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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1900

Page

2

Death of Mrs. Long After Long Illness in Buffalo Area

Mrs. John Long died at age 41 after almost four weeks of illness at 417 East Jefferson Street. Death followed a gradual decline with repeated hemorrhages and heart failure. Husband, children, and parents faced a heavy burden. funeral arrangements were pending for tomorrow at the family home. Oliva Pearce, born 1869 in Hamilton county, wife of John Lopeg, survives with four of five children, plus her parents and two brothers.

John Long East Jefferson Street Pearce Alvora’ Oliva Pearce Thomas P. Pearce Hamilton County Brighton John Lopeg

Brownlie Cigar Card Draw Promises Free Furniture

A Dec 17 1900 notice from Minter & Son North Side Furniture House urges saving a Brownlie cigar card as a possible lucky number. Do not destroy it, share with a neighbor, and avoid sending children. The firm will give furniture free this week only. tickets available for early arrivals.

North Side Cras S. Minter & Son

Barney Ferguson Troupe at Graham in McCarthy's Mishaps

Irish comedian Barney Ferguson and his singing and dancing troupe perform at the Graham tomorrow evening in McCarthy's Mishaps. Ferguson is described as a top Irish comic with a skilled supporting company. Rector pile remedy advertised with a free pile pipe, guaranteed cure or no pay, by Stewart's Pharmacy.

Barney Ferguson The Graham McCarthy Stewart's

Gift Journal Offer For A Yearly Subscription

A newspaper appeal invites readers to gift a year of the JOURNAL to a friend as a Christmas present. The ad promises daily reach and ongoing happiness, urging readers to select a name for the subscription and let the paper handle the rest.

Quaker Male Quartette Season Tickets Offered

The next lecture course number features the Quaker Male Quartette. Season tickets for the remaining five numbers are available from O. H. Wilson for one dollar and twenty five cents.

O. H. Wilson

Bargains at Palms Ead greenhouse and wreaths

A brief notice promotes Holly and Holly wreaths at a greenhouse with bargains on palms. It mentions Weeks Break Up a Cold Tablets as a cold remedy sold by Stewart's Pharmacy, advertising a pay when no cure policy and a 25 cent price.

Stewart's

Sunset Ladies Bazaar Nets Park Funds From Apron Sale

Apron sale yields 261.70 gross with 2.15 expenses, net 5.55 for the park fund. By six o'clock Saturday evening all items sold, the Sunset ladies closed the bazaar, and praise patrons for support while thanking F. B. Swift, Chas Miller & Son, M. P. Miller, and helpers.

F. B. Swift Chas Miller & Son M. P. Miller

Weather Forecast and a Horseman's Missing Accounts

The Weather section notes generally fair conditions in Iowa tonight and Tuesday with moderate temperatures. A separate report covers the disappearance of horseman Jake Hite and a suspected large shortage with Smith, Taylor & Co. of Buffalo. M. H. Brown confirms a wrecked state of affairs and plans to return for further audit.

Washineron D. C Evenina Journal Lowa Jake Hite Smith, Taylor & Co Buffalo N. Y M. H. Brown Hite Journal

Jerusalem shrines praised for guarded peace by Mohammedans

In the December Ladies Home Journal Mrs. Lew Wallace writes that sacred sites in Palestine have endured under Mohammedan guardians for a thousand years. She warns that without Turkish guards the Holy Land could become a battleground and places of worship might turn into secular spaces.

Ladies’ Home Journal Jerusalem Lew Wallace Palestine Gethsemane House of Prayer

Lands for relocation with low excursion rates

Northwestern Iowa southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota offer lands for relocation with low excursion rates via the Burlington route. Excursion tickets at one fare plus 2 dollars and 21 days limit available on the first and third Tuesdays to northern points. Industrial agents Ilen & Brooks provide full information Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly Messrs Ilen & Brooks Cedar Rapids Alabama Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Missouri Mississippi Montana New Mexico Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Joan G. Farmer

Methodist Meetings End With Profitable Week in Wellman

A week of social services at the M. E. church in Wellman closed with Rev. W. R. Stryker of Wellman delivering the sermon. Five accessions to membership were recorded at the morning service. Rev. Stryker preached on Isaiah 63 1 and spoke of Christ's triumphs both past and future. The kindergarten program was also scheduled for this evening at the High School.

M. E Church W. R. Stryker Wellman Schreckengast Washington Stryker Christ Rev

Kindergarten Show At High School Promises Simple Delights

The Kindergarten pupils present an evening program at 7 30 in the High School room. Admission is 10 cents and the crowd is expected. The program includes songs dances games and a cantata with young performers such as Bruce Wilson Lydia Hicher Ruth Wilson Edna Stark and Howard Anderson among others. Mrs H Moore of Little York attends the funeral of Chas Nelson and returns to Columbus Junction with Mrs Alex Nelson.

Fred Stewart Wm. McKee State of Washington Marion O’loughlie America Bruce Wilson Lydia Hicher Hanna Wicher Santa Jack Wreat Jolly Old St. Nicholas Hea Blkee Donald Anderson Lydia Eicher RRO Esis Howard McElwain Moea Yes East Carrol Klein Range Pd Cic Coithy Ruth Wilson Wang Aks Chest Aon Keck Ware Oh Ivewic Daek Gina Mecen Tate Edna Stark Elliot Howard Anderson Queen of Hearts Mdga Cath Ta Hunter John Hyatt Oxford Minuett Monroe Ruth Wilson H. Moore Little York Chas. Nelson Alex Nelson Columbus Junction

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