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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1895

Page

1

Bank secrecy scandal hits Richland families hard

A. C. Charlton, cashier of the Richland Bank, disappeared with over six thousand dollars leaving a farm valued at 120 acres. His partner Allen Stalker denies knowledge of the loss as residents, including an elderly couple with 175, and many others, face ruin while creditors seek recovery through private-bank liabilities and collateral valued around 3,100.

A. C. Brady The Brady & Jones Dry Woods A. C. Charlton Richland Bank Allen Stalker Charlton Stalker Brady Board of Trade Pella J.ul. Young Washington, Co., Savings Bank Richland, Bank

New Pastor Honored at Covenanter Reception

A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Wim Wylie hosted Rev Allen and wife to welcome the Covenanter church's new pastor. Guests included several city pastors and dignitaries from Linton Morning Sun Wyman Vernon and Kansas City. A bountiful menu accompanied social and intellectual discourse as the community extended a warm royal welcome for a long and successful ministry.

Wim. Wylie Covenanter Church The Robb Linton C. D. Trumbus Morning Sun Caruthers Black Wyman Farris Vernon Wis McClemots L. M. Sam Allen Reformed Presbyterian Church Wm. Wylie Presbytery R. P

Judge Mathew Quietly Ends Debt Case in Court

Last week Harry Mathew acted as judge in the Ed ward Kuhn versus John M Wagner trial. Kuhn sought 3500 with Ella May Austin intervening for 500. Evidence showed Kuhn owed Wagner. Austin’s petition dismissed. Kuhn and Wagner paid their own costs and the case ended.

Harry Mathew Edward Kuhn John M. Wagner Ella May Austin Mathew Kuhn Wagner

South Hill men plan to ship draft horses to Germany

Messrs. Braniger, Schmidt and Schmidt of South Hill arrange to ship draft horses to Germany. They hired Hite of Washington Iowa to buy for them. The Schmidt brothers will accompany the animals, shipping only the best Iowa horses. The first consignment leaves about November 2 under Carl Schmidt’s supervision.

Carl Schmidt Ferdinand Schmidt South Hill Germany Hite Washington Iowa Schmidt Brothers Awk

Notice to draw Petit Jurors for next District Court

On October 21, 1895 at 9 a.m. the County Auditor Clerk of the District Court and County Recorder will draw Petit Jurors as provided by law for the next term of the District Court to be held November 5, 1895 at the County Office. J. A. Y. Asuby County Auditor D. A. Bower Clerk D.C. T. J. Allen County Recorder Signed October 12, 1895.

District Court General Assembly

Tragic drowning of 14 year old Eva Light sap in Iowa

Eva Light sap the 14 year old daughter of Professor Light sap principal of Lincoln school died after entering a bath and was found face down in a tub with about four inches of water. Authorities think she fainted and fell into the tub during her bath. The incident occurred in Dunvagus Iowa on October 13.

Dunvagus Eva Lightsap Lincoln School

Tlarvest Excursions Via C R L and P Dates and Fares

Two more Tlarvest excursions via the C R L and P on October 8 and 22. First class fare plus 2 dollars for a round trip. Tickets valid fifteen days for the going trip and good for return on October 11 15 18 22 25 29 and Navy 1 5 8 or 12. Stopovers allowed on going trips only. For further information and rates inquire at Rock Island office A C SHERIDAN AGT.

Navy Rock Island A, C, Sheridan Agt Eas Neb Oklahoma Ind. Ter Texas Cole B. F. Dixon

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