13 Sep 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1897
Page
1
Community notes advertise Nick's place with bread and cider claims, a Lewis brand ice cream caveat, and a general sale of cigar tobacco and candy. Also promotes residence properties of Mrs Shields and A E E Soderstrom, tax rules for peddlers in Iowa, and a planned Brighton ball game with David Hlafferty.
The body of a man identified as Frank Lane was found along the Rock Island right-of-way near Oskaloosa. Despite searches for relatives, no connections were confirmed, and he was interred in Elm Grove’s Free Ground. J W Nichols of Ainsworth died at 65 after a rapid decline. he had served Oregon township long and was to be postmaster, with funeral held at 2 PM.
Allen received a letter from his Kansas-based brother with news of Geo S Richard son a former county resident dying in Baxter Springs Kansas while attending a reunion He left the grounds September 1 and died of heart disease in town He was buried at Columbus Kansas on the 4th He served in Co E F 6th Iowa and was well known in the county.
Mr and Mrs Keifer were badly bruised when a horse hitched to a Shrader buggy ran loose in town yesterday morning. The couple were thrown and dragged during the collision near Duil and Dr Boice’s, with both parties later taken to the fair grounds after the fracas.
Tomorrow, the Democratic county convention will meet at Smouse's Hall to appoint county office candidates and twelve delegates for the Senatorial convention.
An observer criticizes the race judging at a horse event in Washington. He argues Lucy B was entered to help the Society and alleges Roslyn and Marve unfairly affected outcomes by running. He insists all horses should be treated equally and racing rules require consistent handling of positions.
Margaret Ellen Snodgrass of Hampshire county West Virginia born May 1825 married Henry Schulty Jan 1 1846. Nine children blessed the union seven living Charley Tom Henry Jim Amanda Sam and Mrs Rev Gilson. She died Sept 10 1807 at age 72 after two weeks typhoid malarial illness. Funeral at 2 pm largest near Lexington.
Court proceedings start this afternoon for the case involving 4 JIN AN Niky AW and related parties. Proceedings focus on preliminary matters and potential motions as the docket opens.
Court opened at 2:80 this afternoon with Judge McCoy reporting and the grand jury sent to work. Thousands of dead fish rotted along the aglish river as mill operations paused and locals gathered sacks of buffalo fish for meals. A poison theory circulated, but a temperature change above the dam likely caused the fish to mass and perish.
The Ladies Home Journal photographed interiors of one thousand attractive U S homes showing practical ideas for furnishing on a moderate budget. One hundred best pictures to be reproduced. features list homes across states and promise useful tips for readers seeking tasteful decor. The text also includes an abrupt medical ad and a minstrel parade note.
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