Indians Cancel Big Shoot After Gang No-Show
The afternoon planned shoot between the Gang of 77 and Harvey’s Indians was canceled due to the Gang’s failure to appear. Local banking notes praise Citizens’ Bank and Washington County Savings Bank quarterly statements show solid growth and prudent management. Also reports of visitors and travel include Harry Montgomery from Ottumwa, Win Robison of St. Joe, and Mr. and Mrs. Steffy heading to Texas for a three week visit.
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Gang of ‘77
Harvey’s Indians
Winamouse & Co Restaurant For Sale In Iown Town
A restaurant with new building in a thriving town will be sold cheap for cash or traded on town property. Business is prosperous and no other restaurant in town. Good dwelling rooms in restaurant building. Favorable terms as the owner retires. For particulars address Mrs. Mary Leuck, larper, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Leuck
Larper
Iowa
New Lodge to the Organized Wednesday Evening
R E Peary Tells the Story of his Explorations in the Northland outlines plans for five years to reach the pole. He describes past Arctic journeys and survival near Independence Bay with Eskimos and musk oxen. The Knight of Honor lodge forms with twenty passing exams and seven more planning to join.
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New Lodge
R. E. Peary
Northland
Ing
North Pole
Howland
Knight of Honor
Woodmen Hall
They Have Gone The Cincinnati Clothing Company
The Cincinnati Clothing Company has left Washington after ten days, with local merchants gaining their former business. A proposed city license would curb itinerant merchants, who bring cheap goods and take money away. The piece notes complaints about fruit theft from a cellar and reports on upcoming entertainments and local events including Ole Olson’s Davenport appearance, John Lawson’s bicycle exhibit, and a Baby Show at the M E church.
Unsettled Weather and Local notes from Washington Iowa
Unsettled weather tonight and Tuesday partly cloudy. Reported incidents include Henry Knecht and Jess Waters visiting Brighton, a hill turn causing a minor bruise split, and L Smouse injuring a fence while observing a prairie chicken. Community updates note Quail hunting allowances, shipments of horses, a Chicago singer visiting Smouse's Hall, and local social visits and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Knecht
Jess Waters
Brighton
McCollum's Earl King and Billy Bezant Shine in Season
E. H. McCollum praises Earl King and Billy Bezant for strong racing. Earl King has earned money in fast times while Billy Bezant, a three year old, posted a 2 1 4 4 time and twice placed well, with a standout 2:17 second.
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H. E. McCollum
Earl King
Billy Bezant
Tonem
Mr. McCollum
Fish to Publish New Washington City Directory
H R Fish of Chicago visiting Washington arranging to publish a new complete city directory. The book will be eighty pages listing names, occupations and street addresses of every man, woman and child in Washington. Officials warn previous similar volumes were fraudulent.
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H. R. Fish
Chicago
Washington
Youngest Oskaloosa prisoner released by judge
Frank Avery sixteen year old prisoner from Quincy Illinois was released by Judge Dewey. Convicted of burglary in Knoxville Junction he received four months jail with about a month left to serve. he is described as a bright looking lad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Avery
Dewey
Knoxville Junction
Quincy, Ill
Hall's Catarrh Cure Company Guarantee 1886
Frank J. Cheney the senior partner of FE J Cheney & Co of Toledo pledges 100 dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn Dec 6, 1886. Cure taken internally, acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Send for testimonials. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
FE. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Fk. J, Cheney & Co
Daily Trading Values Highlight Key Insights
The item lists 16 trading values deemed important for readers, noting their relevance to everyday decisions and potential impact on planning and budgeting. It emphasizes practical use over theory and ties outcomes to accessible real world benefits.
Old Fashioned Remedies From Glasgow and Lytle
Purported health claims for Karl's Clover Root Tea and Shilohs Cure from Glasgow and Lytle. Notices promise relief from nervousness, constipation, coughs, croup, and digestive issues with multiple products and wide selling claims. Hartford and public advertisements reference ready availability and cure efficacy.
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SS. A. Sweet
Hartford
Conn
Glasgow & Lytle
Shiloh
Croup
Karl
Shilor
Des Moines Valley Division Rail Timetable Highlights
Train schedule notes detail departure and arrival times for multiple trains on the Des Moines Valley Division, including connections at Knoxville with Rock Island and B&O lines. It lists daily operations, exceptions, and transfer possibilities for passengers returning from Des Moines.
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D.R
L & Prr
Ace
Des Moines Valley Division
Des Moines
Knoxville
BO & Q
Des Mat
Rock Island
Washington
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Flo
Neiswanger
Lew
Muscatine
Columbia Corner
E. Cor. Square
Columbia Restaurant
Doucherty Bros
West Side
Washington County
Pearance
Citizens’ Bank
Saturday Evening’s Journal
The
Washington County Savings Bank
Harry Montgomery
Ottumwa
Lackey -Cachee
United
West Chester
New Haven
Daniel Steffy
Texas
E. C. Carris & CO
East Side Square
Ceanns
Knights OF
Nonor
Graham
R. B. Peary
United States Navy
Academy
Whale Sound
Independence Bay
Esquimaux
Clara Schumann Orchestra
Frank Bristol
Booker T. Washington
Geo. Tripp
Cincinnati Clothing Company
Our
Buys
Alf
East Side Dry Goods
Ole Olson
Davenport
the Graham
Ben Hendricks
St. George Hussey
Wilson’s Office
John Lawson
Peary
Schuman Orchestra
John Allen
Creston
Blair Hotel
J. A. Beck
John
Mr. Allen
Journal
M. E. Church
Stuart’s
Washingston, D. C
Mr Kneeht
L. Smouse
South
Waast
Ily
Nimrods
Wolng
Jake Hite
Buffalo
St. Louis
Stiles
Mr. Hite
Robert McCall
K. D. Keek
Smouse
Messrs. Orville Elder
Fulton
W. Bailey
Bessie Scofield
Minnie and
Kate
Stichter
Riverside
Lodge
Lowa City
Home Entertainment
W. White
George
Martin White
Dr. McConnatghey
Mr. White
Clarence Aughey
Babe
Daniel Aughey
Mrs. W. S. Reister
Omaha
Ed Smith
New York
Oclwein
McElwain & Brown
Red Shearer
Burlington
Edwin Blair
Geo. Blair
Aledo, Ill
Frank Alberson
Gilchrist
Jas. Wilson
Marengo
Ladies’ Home Missionary Society
M. BE
Longinus
St. James’ Church
Council Bluffs
Miss Cooper
Fairfield
Cooner
Royal
Roal
Royal Baking Powder CO
State of
Ohio
City of
Lucas County
J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleaton
Ladies’ Union
Traime
Ly No
le Nn
Ibam
Wasuyington National Bank
Capital
Surplus
Essentials
Smith
Syracuse
N. Y
Monroe St
Hesston
Cury
Todt
Paing
Mac
Peurne
RAL
Wm. Blair & Son
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