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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1899
Page
3
A compilation of brief items items about residents and visitors in Washington and nearby towns. It lists travels and business calls by residents such as Dr Pratt, Attorney Scofield, Mrs Hay, Miss Snyder, and many others, plus social events, lectures, plays, and a late Christmas shopping pitch. It notes weather, a Christmas rug sale, a masquerade ball, and local notices including lost and found items.
The A M and A F officers were elected with Ali Spalding as WM and Geo Filmer as SW. Judge Pearson handled a lawsuit between W K Wallace and Milt Dickens while Judge White defended. no decision given. Local visits include Miss Biffie McCreedy, Arch Stewart, and Mr and Mrs Richard Donaldson. Two local couples plan weddings during the holidays. Ainsworth merchants tout gifts and stoves. D H Ballard travels to Nebraska after news of a grandchild’s death.
Threatening weather brings snow flurries this afternoon and northwest regions tonight. Expect colder conditions in the east and central areas. Wednesday will be partly cloudy with continued cold temperatures.
A compact ad urges customers to see Tom Neis wanger for hard coal with honest weight and fair prices. The brief notice highlights Beasty's Old Stand as the selling point and hints at trustworthy service.
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