Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1901

Page

2

Plans for Paying on Paper Council Advertises Bids for Asphalt Work

City council authorized advertisement for bids on an asphalt paving project to be completed by early September. The December 16 meeting will open bids after approving detailed city engineer Kyle’s specifications. Billiard and bowling licenses were issued to Dempsey Kos Lehrer and Latchem.

T. J. Dempsey John Kos Henry Lehrer Dempsey Frank Latchem Kylie Kyle

Reverend McAulay on Four Month Bible Student World Tour

Pastor Neal A. McAulay of the Wilton Presbyterian Church has been granted a leave of absence to join an 800 strong group headed for a four month Old World tour. The voyage on the Celtic begins next February and will cover Europe, Palestine, Egypt, the Orient, Great Britain and Ireland. The trip is described as pleasant and profitable, with congratulations offered to the clergyman.

Neal A. McAulay Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church of McAulay

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsement in Toowoomba Gazette

A reader from Toowoomba praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for curing a two month severe cough. The letter, signed by W. O. Wockeer, lauds the medicine as good faith recommendation. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman sell the remedy.

the Gazette Toowoomba Australia Chamberlain W. O. Wockeer Mr. Wockner Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Illinois Central plans southern extension and trunk line talk

The Illinois Central officials appear uncertain about future plans but railroad circles expect a southward extension from Cedar Rapids to create a New Orleans to St Paul trunk line. With tangled railroad combinations, predicting outcomes is difficult.

Illinois Central Cedar Rapids New Orleans St Paul

Revival Meetings Draw Large Congregation at Second United Presbyterian

Last evening Union services at Second United Presbyterian Church drew a very large attendance with Rev. W. Q. Williamson of Keokuk delivering an earnest sermon on 1 Corinthians 6 19 20. Dr. Campbell of Momouth opened with prayer and afternoon prayer meetings were well attended as evangelistic services continue. Tonight the services move to the Methodist church.

Campbell of Monmouth W. Q. Williamson Keokuk God Jesus Christ

James Ward Improves. Son Works in Alcove Barber Shop

James Ward, long ill, reports improving and hopes to return to work soon. His son George, who has filled in, joined Scott Smith today in the Alcove barber shop as Ward recovers.

James Ward George Scott Smith Alcove Ren Prem Pnt Apso

Had a Good Time After Quick Cure at Party

A.J. Snell of Summer Hill New York feared stomach pains would worsen before a party. A woman friend recommended Chamberlain's Olio Cholera and Diarrhoeal Remedy. He bought a bottle and says two doses cured him and let him enjoy the party. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

A.J. Snell Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Local Mews Ice Cream and Baled Bag Sale Notice

Allen's offers ice cream while 397b W. A. Crone markets baled bag material at 50 cents per hundred. Delivery available for 500 pounds to a ton. Contact via phone 7, Northwest line, from 14 miles northwest of Square. 421f

W. A. Crone Northwest Line Square

Entertaining Colored Troupe Praises Amid Mixed Critique

The show features a competent band and a skilled comedian with strong applause for the slack wire walker. The cornetist and soprano receive mixed praise, while the troupe earns commendation as one of Washington’s best colored companies. A letter from Howard Long in the Philippines notes longing for home, improving island conditions, and hopes for quicker transport and eventual relief in coming years.

Washington Howard Long Echaqua P. I Howard Philippines

Oyster supper at Jim Zeck’s honors visiting sisters

An oyster supper will be given this evening at Jim Zeck's in honor of his two sisters who are visiting there. Mr and Mrs Joe Wright leave this evening at No 11 for a visit in Kansas City and Newkirk Okla. John Abler of Burlington was a business visitor in the city yesterday.

Jim Zeck Joe Wright No. 11 Kansas City Newkirk Oklo John Abler Burlington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alex Black Kerseys of Meltons Greys Oxfords Blues Mercer & Chilcote H.S. & M. and Garson, Meyer & Co Baird & Johnson Council Wilson Hebener Miller Aughey Keex Logan Teas M. BE. Church J. H. Young O Couseiiman Logan West Main Street East Second Street South Third Ave South Second Avenue Fire and Tire and Water Committee Tire Department Chilecote Smith Columbia Pharmacy Bowland & Shields Hetave New York Capes M. E M E U. P Ailen’s Ing United Presbyterian Church Mr. Williamson Allen's C. S. Harper Brown Bugsy Co Dell H Duncan Dungan’s L. J. Wilmet Exquisit Nashville Sol Rich & Co Graham Theater Warren Moore Stetson America Uncle Tom S Cabin Carris Pharmacy
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication