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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1903

Page

4

Verdict for the defendant in Berdo versus Simmering case

Jury returns a verdict for Henry Berdo against Jacob Simmering after two ballots. The case involved a three year farm rental with fixed terms and a disputed last year payment. The jury was dismissed as terms concluded. In a separate matter Judge Scott ruled Washington county against Rock Island road over a two mill tax levy appeal. Court to adjourn tonight. Bread at Johnson bakery offered.

Henry Berdo Jacob Simmering Ita Farm Rock Island Washington County Rock Island Road Scott

Hats on display from eastern markets at Tondre BRD

Friday and Saturday September 25 and 26 showcase hats from eastern markets and our own designs. Economy and style stamp every hat at Tondre BRD.

Popular Doctor Wedded in Mediapolis

Dr. Lynn Braden of this city and Miss Carrie Hetzer of Mediapolis married at the bride's home in Mediapolis last evening. The couple will reside here and received a festive send-off with rice and notes aboard the train as they departed toward their new home.

Wellman Lynn Braden Carrie Hetzer Mediapolis

Ordination of Rev. Kehlin to take place this evening

Rev. Roy D. Kehlin, pastor of the Baptist church, is examined by counsel this afternoon ahead of his ordination this evening. Delegates from twelve association churches, with Dr. H. A. Rowlands, Rev. Judson Kempton, and Dr. A. T. Fowler, participate though Fowler is absent. Rev. Arthur F. Howell of Keota attends. The service includes a church charge, candidate charge, and ordination prayer. Public invitation extended.

Roy D. Kehlin the Baptist Church Association H. A. Rowlands Davenport Judson Kempton Muscatine A.T. Fowler Minneapolis Arthur F. Howell Keota Ablic

Fall from ladder injures J Al Whephart

A 65 year old man, J Al Whephart, fell from a ladder about twenty feet high after a wagon moved, striking his head and suffering deep bruises and cuts. Dr. Jd. H. Hull treated him and he required several stitches.

J. al. Whephart Mr. Kephart Jd. H. Hull Kephart

Milwaukee depot gets fresh sod and roof painted

A crew laid sod in front of the Milwaukee depot this afternoon using country sod hauled on a flat car. The paint car was on the side track as painters applied a second coat of red paint to the depot roof.

Milwaukee

Rock Island Rail Cuts To California This Fall

The Rock Island System resumes low rates to California with selling from Sept 15 to Nov 30. Fares include Chicago 33.00, Peoria Rock Island 51.00, St Paul Minneapolis 32.00, Cedar Rapids 31.70, Des Moines 20.25, Missouri River points 25.00. Tickets valid in Tourist sleeping cars. two routes Scenic and Southern. Contact local agent for the folder Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car. S. F. Boyd, G. P. A. H. W. Russell, Davenport Agent.

California Rock Island Rae Chicago Peoria Rock Island St. Paul Minneapolis Cedar Rapids Des Moines Missouri River

Crawfordsville Roundabout Notes and Local Visits

Sept 23. W A Harper went to Omata on business. Mr and Mrs Brown visited relatives in Lingley and Clearfield. H B Higgison of Keokuk arrived to install an Acetyline Gas Plant at the United Presbyterian church. Mrs Eva Kelley and son from Columbus City visiting Mr and Mrs J W Armstrong. Presbyterian church undergoing shingles painting and a new furnace. Mrs D L Allen of Ogden and daughter Anna of Ames arrived to visit the formers brother Mr David Gordon. Mrs J S Vernon of Oskaloosa and others visit their parents and Mr and Mrs N L Long. Anna Allen and Anna Gordon visit Wyman.

W. A. Harper Omata Brown Lingley Clearfield H. B. Higgison Keokuk New United Presbyterian Church Eva Kelley Columbus City J. WH. Armstrong Presbyterian Church D. L. Allen Ogden Iowa Anna Ames David Gordon J. 8. Vernon Oskaloosa Guy Tomlinson Morning Sun A. B. Roth Win- Held N. L. Long P. Gordon W. R. Anwyl Elizabeth Albersen Mere DL Allen Wyman W. C. Huston

Local Notices and Social Happenings In Washington

East Washington residents plan winter departures and visits while district W R C delegates attend Fairfield convention. Upcoming social and millinery displays at Tondre and Benyo and a Washington Winfield baseball game attract attendees with free admission for ladies. 多

M. Klass East Washington Chicago Cornelia Henderson Cotter Amos Durst Cavender Pairield W. R Durst Ladies of the Church Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Congregation J. M. Denny Winfield Washington Tondre & Benz Mame Harding Ainsworth Matt Miller Ainworth Cora Bell

Wreck on I P and Webster Explodes Tank Cars

A Milwaukee freight wrecked twelve cars between North English and Webster on the I P and st P line near South English. Two tank cars containing kerosene exploded after fire reached them, but no injuries occurred. Track damage delays Milwaukee service. line expected to reopen tonight.

Wellman Pro Rt St. P North English Webster Milwaukee South English Trafic

Baltimore-born Damon rises to college music leadership in Illinois

Damon, born in Baltimore Maryland, studied at the Chicago College of Music under Prof. Charles Zeigfelt. He soon became a principal in the colleges music department for two years and later led the Northern Illinois College music program for five years. He has given recitals across the East and South and performed with Jules Levy Carl Lochman Clarence Eddy and the Theodore Thomas Orchestra.

Damon Was Baltimore Chicago College of Music Charles Zeigfelt Northern Illinois College Jules Levy Carl Lochman Clarence Eddy Theodore Thomas

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