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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

3

Wants to Break the Will in Wiltsey Heirs Suit

Eugene Wiltsey sues as illegitimate son of Tasman Wiltsey to challenge his father’s will. He alleges residence with the family from age seven and claims his father was often of unsound mind due to heart disease. Relatives say they named the son, but he was not included in the will. The Mother's Club will meet Friday at 2:30 PM at Mrs. Frank Wilson’s home.

America Eugene Tasman Wiltsey Wiltsey Frank Wilson East Side Rogers L. D. Robinson Yocum

Local Notices and Purchases From Johnsons Bakery

Local items note watermelons on ice at Eower’s and cream puffs at Johnson’s Bakery for tomorrow. Dr. Pratt arrives from Iowa City. Mrs. Simpson travels to Davenport. Leta Glenn departs for Brighton for the day. Bread sale at Johnson’s Bakery. cigar deals at Columbia Pharmacy. Numerous arrivals, departures, and social visits noted across town. A carload of Tennessee razorbacks is shipped to Delta for experimental rearing. Anecdotes on teeth sets from a country school remark conclude the column.

Eower’s Johnson's Bakery Brighton Columbia Pharmacy Sylvester Chance Fordyce Ortus Adams Ainsworth Sam Paul Clarinda Iowa Rela

Grand Jury Discharges After Seven Day Term

A seven day grand jury in Winfield reports no bills and is discharged until November seventh. Five charges were ignored with defendants discharged and bonds exonerated. The report notes a case involving Lt Yocum and Chas Neal, part of a romance tied to a late night marriage near Lone Tree. Prohibition rally details and local civic notes follow.

Bond Yocum Chas. Neal Neal Lone Tree

Stewart's Pharmacy and Book Store Ad Offers Bargains

Advertisers must have copy in by 10 o clock to insure same day change. Stewart's Pharmacy and Book Store touts goods not kept elsewhere at very low prices. Bible line at half price, Masury Paints, Eastman Kodaks, Dr Letoger and Dr Leininger germicidal products featured. Stewart's West Side.

Stewart’s U.P Twe Eastman Kodaks Geo. Letoger Dr. Leininger Stewart's West Side

Des Moines Slow to Move on Army Post Funds

In Des Moines on Sept 19 the committee member says progress is stalled as the army post remains in status quo. They expect the post in time but lack 6000 to 8000 dollars, roads yield funds, Hubbell is away, and railroads have not contributed despite grounds near tracks promising annual revenue.

Des Moines

Picture book rewards offer kids gifts with stamps

A promotional offer lists rewards for coupons plus small or medium picture books for children, plus a large picture book and a Colonial Dames embossed hanger, culminating in a 14x20 inch lithograph titled The St. Clair Flats with a detachable calendar block.

St. Clair Flats

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