Hirst Church Bazaar Raises Funds At Local Event
Two deaths chronicled today as over two hundred attend the Helping Hand Circle bazar at First Church last evening. A program featured essays, declamations, songs, and quartet numbers by local girls led by Kate Bell and Bertha McKilvey. Afterward a social sold eatables and household items, contributing over 28 dollars plus a Pinkerton donation to a good cause.
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Kate Bell
Grumble
Mame Fulton
Bertha McKilvey
Nora Corrette
Myrtle Boice
Clara Bieckford
Dack Montgomery
Viola Hamilton
Carrie Hamilton
Etta Maxwell
Ethel Baird
Ethel Montgomery
Bessie
Pinkerton
Strangely Dressed Visitor Detained In City Night Run
A well dressed young man asked for lodging from Marshal Heath late at night. Believed to be an escaped convict, he was ordered out of town, then detained again by Officer Black and Willie Daniels after appearing in a north square alley. Teeter released him with a warning to leave quickly. He claimed Kansas City as home and had just left a hospital.
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Marshal Heath
Heath
Officer Black
Willie Daniels
Ile
Teeter
Kansas City
Weather forecast for Iowa Fair weekend
The Iowa forecast calls for cold temperatures tonight with a warmer trend in the western portions on Saturday. The Washington D C bulletin provides regional wind and temperature expectations for the next 24 hours.
City Commissioner Miller Aids sixty daily in winter
The City Commissioner of the Poor C. G. Miller reports sixty recipients of aid, supported from city resources during winter. He ensures meals for the most unfortunate families, including one with six in constant need, and accepts that the duty is unenjoyable yet just.
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Miller
Jewelry ad for W Morris in Washington Iowa
Gold plated bowls offered as gifts by W Morris jeweler located on North Side Square Washington Iowa. The listing mentions Methodist Presbyterian and Second WA Pp Church along with Court House and Academy as context for the items.
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Methodist
Presbyterian
Second
Court’ House
W. Morris
North Side Square
Fancy Invitations Sold Here For Less Than Stationery
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Drill Rig Delayed After Slip Socket Breaks
After a three day delay the deep well force regained headway but the drill slip socket broke necessitating repairs from headquarters. Expect about three more days of downtime before restoration of progress.
Flue Fire Threatens Washington Iowa Home
This morning a nearly burning flue at the home of I Wagner in Washington, Iowa, sent a smoke plume through cracks like a fire alarm. Prompt attention kept the incident under control and prevented a blaze.
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I. Wagner
Citizens discuss possible candidates for mayor
Several names are mentioned for the forthcoming mayoral race including incumbent McCollum, Jerry Curran, F B Hunt and Dr W Harvey. The Journal will report all candidates but remains neutral amid a crowded field. Mrs Anna McPherson Edworthy of Des Moines spoke on temperance at First Methodist Church, sharing anecdotes and dialect readings, and later sang solos. Keokuk special to the Iowa Commonwealth. At the Baptist church tonight.
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McCollum
Jerry Curran
F. B. Hunt
Dr. W. Harvey
Curran
Harvey
Company D
Hunt
St. Charles
Illinois
Anna McPherson Edworthy
Des Moines
Methodist
Keokuk
Iowa Commonwealth
Baptist Church
Schools close for two week holiday vacation
The board ordered a two weeks holiday closure this morning citing subpar first quarter work. Earlier health scares including diphtheria measles and typhoid affected scholars, followed by several teachers falling ill.
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Mullin
Aged Mrs Harrison Dies at Mahlon Smith Home
An elderly woman died last night of dropsy at the home west of the city belonging to Mahlon Smith. Funeral arrangements are unclear with no definite date available.
Outdoor marksmen aim after first snow
The passage notes that after the first snow every shooter pursues game like chickens, quail, and squirrels, reflecting a seasonal surge in hunting activity. It portrays widespread enthusiasm among sport lovers for marksmanship and hunting.
G A R Post Plans Large Camp Fire at The Graham
The G A R Post arranges a big camp fire at The Graham on the 26th of this month. An excellent program is planned and a small admission fee will be charged.
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G. A. R. Post
The
Graham
Statewide Cuba company formation prompts local sympathy wave
Citizens note widespread sympathy for Cuba across the state as new companies form, though no public action has occurred yet in the city.
Death of A J Young in Southeast Washington
A J Young died at his home in Southeast Washington at four o'clock this morning. He was about eighty years old and killed by dropsy after a period of illness. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow with interment in the old cemetery.
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Washington
A. J. Young
Old Cemetery
Christmas Plate Offer and Local Notices
Mrs David Crawford of East Washington recovers well after a cancer operation performed yesterday. The notice promotes engraved plate and fifty cards for 150, with ownership passing after purchase. A lost gold watch with Hunter's case is reported near West Second Street and the Music Hall or First Church. finder should return it to the Journal office.
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David Crawford
East Washington
F. Mason’s
West Second Street
Music Hall
First Church
Will Stewart Ships Cattle Cars to Chicago
Will Stewart shipped two cars of cattle over the C. R. I. & P. line to Chicago yesterday.
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Will Stewart
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical community for catarrh a constitutional disease. Taken internally it acts on blood and mucous surfaces and strengthens the constitution. Proprietors offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials.
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Hall
F.J.C
Prinls, R &Co
Toledo
Pleasant surprise centers Rev. Allen homecoming
City items note a surprise carpeted parlor for Rev. Allen upon returning from the Kennan lecture. Miss Jessie Smouse returns from Lake Forest seminary, while Captain Duckworth visits as a Keosauqua congress candidate. Promotions and theatre news highlight A Wife's Secret at The Graham and the New County Fair touring Iowa.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Fast Mail
Edna Terry
Hoyt
Dig
Iowa
Hamlin
Graham
EK. T. Sothern
Dee
Pearl Handles and Pens at Reliable Jeweler
Pearl handles and solid gold pens offered for one dollar each at W. Morris Reliable Jeweler located at North Side Square in Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Morris
North Side Square
Reliable Jeweler
Mott
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Washinarton
D. C
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I. Klein
Shiloh
EF. C. Carris & Co
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Capital
Karl
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Gale
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Harrison
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Rev. Allen
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Lake Forest
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St. J
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Chicago Glee Club
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Jas, Casey
Prank Marte
Arry Leister
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