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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1909

Page

6

Jury Assignments and Docket Actions From Yesterday

Judge Wilcockson issued the first jury assignments for September with trials set Monday to Thursday. Probate and civil dockets were processed. numerous estates guardianships and name changes approved or set for hearing with final reports and bond issues resolved.

Wilcockson John Dewees Washington County Wenger Iowa Central Ry. Co M- Graham Frank C. Jones Arthur F. Jones Jesse Longwell Flora MacAtlin F. M. McKune Frank McKune Eliza Meek H. A. McMillan Mary Neill Mary A. Nelson Samuel Neill Wm. Neill T. W. W. Payne Elias Park Amos Stout Emerson A. Parks John Smeltzer John Sprey John A. Shebek Margaret Stinchcomb Amanda S. Tracy Ora Neil Thomas Guardian David C. Temple David W. Temple Julia A. Washburn Jas. W. Wooley James W. Wooley Margaret A. Rogers Joel England Norris N. Allen Nathan B. Sayré John DeHarpport

Quieting Title in Washington County Real Estate

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa the petition of BE. B. Mayhew seeks to quiet title to the South Half of the Northeast Quarter in Section 28 Township 75 North Range 7 West, against numerous named defendants and unknown claimants. The plaintiff claims fee simple ownership and asserts adverse possession for over twenty years, seeks general and equitable relief and cancellation of adverse liens, and orders that all rights, claims, and interests be barred. Publication ordered if defendants fail to appear before noon of the second day of the next term.

Joseph Dawson Ann Dawson John Dawson Mary Dawson Andrew Hannah Margaret Hannah Elizah Eldridge Cyrus A. Eldridge A. Wilson Eldridge Geo. T. Eldridge Elizah Eldrige George F. Eldridge Wilson Eldridge Sarah M. Johnson C. N. Eldridge Samuel C. Baird Mrs. Sanford Matthew J. Wallace M. A. Sanford James Orlands Lemon James Lemond Jas. Lemon J. 0. Lemon William Blair George Brokaw Washington County Iowa District Court Mayhew

One Price Auction Plan for Farm and Stock Sales

An auctioneer announces a coming sale season with a single price of one percent on all Farm and Stock sales. He invites clients to line up and arrange their sales, promising uniform treatment for all sales regardless of size and highlighting Pedi greed Fine Stock sales.

Ustin Sutherland Slam Frank Djey Ington Chester Rock Island Old Gang

Testifies After Four Years About Kidney Cure Claim

Carlisle Center resident G B Burhans writes that four years ago Foley's Kidney Remedy cured his kidney trouble after two bottles. He says there has been no relapse and he remains cured. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company offered the remedy.

Carlisle Center N. Y G. B. Burhans Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy Mc-Elhinney Drug Company

Special Services by John Chapman at Baptist Church

Special services led by John Chapman of Chicago, longtime National President of the B Y P U, will be held at the Baptist church on next Lord's Day with services at 11 a.m. 3 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. Chapman is a successful Chicago businessman and devoted church worker and will be worth hearing.

John Chapman Chicago Baptist Church Chapman

Court session opens November 2, 1909 in Washington Iowa

A term commences on its second day in November 1909 at the Court House in Washington City Washington County Iowa. Default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. WILSON WILSON Attorneys for Plaintiff.

City of Washington Washington County Iowa

Local residents take short trips and visits around town

Miss Lester Baird travels to Muscatine to visit friends while Miss Josie Miller heads to Ottumwa. Dozens of neighbors, including Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ward and Miss Gladys Smith, embark on day trips to Verdi Ottumwa Crawfordsville and other points. The Keota Ladies band plans a concert with moving pictures tonight at the Airdome.

Lester Baird Muscatine Josie Miller Ottumwa Mrs. Lee Ward Keota Keota Ladies Airdome Opera House

Jury Impaneled For Local Proceedings

The grand jury was impaneled this afternoon. Members include John Cunningham, J. P. Stevenson, S. K. Orris, G. M. Fulton, Elmer Snider, N. C. Pearson and G. G. Vincent with Jack Heath as bailiff and Thompson Brookhart serving as clerk.

Irand John Cunningham J. P. Stevenson S. K. Orris G. M. Fulton Elmer Snider N. C. Pearson G. G. Vincent Jack Heath Thompson Brookhart

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Quick Cure

Advert says the stomach liver and kidney remedy from Dr King’s New Life Pills is in high demand. J E Lemmon claims it never fails to cure sour stomach constipation indigestion biliousness jaundice sick headache chills and malaria all for 25 cents.

Dr. King J. E. Lemmon

Poinsettia Club Set Meeting With Miss Hannah Schilling

The Poinsettia club will meet tomorrow afternoon at Miss Hannah Schilling's home on South Iowa avenue for an afternoon gathering.

Poinsettia Club Hannah Schilling South Iowa Avenue

Mission Circle to Meet at Mrs J N Dodd Home

The Mission circle of the Baptist church will hold their regular program meeting at the home of Mrs J N Dodd on Friday afternoon at 2 30.

Mission Circle of the Baptist Church J. N. Dodd

Epworth League Social at Birney Home East of Town

Epworth League of the M E church plans a social at the Birney home east of town on Thursday evening. Members without their own transportation should meet in Central Park at 7 30 promptly.

Epworth League M. EF. Church Birney Central Park

Burkett and Harvey Wed in Wellman Area

Arthur Burkett and Alma Harvey of near Wellman married this morning by Squire W H Riley at his office. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Donahey of Wellman. The couple will begin housekeeping and reside in the Wellman vicinity.

Arthur Burkett Alma Harvey Near Wellman Squire W. H. Riley

Dinner for Miss Morton Miss Cocklin and Edna Klein

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Cocklin entertained at a 6 o clock dinner Monday evening in their home. Guests included the Misses Mabel Morton soon to leave for Mr. Vernon to attend school Mae Cocklin heading to Remsen Iowa to teach next year and Edna Klein who travels to Seattle to teach at the Deaconess Training school

S. J. Cocklin Mabel Morton Mr. Vernon Mae Cocklin Remsen Iowa Edna Klein Seattle Deaconess Training

Miss Lucile Peck Hosts Presbyterian Sunday School Music Party

Miss Lucile Peck entertained her class of Presbyterian Sunday school girls and new pupils yesterday afternoon at her North Iowa avenue home. First grade pupils gave a musicale, followed by a game of hearts and refreshments to close the event.

Lucile Peck Presbyterian Sabbath School North Iowa Avenue

Fire at M Johnson home on East Main Street

A morning fire at the M Johnson residence on East Main Street was reported around 9 30. Firefighters quickly brought the blaze under control. origin suspected from a defective flue. A hole burned in the roof caused water damage to walls and ceilings. furniture was removed without damage. Loss fully insured.

M. Johnson East Main Stret

School tablets at The Fair

Readable text shows a fair display of school tablets along with mention of Jean Huysmans and a note about tailoring. Other details are unclear due to fragmented OCR.

Harsh Reminder to Settle Accounts by Sept 15

All persons owing us are requested to call and settle their accounts no later than Sept 15 1999. W H Hancock and Son announce location in Haskins Louisiana and urge prompt payment.

W. H. Hancock & Son Haskins, la

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