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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1902

Page

3

Reception by PBO matrons for maidens at Mrs Hell home

A large PBO crowd gathered at 400 East Main Tuesday for a matrons hosted reception for maidens despite threatening weather. The highlight was a playful oral love tale replacing nouns with flower names, won by Miseida Roberto who received a Japanese picture. A one course luncheon followed amid chatter about tarantula stings and local business notes.

PBO Harry Hell East Main Street P. B. O. Society Miseida Roberto

Largest stock of sheet music in Washington advertised

An advertising note proclaims the seller has the largest stock of up to date sheet music in Washington with over 2000 copies. It promises low prices, easy terms, and invites customers to visit, write for a catalogue, or callAlberson's grocery for sidewalk work referrals.

Washington Alec Chicago Emall Onas L. Satine

Winfield Area Notes and Travel Updates

Local items report various visits and trips from Winfield residents. Attendees include J A Young at the Winfield fair and Miss Emma Whitson returning from Cole Valley. Mrs Dewey, H L Waittacre, and G W Hay appear in local travel notations and attendance at fairs.

Riverside Mrs. Dewey Jap Bidwell Kansas City H. L. Waittacre Rock Island Emma Whitson Cole Valley Ill G. W. Hay

Reynolds Studio Photographs and Winter Coal Purchase

The note mentions Reynold's Studio for photographs and urges buying Delta coal now for winter. It records Chicago mail delay due to a Joliet track incident, 88 Burlington tickets sold, and the Four paw and Sells show attracting patrons. A late-night train arrival is noted with several extra coaches. Mrs Florence Dunkleberg of Waterloo is praised for exemplary work and the group enjoyed ice cream and cake after the meeting.

Florence Dunkleberg Waterloo Dunkleberg

High Priced Lyceum Lectures Feature Six Top Acts

The season’s top offering is the Ladies Symphony Orchestra with Maud Ballington Booth Dr Frank Bristol Father Francis Kelley Dr M W Chase and the Slayton Jubilee Singers. Six of the best on the Lyceum platform.

Ladies Symphony Orchestra Maud Ballington Booth Frank Bristol Francis Kelley M. W. Chase Slayton Jubilee Singers Lyceum

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles After Doctors Fail

F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama paid many doctors to cure a severe case of piles with 24 tumors. After all failed Bucklen’s Arnica Salve was used and cured him. It’s advertised as best salve, 25 cents at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

Verbena Ala Bucklen Patos Stewart’s

Opening of School for Scandal by Owen troupe Sept 2

The season’s opening attraction is William Owen and company presenting The School for Scandal a high class comedy. Opening date is Tuesday September 2 with McCreery and Berdo as feeders.

Wm Owen E Company

Allen's stores host displays and arrivals poste

Residents and visitors travel to fairs and towns near Winfield Jefferson county. a long list of names includes Lyons, Skipton, Daugherty, and McConahey among others. Jewelry stock sale planned at A Elise store after Sept. The Parrish Savings Bank store to feature stock. Several families visit grandparents and attend circuses, fairs, and political events with notes on travel to Des Moines Burlington and Muscatine. A wedding and hospital news update mentions a new eight pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Stichter.

Burlington Maude Grayson Ainsworth Hillis Des Moines Mires F. L Wilson Fritz O.N. Livings G. W. Carson Allen's Lyons Jobn Skipton Winfield Ralph Daugherty Ontea A. Elise Parrish Savings Bank Will Jessie Brighton W. J. McConahey Alex Miller Allerton Hobson K. B. Garard Roy Muscatine Misa Mareden W. F P. Maredee Alosworth Ela Young Hall Colfax J. A Young Abraham Keenblosom Lulu C.J. Wilson Conger Denver Robert Klass Great Northern Herkies Sadie Dill

Sewer Resolution of Washington Iowa Council

The Dry Council of Washington Iowa resolves to establish a sewer along North Marion Ave from the east side to a point near Lath Denny’s and adjacent to Samuel woes pasture. The job includes tiling and cementing a sewer about 600 feet to the small creek, with estimated cost twenty dollars. Approved at a regular city council meeting on June 1, year not specified, by Mayor Welson and Clerk Wrench Mec penny.

City of Washington North Marion Nhecki Denny's Scross Marton Ave Samuel Woes Ars Iowa Jane m Ed Loon Tison Anideity Jame Welson Wrench Mec Penny Chey

City Council Resolves Sewer Line in Washington City

The City of Washington resolves to establish a sewer from the northeast corner of City Water Works, west along the south side of East 6th Street to two blocks. about 695 feet. It shall be 6 inch pipe with cement, estimated cost 100.00, approved at the regular August meeting in 1902 by Mayor and City Clerk.

City of Washington Towa North 4Th City Water Works Fast 6Th Street Reid Wilson Ween Con H. McDierny

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