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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
6
In Ferney, North Dakota, six or more bandits raided the First State bank after midnight, wrecked the safe, stole about $2,000, and forced residents in nearby houses to extinguish lights. The raid lasted nearly two hours before the gang fled.
Diamond broker E W H Crumb was lured to a building at 22 Lincoln avenue where he was beaten and robbed of 5000 dollars worth of diamonds. J W Miller, a railroad office clerk, confessed to the attack claiming Crumb was a burglar. diamonds were found in Miller's possession.
Odin New York Sept 16 Mr and Mrs Ward Pool ages 56 and 52 died at the same moment in separate accidents. He perished in a mine explosion while she was killed at the rail yard in Centralia Tl.
Walter Scott, renowned New York printer and pioneer press maker, died at his Plainfield home after a paralysis stroke. He was largely instrumental in perfecting the color press and advancing early color printing.
A vintage product note extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a complete formula printed on bottle wrappers. It claims to cure indigestion and dyspepsia and acts as an antiseptic and demulcent, with glycerine aiding stomach and mucous membrane diseases including chronic nasal catarrh and bronchial symptoms when used alongside Sage’s treatment.
A Kansas town dispute led to a drummer swearing out a warrant for assault after a pool room scuffle. The judge dismissed the case on technicalities noting lack of proof on eye, fist, marital status, church or political affiliation. The court clerk fined the drummer $5 for contempt when the crier adjourned.
A neighborly porch gathering discusses education with a host proposing to study astronomy through the winter. His wife teases that he should plan better excuses for late hours, adding a light domestic counterpoint to the chat.
Captain Homer W. Hedge of the Aero Club of America, two members, and a society woman discussed a balloon ascent at an uptown hotel tea. A sudden tea spill from the lady’s enthusiastic proposition caused a moment of embarrassment before the group recovered with laughter.
In a law court during a divorce case, the judge asks what each party desires. The husband and wife both request a divorce, remarking that they could not agree on any point. The exchange highlights ongoing marital strife and an unresolved dispute.
Social note reveals a woman rejected a multimillionaire fiancé to marry a second man. The quip from Bohemian hints the second suitor is also wealthy, framing the match as driven by money versus love.
A quarrel over a planned picnic unfolds as a woman pressures a man to attend, but he resists citing stubbornness. The Cleveland Plain Dealer frames the exchange as a vivid example of contrary behavior in everyday life.
A brief humorous sketch shows a boy asking an old gentleman to help teach his little brother to swim. The punchline reveals the brother is tied on a string, prompting the gentleman's puzzled response.
A Yonkers Statesman snippet notes a lone tenor performance described as a singular event. The brief remark hints at limited public interest or support for further such renditions.
The Edison Phonograph Co extends the change of price and new style phonographs until October 1. Until that date the seller may offer phonographs at the old prices. A full line of records and phonographs is in stock now, and customers are invited to visit promptly.
Prof Carl Mundt new piano tuner in Washington Iowa with thirty years of experience. References praise his tuning and repairs, noting regular maintenance and first class guaranteed work. Letters from Miss Florence Parrish and Mrs Georgella Birckhead attest to satisfactory tuning and improved tone at 630 West Main Street.
W F Brinton and Co entertained in Keota last Saturday night drawing the largest crowd of his shows outside county seats. Keota leads attendance, with North English second and Wellman and Richland tied for fourth. Brinton will extend the tour one more week and return to Keota next Saturday.
Grace Conger leaves yesterday for Brighton to spend a week at the Grosscup residence. She may experience relief from various pains through Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets, advertised as a safe candy tablet that reduces congestion and abnormal blood pressure to ease pain. A free trial package is available by writing Dr. Shoop at Racine Wisconsin, with a large box priced at 25 cents.
Mrs. Cora Holmes of Wellman visited the city yesterday. Special sale on caps at Tondre & Benz. A marriage license issued to William Knebel and Nettie Bauer. Rev. W. R. Sawhill left for a brief business trip to Keota. Carrie Schantz arrived from Chillicothe Missouri. J. D. Chilcote spent a few days in the city from Muscatine. Mrs. Daniel Rohrer returned from Keota. Bert Ferguson of Central City Nebraska visited W. Cherryholmes. Jennie Williams traveled to Crawfordsville for a week or two. Leanna Galloway enjoys a vacation from the Eicher & Livingston office. Anna Kenhead of Omaha visiting with sister Mrs Hugh McCausland. Lizzie Goodwin arrived from West Chester after a weekend at home. Ralph Gibson returns to Chicago after a month with the Kendall family. Mr and Mrs Fred Smith return to Richland from the Wilson home. Franken and daughter travel to Oberlin Ohio for Miss Franken to attend college. Mrs I B Schreckengast returns to Burlington from Keota. Nora Curran leaves for Oberlin Ohio to resume college work. Tom Miller, summer abroad, on his way home likely to land in Boston today. Belle Daugherty returns from Colorado Springs and heads to Pittsburg Kansas to visit Will Patterson.
Local news notes numerous residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. Miss Bessie Purvis and Miss Ethel Grecian are mentioned with law office work and a six mile distance west of the city. Several residents depart for Des Moines Fairfield Burlington PhiladelphiaJamestown and other points in coming days.
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