodiani Creek

Wedding plans and local notices flood Ottumwa area

Aineworth and Ainsworth families travel for the Pearson Suelson wedding in Keota. Local officials report Oregon Township voting returns. Various residents attend visits, resignations, travel plans, and social events. The water supply to square fountains is shut off for the day. Ottumwa orchestra provides music for a Fairfield dance, noted as a highlight of the season.

Brinton's Opera Benefit Draws Full House in Wash ington

W F Brinton and wife filled the opera house last night with every heat sold and some standing. Brinton personally financed the event and will receive half the net, about 51.85, after covering costs. It marks the 32d entertainment he has given in Washington while a Jefferson street sewer is surveyed today by D O Kyle.

Brinton Opera House W. F. Brinton Washington

Best 5c Cigar For Sale At 2BY

A single line notice advertises a five cent cigar offered for sale at the 2BY location. The brief item highlights affordability and availability without additional details.

Atlas of China on sale at stations and by mail

A1l6 page Atlas of China 12x14 inches offered for 10 cents at major B C R N Ry stations or 33 cents postpaid. Limited copies remain. Send orders to MO G FARLER Cedar Rapids Iowa.

China MO G Farler GP & TA Borwsnry Cedar Rapids Iowa

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