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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1900

Page

4

Another Dog Poisoned In City

Rex belonging to S O Barden died from acute poisoning last night or this morning. The list of poisoned dogs is growing and officials may need to investigate. Mrs J K Logue writes on Is the minister's wife overworked in the United Presbyterian. Prof Pratt led civic class of about thirty through the courthouse Tuesday with county officers explaining office business. Bethlehem Commandery holds regular meeting tomorrow evening with important business for all members.

Washington J KR Logue United Presby Bethlehem Commandery Evans

Body Found in Wisconsin River Near Rhinelander

The body of William Peters a Hazelhurst Junction farmer missing since Sept 11 was found floating in the Wisconsin river He leaves a wife and ten children.

Rhinelander Wis William Peters Hazelhurst Junction Wisconsin

Reform school sentence and jail break cases across three states

In Wisconsin Eliot Carter 28 received one year at Green Bay reformatory for daytime burglary. Frank Sear got three years at Waupun for attempting to break jail. In Wisconsin Tomah police arrested two well dressed men matching a Wilton bank robbery description after an overnight woods sleep. In Illinois Martin Swanson died after being struck by a moving train car at Fort Dodge. In Indiana Frederick Gilbert faces trial for shooting at Mrs Banta amid a family dispute. In New Jersey Spring Lake was destroyed by fire causing 250000 dollars in losses.

Eau Claire Wis O'Neill Eliot Carter Green Bay Reformatory Frank Sear Waupun Sears LaCrosse Tomah Wilton Madison Ind Bear Vevay Frederick Gilbert James Banta Craig Switzerland County Gilbert Banta Pearl Spring Lake N. J Sea Girt

L. D. Robinsons Special September 25 Per Cent

Advertisement notes a special offer from L. D. Robinson on September 25 with a 25 percent rate. The notice emphasizes a discount event likely in a store or market context. No further details on products or location are provided.

Reduction Sale Advertises September-Only Prices

Advertises a September only sale with reduced prices on select items. Mentions watches at 20, ey 5 and 10 dollar marks, Gold Spectacles at 6, Rogers Knives and Forks at 3.25, 2.45 to 5.25 on other goods, all goods with reduction for the month.

Rogers

None Such Clothes Washer case moves rapidly through progress

On day four Judge Withrow pushes proceedings with about half the state's evidence remaining and around twenty five witnesses to be examined. Jeff Tucker of Brighton testified with letters admitted. Mrs Stevenson of Thornburg Iowa discussed a testimonial, and others including J M Stevenson James Hi Laughead were examined as the court continued after the 1 30 p m session.

Jeff Tucker Brighton

Will Wed This Evening In Ainsworth Nuptials

Miss Kate Morrow will marry Robert Acheson tonight at the bride's home in Ainsworth. Rev. J. P. Davis of the U P Church will perform the ceremony witnessed by many invited guests. The couple are well known locally. The Journal offers congratulations.

Ainsworth

Miss Dewey Hosts Pleasant Evening With Friends

Miss Mable Dewey hosted a stylish gathering last night for visiting Miss Hyatt and Miss Harrow. Music and games at multiple tables featured Miss Iyatt and Mr Mort Keeley as prize winners with solo performances by Miss Dewey and Miss Ada Jenkins. The article previews the Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star meeting in Des Moines October 24 and 25 with an expected record turnout and several notable officers in attendance.

Miss Dewey Mable Dewey Hyatt and Harrow Miss Iyatt Mort Keeley Miss Hyatt Miss Harrow Ada Jenkins Order of Eastern Star Des Moines Davenport W. B. Rathbone Clinton Order Mariah Jackson Council Bluffs A.J Small

German Note on Punishing Chinese Atrocities Sparks Debate

Berlin reports indicate Li Hung Chang named alleged high mandarins as those responsible for the Peking outrages. German officials say China should punish the truly guilty, designating beforehand those who deserve penalties to avoid sham concessions. Japanese and Russian opinions vary on scope, with the United States expected to align with Germany.

