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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1907

Page

2

Public Sale at the Stewarts Farm in Southwest Washington

The estate of the late John G Stewart will sell November 30 at 2 p.m. at the residence in southwest Washington. Items include twelve cattle, twenty hogs, two wagons, buggy and sleigh, farm implements, a large quantity of household goods, corn, hay, oats, chickens, and more. Auctioneers Teeter & Lathrop and Sutherland. administrator Frank Stewart. Terms: credit up to ten months on sums over ten. cash discounts for cash. 6 percent off for cash under ten. Kennedy’s lunch. J A McCoy, Clerk.

John G. Stewart Washington Teeter & Lathrop and Sutherland F Frank Stewart Plymouth Rock Kennedy

Auction at Alf Chilcote farm ends decade in town move

D F Macon auctioneer announces a public sale at his residence on the Alf Chilcote farm three miles southeast of Washington. The sale begins Monday December 2 1907 at 10 o clock in the morning featuring the forew ang property to wit wi.

D. F. Macon Alf Chilcote Washington

Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief for Aches

Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised as superior for sprains swellings and rheumatic pains. A dampened flannel applied to back side or chest reportedly works better than a plaster aiding sleep and rest. Sold by Cook and Sherman.

Cook and Sherman

Parker the Crayon Wizard Delights at Local Lecture

Pitt Parker the Boston cartoonist known as the Crayon Wizard opened this year’s lecture course with dynamic entertainment titled Seeing Things. He drew vivid landscapes, even upside down, keeping the audience engaged while delivering rapid witty remarks. The program promises high quality acts, with Rogers and Grilley slated for January 9.

Pitt Parker Boston Parker John PD. Rockefeller Rogers and Grilley

Uncle Joe Cannon as Sketched by Fitch in American Magazine

George Fitch portrays James G. Cannon with simple tastes and steady habits. The piece, illustrated by McCutcheon, highlights his routine favors and ironclad resolve, including regular campaigns for Congress and Speaker, plus his blunt leadership style in Washington.

Uncle Joe” Cannon Fitch and McCutcheon George Fitch Joe Cannon American Vermilion County Republican Congress House Washington

Des Moines Upholds City Plan in Landmark Ruling

Judge James A. Howe upholds the new Des Moines city government plan in every material point. The decision, read at 9 am, rejects the view that the plan violates federal or state constitutions. The ruling marks a major victory for the commission form of government adopted by voters last spring.

Des Moines Iawa James A. Howe Howe Commission

Bank depositors to receive about thirty cents on dollar

Chariton Iowa November 27 depositors of the First National Bank formerly closed October 31 after cashier F R Crocker died received letters from the controller of the currency. They will probably get about 30 cents on the dollar with total liabilities of 1,440,833 and assets of 746,503. Of these 147,488 are worthless and 164,546 are doubtful, leaving 434,460 known good.

Chariton Iowa First National Bank F. R. Crocker

Train Wrecker Faces Second Trial in PottaWattamie

Bar on Bar on Erick von Kutzleben the Home stead train wrecker will be tried a second time for his crime in Potta Wattamie county as the defense has taken a change of venue to Council Bluffs. The defense will be insanity. Von Kutzleben is in the insane ward at Anamosa penitentiary. The Rock Island company will appeal to the supreme court from the Canfield damages case. Trial Catarrh treatments are mailed free by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin.

Iowa City Iowa Baron’’ Erick von Kutzleben Homestead Potta- Wattamie County Council Blutts von Kutzleben Supreme Court Iowa County Anamosa Rock Island Company Canfield Low County Independence Shoop Racine Wis J. In Stewart

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