Prosecution Rests in None Such Clothes Washer Trial
State rests its case after a long session in the None Such Clothes Washer trial. Defendants begin testifying with J B Phillips and J Evans, as depositions from St Joe and Dixons Lindflakes are read. Judge Withrow adjourns to Monday at 11 o clock. Two Riverside men naturalize, Adam Hl Simon and Joseph Simon, pledging support to the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Academy
J. B. Phillips
NoneSuch
Cime
J. Evans
St. Joe
Kennedy
Moyer
B. Wright
Gardner
Columbus Junction
Dixon, Lil
Soper
Illinois
Dave Griffith
North Side
Columbus
Wis
M. Snow
Andrew Elloitt
St. James
Thompson
Winfield
Withrow
Riverside
P J. Hanley
Adam Hl
Joseph Simon
Germany
Davenport Weather Highlights Fast Track And Tight Finishes
The Davenport program yesterday featured fine weather and fast track with big fields and close finishes. The 2:11 pace yielded six heats with Emmet Hi Lord Simrall and Reno M each taking two. best time noted as 2 10. In the 2:20 trot Miss Dell won with Karl King third. best time 2 16. The 2:20 pace was unfinished with best time 2 14 4 Martha J also participated in this race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Emmet Hi
Lord Simrall
Reno M
Miss Dell
Karl King
Martha J
Iowa Central Railway Home Visitors Excursions
The Iowa Central Railway offers cheap round trip excursions to Indiana and Ohio on Sept 19 and 27 with fares under one. Tickets go on sale Sept 18 19 25 and 27 1900 and are good to return within thirty days. Contact any Iowa Central agent or Geo S Batty for routes and rates for Home Visitors excursions on Sept 4 11 19 and 27 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Central Railway
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa Central Railway
Geo. S. Batty G. P. & T. A
Bruisers Defeat Holy Terrors In Southeast Town Ball Clash
In a local evening game the Bruisers from room eight defeated the Holy Terrors of room six by 265 to 8. The report lists players on both teams and praises the Bruisers with victory celebrated as scalps hung on their belts. The page also advertises Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free offer for readers sending addresses and 10 cents to cover postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose Bicycle
Advange
Chicago
Lamrest
J. L. Mead Gygle Company
Holy Terrors
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Times Are Changed in a Rural Letter Exchange
A farmer and companion discuss a college son Harold Howard Augustus asking for money to pay fencing lessons. They joke about fences, college costs, and changing times while noting prices for Rocky Mountain Tea and a Madison Medicine Co claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy
Harold Howard Augustus
Matthew
Root Hollow
Madison Medicine Co
Hobson’s claims stir public interest over Manila Bay
The text notes Hobson, famed for kisses, now speaks on Manila Dewey and questions the sinking of the Spanish fleet. It suggests a public fascination with Hobson's statements, while an unrelated line advertises Mrs M. E. Dickens offering pickles from Ainsworth Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson
Manila
George Dewey
Dewey
Manila Bay
Pleiser's Band Highlights Park Concert Tonight
Pleiser's Band performed a fine concert in the park last evening and will offer another makeup concert next week. The regular Saturday evening concert is set to be held this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiser
Eight Day Seth Thomas Clock Sale This Month
Buy an eight day Seth Thomas clock for 2.25, down from 3.00, this month only. All other goods in the store marked at special prices. Sale listed by L. D. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Thomas
L. D. Roblnson
Johnnie and the Green Apple Pageant Recalls Church Music News
A small historical note mentions a child named Johnnie enjoying a green apple and a church music committee report states Miss Mabel Dewey is organist and Mrs. Parkinson chorister. The choir will be reorganized and singers for the upcoming year will be notified by letter Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Dewey
M. E. Church
Parkinson
Advertise Now for Your Winter Trade at Johnson's Bakery
The note urges business owners to advertise as fall broadens and demand rises across lines except fans and ice. It promotes keeping shops open daily and warns competitors will grab trade. Announces new chocolates and chocolate creams at Johnson's Bakery for viewing and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson’s Bakery
Mr Ferguson Returns from Champaign Visit
Mrs. W. C. Ferguson came home last evening after visiting her son Irwin in Champaign Illinois. Mr. Ferguson stayed longer for a extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ferguson
Irwin
Champaign
Ill
Mr. Ferguson
Longtime local veteranWilliam Oldfield dies from injury
William Oldfield, a well known local veteran, died at two this morning from injuries suffered September 12 after falling from a worker’s house. He served as Sec ond Lieutenant then captain in Co G 93rd Pa Inft, wounded at Fair Oaks. Funeral in M E Church with G A R attendance tomorrow at 2:30 PM, burial in Soldier's Circle, Elim Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Oldfield
Sherrin Brindley
Isaac Oldfield
Lexington
Philadelphia
Ohio
Co. G, 93Rd Pa
Washington, D.C
Fair Oaks
Pennsylvania
M. E B
Elim Grove
Hair goods display by Miss K Knox in Washington
Miss K Knox of St. Louis will showcase the latest ladies hair at Mrs R T McCall’s millinery store in Washington for two weeks. She invites all ladies to view the hair goods and offers shampooing and hair dressing. Instructions and display are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Knox
St. Louis
R. T. McCall
Washington
Miss Knox
Joan A. McCall
Church Services and Sermons Summary
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 10 30 with the topic Unreality. The Presbyterian church offers morning and evening services with topics What Is Your Life and Peters Vision. The Second U P conducts both services with morning subject Prayer that Prevails and evening The Building of the Wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisaiavaasiivai
First Church of Christ
Peter
U. P
Local residents depart for visits and trips
Miss Myrtle Swift left for an Ainsworth visit. Miss Josie Miller traveled to Ottumwa. Mrs. M. E. Gordon left for Springfield Sil. Mrs. Ralph Smith returned from Viola Ill. Howard Doig returned from a western trip. Rev. Lackey departed for Guernsey to conduct services tomorrow. Mrs. W. J. Hamilton returned from Crawfordsville visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Swift
Ainsworth
Josie Miller
Ottumwa
M. E. Gordon
Springfield
Sil
Ralph Smith
Viola
Ill
Howard Doig
West of the City
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Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Cary Safe CO
Buffalo, N. Y., U.S. A
United States
Gov't
Julia Marlowe
Harwood
South Side
Taylor & Baughman’s
J. N. Lewis & Co
A. J. Singmaster
Clarksburg
Kansas
Carl Dunbar
Edward Humm
Fairfield
Globe Barber Shop
Marr White
East Side
Bowman Bros
Bruisers
Thomas
van Atta
Brogan
Crawford
Mo Leery
Kerr
Winter
Motts
Dayton
Walton
Allen
Shields
Corbin
Anderson
Bailey
Davis
Batterson
More Hobson
M. E. Dicken
Ainsworth, la
Johnnie
Johnnaie
Prey
Angels In Heaven
M. E
Soldier's Circle
Lackey
Guernsey
W. J. Hamilton
Crawfordsville
Margaret DeVee
Lone Tree
Kenry Bovee
Fitoest
Journal Office
H. Knecht
W. B. Corsets
Henderson’s Corsets
Dent
Windsor
Work
Jsieek
Ashby & Nicola
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