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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
3
Listings show Washington Iowa post office details and office address at 104 East Main Street. Subscription terms for three months and yearly rates are noted with unclear pricing. Advertising copy deadlines require 10 a.m. for same day changes.
Stewart's advertises much lower prices on quality book supplies than competitors, highlighting affordable options for readers and students. The notice emphasizes value and savings across a range of stationery and educational materials.
Local notices list Allen's with oysters by can and bushel peaches at Baird Johnson's tomorrow, Todd Stuart's dressed fish and poultry, sewing office at Nicola Harmon, and various residents traveling or visiting. Community updates mention enrollments, sales, and moving homes, plus a lodge meeting and local errands.
All persons indebted to the estate of Dr J Ro Burroughs have until Friday the 20th to settle. After that date unsettled accounts pass to an attorney for collection with instructions for immediate action. Settlements may be made at Washington National Bank.
Logansport Indiana September 18 two Panhandle freight trains passed at Ridley near Winamac at 12 20 a m the south bound engineer pulled onto the main line then the passenger crashed into the rear at forty miles an hour several box cars derailed the passenger engine dismantled baggage car overturned no serious injuries
Tinsey Walden known as John Ray was arrested in Hoopeston Illinois by City Marshal York and Sheriff James Sloan for the five year old murder of a U S revenue officer near Thompkinsville Kentucky. He is held in Danville awaiting requisition papers. a $2200 reward was posted for the arrest.
Chicago telegraph lists yesterday's scores: At Brooklyn New York 10 Brooklyn 6. Cincinnati 7 Pittsburg 2. American League Philadelphia 4 Detroit 1. Boston 5-0 in six innings due to rain. Cleveland 0 at Boston 5. Western Association Columbus 8 Wheeling 1. second game Wheeling 1 Columbus 2.
Messrs S A and J N Sanda of Ainsworth visited the city yesterday on business. S A Sands is on the Milwaukee right of way and about a half mile of track will cross part of his farm. He has settled with the company. Mr and Mrs E Beman left this morning for Oskaloosa to visit relatives and friends for their fortieth wedding anniversary, and Oskaloosa relatives are expected to celebrate.
Near North Webster Indiana on September 18 a threshing outfit owned by William Kuhn and Isaac Stoner broke a guide chain and plunged into the river. The engine and separator were wrecked. Kuhn escaped by leaping to safety.
DPD reports H. Peery dies in Orden Utah at 77, an intimate of Brigham Young. Barrett dies in Washington after twenty years as law partner of General Butler. Nunez arrives in New York as Havana governor. The Illinois battleship is placed in commission. Chicago Union Stock Yards close Thursday. Police abandon conspiracy theory in the presidential assassination. Scottish Rite Masons meet in Milwaukee. Bank burglars loot Hammond Wisconsin. William H. Hunt sworn as governor of Porto Rico. Joyce and detectives indicted. John Most held on bail. International Paper to acquire Continental Bag Company soon.
A historic lot list shows prices for Elgin watches gold filled cases nickel cases Seth Thomas clocks sterling flatware and various jewelry pieces. Items include Elgin gold filled watches nickel case pendants brooches lockets and plated spoons with prices ranging from 1.00 to 20.00 and a 25 percent reduction noted.
Come and see them Our line cannot fail to please all We do cleaning dyeing pressing and repairing I am also prepared the furnish Over Washington National Bank.
Two of four inmates escaped from the Oskaloosa jail around 7 20 PM using a hacksaw crafted from a steel undersole to sever a jail bar. Ben Dickinson and James Duke are at large with Samuel Williams a white man captured later and Bon Deklosco captured at Verdi. Rewards offered, sheriffs spread notices, pursuit continues toward Havre.
A 150 dollar reward is posted for the capture of three prisoners who escaped from the Washington jail in Iowa on September 18 1901. Bon Dickinson and James Duke are colored men described with heights weights and clothing. Samuel Williams is a white man charged with rape. The notice offers 150 for all three or 850 for any one. Sheriff J W Teeter advertises arrest and wire. Additional ads promote tonic and well drilling services.
Miss Lizze Hill of Moundsville West Virginia arrived last evening and is guest of Mrs Lyle McGugio after spending the summer at Silt Lake City and other Colorado points.
A brief local note warns about a looming appointment and duties amounting to about 25 percent. It mentions a September timeframe and references Lemme and Lew as the concerned parties.
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