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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1903

Page

4

Tillman acquitted after three week trial in Columbia

The jury acquitted former Lieutenant Governor James Tillman on a self defense plea after a three week trial. Evidence centered on whether he was justified in shooting N G Gonzalez in the streets of Columbia. Remaining notes mention social events and local visits in Washington and nearby towns.

Lexington D. C James T. Tillman Tillman N. G. Gonzalez Columbia Gonzalez South Carolina Gonvalez Gary

Round About updates on travel and visits

Mrs J T Loos and children left for North English to visit relatives. Dr A J Laird visited Iown yesterday. Mrs S A Chambers left for Martinsburg. Mrs L B Cocktin went to Washington. Harding returned from Pamcans. Sim Black visiting Miss Ida Gormley of Crawfordsville left for Trenton Mo. Elizabeth Malin departed for Nichols. G A Carson of Lebanon Kansas arrives to move into HH N Wilkin’s property. Daniel Mersereau visits Hardy Iowa. G W White left for Grace then Colorado. Foyet Love departed for Centerville to attend school. William Wallace left for a new home in Downing Mo. Mr and Mrs A J Peterson visited Washington yesterday. Mrs A Carson visited Washington yesterday.

J. TL. Loos A. J. Laird A. Chambers Martinsburg LB. Cocktin Hlardin Pamcans Sim Black Ida Gormley Crawfordsville Trenton Silzabeth Malin Nichols G. A. Carson Lebanon Kansas HH. N. Wilkin Daniel Mersereau Hardy Iowa G W. White Grace Thn Colorado Foyet Love Centerville William Wallace Downing Mes Trotter Washinton A. J. Peterson Washington A. Carson

Franklin Republicans name ticket and local updates

On Saturday at five o clock the Franklin Republicans named a ticket with trustees J P McAnulty J O Bawer J P W EB Auten a constable Coffman and Ed Libe. The first load of cattle was shipped to Chicago from this point. John Griffith finished his sawmill engine house. The Milwaukee plan to begin paving their stock yards this week. James Stevenson reports a new residence completed.

Franklin At & P.m J. BP. McAnulty J. GO. Bawer J. P W. EB. Auten Constable. Coffman Ed Libe Chicago John Griffith Milwaukee James Stevenson

Local Socials and Farm Notes From Marion Township

Maggie Simmons and family visited L F Sig afos' with Elsie Simmons of Peirce. A big dance at W D Hesseltine's new house drew a large crowd. John Coppock reports clover work in Eureka. The Brown and Wolfe sale misprint shows the grey team sold for 342 dollars. Charlie Glasgow returned from Dakota last week. Route two attendees at the Richer church convention near Marion township. Funeral of Peter Godwin drew many from distance including Hardesty Kemp McGrew Kutler and Kemp family members from Louisa county.

Maggie Simmons Jay Elsie Simmons Peirce L. F. Sigafoos W. Db Hesseltine John Coppock Eureka Brown & Wolfe Charlie Glasgow Dakota Route Two Marion Township Peter Godwin Mary Hardesty Corwin Kan Willis McGrew Columbus Junction Frank Kutler Mucsatine J. R. Kemp Will John Kemp J. Godwin J. P. Kemp Louisa County

Paralyzed James Young in critical condition near West Chester

Special report from West Chester dated Oct 15 states James Young 75 a bachelor farmer on Lexington road 3 1/2 miles northeast of town suffered paralysis this afternoon and remains in a critical condition with his entire left side affected.

West Chester James Young Washion County Young Lexington Road Here

Marriage notices fill North Washington society pages

Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs A Barr the marriage of their daughter Elma to Mr Henry Ditmars was performed by Rev J B Schreckengast in a ceremony attended by close families. A wedding dinner followed. Miss Barr recently worked for Lowman Bros and Ditmars is a prosperous farmer north of the city. Also noted are a tin shower for Miss Emma McCall in honor of her upcoming wedding to Mr Lee Scranton, a large penny dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs A V McCaulley, and other society gatherings. The Journal wishes happiness to the couples and reports on local events, guests, and decorations.

