Allen's Ice Cream and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
A roundup of residents traveling and visiting, including John Shields & Son coal listings, Alex Miller returning from Mexico, and several townsfolk like J. Steen and John Skipton on business trips. Community notes mention ice cream at Allen's, parades by Rosy and Chilcote shows, and upcoming fairs and visits across Burlington, Ottumwa, and Coloraoo regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Coal
John Shields & Son
Allen
Alex Miller
Mexico
John Skipton
Ottumwa
Centerville
M. Neill
Chicago
Burling
J. W. Stewart
Donald
Keota
J. A. Y. Ashby
Carrie
Emma Hartlett
R J. Fulton
Minneapolis
Walter Carpenter
West Chester
John Turney
Alex. Miller
Vnctory
Mr Miller
Little Vella Spider
Chas
Keupp
Weather forecast for Washington D C evokes thundershowers
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with likely occasional local thunder storms. The forecast covers today and tomorrow for Washington D C with expected warm periods and possible showers.
Reynolds Studio Prints in New Photographic Styles
Artist proves in Reynolds Studio display featuring new photographic styles. Critics note bold textures, tonal range, and experimental framing highlighting modernist approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Studio
Interlocking Switch Planned at Cone and Weather Update
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul plans inter locking switches at Cone to prevent trains from stopping at the Rock Island crossing, enabling through traffic to pass. Repairs near Muscatine advance, Cedar River bridge span installed, and washout damage being reinforced with piles and a trestle. A heavy rain caused minor city damage including a tree fall and a house struck by lightning. a horse was killed by the storm in Cedar township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee
St Paul
Cone
Sam
Cedar Township
New Discovery for Throat and Lung Ailments
J H Jebestone of Broughton Georgia says years of bronchitis kept him from work until Dr King s New Discovery cured him. His wife s asthma also improved with the remedy. The ad claims it conquers croup and lung diseases and offers 50 cent and 1 bottles with free trial bottles at Stewart s pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H Jebestone
Broughton
Dr. King
Stewart's
Frank Neal Sees Broad Support in Candidacy
Local editorials praise Frank Neal for his fitness and character as a candidate. Readers note unanimous favorable opinions across factions, with encouragement for generosity toward the opposing candidate. Funeral report records the Miller infant service and interment.
Brick fronts planned for south side square buildings
Reports indicate the Mc Kelvey Wagoner and Covingtonham buildings will receive pressed brick fronts with other nearby structures considering the same upgrade. The improvements are expected to brighten the south side of the square significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKelvey, Wagoner and Covinpingham
Wil
Miller Wedding Anniversary Surprise by Local Order Members
Mr and Mrs James Miller of East Madison street were surprised Saturday evening by members of the A U W and the Degree of Honor honoring their 16th wedding anniversary. About 25 friends attended with refreshments and music as the evening’s feature. Out of town guests included Mrs J A Burges of Burlington and Mrs Lillian Saunders of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
East Madison Street
Miller
J. A. Burges
Burlington
Lillian Saunders
Marshalltown
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promoted In Local Ad
A local advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming boosted digestion and mood. Other brief items note a recent Haskins meeting with about 140 attendees and sermons by Rev McCleary and Rev Verguson. Also mentions grocery deliveries and Scarlet King flour guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
C. W. McCleary
Crawfordsville
Nive Webb
Thanking Friends After Loss of Child and Local News Update
A note of gratitude expresses thanks to friends for support after the death of a child. A meeting of the Pleasant Plains W M 8 is postponed to August 13 at Mrs. Mant Thrashers home. Odd local incident reports describe a wagon mishap near Hast Martin Street, with a horse falling but no serious damage. Obal Ford shows gradual improvement and visited Means & Stichter restaurant recently.
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Pleasant Plains
Mant Thrashers
Orpen
Gola Hise
Gardner Lawn
Hast Matin Street
Obal Ford
Means & Stichter
Varmers' and Merchants' State Bank incorporation in Iowa
A June Sunday formation in Washington Iowa establishes The Varmers' and Merchants' State Bank with $50,000 capital. The bank plans to operate for twenty years under a nine member board and officers including president and cashier, with indebtedness capped at two thirds of capital. Incorporators listed including CHAS ONNOEMACH and SAMUEL THOMPSON.
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Washington
Washington County
Iowa
Varmers' and Merchants’ State Bank
Weaning
Laois
Basta
Gar
Chas, Onnoemach
Davin McLauah Gen
Ht. BE. Movoniom
Samuel Thompson
J.C
Wrap
J. T. Martaews
W. Brookhart
G. Wilbon
Presbyterian Excursion to Ft Madison on Ottumwa Bele
The B and W line offers a Washington to Burlington to Ft Madison excursion on August 7 aboard the Ottumwa Bele. Three hours in Ft Madison with friends, promising a jolly trip. Round trip fare is $1.50.
