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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1900

Page

4

Iowa Central to Launch Daily Sleeping Car Service to Kansas City

On Sunday September 16, the Iowa Central Railway inaugurates a daily sleeping car service linking Minneapolis St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Albia with Kansas City in connection with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and the Wabash railways. Bullet and drawing room cars leave various northern points in the morning and arrive in Kansas City by morning, with northbound departures from Kansas City at 9:20 pm and arrivals at St Louis and other hubs. For details contact the Iowa Central ticket agent or Geo S Barry G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Wabash Railway St Paul Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia St Louis St Louis Ghei Towa Central Geo. S Barry G. P T. A Iowa

Agricultural lands offered in Idaho and Washington with rail travel deals

Rich farming and fruit-raising lands across northern Idaho and eastern Washington are highlighted with major markets in Coeur d Alene Bitter Root and Rossland. Emigration agent C W Mott promotes land via Northern Pacific and Burlington routes with round trip tickets and two day limits to northern points. Industrial agents Ion & Brooks coordinate details from Cedar Rapids Iowa and Cedar City Ta.

United States Idaho Washington Palouse Big Bend Coeur d’ Alene Bitter Root Rossland Republic C. W. Mott Northern Pacific Ry St. Paul, Minn Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Messrs Iiton & Brooks Ce- Gar Rapids Iowa Coun Tor John P. P T.A Ta. Denis

Prominent Citizen F. C. Jones Dies After Hernia Op

Wellman Iowa October 5 Special F C Jones a prominent county resident died after hernia surgery in February and subsequent blood poisoning. A Republican and township trustee he will be buried with funeral Sunday at an as yet unannounced hour.

Wellman Iowa F. C. Jones

Question of Registration to be Agitated All Must Register

Voters are reminded that all residents must register this year. Campaign managers in every county should start promoting registration now to avoid disqualification on election day. The registration board meets on the second Thursday before the election for three days from 8 am to 9 pm, then again on the Saturday prior to the election, same hours. On election day the board stays open all day to add those who were out of the city on regular registration days through affidavit.

Prisoners Escape from Muscatine County Jail

In Muscatine Iowa this morning three prisoners Morris Kennedy Walker escaped by sawing hinges. The trio had been granted unusual liberties in jail. Kennedy and Walker were recently sentenced to three years for a West Liberty robbery, while Morris awaited a sentence that would make him a convict.

Muscatine Morris Kennedy Walker Kennedy Walker West Liberty Will Morris

Temperance Meeting Draws Large Dublin Audience

Rev J K Logue spoke on temperance at Dublin Baptist church to a large crowd. Enthusiasm ran high with broad support and a good subscription, including a fifty dollar pledge. Next week schedules include Rev Stark in Lexington Tuesday, Rev Schreckengast in Living Lake Thursday, and Rev Stark in Clay Congregational Thursday. The Dublin meeting was postponed to October 18. Presbyterian chorus practice moved to Saturday at 7:30.

J. K. Logue Dublin Baptist Church QO. A. Snyder Stark Lexington Schreckengast Living Lake Clay Congregational Church

Richmond News Roundup Highlights Local Travels and Events

Richmond reports C F Sauer traveling to Cedar Rapids for goods and carnival attendance while residents chase ball games and visits. Notables include Leo Ortiz visiting Riverside, local Baptist convention talks, Roosevelt plans, and a long list of townspeople attending lectures, meetings, and community events.

C. F. Sauer Cedar Rapids Richmond Wellman Leo Ortiz Riverside

Lightning rod swindle nets farmer one hundred dollars

Richmond Indiana October 5 special report details John Duwa a prosperous farmer two miles south of town swindled by three con artists in a lightning rod scheme. They promised decorative rods and charged 350 for their work then coerced a 100 note he signed and fled with the money.

Richmond Washington County John Duwa Here Duwa Dana

Lost and Found Inquiries At Journal Office

A handkerchief with Honiton and Valenciennes lace was exchanged at Miss Rupp's reception for a similar one. A black ribbon belt was found and may be claimed at the Journal office. Also information sought on Ren’r Rooms suitable for offices or living, with inquiries to be made at this office.

Honiton Valenciennes Miss Rupp Journal Office Journal

Fred and Sadie Raymonds Old Arkansaw at the Graham

A new comedy drama Old Arkansaw by Fred and Sadie Raymond is set for one night only at the Graham on Wednesday October 10. The production features special scenery a fine company of actors and entertaining specialties.

Fred Sadie Raymond Arkansaw Graham

Old Arkansaw News Facis In Outline

A jumble of brief notes reports Capt Shields and crew escaped by gunboat Villalobos afterPol the Fili captives on Marinduque Island. Census lists Arkansas population at 1,311,564 up 16.25 percent in ten years. Mrs Montel, 75, burned to death in Silver Creek when fire ignited her clothing while cooking.

Captain Shields Marinduque Island Villalobos Rock River M. E Chicago Thomas Smith James Bird Sadie Alexander Louis Strebe Skagway Seattle Arkansas Wabash, Ind

Traveling salesman killed by lightning in Fort Dodge

H. Wilson, a salesman for the Cragg Wool and Hide company, was struck by lightning during a storm in Fort Dodge Iowa and died instantly. The incident occurred during the October 5 weather event. Local authorities reported the death as sudden and accidental.

Fort Dodge H. Wilson

Local arrivals and visits fill Crawfordsville scene

Local society notes report numerous arrivals from Vinton Burlington Bloomington and Des Moines visiting homes in Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Mentions include Miss McClanahan Mrs White Mrs Hall and others as well as meetings of Martha Washington Camp R N A and social entertainments in progress.

Live Stock And Grain Markets Reported In Chicago And Milwaukee

Chicago and East Buffalo markets show mixed activity across hogs cattle sheep and calves with receipts ranging to 34 000 hogs 10 000 cattle 14 000 sheep. Prices span hogs 3 50 to 5 50 per hundredweight cattle 2 00 to 5 85 with best steers near 5 60 and lambs 3 25 to 5 00 while Milwaukee grain lists wheat at 81 2 to 82 8 cents No 1 northern rye 55 to 85 cents and oats at 25 to 26 cents.

Chicago Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Milwaukee Chicago Board of Trade

Atlas of China offered at discount now available

A 16 page Atlas of China sized 12 by 14 inches is on sale at major BCR&N stations for 10 cents or postpaid for 13 cents. Regular price listed as 25 cents elsewhere. Mail orders directed to MO G Farler in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

China MO. G. Farler AGP & TA Bcr&n Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa

Free Common Sense Medical Adviser Offer

An advertisement promotes The Common Sense Medical Adviser a 1008 page book by Doctor R. V. Pierce. It offers a free copy on receipt of stamps to cover mailing costs 21 one cent stamps for paper binding or 31 stamps for cloth binding to Buffalo New York.

Common Sense Medical Adviser R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Term lasts fourteen weeks with tuition set at twelve dollars

The notice states a fourteen week term with tuition of twelve dollars. It mentions C. M. Grumbling as printer and initial in the line.

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