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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
3
J A Y Ashby reports the sale of the J W Applegate farm one mile north of town to Harry Welch for 132 dollars per acre. The property covers 150 acres.
Mr and Mrs Will Kerr of West Chester were guests yesterday at the Joseph Wolf home. Mrs Watson and daughter Miss Elizabeth arrived this morning from Ainsworth and spent the day in the city visiting friends.
A Spokane man Thiele faced a bound over bond of 500 dollars after misrepresentation by his Iowa City agent led Curtis to sue over delayed reporting of goods. The stunt involved a trunk booth marriage ploy at the fair, which never happened with Anna Weidert stating she would not wed a stranger publicly.
Ira Curtis of Iowa City, proprietor of a jewelry concern, was bound over to the grand jury Thursday afternoon after Justice James S. Burrows ruled in the case against him. Curtis contracted with numerous Keokuk residents to sell his goods.
Iowa City prepares for a major gathering October 31 when President George E. MacLean leads the Association of Presidents of Middle West Universities. The meeting will cover vital educational matters and include social events hosted by President and Mrs. MacLean.
Louis Sullivan of Baker Machinery Co suffered hot lead into an eye while soldering pipes. Doctors expect the eye to heal with slight disfigurement but sight should be restored. Also noted are impressions of W. F. Mann’s Tempest and Sunshine based on Mary J. Holmes novel, opening at Gra ham on October 10.
Notice states Boy's brigade will meet at the old Armory promptly at 6 30 p m to act as escort to the National Guard. J W Morton leaves this morning for Sandwich Illinois to visit his mother and daughter in Chicago. The Tempest and Sunshine a Southern comedy drama with a strong cast and engaging story plays at the Graham on Thursday October 10 98 3t.
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