A. Barr Washington Elma Henry Ditmars J. B. Schreckengast First Methodist Church Miss Barr Lowman Bros Ditmars Journal Edith Chilcote East van Buren Street Emma McCall Lee Scranton A. V. McCaulley J. J. Bowman North Third Street Flossie Belva Frank Sherlock Mendelssohn Mires Sage Dr. Nehlin The Baptist Church L. D. Young Miss Sage Anne Hodek Mae Long Blanche Smith Jessie Mipue Sage Sergeant Thorne Company D Miss Bowman Mr. Sherlock Mrs. Sherlock West’ Third Street

Closing out sale at D J Eichelberger & Son's grocers

Local note reports closing out sale of groceries at D J Eichelberger Son's with groceries sold regardless of cost and the building must be vacated. Arrivals include 62b William Gallagher from Muscatine summoned by his father's death Capt J J Gallagher. Visitors include Lizzie McCaskey from Washington Penn and Grace Madeen from Brighton at J D Grail home. Mrs W N Kragg goes to Rock Island then Cedar Rapids. Woman's Missionary Society of First U P church sent a fruit barrel and quilts to the Iowa Children's Home Des Moines.

D. J. Eichelberger & Son William Gallagher Muscatine J. J. Gallagher Dr. J. Eichelberger & Son’s Woman's Missionary Society of the First U. P. Church Iowa Des Moines

Two Words Challenge for Concert Seats at Graham Friday

The New Orleans Concert Co. offers two best reserved seats for a 12 or under writer who creates the most words from the two words Paul Bass. Submissions must be at Carris drug store Friday morning before 0 am 5-26.

Paul Bass New Orleans Concert Co Graham Carris Drug

Lost found and sale notices from the Journal

Lost Watch on Brighton road near John Wirkpatrick farm. 21 Found Lady's souvenir pin. Ask at Journal office. Lost package containing coat on road east of town or in town. return to Journal office. Found Lace collar. inquire at Journal office. For Rent Six room cottage. inquire at office. One Chester white sow weight about 275 lbs. owner call at W. A. Birney's on late W. S Stewart farm. For Sale Family horse and wagon. apply 607 KE 2nd St 100-6t. For Sale Good second hand organ. inquire at Journal office. For Sale Good stockers and feeders Chas. Gorham, PD. M 102-tf. For Sale House and four lots. inquire at Journal office. For Rent Five living rooms. inquire at Journal office. S4-tf

Journal Office W. A. Birney Stewart Farm Horse and Stanhope

New Orleans Grand Concerts Set for Tomorrow Evening

The New Orleans Grand Concert company schedules a performance tomorrow evening. Local residents are invited to attend the event at the city venue with tickets available at the box office.

The New Orleans Grand Concert Company

Daiber Hamilton Nuptials At Keota Home

Miss Della Daiber and John Hamilton of a leading Keota clothing house will wed tonight at eight in the Daiber residence. George Daiber Jr arrives from Wyoming for the ceremony as Charles Winter's arrival is noted in the continuous report.

Keota Della Daiber John Hamilton George Daiber Wyoming

Iowa Central Maintains Low Round Trip Rates in Oct and Nov

Due to a backward season in August and September Iowa Central will offer cheap round trip rates to St. Paul and Minneapolis daily during October and November. See agents for particulars. octsu.

Iowa Central St. Paul Minneapolis

Milwaukee Return From Palo Alto After Six Weeks

The article notes Milwaukee coming back this afternoon from Palo Alto California where he has spent the past six weeks, returning to his duties.

Milwaukee Palo Alto Cal

Mare and buggy stolen near West Liberty with $50 reward

Sheriff Teeter reports a mare and buggy stolen last night at West Liberty. The bay mare is eleven years old with a long mane. The black buggy is described as the accompanying vehicle. A reward of 50 is offered for information leading to recovery.

Teeter West Liberty

Mrs J B Crail Returns From Visit in Winfield

Mrs. J. B. Crail arrived home today after visiting relatives in Winfield.

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