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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1897

Page

1

Mrs. C. O. Anderson Returns Home After Funeral

Mrs. C. O. Anderson and her daughter Lenox Iowa have left for home after attending the funeral of Mr. Anderson. Cabinets priced at $1.00 per dozen available at the Reynolds Gallery.

Local Notices Items Include Goods for Sale Lost and Licenses

Classified items list a high grade upright piano for 150 dollars and a block of land with barn four room house and wells for 1000 dollars. A 22 caliber H M Quackenbush rifle is offered for 4 dollars. A black shoulder cape is lost between the city and Ainsworth. Licenses to wed issued to two couples including Jonn Jay and Mrs May Tallman and J Rawson and Dora Neukirk. An academy lecture tomorrow at 8:30 pm follows church meetings.

W. F. Palmer F.J. McKay H. M. Quackenbush Journal Clerk Young Jonn Jay May Tallman Shirley Norris Margaret McClellan J. H. Rawson Dora Neukirk Rawson Stairsville Iowa Academy

Tallman Jay Wedding Narrated In Local Social Column

Mrs May Tallman and Mr John Jay wed at the bride's parents home with Rev Robert Gray officiating. About thirty guests attended a wedding supper. The bride works at KE Carris & Co and the groom recently joined Carris Pharmacy after leaving Shaw & Bowman. They plan to reside here after February First.

Carris Mira May Tallman John Jay Robert Gray The Baptist Church KE. C. Carris & Co East Side Jobo Jay Fairfield Shaw & Bowman Carris Pharmacy Harter North English 8S. Jay John Wenger A. Wenger Mr. Berg Wayland Eri. C. Carris Robertson C. H. Davis Jennie Anderson A. Augustine Ella Stiles

Weather and local legal notices from Iowa and Ohio

The weather forecast for Iowa predicts fair skies tonight and Thursday with colder conditions in the east and central areas and slight warming in the west. A humorous note on a man obtaining a wedding license in Washington County then possibly marrying elsewhere, and a Toledo lawyer offering Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a sworn oath. Judge Ryan and Court Reporter Miss Wright arrive from Oskaloosa to preside as court resumes tomorrow.

State of Ohio Toledo Lucas County Frank J. Cheney S. J. Cheny & Co Hall Ryan Miss Wright Oskaloosa

Delightful Evening and Big Production at The Graham

The P. BE. O. society readings by Mrs. Miller Miss Jeffrey Mrs. Eicher and Miss Burrell were enjoyed at the Wilson home on East Main. Next Saturday The Graham hosts Litz and Davis Company presenting She with twenty five onstage performers and extensive scenery. The W R ladies collect clothing for the city's poor at Stewart Lanning’s millinery.

P. BE. O. Society M. P. Miller Kate Jeffrey Henry Eicher Anne Burrell F. L. Wilson East Main Street Wilson Graham Litz & Davis Company H. Rider Haggard The W. R Stewart & Lanning

Indoor Base Ball Challenge From Company D Club to Academy

The members of Company D Indoor Base Ball Club challenge any Academy team to a game of indoor baseball. The match would be set for Monday with replies due by Saturday. Signed by Ed Page and fellow members John Steck Will Crone Al Fields Jap Neiswanger Clarence Shanafelt and Fred Smith.

Company D Indoor Academy Ed Page John Steck Will Crone al Fields Jap Neiswanger Clarence Shanafelt Fred Smith

Surprise Party for Mrs Titus Before Des Moines Trip

The Woman's Relief Corps hosted a surprise gathering for Mrs Titus last evening at Mrs Moorehouse's home in South Washington. Attendees enjoyed social time and refreshments before Mrs Titus departed today for Des Moines.

Woman’s Relief Corps Titus Des Moines

Community notices and local updates in Burlington

John McCall visits Burlington on business. Mrs. Weldin and her little son are reported improving. Sherm White of Crawfordsville visits. Mrs. Jones, ill recently, much better. Equal Rights Society to meet with Mrs. Dye Friday at 2 30 PM. Mrs. Henderson returns from Fairfield visit with daughter Mrs. Buchanan. Berdo and Rankin offer fine cutlery. Elder Kilgore of Graysville expected Monday. St James Catholic school renovated. Thermometer records seven above zero, rising to sixteen then twelve at noon. Rev BristolLecture seats sold in cold line.

Nerius Jones Equal Rights Society G. W. Dye

City Events Delayed an Hour and a Half by Break Down

A city event was delayed by 90 minutes due to a bad breakdown. Officials reported the disruption affected attendees and staff, with arrangements made for rerouting crowds and rescheduling portions of the program.

No. 15

Locomotive Breaks Down Delaying Mail and Passengers

A locomotive on No 15 broke down east of Ainsworth with boiler trouble causing a long delay. The train from Columbus Junction arrived late after a detour. A replacement engine hauled the consist through to Washington, delaying mail and passengers. The incident follows a morning breakdown near Ainsworth and a later schedule adjustment.

Ottumwa Bridge Crew Arrives for Winter Quarters

Pat Shea and his crew with Foreman Fitzgerald arrived in the city last evening after a summer period of about twenty workers. Some men stopped at Oskaloosa and other towns, and the outfit is now in the yards here. The crew came from just east of Omaha.

Pat Shea Fitzgerald Ottumwa Oskaloosa Omaha

Rupert of Hentzau Sequel Tops McClure’s Descriptions

Saeekers note Rupert of Hentzau as a remarkable sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda in McClure's. The December number is on sale at Vogt's News Stand. Also, Miss Minnie Stichter wins Midland Monthly descriptive paper prize with The White Day. article due January.

Anthony Hope Rupert of Hentzau McClure VOGT McClure’s Minnie Stichter Midland Monthly

Smoke Walter's Tempo the best cigar on the market

Walter's Tempo gains top praise as the best cigar on the market in a bold claim from a tobacconist. The statement highlights Tempo as a premier choice among available cigars.

Walter

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