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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
3
The 8 Y P A of First Baptist church will hold a handkerchief sale Saturday December 13 in Nicola and Campbell's furniture store window. Handkerchiefs make fine Christmas gifts and come in various kinds and sizes. They will also sell homemade pies cakes doughnuts bread and baked beans.
The Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian church presents an entertainment and Christmas booth in Smouse's Hall this Friday evening December 12. Proceeds support church activities and community programs.
War veterans recommended Bucklen Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds and sore feet. It also treats burns scalds ulcers and skin eruptions with a pay if not cured guarantee available at Stewart's drug store for 25 cents.
An old classified-style ad urges readers to stay active in life and business, claiming Rocky Mountain Tea boosts energy and strength. It features a proprietor, J. H. Stewart, and promotes the product as a remedy for fatigue and decline.
Local notes show the A O U W lodge will elect officers this evening at the Allen's location. Also listed are Christmas toy promotions at W A Turner's and various town visits and sales around the city.
The article notes a favorable Christmas outlook with city merchants ready for the season. If cold weather and snow intensify, Santa may return to a traditional sleigh, with elk leading, and will find suitable gifts at local stores advertised in the Journal.
List of warrants issued in November 1002 for the City of Washing ton Iowa across multiple funds. Items include payrolls for city officials and staff, utilities, fire wardens, labor on sewers, hauling, pipe and street work, and freight charges. Also notes on railroad management changes and a theater promotion.
Mrs Laura Duke Babcock wife of Charles Babcock died Wednesday evening after a brief illness and an operation in Chicago. A native of this county she was about 33 and leaves her husband two sons and loving parents and sisters in Chicago and a brother.
Alex Knox suffered a bad fall on Wednesday. He was unconscious, bleeding, then carried into a house and later able to move about. He cannot explain the accident, and it is believed he slipped on a board and struck his head.
The Iowa Presbytery will hold a called meeting at Columbus Junction next Tuesday at two o'clock. The agenda and attendees are to be announced by the presbytery office.
Mrs W H Lett s wife of the late postmaster of Columbus Junction died Wednesday night at nine. Mr Lett s died recently. Both suffered sudden deaths from apoplexy caused by a blood clot on the brain. Their son Howard, a dental student in Philadelphia, was away from home.
Officers will be elected on Saturday. The meeting will be called to order at 2 o clock sharp by the President.
Ohlomer White begins carrying mail on Rural Route No. 2 replacing A Grambling who resigned. HH Rathmel takes over Route No. 3 with Spenner listed as assistant.
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