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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
2
An underwear shipment from Little Falls New York was soaked in transit. A liberal settlement with the transportation company allows an offer to customers.
In Jefferson county district court, Swisher sues T L Emry and W A B Martinet et al over a fall of a derrick at a Brighton area stone quarry. He seeks 25000 dollars claiming hip dislocation and other injuries that hindered labor since 1900 01. Evidence includes a defective rope. witnesses include Dr Parks and county auditor J A Downs as testimony continues.
Curt Tallerday pleaded guilty to stealing a horse and buggy and received four months to the penitentiary at Fo. Madison from Judge Dewey. Wm. Moffit admitted breaking and entering and was sentenced to six months in the county jail.
Emma Stransky versus Rosa Loftus slander continued by agreement. Estate of P B Coon final report approved and distribution ordered with sureties released. Guardianship of Anna Hall continued for notice. Estate of Jos Keck partial distribution approved with new bond set at $30000. Guardianship of Henry Pugh et al continued for notice. Louis H Jordan versus Julia Anon Jordan final report of referee approved full distribution with sureties released. It follows the flag. Manila P I The soldiers coming here order Rocky Mountain Tea by steamer ten gross MiveLLAux Co for sale at Stewart's.
A horseman who left the country about a year ago and later opened a hotel in a New York town is again missing. No financial loss is reported, but a nearby resident with ties to a Washington area figure is involved.
The annual rent for Sunset Park ground is due October 1. Management hopes stockholders respond cheerfully and promptly when the collector calls for the yearly dues, a small amount per share. Funds for flowers and pavilion were raised by special subscription and entertainments.
San Francisco to Sept 1 to 27 and Minneapolis to Oct 8 10 12 14. Pan American Exposition Buffalo tickets to Oct 20. New York return tickets to Oct 20. Home visits to points on Sept 24 Oct 1 8. F F Ronannd agent. Tonight at the Graham the funny farce Shoot the Chutes 30¢ show.
A mother recounts her child’s scrofula cure after using Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery. She describes severe eye impairment and a failed prior treatment, credits the product with eradicating impurities and rebuilding health. Also notes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a gentle child laxative.
A broad notice invites selling and exchanging farm and city property for merchandise and other goods. It promises a wide range of property types available for sale or barter and offers city lots suitable for building at owner's price.
A real estate agent promotes affordable farms and improved lands in other states. He has listings for East Washington, Columbia and Highland Park Additions and offers to locate buyers at prices that suit purchasers. He also emphasizes better prices than construction costs and invites showing properties.
Farm loans advertised at low rates and insurance offerings from local agents. Sept 23 visits and travels reported for Roach, Deeds, Swisher, Misses Bishop Crone and Whitlock with family sickness and teaching news. Epworth League social planned with oysters and peaches to fund treasury. Sept 28 travel updates include Mrs Droz, Mrs Gallagher, Drayne, Coffman family, Dusenberry, plus a testimonial for Chamberlains remedy.
Hervey Bell plans to lift his carriage factory about twenty inches after city grade work established, to fit a permanent walk. The building will be improved, painted, and aesthetically upgraded once the project finishes.
About fifteen friends gave Mrs Ola Campbell a pleasant surprise last evening in her honor. She received a pretty clock as a gift. The gathering enjoyed a delightful evening with a luncheon served.
Members met in the city council chamber last night to review work needed for a proposed electric light plant. No formal action or minutes were taken as the session was not a regular meeting.
A light form scarlet fever case is reported to the mayor. The patient is Kathryn Keck, daughter of Mrs Jon Keck. The marshal quarantined the area and all precautions will be taken to prevent spread.
A druggist offers Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee. If after taking one bottle you are not entirely satisfied with results, you will receive a refund of 50c.
Saturday contest ends with the pick ups scoring two to nothing over the high school squad. Geo McCutcheon, sidelined by a bad finger, manned the catcher position.
Rev J H Scull of New London a Prohibition candidate for State Senate will address Glendale schoolhouse West Chester and Smouse's Hall in Washington on October 20 3 and 4 at 8 oclock. Everyone invited. J E Gunder Singer Sewing moving to Ott property near court house and available there.
Sept 23 items from the area list visitors travelers and social notes. Mr and Mrs James Skinner arrived from La Harpe to visit Mr John Cochran who is sick. Mentions include birthdays church attendance and local civic changes. Justice of the peace H A McMillan resigns after twenty five years of service.
Sellers boast models of $500 and $10 coats, with stylish linings and up-to-date cuts. The shop guarantees 10 percent savings on cloaks and reports strong buys and its best cloak business of the year in Washington.
Announcement by D. D. Botpine of Marion Two as Republican candidate for county treasurer subject to convention on Saturday Sept. 28, 1901. Botpine notes the performance and his candidacy in the notice.
J H Stewart markets Rectol as a pile cure with a money back guarantee no cure no pay. Each package includes a free pile pipe and 50 cent price. Samples are offered without charge.
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