Berlin Germany Li Hung Chang Mumm von Schwartzenstein China Associated Press Peking Sato Legation Tuan Jim Russia United States Berliner Post National Zeitung Washington Canton Atlee Hill State Department Great Britain France Li Jung Chang Prince Ching

Tree Collapse Claims Escanaba Man In Cornell Accident

Escanaba Michigan September 20 J B Boucher 45 was instantly killed when a tree fell near Cornell He leaves a wife and was a resident of Escanaba citizens report the tragedy occurred during routine work and authorities investigate the incident

Escanaba, Mich J. B. Boucher Cornell

Licensed to Wed Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk Young

Marriage licenses issued yesterday and today by Clerk Young to Henry Engle and Maggie Ritz, Geo Gickinger and Stella Burns, Rob Acheson and Kate Morrow.

Clerk Young Henry Engle Maggie Ritz Geo. Gickinger Stella Burns Rob Acheson Kate Morrow

J. W. Maxwell Moves Goods to Hast Street Residence

J. W. Maxwell transports his belongings from Havre into the new house he recently bought on Hast Street Main, indicating relocation to the residence.

J. W. Maxwell Havre Hast Main Street

Sands Bros formed after half interest sale

Sept 20 Ainsworth report notes F G Sands sells half interest in grocery and hardware store to his brother forming Sands Bros. Rev G Filmer attends Bloomfield conference. Conductor escaped injury on abrupt air brake. Lelia Erdice leaves for Chicago nurse training. Local updates include visits, illness, shipping, a baseball game plan, and cement walk price correction.

Ainsworth A Sands F. G Sands

Monmouth clergyman reports rising Monmouth student enrollment

Rev W J Buchanan of Monmouth ll visited the city and noted a large influx of new students this year with about eighty already enrolled and prospects for more. He recalled a Lincoln anecdote about a newspaper story involving two Quakeresses and the war.

W. J. Buchanan Monmouth, Ll Monmouth

Lost and found and help wanted notices in brief

WANTS LOST FOUND. WANTED eight to ten rods of picket fence inquire at JOURNAL Lost A Sigmachi breast pin with name Chas L Owen on back returns to JOURNAL office reward WANTED a man and wife to occupy property board a young man and work on farm apply 0 8S Thomas Verdi la or call T W Thomas Washington Iowa 80 tf WANTED girl experienced in house work inquire at this office If For RENT Rooms suitable for offices or living inquire at this office

Sigmachi Chas L Owen Journal Office Thomas, Verdi,la Callon T. W. Thomas Washington Iowa

First Class Railway Excursions From Washington Area

Advertises first class trips from Washington Ohio Indiana on Sept 4 11 19 27 at very low fares. Includes Ottumwa Davenport Iowa City West Liberty and Yellowstone trips with prices cited and Paris and Old World destinations. Notes agency affiliations White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co with tickets available daily.

Washington Ohio Indiana Ottumwa Davenport Iowa City Fair West Liberty Reunion Yellowstone National Park Paris White Star Line Red Star Line American Line International Transportation Co

Land buyers urged to use Burlington line for best rates

Prospective buyers are told no better terms exist than with the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry. The offer covers round trips with a 21 day limit to points north of Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly at one fare plus two dollars. Agents Ilton & Brooks of Cedar Rapids provide information and ticketing to other regions, with contact for rates and train times via agents or John G. Farmer, A.G.P. & T.A., B.O.R. & N Ry. Cedar Rapids, Ia. cecis.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Newlines Messrs Ilton & Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa John G. Farmer B.O.R & N Ry Cedar Rinids Cecis

Two More Home Visitors Excursions by Iowa Central Railway

Iowa Central Railway announces cheap round trip excursions to Indiana and Ohio on Sept 19 and 27. Tickets go on sale Sept 18 19 25 and 27 1900 and are good to return within thirty days. Write to any Iowa Central agent or Geo S Batty for a list of points and fares for Home Visitors trips on Sept 4 11 19 and 27 1906.

Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Edora Marshalltowne Grinnell Oskalvoosa Kansas City Chicago Miwaukee Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia St Louis St. Louis St Paul Iowa Central Ticket Gro. S Barry G P.&t A Iowa Lowa Central Railway Indiana Ohio Geo. S Batty G. P. & T. A

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