Daring Hold-Up Strikes West Liberty Merchant
West Liberty on Oct 13 reports FF B. Evans a prominent agricultural implement dealer was held up at 10:30 pm in his office. The assailant, about 21, 5 ft 6 in, wearing a light overcoat and hat, bound Evans and stole a 15 jewel watch valued with movement 07726 and a pocketbook containing 120 dollars. The robber fled. a nearby grocer’s staff spotted a man crouched in a warehouse.
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West Liberty
B. Evans
Mr. Evans
Evans
Springmore
Community Notes From Grace Oct 12
Rev W T Romig and son Albert depart for Victor Iowa on business. Jim Dunbar of Chicago visits cousin L Dunbar. I M Lewis family visit KR Ferguson's West Chester. Katie Buxbaum returns to Washington school after weekend at home. B N Dunbar and wife from Wayne County visit brother KL Dunbar.
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W. T. Romig
Albert
Victor
Iowa
Jim Dunbar
Chicago
L. ©. Dunbar
I. M. Lewis
Griffiths Visit Washington Friends Today
Warnick return from Missouri trip. Mr and Mrs BD W Griffith of Washington visiting friends today. FF Davis of Columbus Junction on business. J M Staines of Washington calling on friends here today.
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Warnick
Missouri
BD. W. Griffith
Washington
FF. Davis
Columbus Junction
J. M. Staines
Social notes from Washington and a concert event
Mrs James McCulley and Mrs Jennie Bailey visit Washington guests at Mrs Rar Maxwell home while Mrs George Haines and Mrs Nettie Strain tour the area. Mr and Mrs S W Neal shop in Washington. A Share opens a Muscatine clothier in Washington with Fasnecas on the 17th. The New Orleans Grand Concert Co visits the opera house Thursday the 15th. Reverend K E Hi Thompson is in Washington today.
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James McCulley
Jennie Bailey
Washington
Rar Maxwell
George Haines
Nettie FB. Strain
W. B. Anwyl
Pleasant Hill
W. Neal
Child Takes Strychnine in Local Tragedy
A child in the East of the City took a dose of strychnine causing serious danger. The incident involves the family of Mr and Mrs Fred Palmer and is under medical and police care. Investigations continue to determine circumstances and response.
Father Rides Bareback to Hospital with Poisoned Child
The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Palmer swallowed strychnine meant for mice. Father mounted a nearly exhausted horse and brought her to town while doctors pumped the stomach. The pulse was 200 at one point, but after an hour of treatment the child showed signs of relief and improved prior to press time.
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Fred Palmer
Iseon
Mr. Palmer
Dre. Jenkins
Local arrivals fill town as wedding guests gather
On Oct 13 Charles Coffman of Sigourney was a caller in town. Mrs Littler and daughter Hird from Des Moines arrived to attend the Daiber Hamilton wedding. John Besser of Harper visited the city. Mr and Mrs M A Shuler of Havelock Nebraska arrived last evening for a visit at the Warner parental home.
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Charles Coffman
Sigourney
Walker Injured In Fall At Drug Store
W A Walker fell down a cellar in his drug store and injured his left ankle ligaments and two small foot bones. He remains at home resting. The Journal reports delays due to a new press, with carriers delayed on routes but aims to publish on time tonight and thanks readers for patience.
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Ainsworth
W. A. Walker
Journal Force
Death of Mrs. Joe Edelstein
Mrs. Edelstein died yesterday at about 1 p.m. at her home two miles south of Riverside after a two year illness. She was about 60 and leaves a husband and eight grown children. The funeral will be at St Marys Catholic church tomorrow at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. Father Weiland.
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Riverside
Oet
The
Evening Journal
Joe Edelstein
Here
Edelstein
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Weiland
Regular meeting notice for Chapter J P K E O hosts change
Chapter J P K E O will meet at Mrs. Kari Lewis home Thursday Oct 1 at 2 o clock. Notice change of hostess. Mr and Mrs Robt Kephart returned from Burlington where Mrs Kephart had surgery in Burlington hospital and has entirely recovered.