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Presbyterian
Ft. Madison
Burlington
Washington
Special summer excursion rates to Denver and western points
Iowa Central Railway offers limited time summer fares from all points to Denver Colorado Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood and Black Hills. Round trips in June July August and September priced at under one way fare, with later period at one fare plus 82. Stopovers allowed, tickets expire October 31, 1902. Inquiries to A B Cutts G P BD A Minnesota.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
O — Hot Springs
Deadwood
Ounter
Black Hills
A. B
Excursion To Ft Madison Under Presbyterian Church
Church group from CO E of the Presbyterian invites members for a day trip to Ft Madison on Thursday August 7. Enjoy a train ride aboard B and W with fifteen coaches plus a steamboat trip. Round trip price is 150 dollars with return the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Madison
CO. E
The
Presbyterian Church
Soldiers in Camp Excursion to Oskaloosa
Iowa National Guard encampment at Oskaloosa prompts a special excursion train from Brighton Sunday August 10. The round trip costs 10 dollars, depart 9 22 a m arrive 11 15 a m, return 8 00 p m. Attractions include a real military camp and a regimental band concert.
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Iowa National Guard
Oskaloosa
Low Central Ry
Brighton
Rea
Oskalooosa
Okaloosa
Annual Elks Grand Lady Meeting in Salt Lake City
The Elks Grand Lady annual meeting will be held in Salt Lake City from August 12 to 14. The Iowa Central offers round trip tickets to Salt Lake at reduced rates with stop-overs allowed west of Denver and Cheyenne. Tickets go on sale August 7 with return limit September 30, details from Iowa ticket agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Grand Lady
Salt Lake City
Lowa Central
Sal Lake
Denver
Cheyenne
Sid Prips
Lowa Oeetal
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Hanan’s
J. Albert Williams & CO
Monarch
West Side
Baird & Johnston
Cash Store
Reliable
Portland Cement
Banner
Louisville Cement
Cook
Sherman
Samson & Livingston
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
East Main &T
Journal
Local Matters
Codas
Jeff Armatrong le
Beacon Coal
Will Lemon
Winfeld
Washington and Vicinity
Allen's
C. Strobm
Grace Hill
Ocolambue Junction
Jors
John Steen
Sigourney Sat
Misa Alma McCutcheon
Paresenger
Knox
Ville
Masson
Allerton
Misa Mary
Arlo Eaton
Muscatine
Arthur Weade
North
Geo. Stewart
South Side
Merle Lytle
Henry Sagle
Jefferson County
Rosv
Chilcote
Harvey & Warfel's
Obes
Hugh's
Hessie Dayton
West Cheater
Mr. Maxwell and
Miss Ollie Maxwell
Havre
Roy Emry
Wm. L. Besley
Atoeworth
Des Moines
Ing Sud
Clinton Crawford
Alosworth
D. L. Baird's
Thomas McClement
Morning Sun
W. J. Hamilton
Wilson Daugherty
Mary Lovelett
Ootter
Wiley
Sampson and Melville
J.B Rittier
Geo. Wallace
Red Rock
Oklahoma
Prof. Daugherty
Jon No
of the Academy
Mattie Craigg
Mikes Anda Wells
Columbus Junction
A. EB. Roe
M. G. Campbell
South Western States
James Burnham
Tipton
Ed Douret
Mrs. Durat
City
E .P. Brockway
Smeltzer
Letts
Joe Allen
Winfield
Mrs. Jobo Smeltzer
Mr. Smelttver
Mary Stewart
Edna Ebberheart
Davenport
Harry Jacoby
Boice
N. Dodder
Oklahoma Territory
Clara
Frank Rouse
Myrtle
Glen
Rockdsland
Mrev
A. H Wylie
Jamouth
This Choy
Canon City
Céle
Delber Montgomery
Allegheny
Waliska
Lews
Clayton Nelswanger
J. Wilson
Mabin
E. C. Keck
Florist
East
Madison St
J. J. McKeone
Stewart's Weat Side Book Store
C. S. Harper
Geant TE
Still College
Drs Moines, Twa
Klelo’s Clothing Store
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
Milwaukee Road
Rock Island
Pushihe
Cedar River
Conele
Moroloy Sun
Holliday Store
James Cowger
Charles Gorham
Noutheast
Steck
H. EF. Stack
Worth
Work & Meek
Frank Neal
Frank
Hrighton News
Miller Home
Frank Miller
I. B. Schreckengast
City Cemetery
Madison Medicine Oo
J. H. Stewart
Haskins Meeting
L Verguson
Cedar Rapids
Williams
the Globe
Mart White
Crail’s
J. B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
J. BR. Clark
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