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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1900

Page

2

Wedding Surprise as Flora Cunningham Weds Everette Adams

Mrs Flora Cunningham and Everette Adams were married at the bride’s home on South Lawn Street in a surprise ceremony conducted by Rev James Logue. The couple plans to live in Coeur d Alene Idaho, after a fleeting wedding journey via Kansas City and Spokane to visit Maud Adams. The groom, recently employed as an engineer, is known as industrious and genial.

Flora Cunningham A. G. Cunningham Everette Adams Oho Adams South Washington South Lawn Street John Adams Jas. R. Logue Second United Presbyterian Church Coeur d’ Alene Idaho Thecr.i& P Kansas City Spokane Washington Maud Adams

Bakery sold as Miksch shop passes to Johnson

The Miksch bakery in Hotel Allen block was sold today to Johnson, the city's popular north side baker. He takes possession of the stock today and will remain at his old stand. Miksch goes out of business for health reasons. Bread tickets will be redeemed at Johnson's.

Miksch Hotel Allen Block Johnson North Side Johnson's

Uncle Ned Skinner Helped by City Citizens

Uncle Ned Skinner, a centenarian resident of south Washington, has labored all his life but now needs aid. After he became too feeble to work, local residents gathered funds to ease his winter burden, though the writer argues aid should be selective and everyone should report worthy cases.

Ned Skinner South Washington

Apron and Candy Sale Set for Swift's Store Room

Residents are invited to Swift's north aide store room for the annual apron and homemade candy sale on Saturday December 15 1900. Proceeds support local community efforts and refreshments will be available.

Swift North Aide

Public opinion on cutting war taxes and stamp duties

Citizens press Representatives to abolish some war taxes, especially stamp taxes on checks and documents. The note urges economy in Congress and notes a forthcoming excursion on December 18 by FE Stewart AGT for budget friendly holiday travel, urging readers to take advantage before January 8.

Congress Stewart Great Rock Island

Weather forecast for Iowa fair and unsettled Thursday

The following forecast for Iowa fair is issued for tonight and indicates possible unsettled conditions on Thursday. Winds and humidity levels are expected to influence outdoor plans, with a chance of scattered showers. Local temperatures are projected to remain mild with slight cooling overnight.

Wassineror D.C Tae Lowa Fair

Knoxville pastor preaches on Christian progress theme

Rev. W. G. Thorne of Knoxville spoke from Luke 24 49 on man the over in Christian Progress. He delivered a practical sermon to a large attentive audience and the service was followed by a reception. Music featured old familiar hymns sung heartily. Rev. Thorne left for Knoxville this morning.

W. G. Thorne Knoxville Thorne

Bunch of Keys Delights Graham Audience Again

The Graham program features the jingle of the Bunch of Keys a dainty tuneful farce that tours the country and pleases audiences. Management notes many new pretty girls up to date songs and novelties to entertain patrons tonight.

Graham

Stolen Horse Recovered Near Crawfordville

A horse taken from KF Thompson's barn near Crawfordville the night before last has been recovered in Burlington. The thief, still at large, apparently tried to dispose of the animal but escaped after a tip led to the capture attempt. Sheriff Teeter is pursuing the culprit.

V. KF. Thompson Crawfordaville Burlington Teeter

Saving as the Key to Lifetime Wealth

Russell Sage urges young people to save part of every salary whether they earn three dollars a week or three dollars an hour. He argues that spending ten thousand dollars annually is enjoyable but unsustainable, and saving two hundred fifty from a thousand earns greater long term reward. Stewart's Pharmacy advertises the Rector pile remedy with a free pipe and sample offer guaranteed to satisfy or no pay.

Russell Sage Saturday Evening Post Stewart’s Pharmacy

Home Sacramental Service Offered for Absent Communicants

Parish invites all members unable to attend Sunday service to receive the Sacramental service at home Sunday afternoon. Those desiring this outreach should send their names to the church address 55-26 1 B Schreckengast.

Schreckengast

Diamonds on sale at Popular East Side Jewelry Store

Large consignment from a Chicago diamond house to be offered at greatly reduced prices for one week only. Watch for the largest stock of diamond goods ever shown in Washington. Visit the store to inspect items.

Chicago East Side Washington

Bunch of Keys To Feature At Graham Tonight

Hoyt's entertainment titled A Bunch of Keys comes to Graham with a renowned cast and lively dancing. Manager Bobbner secured top near favorites and the Acme Quartette adds a highlighted feature for the season.

Graham Tonight Bobbner Acme

Merchant’s wife reports sighting famous horse buyer in St Louis

A city merchant received a note from his wife who is away stating she saw Washingtons famous horse buyer at Union Station in St Louis a week ago waiting for a train. The wife said a lady accompanied him but the wife did not recognize the lady.

Washington Union Station St. Louis

Copeland Lecture Dec 13 in Washington

Col L F Copeland delivers his famous lecture Seeing the elephant on Thursday December 13. Seats are 50 cents with the course of six remaining numbers available from O H Wilson for 150. Other speakers include Dr John P D John January 11 Father Nugent February 6 Rev Frank Crane February 25 and Col Geo W Bain March 15. Johnson's Bakery advertises cakes. A poverty social at Lew Dawson's home plans a corn cake walk at Miss Nelie Anderson's Friday evening with worn clothes and basic refreshments.

L. F. Copeland O. H. Wilson Copeland John P. D. John Father Nugent Frank Crane Geo. W. Bain Washington Lew Dawson Nelie Anderson

Postponed Kindergarten Lecture Rescheduled For Monday

Tomorrow night’s kindergarten entertainment has been postponed to Monday evening December 17. Admission is 10c. A good program has been prepared and all are invited to attend. The City Water service benefits many in the west part of the city where pipes were laid this summer.

Washington Sage Iowa Weather On Crop Service Iowa

Keota Visitor and the Brownie Cigar

Keota resident Frank Vincent visited yesterday and spoke about the cigar known as the Brownie. The note highlights his remark on this particular smoke and its local reputation.

Frank Vincent Keota

Time card routes and lodge meeting notice

New time card shows departures from Washington at 9 25 a m arriving Omaha at 9 35 p m or 9 15 p m to 8 10 a m reminder. Special Degree of Honor lodge meets Friday at 6 45 p m for important business all members urged to attend.

Washington Omaha IK. E Stewart Great Rock Island Degree of Honor Lodge

Break-Up a Cold Tablets Promote Sleep Aid

An advertisement promotes Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets as a sleep remedy for a bad cold with no cure, no pay at 25 cents. Stewart's Pharmacy carries the product. Rev John Stafford, who preached at the Baptist church last Sabbath, will preach there the next three Sabbaths, with a prayer meeting tonight at the usual hour. Todd Stuart offers homemade mince meat.

Stewart’s John Stafford Baptist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Black Mercer & Chilcote K the Graham Opera House Hoyt J.P. Kennedy Work & Meek West Side Notary Public Joseph Pollard, Jr John Shields & Son Rowland & Shields Columbia Pharmacy Joller’s Washington, Iowa County Board of Supervisors Uncle Ned Skinner M. E Lemmon & Lewis Col Johnson’s Bakery Kindergarten Entertainment Harvey & Warfel Harwood, South Side Todd Stuart S. Tf New York Baird & Bailey Telaphone 182
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