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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1902

Page

2

Damage Case Against the City Coming in November Term

A damage case against the city will be heard in the upcoming November term of district court which convenes next week.

Divorce and criminal docketed cases before Judge Scott

Folr divorce cases docketed and several criminal matters set for trial before Judge Scott in Brooklyn. The docket includes four divorces and multiple nuisance and perjury cases along with breaches of contract and conspiracy charges. First day of the term is Thursday November 13.

Sarah B. Long Mary J. Schneider George Schneider Adolphus R. Moon Emma L. Moon Edith LaGrange Fred ©. LaGrange Snow Wright Evans N. O. Soper Jas. Metzgar Dick Miannigan Charles Gabriel William Vogt Et al Claude White Araminta Ferguson Martin Wyoski Scott Brooklyn

Local County Notes and Upcoming Weddings

J W Spevarak elected Supervisor with Willie Chapek Clerk and John Welte to Squire. Fred Radda Trustee. Charley Lintz Constable. Measles hit Kate Shalla Ant Shatla children Frank Lints family. Kron and Kecher celebrate golden weddings. Laura Shillig and Jon Wingler to wed. Vaclav Sojka to move to Kansas. Dr Chittum back from trip. Viasta Vacha sewing for Mrs Albert Escher. Misses Biecha to Washington. Simmering children down with measles. Sobin and Shaila also affected.

J. W. Spevarak Willie Chapek John Welte Fred Radda Charley Lintz Kate Shalla Ant. Shatla Frank Lints Vaclav Sojka Kansas Chittum Viasta Vacha Albert. Escher Frank Lintz Biecha Washington Mr. Simmering Robert Sobin Roy Shaila

Walton Furnace man cured fever sore with Bucklen salve

A Walton Furnace Vermont man named Spivey traveled 15 miles west and obtained Bucklen's Amnica Salve which fully cured a severe fever sore on his leg. The advertisement claims the salve also heals bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles and is guaranteed by Stewart the druggist for 25 cents.

Spivey Walton Furnace Bucklen Stewart

The Wine Expert Taste Testers and Temperance Rules

An article describes the wine expert as the tester of wines brandies whiskies and other beverages. The expert works with an empty stomach and uses varied glass shapes to assess color aroma and flavor. He must be temperate avoiding tobacco rich foods late hours and dissipation and earns around 40 a week.

TSG DSS France Garonne Hurgundy Tuphiny Sillery Reims Epernay Sauterne Hareac Vreignae Kommes Neres Johannisberg Steinberg Stockheim New York New York ‘Tribune

Rural Carriers Resign From Routes Two And Three

Rural carriers Alpheus Crumbling and Harvey Shannon resign effective December 1 claiming 600 salary insufficient for feeds and long drives on routes 2 and 3. Post Office notices call for applications and an examiner to conduct tests, with Westmaster Cunningham to appoint city carriers. The item also notes death of Mrs Minnie Meyer and local references.

Messrs Shannon Alpheus Crumbling Harvey Shannon Omee Westmmaster Cunningham

Local residents update on construction and travel

Nov 6 notes report Frazier the blacksmith has moved and works at a new site. A barn is under construction on the Williams lot with the foundation nearly ready. J N Pickens digs a cellar. Hodges traveled to Washington last Saturday evening. Verne Mathers returned from Washington with measles. Bragg from Morning Sun will move to Haskins next week. Lathing nears completion on the hotel and several rooms are plastered. Rev Young of Washington preached to a large Harding schoolhouse crowd last Sunday. Irene Glaze plans a winter in Texas with her father. Phillip Shaffer went to Sperry for a visit.

Williams J. N. Pickens Mr. Hodges Washington Verne Mathers Mr. Bragg Morning Sun Haskins Rev. Young Harding Irene Glaze Texas Phillip Shaffer Sperry

Relics Arrive For Free Monday Evening Opera House Show

Reverend Charles McCleary of Crawfordsville arrives with a large relic collection to be shown Monday night at the opera house. He will speak on Western Africa missionary work and the region’s plant and animal life with stereoptican views. A collection will be taken.

Charles McCleary Crawfordsville Opera House Africa

Hickman Bessey Co Presents A Winning Hand Comedy

Tonight the Hickman Bessey Co presents the pleasing comedy A Winning Hand. Tickets are 10 20 and 50 cents for the performance.

Hickman-Bessey Co

Home Team Loses 7 to 6 in Kalona Football Clash

Kalona hosted Fry Town in a tight game where Fry Town scored in the first five minutes, then Our boys tightened up and held the rest. Standout efforts came from Shields Guy McClelland Reid and Beanblossom as the smaller team challenged a heavier opponent.

Kalona Fry Town Fry Beanblossom L. T Vanderwater R. T Reid Ro EB George McClelland L. G Junkin T. Manatt L. B Sandros Q. B Guy McClelland Ro HH Shields L. H Harmeier F. B

Death of Mrs Minnie Meyer in Sigourney

News reached today of the death of Mrs Minnie Meyer in Sigourney yesterday evening at five. She was the wife of John Meyer and formerly resided here before moving away about a year ago. Mrs Meyer belonged to the Fraternal Aid Society here for eight years and carried life insurance of one thousand dollars.

Minnie Meyer Sigourney John Meyer Meyer Fraternal Aid Society

Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers 1903

The Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets to western and southern points for homeseekers on the first and third Tuesdays of November through April. The fare is one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts, G P T A, Minneapolis.

Iowa Central Railway Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

High School Social Aids Treasury and Plans For Christmas

Rainy Tuesday night social drew fewer attendees but generous patronage boosted the treasury to about 45 toward the plane project. J. M. Wilcox returned from Illinois after a visit. A teachers convention is set for Saturday in Richland with a talk on Vocal Music in Public Schools. The Oratorio Emmanuel will be performed New Year’s night by local talent. The High School secured Hark Hammer for November 13 at the opera house. Dr. W. Harter sold his Sunny Side home to J. P. Harris and plans a southern move for health reasons.

J. M. Wilcox Hllinois Riehland Emmanuel Harkhammer Imperonator Opera House W. Harter J. P. Harris

Sousa and His Band Set for Graham Concert

Sousa announces no overseas tour this year as he performs in the United States. The Sousa band, praised after Glasgow and honored by kings, will give a single concert at the Graham on Thursday afternoon at 2 p m in November 13.

Sousa United States Edward VII Glasgow Scotland The Graham

St James School Carnival Opens November 10

The St James School carnival will open on November 10, inviting students families and residents to a community event with games foods and entertainment. Proceeds support school activities.

St. James

Board of Education powers under emergency charter change

The Los Angeles Herald notes the proposed charter amendment would allow the board of education to employ or remove any teacher or head of department in emergencies. It interprets the measure as granting broad and rapid personnel authority during crises.

Wantanno Duzno Board of Education Los Angeles Herald

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