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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

3

Local Notes Include Visits and Travel in Allen's Area

Daily items report visitors and trips around Allen's and nearby towns. Mentions include John Shields & Son promoting Delta coal, Mrs. Smiley and Mrs. Pierce visiting. various residents travel to Des Moines, Washington, Keota, and Denver fairs. railway notices, academy opening, and local business moves highlighted.

Good Woods Allen's Beacon Coal John Shields & Son Candy Delta Chalmers Havre Mias Lida Jack Farmington, Ill W. M. Campbell

Duncan's Book Store notes from Howard Long letter

Mr Will Long received a letter from Howard Long at Ft Slocum N Y. stating health is good and company has improved since return from the Philippines. Howard may request a reenlistment at time of expiration or seek an eastern city position. He is studying for an exam and is blocked from a furlough by the absence of the First Sergeant.

Will Long Tie Soo Howard Ft. Slocum N. Y Philippines

Miss Combs Honored at Alley Glee Club Event

At Miss Mollie Cherry’s heights home last evening about fifty guests attended a prenup tial for Miss Combs hosted by the Alley Glee Club. The Emanon Ladies performed, Miss Cher ry served a cake and ices, Miss Minoie Conner was toast mistress, and toasts by Fort Sherman, Mr Martha Latta, and Lisle Morehouse followed. The couple to be wed sparked lively laughter as Miss Combs opened gifts and offered remarks to each giver.

the Alley Glee Club Miss Combs Mollie Cherry Heights Emanon Miss Cherry Minoie Conner Fort Sherman Martha Latta Lisle Morehouse Miss Combe

Weather forecast for Iowa from August 30

Special to Tax Evening Journal reports fair weather for Iowa with likely local thunderstorms tonight and Sunday. Temperatures will be high across the region.

HineTon, D. C Evenine Journal Iowa

Local Notices and Arrivals in Crawfordsville Area

Short items list visitors departures and errands in Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Notable names include John Shields Son Wilmot tailor J B Crail Odessa area residents Mrs McLaughlin Mrs Kinse and J H Moore with appearances by Rev L D Young and Daisy Hull heading to Oberlin for music study.

J. H. Moore Winefield O. W. McLaughlin Crawfordsville Niton Griswell Ottumwa Winifred Hood D. J. Norton Jr Jno. Beamer Lon Brindley L. D. Young Colorado John Lytle Des Moines John Shields & Son

Cooking Club Dinner at Parrish Home in Society Notes

In Society Circles the Cooking Club met at the home of Misses Florence and Edith Parrish on East Washington Street. Twelve covers were laid for an elaborate five course dinner hosted by Mrs. Caleb Warren and daughters with guest Mrs. H R Stark of Frankfort Ind. Mrs Frank Webb hosted the Home Missionary Society of the First M E Church with about twenty five attendees. Mr Webb provided phonograph selections after the devotional and business portion, followed by light refreshments.

Misses Parrish Warren Cooking Club Florence Edith Parrish Washington St Caleb Warren H.R. Stark Frankfort Ind Frank Webb Home Missionary Society

Mr and Mrs J L Brookhart Host Evening at Heights

Mr and Mrs J L Brookhart entertained a small group of friends at their Heights home last evening. They played high five and followed with palatable refreshments. The gathering was enjoyed by all attendees.

J. L. Brookhart the Heights

Carrie Eyestone to wed Robert B Spencer in Albia

Invitations announce the marriage of Miss Carrie Eyestone daughter of J W Eyestone Wellman to Mr Robert B Spencer county superintendent of Albia. The wedding is set for Wednesday September 10 at three o clock at the bride’s parents’ home Wellman.

W. H. Snow Helle Plaines Dixon & Co William McFarland Frank Maxwell Dot Maxwell Crawfordaville William Arthur Cecil Indianola Des Moines Sarah Ambler M. EB. Meacham Mt. Pleasant Capt. McCutcheon Kidoo Carrie Eyestone Robert B. Spencer Albia Miss Eyestone J. W. Eyestone Wellman

Largest stock of sheet music and instruments offered

Advertises the largest stock of up to date sheet music in Washington with over 2000 copies.Promotes pianos and organs sold cheaper than rivals with quick sale and small profits.Encourages catalog requests for those unable to visit. Also mentions a photographer Chas. L. SALING and a testimonial about Electric Bitters aiding a man’s digestion and liver health.

Washington Chicago Saling

House on the Heights for Sale or Rent

Good two story frame house on the heights with eight rooms and solid foundation. Includes cistern and well, fur nace, cellar, and in good condition. Call or see Jwo. Lackey for particulars at 6316.

Jwo Lackey

Iowa Central offers weekly low fare excursions to Clear Lake

From now through September 30 plus Saturdays a special low rate excursion ticket to Clear Lake is available returning Monday. Tickets via local agents. Also an excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis on Saturday September ut leaving Brighton 8 58 pm for 100 round trip. sale Sept 6 with return on any train until Sept ’th. Barber shop move to square after Sept 8 with three chairs for best work.

Iowa Central Railway Clear Lake St. Paul Minneapolis Brighton Southwester Street Hills Shellebarger W.C Nelson

Cucumber sales and medical remedy ad notes

An advertisement lists cucumbers in various forms and quantities with a contact number for Mrs Mivt Dick en. It also highlights F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama paying many doctors for piles treatment before Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured 24 tumors and inflammation at Stewart’s Pharmacy.

F. A. Gulledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart's Pharmacy

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