Soper sentenced to two years in prison in None-Such Washer case
The court at Mt. Pleasant sentenced Hubbell O. Soper of Dixon to two years at the Flo. Madison penitentiary after a lengthy trial that exposed a sweeping scheme selling None-Such clothes washers for 1000 each. Co-defendants Wright Evans Snow faced related charges and later cases were pursued in multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbell O. Soper
Dixon
Flo. Madison
Withrow
Mt. Pleasant
District Court
Soper
O. B. Wright
John Stevenson
Stevenson
Richer
Brookhart
Col. Bird
Madison
Wis
Keokuk
Grand
Washington County
Evans
Show
Wright
Beatrice
Nebraska
Shaw
Poynter
Snow
Iowa
Illinois
L. W. Colby
Beatrice, Neb
Scofield
Preston
Oskaloosa
Lawa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
South Dakota
A Mean Trick Tells of Torn Invitations in West Washington
A west Washington woman planned a reception and had invitations printed. A hurried delivery boy tore up many invitations before delivering them. A neighbor found the torn papers and alerted the hostess, who then reprinted and reissued nearly forty invitations to ensure all friends were invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington
John Shields & Son City Office Notice
On and after October 1 you will find our city office in the Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of Postoffice. All orders left there will have prompt attention. Bills may be settled there if you desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Pharmacy
Postoffice
John Shields & Son
Londale Stock Company Delights Largest House In Marengo
The Londale Stock Company played to their largest audience Saturday evening leaving for Marengo. The performance was of high quality and the best seen in the city this season. Members demonstrated courteous conduct on and off stage and deserve congratulations for early success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londale
Marengo
Death of F. C. Chester Leaves Family and Memory
Lillie Babcock reports the death of F. C. Chester in Burlington at five this morning. Former U S Express agent here, he resigned due to ill health and sought strength in the north. His wife died recently. a daughter May Chester and son Clarence survive. Body arrives tomorrow at 10 38 from Burlington. funeral at Baptist church at 10 45 conducted by Rev Lusk. Also notice for Red School fall term opening October 23 in W. R. rooms with a large pupil turnout urged. Capt Kellogg to classify attendees. School cost 15 cents. noon luncheon provided. dress code required or a fine of 10 cents. Hour 7 30
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazie King
Lillie Babcock
Burlington
F. C. Chester
Mr. Chester
U. S. Express
Miss May Chester
Washington
Clarence
Baptist Church
Lusk
W. R
Kellogg
Glimpse of a Racing Horse Delivery in Iowa Notes
A letter dated October 20, 1900 from J D Dayton of West Chester Iowa discusses Governor Lucas a young horse. It notes sire Governor Lucas a dam line including Moral Champ and Cantell with a 2:09 mark. It mentions early pacing achievement 1:10 for a half mile at age three and that the horse was raised by B L Wilson Wellman Iowa before sale to Dayton Wester Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Dayton
West Chester
la Dear
Lucas
Governor Lucas
What Happened to Jones Play Heads to Graham
The Graham stage hosts the play What Happened to Jones Wednesday evening inviting local audiences to a brief dramatic performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
the Graham
City approves sewer line in East Washington Iowa
The Washington Iowa City Council resolves to establish a sewer along East Jefferson Street from lot 6 block 20 Original Plat to outlot 3 with twelve inch pipe to the B and N W Ry and ten inch pipe to termination. Cemented full length seven feet deep, estimated cost $500. Adopted Oct 15 1900. Mayor Geo F B Ross approves. City Clerk Houan H McCleery attests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
Iowa
Jefferson Street
Washington, Iowa
East
Owa
Ana F Geo. FB. Rosa
New Sleeping Car Service Inaugurated By Iowa Central Railway
The Iowa Central Railway announces a daily sleeping car service connecting Minneapolis and Kansas City with stops at St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Albia. The southbound depart Minneapolis 8:05 am and reach Kansas City 7:00 am. northbound leaves Kansas City 9:20 pm arriving Minneapolis 6:30 pm. For details contact an Iowa Central ticket agent or G S Barry G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Hampton
Ackley
Eldora
Marshalltown
Grinnell Oskaloosa
Kansas City
Chicago Milwanukee & St Paul Railway
Wabash Railway
St Paul
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Albia
St Louis
Iowa Central
Gro. S
Accident injures K W White and son near Alnaworth
K W White and his son Harry were thrown from a frightened team while driving to the old country home. Mr White sustained bruises but no bones were broken. Harry was uninjured. White was brought to town in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. White
Here
Harry
Mr. White
White
Will Witte
Davenport
Chihak
Fannie McCloud
Chicago
Spessard
Arrival of Miss Only cigars from Columbus Junction
Washington readers learn of Miss Only a five cent cigar from 1807 tobacco arriving this morning. Robinson of Chicago preached at the Baptist church presenting a message on workers with God and cooperative labor. He is a potential new pastor candidate, English descent, university trained, staying with Dr Jenkins and set to return to Chicago tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Griffith
Galesburg
Lil
R. McGaughbey
Ainsworth
Rev
S. R. Robinson
Chicago
Dr. Jenkins
Baptist Church
Washington
Miss Only
Columbus Junction
M. W. Kuorz
S. Kt. Robinson
The
Robinson
Dr. Jenkin
Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab lets
The ad offers Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab for 5 cents with a cheerful refund if it fails to cure, advertised by Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Stewart's
Seat sale for What Happened to Jones opens strong
The seat sale opened this morning with strong turnout and a packed house anticipated for Wednesday night. Mrs. J. C. Kilgore of Chicago, a noted local figure, has sailed to Europe with her husband, who directs an exhibit in Paris. they plan to return November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Geo. Broadbutt
Graham
Ebenezer Goodly
Goodly
J. C. Kilgore
Chicago
Europe
Paris
Pete Dailey at the Windsor Five Cent Cigar
Local notice announces Pete Dailey performing at the Windsor venue highlighting the town’s five cent cigar shop. Details are sparse but indicate a small social event featuring Dailey in a casual entertainment setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Dailey
Windsor
Low Rates to Minnesota and Beyond by Northern Pacific Bay
One way and round trip quotes offered every Tuesday for travel to Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Gro. D. Rogers district passenger agent Des Moines Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Bay
Minnesota
North Dakota
Manitoba
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Gro. D. Rogers
Tf Dist. Pass. Agt
Des Moines
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X. Black & Co
Toledo
Golf Capes
Mercer & Chilcote
Sol Rich & Co
Graham Opera House
Warren Moore
Broadhurst Brothers
Geo. H. Broadhurst
New York
Work & Meek
West Side
Eta
Henry Koecht
Journal
R. T. McCall
Washington, D. C
the Evening Journal
C. F. Chester
Night
Gro. F. Ross
Houan H, McCleery
Alnaworth
W. L. Derby
Wapello
Henry Tipton
Meda Lil
Mr. Tipton
Charles
Miss Wolf of
Libertyville
Mrs
Henry Benz
Wellman
J. R. King
Brighton
Mrs. Wade
Junie Emry
Fairfield
Robt. Griffith
K. Brown
Alabama
J. B. Dey
Endicott
Paul
Peoria
Ill
Henry Judson
Mrs. Dillon
Mrs. Brieton
Skinner
Ork
Ashby & Nicola
East Side
Lemmon & Lewis
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