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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
3
Readers report a popular Brownie cigar brand, local visits from residents like Jesse Pearson of Ainsworth and Miss May Moore from Keota, and a steady stream of medical, religious, and business activity. Licenses to wed and sales events fill the day as Lemmon & Lewis extend hours for Christmas shoppers.
Chicago papers report several recent burglaries. Robbers entered Homer J. Mounts residence at 6519 Yale Avenue and stole $200 in silverware and clothing. Mount is son of Mr and Mrs W St Mount and a well known resident.
Special weather note from Washinetron D C dated December 4 reports forecast for Iowa showing partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday fair conditions.
Miss Martha M. Samson daughter of Mr and Mrs H K Samson South Lawn Street Was married to Mr Lloyd E Latta last evening at 7 30 o clock in a brief ceremony performed by Rev Jas K Logue of the Second United Presbyterian church. The home was decorated with roses chrysanthemums and plants as twenty five family and friends looked on. The couple will reside in Highland Park after March 15 1901. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Schuyler Livingston Chicago Mr and Mrs David Kilgore West Chester and Misses Esther and Nettie Samson Wyman.
Keokuk Presbytery met last night at the United Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville for a session that runs through tonight. Morning attendees included Dr. J. O. Boice Mrs. B G Lytle Mr. J. H. Stewart Mrs. Minner Kathaleen Reynolds Sadie Reynolds Bessie Conger Rev. J K Logue and J H Young.
One dozen Platino Cabinets priced at $2.00 and a dozen small Photos with six positions plus a gold Photo Button for 5 cents. The shop touts the season’s “only Xmas Cards in town” and features ovals circles and panel mounts with the motto The best for the least money.
The JourNAL report notes the UT C band Thanksgiving dinner was served in Wm MecCutcheon’s carpenter shop with Mrs McCutcheon presiding, and an evening oyster supper served by the same lady. Lager cakes and various fruit loaves sold at 20 cents each. Dr James Phillips may drive to Henry county for professional business.
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