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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1899

Page

3

Local Notes and Delicatessen Prices in Wapello

A clutter of notices from Wapello includes doors for Mrs. Rabenold of Ainsworth shopping in the city, Joe Lombardo's trip to Burlington, and various shoppers and travelers. Presents and jewelry from H F Steck and Anderson Burroughs appear, plus Christmas trees from OC Stewart and candies from Allegretti. Visitors and departures populate the week with lectures, concerts, and funeral notices, while local editors and merchants advertise sales, hats, and heating stoves.

Books windows for the soul at Stewart's sale

Beecher says books are windows to the soul and Stewart's on the West Side offers cheap reads now. The funeral for W. B. Chilcote Sr. is set for tomorrow at 2 PM with Rev. Schreckengast officiating and Elm Grove as the burial site.

Beecher Stewart's West Side Schreckengast Elm

Tracks in the Snow and Local Notices

Tracks were discovered in the snow by Mr. Stephens who followed the trail for two days and finally killed it after wounding it on the second day. Berdo Rankin offer Cole air tight stoves for efficient heating and fuel savings. The Supreme Court affirmed all mortgages in the Miller and Daugherty case. Souvenir spoons and silver tea sets featured at H F Steck. Weeks Break-up Cold tablets advertised by Stewart's Pharmacy. County Attorney S W Brookhart visited Ainsworth on legal business. Mattie Waters left for Davenport to visit her sister. William S Bartholomew of the Heights visited Sigourney. R R Lane visited Keota and Sigourney on business. Brakeman Ed Davidson on the Firefly spent Sunday with family in Rock Island. Will Harper of Crawfordsville in the city today.

Weather Forecast for Iowa and King of the North

Special weather note says Iowa will face rain turning to snow tonight and on Tuesday a colder trend in eastern and southern portions. The forecast emphasizes chilly, unsettled conditions ahead and advises readers to consider gifting The Journal to friends nationwide at four dollars per year.

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Holiday Rates on the B C R N Railway

Very low holiday rates authorized on all lines of the B C R N Railway. Tickets and information available from company agents. John G. Farmer A G P TY Cedar Rapids Iowa. The Passion Play of Ober Ammergau to be shown at St James Catholic church Monday Dec 18 by moving pictures. Church expects full house for this novel entertainment.

John G. Farmer TY. A Cedar Rapids Iowa Ober Ammergau St. James Catholic Church

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