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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
5
Local notices highlight Rothschild's offers on cloaks suits and dresses with new arrivals and prices. Residents like Ed Brambick and Mrs. Bryson visit and return, while Keota visitors and shoppers purchase breeding ewes and fabrics. Indirect mentions include Garry Ind and Des Moines travel for visits and shopping.
In a bedtime tale Neddy the donkey fools Fritz the baker’s boy by responding to a carrot cue. Fritz learns Neddy is not stupid after the donkey reliably follows with the carrot, ending the boy’s doubts. Estate notices follow, listing final reports and guardianship actions.
Morning frost, the first of the year and unusually heavy, touched the area with a 31.5 degree low. Garden truck suffered some damage while late corn faces possible injury, though early corn is safe. Farmers noted seed corn stored away to avoid harm. The day remains a bright, crisp autumn day.
The death by own action of Grace Chabel near Kalona last October is revived in court this afternoon. Her administrator Frank Chez sues Albert Stransky for ten thousand dollars in breach of promise damages claiming the jilted relationship caused her death by poison. The trial began with jury impaneling and will feature many northern county witnesses. The state vs Elmer Wilson yielded not guilty on wife desertion. William Sechantz pleaded guilty to horse stealing and received five years at the Anamosa reformatory with parole for good behavior. Probate calendar adds final reports and guardianship actions for several estates and a guardian discharge.
J. B. Crooks will handle my stock buying interests for the next two weeks while I recover from an operation. C. S. THOMAS.
The annual convention of the International Association for the Prevention of Smoke began at the en pool Hotel in Indianapolis. Speakers include A W McBane of Cleveland and A Benner of the University of Pittsburgh, with Dr Henry Jameson of the Indianapolis park board presiding. Delegates from Germany are the largest foreign contingent.
President Taft arrives in Altoona to address Surviving Governors of the Civil War and confer with state leaders on the political situation. Preparations have been ongoing for a week to welcome him and ensure a large reception.
The Relief Corps plans a fine social tonight at Mr. and Mrs. Geo Sigler to honor Mr. Harrison Dodder. Alice Rownd and the B FE O Sunday school class plus friends staged an unexpected, appreciative visit earlier this week leaving silver knives and forks as a memento along with refreshments and a good time.
The Ladies' League of the Baptist church will meet Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. CC W Long's home to knot comforts. Washington lodge No. 26 A F and A M calls a special meeting Friday evening Sept 27, 1912 for first degree work on three candidates. C A Dewey WM urges prompt attendance.
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