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.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
2
A damage case against the city will be heard in the upcoming November term of district court which convenes next week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tonight the Hickman Bessey Co presents the pleasing comedy A Winning Hand. Tickets are 10 20 and 50 cents for the performance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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