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P. KE. O
Kari Lewis
Robt. Kephart
Burlington
Lost and For Rent Classified Notices
Lost between depot and residence a light lap robe about one and a half yards square Finder please leave at the Journal office. For Rent six room cottage inquire at this office. Taken Up one Chester white sow weight about 275 lbs Owner please call at W A Birney’s on late W S Stewart farm. For Sale large good base burner wood heater near Washington factory Wm Lindauer. For Sale family horse and wagon Apply at 607 EB 2nd St. For Sale good second hand organ inquire at the Journal office. For Sale good stockers and feeders Chas Gorham DPD Mearenet. For Sale house and four lots inquire at the Journal office. For Rent five living rooms inquire at the Journal office. City Bus Line call phone No 1 Hotel Colenso leave orders Frank Rogers.
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Depot
J. W. Dunham
Journal Office
W. A. Birney
Stewart Farm
Colenso
Frank Rogers
Local Social Notes Highlight Neighborhood News
Mrs. F. W. Welter spent Thursday with Mrs. Frank Lints. Miss Walsh boards with the Sisters. James Tobin and Jos. Casper depart for Canada Tuesday. D. J. Brennan and family were entertained Sunday. John Moriarty able to sit up. Frank Freund moved Monday. Peter Shillig and family Sundayed at Albert Escher's. Barn shingles at Albert Sharpe's produced a hearty time. Natz Escher to move into Mrs. Lise property. James Knebel injured knee after being kicked by a young horse. Will Koening to start on a new cattle barn. Albert Lints erecting a large corn crib. Anticipated vast corn crop this fall. Jos. Duna invested in a large new engine. Mr. and Mrs. Dwna returned from a week’s visit away.
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F. W. Welter
Frank Lints
Miss Walsh
James Tobin
Jos
Casper
Canada
D. J. Brennan
John Moriarty
Frank Freund
Peter Shillig
Albert Escher
Albert Sharpe
Natz Escher
Royal Arch Masons Convene At Cyrus Chapter No 13
A called convocation of Cyrus chapter No 13 R A M will be held on Wednesday evening October 14 at 7 30 for work on Past and Most Excellent Masters degrees Full attendance is desired KE T Wickham H P Co C Gardner of Wellman is a city visitor today and other social notes follow including visits by Mrs L W Bartholomew and Lettie Trotter and invitations for a reception for Ralph Lytle and bride next Friday at their North Iowa Ave home
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Cyrus
Ke.t. Wickham
H. P
Bertha Spangler
Crawfordsville
J. M. Lytle
Ralph
North
Iowa Ave
M. E. Church to be Re-Roofed After Sunday Collection
A collection taken Sunday morning raised 15 for re roofing the M. E. church here. Mrs. Hughes a niece of James Gardner and Joe Gardner brother of S C Gardner of Washington both from Ohio are visiting relatives. Rev Giller started protracted meetings at Pilotsburg Sunday evening and hopes to have an evangelist.
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M. E
Hughes
James Gardner
Joe Gardner
S. C. Gardner
Washington
Ohio
Giller
Pilotsburg
H. Brindley
J. W. Wart
Wellman
L. ER. Fleming
Mary Martin
Clergymen and visitors travel for synod and visits
On October 13 Rev. J. P. Davis left for Clarinda Iowa to attend the annual synod of the United Presbyterian church. Mr and Mrs J M Randle of Washington are visiting the Crawford sisters today. A J Peterson G M Welch and
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J. P. Davis
Clarinda
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Randle
Washington
Crawford Sisters
A. J. Peterson
G.M. Welch
The Little Homestead at the Graham Tonight
See the beautiful play The Little Homestead at the Graham this evening. Positively one of the best of this season's offerings.
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Graham
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Owers
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Strychnine
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Crafordsville
Howard White
Lotice
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DPD
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Riciemon
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L. W. Bartholomew
McMaster
Lettie Trotter
George Slaines
Nettie BE. Strain
Crawanne
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Chicago Board of Trade
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Lexington
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Ae A. Bas
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Foley
Bright
Gro. Ewina
Smith’s Grove
For All
DY. Foley & Company
Cece
Columbia Pharmacy
Southeast Corner Square
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