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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1896

Page

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Handkerchief Sale Offers Hem-Stitched Embroidered Sets

Sale list announces 150 dozen ladies handkerchiefs 40 dozen children handkerchiefs and 25 dozen men's hem stitched and embroidered handkerchiefs with pricing implied by the listing.

CITY POOR CARED FOR

Efforts by the W. R. and C. Ladies and by the W. R. GC to clothe needy children in Washington for the winter. They seek substantial clothing for children and working women, asking donations at Stewart & Lanning's millinery store next week. Special efforts will run through the coming week to ensure no one is left to suffer.

W. R. GC Wton Stewart & Lanning Washington

Whisky Case Probed by Justice Rogers in Narrow Gauge Inquiry

Justice Rogers hears a whisky case as County Attorney Brookhart and Robert Mc Connaughey question Will Clancy about an alleged company scheme. Clancy acted as local agent, shipping jugs of whisky to the company and selling orders to others for fifty cents each, with little knowledge of other buyers.

Justice Rogers Brookhart Robert McConnaughey Will Clancy Rogers Clancy

Postmaster Applies Strict Key Redemption Order

Postmaster Hood issues an order from department headquarters to call in all outstanding box keys for redemption within 30 days from next Monday. Deposits must not be forfeited under postal laws. Key-holders must present a receipt or affidavit to prove claims. Redeemed keys will be re issued with 20 cents paid, a 30 cent reduction. Government to maintain complete records of keys issued, numbers and recipients. Redemption and re issue begin at this office on December 1, at Tuesday.

Hood Department

Woman elected county attorney in Nebraska history

B Mae Davisson of Long Pine Nebraska becomes the first woman elected to the county attorney post in the state and perhaps the nation. The 23 year old fusion ticket winner defeated a leading Brown county attorney amid a 300 vote Republican majority. Davisson was born in Washington Iowa and studied law at Nebraska University Lincoln graduating in 1896.

Chaldren Neb Nebraska United States B. Mae Davisson Brown County Miss Davisson Washington Iowa Sibley Long Pine State University Lincoln

Washington Firemen’s Supper Raises Nearly $100 for Charity

Washington residents dined at the firemen’s tables in the north side rooms raising 51.10 on the first night and 20.00 the second, total near 100. Gifts will go to the W R C ladies for distribution to the city’s poor and needy. The event drew liberal support and praise for the firemen.

Washington North Side

Flat car derailed at Rock Island yards in muddy freeze

A flat car left the track while switching at Rock Island yards. Mud at the Shanafelt lumber yard crossing froze causing the car to derail and one pair of trucks was pushed far before the engineer halted the motion.

Rock Island Shanafelt

Mail wagon driver unable to report sick at home

Arthur Mason could not drive the mail wagon today due to illness and remained confined to his home.

Arthur Mason

Charley's Aunt Seats On Sale At Graham Theater

Tickets for the Charley's Aunt production at the Graham go on sale Monday. The company promises a stronger show than last season and cheaper prices, urging quick purchase to pack the house for next Tuesday evening.

Charley the Graham

Revered Lackey Preaches at First Church and Tomorrow

Rev Lackey of Traer preached at the First church yesterday afternoon and again this afternoon. Tomorrow he will assist Rev Davidson in communion services.

Lackey of Traer Davidson

Morning services titled Searching the Scriptures

There will be services in the morning with the subject Searching the Scriptures. There will be no evening service.

Baptist Church Services and Evening Sermon Topics

Morning service led by the pastor with the theme Digging Wells. Evening service follows with the topic Things to be Considered. B P U meets at 6 p.m.

The Baptist Church

Elder Damon to Lead Chapel Services Tonight

Elder J. W. Damon will conduct services at the Chapel tonight and again tomorrow morning and evening. All members and friends are invited to attend.

J. W. Damon

Misoula Man Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life

Lou Hampson of Mis soula Montana died in a double tragedy when he killed his wife who ran a boarding house on the Heights and then killed himself. Residents say the couple were well known in the city and the incident occurred recently.

Lou Hampson Missoula Montana

Death of Infant Mildred Critz at Chas Critz Home

The death of Mildred Irma Critz, almost four weeks old, occurred last evening around 10 o clock at the Critz home. Funeral will be from the Catholic church Monday at nine o'clock. Weather notes and social notices follow, with local visits, exams, and upcoming events listed.

Mildred Irma Critz Chas. Critz

Kalona Community News Highlights and Local Arrivals

Keeley Elevator Co. and Elder J. C. W. Coxe delivered a sermon at the M. E. church with communion. Miss Lena Shearer travels to Des Moines then California. the Manners family relocates to east Washington. Methodist revival planned. Epworth League at 2:45. Miss Branigar and Unterkircher return to Burlington. Y Beliel host surprise gathering. Wm Jugenheimer visits Sigourney then Fremont, Nebraska. Miss Maud Reeves hosts friends with games and refreshments.

Lena Shearer Grace Branigar Blanch Unterkircher Burlington Maud DeLong Y. Beliel

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised For Cure and Cure Claim

One hundred dollars reward offered for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. I J Cognrty & Co Toledo Ohio. West & Trax Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally cures blood and mucous surfaces. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills advertised as best.

Hall I. J. Cognrty & Co Props Toledo Ohio I. J. Cheney West & Trax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

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