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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1902

Page

4

Davenport Express Robbers Blow Safe In Break In

Reported hold up near D I D crossings as dynamite blew the top of the safe while the small safe atop remained intact. Conductor warned, gun pointed, porter intervened to save the conductor. Geo G Rodman recalls a similar Grand Rapids robbery four years prior. Passengers hid valuables. a team vanishing noted. Police and bloodhounds pursued, with conflicting loss figures ranging from twenty five thousand dollars to a smaller sum per Express Co. update.

Secomd Geo. G. Rodman Davenport Grand Rapids Mich Rodman Neal Levett County Marion County Chicago Express Co

Train Robbers Sought West After Davenport Chase

Sheriff and posse pursue train robbers who fled west in a farm wagon. Two suspects arrested in Davenport with unconfirmed reports of more arrests. Also a local bakery ad urges shoppers to visit Johnson bakery for pies cakes buns and other goods.

Johnson Bakery Johnson Johnson's

New Rural Route Carriers Named Olimer White and Henry H Rathmel

Olimer White and Henry H Rathmel are appointed as rural route carriers. White takes A Grumbling route No 2 while Rathmel takes Harvey Shannon route No 3. Rathmel moves into a two story house on three lots in Colombian addition of Win Smouse near the factory north of L C James brick. He plans a barn and other improvements. Jobs for all kinds of work. See J D Daniels telephone 266 15 tf.

Olimer White Henry H. Rathmel A. Grumbling Harvey Shannon

Verdict Looms in McCartney v City of Washington Case

Jurors remained out at press time in the McCartney versus City of Washington trial before Judge Clements. If no verdict by six tonight, Col Scofield or Judge Dewey may receive it either tonight or tomorrow. arguments concluded at 11 this morning with City Attorney Butterfield Dan Hamilton Hl M Eicher for the plaintiff and defense respectively.

McCartney Washington Clements Newton Col. Scofield Dewey Oskaloosa Butterfield Dan Hamilton Sigourney Hl. M. Eicher Will Black Allen's

Dinner for Iowa bar members at Scofield home

Col and Mrs Hiram Scofield hosted a six oclock dinner for the bar in court town last evening. The table featured ferns and a multi course meal. Guests included Judge Clements Newton Dan Hamilton Sigourney Brookhart Bricher Wilson Butterfield Patterson and Miss Jessie Besack Newton.

Col Hiram Scofield Ferns Judge Clements Newton Dan Hamilton Sigourney W. Brookhart H. M. Bricher C. J. Wilson W. H. Butterfield Cam Patterson Jessie Besack

Lace manufacturer aims at U S market from Zion City factory

R D P D Pelton toured the Dowie Lace Factory in Zion City Illinois reporting a year long operation and two months of new lace production. He claims strong sales with large orders in every town and city visited and no trouble selling his line.

R. Dpd. Pelton Zion City United States

Mountain Tea Sparks City Curiosity in Muscatine Visit

Chap Hanley and Lieut Cap of Muscatine were seen visiting friends in the city last evening. The scene aroused interest and expectation among onlookers, with the phrase Mountain Tea drawing attention.

Hanley Lieut Cap of

For Sale Notices and Property Listings

For Sale old rails at $1 a load first come first served telephone C 8 Thomas 1S1L ring on the southwest line No 187 tf. The fine MeJunkin residence is for sale for particulars interested are referred to Rev Howard Me Junkin. For Sale a house and four lots six blocks from the square inquire at Conner Schilling grocery 31 11t.

Thomas Conner & Schilling Grocery

The Churches 1934 35 A M E Church Schedule

Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Class meeting at 12 m. Sunday School at 3 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m.

Christian Endeavor

Church Services Tomorrow at 11 O Clock

The Church of the Covenanters holds services tomorrow morning at 11 o clock led by Pastor Rev. W C Allen. The sermon topic is The Shepherd Psalm.

Church of the Covenanters W. C. Allen

Trinity Episcopal Service Schedule Dominion Preview

Trinity Episcopal notes Rev. Jos. De Forest, Rector. Sunday next before Advent with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Morning prayer and service at 11 a.m. Evening prayer and service at 7 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Jos. de Forest

Weekend church services announced in Burlington

Preaching scheduled at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. by the Rev. T. S. Bovelle pastor of the Walnut Church in Burlington Iowa. Other services as usual.

Ha. m T.S. Bovelle Walnut Ecurch Burlington

Pastor Rev J R Logue Preaches Morning and Evening

The Rev J R Logue delivers sermons at morning and evening services. The morning topic is The World's Opinion of Christians and the evening topic A Good Name.

J. R. Logue

Kings and Queens Burlesque at Graham Friday Night

The Kings and Queens Burlesque company a high roller style show brings fast vaudeville to Graham on Friday evening November 28. The act features special scenery electric effects and up to date entertainment. Ticket sales begin Tuesday at Carris drug store. A brief social update follows from local arrivals and license notices.

Kings and Queens Burlesque Company Graham Carris Drug Store

To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine

An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. The box carries a signature claim commonly seen in vintage drug promotions.

Iowa Court Notices Unknown Claimants Barred in Reformation Suit

A notice in Washington County Iowa warns unknown claimants of a real estate dispute. The plaintiff seeks fee simple title by adverse possession and asks reformation of deeds and related instruments. Publication urged for six weeks in the Evening Journal.

Quieting title in Washington County Iowa real estate case

District Court of Washington County Iowa January Term 1906 Vaslav Soja and Joseph Sojka sue Robert Martin Luther England Moses Wyvie Elisabeth Wryile Robert Ginewow etc for quiet title to the west half of the south west quarter and the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter section fifteen township seventy six range seven Fifth Principal Meridian in Washington County. Plaintiffs allege absolute fee simple ownership through twenty years possession and seek reform of deeds mortgages and instruments and permanent injunction blocking unknown claimants. Notice requires defendants and unknown claimants to appear by January next term or default and judgment will be entered. Attorneys S W and J L Hart. Publication ordered in Evening Journal for six weeks.

Pitiek Pat Ptanea Hi. Drake Lowa James H. Trimbie Aed Margaret Trimbie Bennett Washington County Low Ruonine Eaeh Ietrict Court Iowa Pamea Claireanta Phatutiff Sa'd District Court Court House Washington J. J. Brooxmaenr The Evening Journal District Court Vasclav Soja Joseph Sojka Robert Martin Luther England Moses Wyvie Eisabeth Wryile Robert Ginewow Thelerk District Court of Washington Iawn Abon W.& J. L. Hart Attrneys W. G. Clemens

Asleep Amid Flames Sparks Safe Rescue

A blazing home prompts firemen to drag sleeping inmates to safety, illustrating the danger of neglecting coughs and colds. An advertisement for Dr King's New Discovery touts protection against chest and lung troubles, promising relief, mild taste, and a trial bottle offer from Stewart's Pharmacy.

Dr. King Stewart's

Iowa Central Railroad Ticket Offer to Homeseekers

The Iowa Central railroad will sell tickets to bona fide homeseekers at one fare plus two dollars to points in homeseekers territory in Minnesota and North Dakota on any Tuesday valid for 21 days.

Iowa Central Railroad Minnesota North Dakota

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