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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1899

Page

3

County News Notes From Keota And Nearby Towns

Keota Wellman Crawfordsville and other towns report moves to Washington this week with S Rushing. Local items include visits from Curtis McClelland and families, telegraph study by Frank Winsor, and editor G Logan Payne’s special edition of the Washington Daily Journal. Shallow weather delays K of P visit, and dog poisoning prompts comment. Jewelry, gifts, and fancy brooches feature in local shops. Mrs. Alice King visits, lectures planned at A M E church, and Kate Emerson arrives aboard the Firefly for hospitality in Cedar Rapids.

G. Logan Payne Washington Daily Journal Logan Keokuk County Gil Vincent Rock Island Tetley & Selover Lewis H. Wallace Kate Emerson Cedar Rapids Nina Alberson

Diamond Dick Indicted in Wapello County Fraud Case

Ottumwa Courier reports Geo B McClelland known as Diamond Dick indicted by Wapello County Grand Jury charged with obtaining money fraudulently. Two elderly residents paid cash and signed notes after he offered permanent cures for ailments for one hundred dollars each.

Professor Noble and Perry Thomas Visit Ames

Prof Noble of Ames college stayed with Mr and Mrs H M Richer before leaving on the Fox. Rev Perry Thomas arrived from Muscatine to lead services at Trinity chapel and went on. Mrs Oscar Jugenheimer and Lou Jugenheimer hosted guests at Have and returned home. Nelson's advertises Xmas lamp glass and silver novelties.

H. F. Steck’s George Chilcote Burlington J. A. Guest A. E B. Roe Prof. Noble Ames College H. M. Richer Muscatine Trinity Chapel Nelson's Oscar Jugenheimer Lou Jugenheimer

Business Men in Theatricals Powering Stage Growth

The New York Herald notes businessmen backing theater, citing Lawrence Barrett backed by Boston financiers and Viola Allen funded by a New York printing house. A Chicago business leader now backs the comedy farce A Wise Woman with a strong company touring major cities before a West Coast run. The piece highlights sharper theatrical manager scrutiny and rising business involvement in the arts. Municipal politics remain quiet for the season.

The New York Herald of May Sth Lawrence Barrett Boston Viola Allen East New York Chicago San Francisco

Local Mews and Holiday Notices From Nelsons and Nearby

Local notes report Dec 22 to Jan 2 events and shopping items at Nelsons North Side Jewelry and other stores. Mentions Dr Pratt visit, Miss Henderson’s Elwood trip, Walter’s improved Okla, and various travelers to Galesburg Keota Abingdon. Also advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea and holiday stock at Parrish Savings Bank store.

FF. Parrish Savings Bank South Side

Christmas turkey order offer and local notices

SRE Camille invites Christmas turkey orders with ship option and a choice of 5 000 turkeys. Mr and Mrs Dodds have returned from visits in Oskaloosa and Montezuma on the Branch passenger. Old Swick returns to work for Little and Teas and will reside with his mother on the Heights. Parish’s Savings Bank store showcases toys chinaware and other goods with a wide selection.

R. Stuart Son Wm. Dodds Oskaloosa Montezuma Pas Rocky Mountain Old Swick Little & Teas Heights Parish’s Savings Bank

Weeks Breaks Up Cold Tab Jets

Stewarts Pharmacy remains sole agents as the 26 cent cold tab remedy headlines a local drugstore sale with no cure and no pay noted.

Stewarts Pharmacy

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Williams J. Albert Williams & Co Dougherty Bros West Side News OF the County Keota, Wellman Crawfordsville G. H. Paul Ilies Washington K. of P. Boys Orion Lodge Robert Rushing Local Matters Lombardo's Curt McClelland Geo. Herr Robert George Phil Verdi Stuart Market Jas Shaver Farm Wellman I. V. Young Frank Winsor Frank Neal Wash Ington Keota Eagle H. N. Shaw Mt. Pleasant L. D. Robinson East Side Jeweler H. F.steck J. H. Herring Columbus Junction Terday Lena Bailey Ainsworth Musca Mr. and Mrs D. ©. Hamil Fast Ains Worth Today H.f.steck Dave Munroe West Chester R. Stuart & Son Alice King Denver, Cole the Evening Journal Evening Journal Bagt Main &T Post Office Stewart Diamond Dick,’ George McClelland Grand Jury Wapello County Ottumwa Geo. B McClelland Courier Diamond Dick Baird & Bailey North Side Washington, IA Perry Thomas Graham Opera House Dr. Pratt Good Chas Galesburg Abingdon Lon Birney East Washington Keota Senger Walter Nelson's North Side Jewelry Dr. Roberts H. F. Steck’s. Goat Miss Burnside Monmouth W. R. Jerrey Karl J. H. Stewart’s SRE Camille Are JOS. Pollard,jr I. J. Neiswanger T. J. Neiswanger Beasty’s Cash Coal Dealer Happy Windsor Grocery Fur Boas Oregon Smyrna Hissell Elry Eop J. B. Crail’s N.W. Corner Square Washington, Iowa New York State A. Booth & Co Limburger Cninse Welch Bros Syyndon Vermont Missouri Minnesota J.C. Smith Cash Grocery Isaac Klein
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