First City Year Fire Destroys Norton Barn and Wood Shed
Early morning blaze in West Madison street property of E. G Norton marshal of the city destroyed his barn and wood shed, loss estimated at $300 with no insurance. Fire started likely from rubbish in alley and spread to fence and sheds. dog saved by Mrs. Norton. Fire Chief notes this alarm as first for the new city year. last year saw eight alarms and $90 total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G Norton
West Madison Street
Mr. Norton
Hugh Teeter
Rock Island
Ing
Davis
Runaway Wagon Traps Boy Under Wagon in East Washington
A team owned by William Colwell in East Washington broke free from an unfastened tie as children played nearby. Louie Steffy, the only rider, grabbed the lines but could not stop the wagon. The wagon turned onto a sidewalk, overturned, and the boy was trapped beneath the box before bystanders freed him. the team halted about a block away with no injuries reported.
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Louie Steffy
Sam P Jones Seats Now On Sale at Local Pharmacy
Sam P. Jones tickets are available at Anderson and Burrough's Pharmacy. Customers can purchase seats for the upcoming event at the neighborhood drugstore.
Riley Family Welcomes Another Girl in Crawfordsville
VORA Crawfordsville Iowa April 5 ET Riley's have another girl at their home. Mrs Cocklin of Washington visited her mother Mrs Rickey yesterday. Clint Fletcher and WL Long made a business trip to Wayland yesterday. David Crawford of Washington is visiting his daughter Mrs Pearson.
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Crawfordsville
Iowa
Riley’s
Mrs. Cocklin
Washington
Mrs. Rickey
Clint Fletcher
W. L. Long
Wayland
David Crawford
Mrs. Pearson
Dinner Honors Mrs. Walters At East Main Home
Mrs. M. S. McGugin hosted a luncheon at her son’s East Main street residence honoring Mrs. Isaac Walters of Knoxville Iowa. The attendees included Mrs. Marbourg Mrs. Kerry Mrs. Yearick Mrs. Mason Mrs. Atchison and Miss Rose Simpson with an afternoon of social chat.
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M. S. McGugin
East Main Street
Isaac Walters
Knoxville
Iowa
Marbourg
Kerry
Yearick
Mason
Atchison
Rose Simpson
Signers Urged to Claim Sam Jones Tickets
Many who pledged for Sam Jones tickets have not called to collect. M. E. Dicken secured the names in good faith and asks every subscriber to contact at once to confirm seats.
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Sam Jones
M. E. Dicken
Free beauty box offered by Huntington firm in promotion
An advertisement urges readers of the Evening Journal to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a limited time offer of a free full size box to each address. Send address and ten cents for packing and postage to D W Custer & Co. Huntington WV. Also notes a Rock Island worker saying many tramps roam yards as mild weather draws them north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Dwight
D. W. Custer & Co
Huntington, W. Va
Rock Island
Dougherty Bros Tailoring Opens April First
Dougherty Bros announce opening April 1 with Mr Fouse taking measurements and a $12 saving on a suit. Also note Sam Jones performs tomorrow night at Graham with no railroad fare or extra admission.
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Mr. Fouse
Dougherty Bros
Sam Jones
The
Graham
Opening of Mrs. McCall’s millinery emporium draws hundreds
The formal opening of Mrs. R. T. McCall’s millinery shop today attracts hundreds of ladies in Washington and vicinity. The display features hats in late styles with Rhine Stone ornaments and white crepe trims. The shop promises low prices and a wide range, inviting country patrons to visit Saturday.
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R. T. McCail
R. T. McCall
Washington
Church plans revival after vacant Smouse block site
The Smouse block church group may resume building soon. About sixty local members, a fully paid East Jefferson lot, and Rev Hast ings of Oskaloosa visiting as district evangelist spur renewed effort. Hastings notes the town’s many sinners and urges a notable structure that enhances the city’s beauty.
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Christian Church
Smouse
East Jefferson Street
Nicholson
Hastings
Oskaloosa
Uncle Josh Spruceby Band to Perform Saturday
At 2 30 Saturday afternoon the Uncle Josh Spruceby band will parole. Tickets go on sale Saturday morning at Anderson and Burroughs with galley 20 cents balcony 30 cents circle 50 cents. Children in Gallery 10 cents. Road crews drying and street graders to resume work soon.
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Josh Spruceby
Graham
Funny Farmer
Graham Theatre
Washington
Iowa
Anderson and Burroughs Pharmacy
Post Office
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United States
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A. N. Euwer
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Burlington, Iowa
Jefferson Street
Karl
Gregwie
Sam. P. Jones
Marshal E. G. Norton
Surance
John Little
Mr. Davis
John Goode
City
Barden Harness Rrod Sa'sue
Ela Tiasaes
PN Sas
Crawford Laun- Boop
East
William Colwell
Henry Gray
Isisisisisisisisisisisisis
Sam P
Anderson & Bur
Rough’s Pharmacy
Vora
Washington, D. C
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Jun Saster
Tondre & Benz
South Side Square
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Chicago
I Klein
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Crosby
J. A. Cunningham
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