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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1901

Page

2

District Court Adjourns as Judge Clements Heads to Newton

The November term concluded Saturday evening with district court adjourned sine die. Judge Clements will hold court in Newton, and the next term convenes January 7. Laird of Ainsworth fined 21 and costs for assault and battery. appeal bond set at 200. Numerous probate estates and guardianships disposed of, including final reports, distributions, and appointments.

Clements Newton John and Allison Laird Ainsworth

Famous Nashville Students at the Graham Tonight

The Nashville Students perform at the Graham Theatre tonight, delivering a storied act in a historic venue with local audience anticipation high.

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Ad Claims Quick Results

An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy with a money back refund if not satisfactory after one bottle. It urges readers to order, promising the best turkey and a choice selection from multiple flocks.

Smith

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident

The Gazette notes W J Wockser reports a severe two month cough cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Residents commend the medicine and recommend it for others to try. Sold at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.

Toowoomba Australia Chamberlain W. J. Wockser Mr. Wockver Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Steam shovel arrives for Iowa project near Ainsworth

Flick Johnsons 96000 pound steam shovel reached Ainsworth Iowa and is unloading at Zenor crossing eleven miles east after the Washington work train hauled it from Cotter. The heavy equipment cannot pass under the overhead bridge, so workers unload at Zenor crossing and move the other engine one mile west on a twenty foot cut.

Ainsworth Flick & Johnson Zenor Crossing Washington Cotter

Weather Forecast and Local Notices in the Journal

Weather forecast for today and tomorrow warns of threatening conditions tonight with possible snow flurries Tuesday and warmer temperatures in the west. A December prize of 65.00 is offered for the highest bowling score at Dempsey Alleys. A December 6 gathering at the Babcock home hosted about 250 guests with detailed decor and service. Notices include Burlington Route live stock show tickets on sale Nov 30 to Dec 3, plus local ads for calling cards and Allen's shop. Miss Mozelle Burnell visits, Miss Lucy Wilson returns home, and local markets advertise poultry and game.

Dempsey Burlington Chicago J. G. Fox

Graham Tonight Delights with Nashville Students

This Evening at the Graham theater the famous Nashville Students perform a lively show. Audiences can expect hearty laughter and tuneful singing from the well known troupe.

Frank C Myers Weds Maude Williamson in Montana

News reaches that Frank C Myers formerly with Company D living at Pony Montana married Maude Williamson a wealthy Montana woman on November 12. He is a brother of Mrs Lorin Neal.

Frank C. Myers D Boy Pony

City pastors to continue evangelistic services this week

Evangelistic services by city pastors continue this week with prayer meetings each afternoon at two. Tonight the service will be held at the Second U P church with prayer and song starting at 7 30. Everyone is invited to attend. Also note bulk oysters available at Allen's location 39 76.

U. P

Communion Service Adds Ten New Members at Presbyterian Church

A communion service in the Presbyterian church drew a large audience yesterday morning. The pastor gave a brief address titled The Pattern on the Mount. Ten men were added to the church.

Presbyterian Church

Brighton Gas Lighting Referendum Passes in Special Vote

A special election in Brighton on Wednesday approved funding to light the city with gas operated lighting by a narrow eleven vote margin. A new gas plant will be built to serve Brighton.

Brighton

Catalogue of music selections for piano voice and instruments

One thousand copies of sheet music including marches waltzes two steps cake walks and popular and classical songs for piano voice mandolin guitar violin and cornet priced at ten cents a copy. Music rolls range from fifty cents to two hundred dollars with a free catalogue from Saling Belkoaps Music Store Washington.

Local Mews and Miscellany From Allen’s

The G A R Post will elect officers Tuesday evening. Miss Cora Smetzer returned to Iowa City. Charles Ward finished a sign for Henderson & Thorn. Curt Wells and Mr. Smith traveled to Chicago. J M Reese from Crawfordsville visited Saturday. License to wed issued to Clark F Kauffman and Nora Snyder. fourteen licenses issued in November. Fat Stock show trip to Chicago. Etna Steck family returned from Fairfield. Bertha Spiegal returned from Kirksville Missouri. Franks visited Cantor Illinois. Cunningham to Des Moines for Iowa Business College. Mesner of Lincoln Illinois visiting Cedar township then returned home. Amos Stewart returned to Algona. Riley Miller and Milton Fread looked at land and corn. Zeck sisters and others visiting from Carroll Nevada and New Sharon. Latta improving office. painters at work. new furniture arriving. The Smeltzer and Dixon sisters returned from Iowa City. Thanksgiving dinner hosted at the Leffy home. L Higgins and party to Fort Scott for land tour. Alice Atchison visited friends and went to Fairfield to college. Atchison resides at Albla. W A Crone offers baled hay at 50 cents per hundred. delivery for 500 pounds per ton available. phone number 7 northwest line near square.

Remains of John M Cook Brought to City for Interment

The remains of John M Cook, who died north of the city, were brought to town this morning. He was transported by Bh and N W lines to Burlington and then to Table Grove Illinois for burial. Neighbors from north of town attended while Woodmen Lodge members and Court of Honor offered condolences. The widow was joined by her father and a brother and sister from Table Grove.

John M Cook

Farewell to a Father and Reunion in Heaven Auria

A memorial verse laments a father's death and fades with grief. It speaks of his heavenly welcome, guiding his daughters toward reunion in a peaceful afterlife in Auria. The verse reflects sorrow, faith, and hope of eternal meeting.

Summer Hill Man Credits Remedy For Party Attendance

A.J Snell of Summer Hill New York feared stomach pains would worsen enough to keep him from a party. A lady friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He bought a bottle and says two doses cured him and helped him enjoy the party. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman sell the remedy.

A.J Snell

New Additions to County Records Office Exhibits

The county records office in the courthouse displays new items including a deer head from Charles Cunningham of Colorado, mounted birds contributed by Wm. Buntebach, and a fish shown by S. W. Neal. The pieces were presented by Janitor A. G. Cunningham and others.

County Recorder’s Office Court House A. G. Cunningham Charles Colorado Wm. Bunteobach

U T D Band Dinner Thanks Thanksgiving Helpers

Thanksgiving day meal in the McCutcheon shop served to U T D band members with chicken and turkey provided by the parents. The boys reported a good time after the meal.

U. T.D McCutcheon Shop

Nashville Students Rock The Graham Tonight

The Nashville Students perform a comedy routine at the Graham venue tonight bringing humor and local energy to an evening show. Supporters gather as doors open for the city event.

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