07 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement from EC Carris & Co claims Shilohs Cure cures thousands daily for consumption asthma coughs colds and croup and is available through their shop.
At the depot last night two buses clashed over space, drivers sparred around the area, a buggy whip broke and a hat was ruined as onlookers gathered. Local visitors Obert and Oliver Metsger fromColumbus Junction are in the city.
In the southwest city area society notes death of Miss Flood. A Richmond area resident visited the courthouse and shared reflections on local swindles. Tales include an enlarger scam, a clothier selling poor goods, and fruit trees misrepresented as fine varieties with Siberian crabs causing envy.
Major J. D. Glasgow dominates with the best shoot as Glasgow and Graham each faced ten handicap. McCartney posted 48 with 27 straight, while the field reported excellent scores overall. The article also lauds the city water works plant built at 838000 dollars with the Dean and Cook engines, a 110 foot standpipe, and a 30000 gallon reservoir, noting annual revenue surpassed running costs and urging an air lifting pump for future capacity.
A quiet social evening at the Knox sisters home featured old fashioned hats trimmed by attendees and men offered by needlework. Guests included Ola Hamilton Etta Coulter Cora Williams Edna Young Lizzie Scranton Olive Scranton Mell Logan H Hamilton Jas Baird Mac Williams Lloyd Latta Elmer Swank J A Conger. Jonathan Wilkins and daughter Minnie visited a South Washington home where Minnie ran into a barb wire fence injuring her face. Dr Bolce treated two gashes and expects full recovery.
Ellen Flood aged 3 years 6 months and 20 days died yesterday afternoon at her mother's home in southwest Washington after a lengthy illness. The funeral was held at 2 pm at the residence with Rev. Thorne of the Methodist church officiating. Neighbors attended the service honoring the loving character of the deceased. Tomorrow circus day warns residents to secure homes as extra police and detectives will be on duty to manage crowds of about fifteen thousand.
Washington D C forecasts fair with possible northern thunder showers and shows the local rail disruptions after a Leighton wreck. The report touches on barn fire losses near Harper Iowa and a social event hosted by Jim Cunningham with guests listed, plus local visits and travel notes.
The club bicycle races scheduled for this evening are postponed to next Tuesday because of the rain. RK R Rowland and Mell Shields returned home today at noon from a northern trip and seem to have enjoyed the sun and fresh air.
Articles of agreement drawn up yesterday name Hal Dawson to manage and sell Kerr and Moore patent scoop boards. Dawson is a hustler likely to place many boards on the market this fall. Kerr and Moore have an excellent product and with Dawson pushing sales the business should grow rapidly.
In state records, J. 2. McCartney of this city holds the best half mile bicycle pace. John stopped the clock at one minute twelve seconds, a time he had not dreamed would become the state record.
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable catarrh case. Credibility endorsements from J Cheney and Toledo druggists West & Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. Drugstore sales pitch with testimonials.
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