Washington Sees Healthy Growth in 19th Century Building Surge
The city reports strong development with 38 new residences totaling about 70000 dollars and city and business improvements nearing 20000 dollars. Notable projects include Civic Hotel remodeling, Hotel Allen work, a new sewer system, air compressor, deep well, park upgrades and water mains, plus multiple business structures and property renovations.
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Washington
Civic Hotel
Hotel Allen
H. Bell
McElwain & Allen
Tusculum
Casey Barn
T. J. Dempsey Billiard
Morris’ Jewelery and Dixon Bakery
J. B. Crail
Stewart, Drugs
Dougherty Bros
Armory
Weather and church notes from Washington and Iowa fires
Special bulletin summarizes Iowa forecast snow flurries east portion this afternoon and colder tonight. Also reports Great Day at Baptist Church with Evangelist Scott sermons on Stephen Peter and Jailor's Conversion and a crowded evening service. Includes fire news from Morning Sun Iowa about Cunningham & Sons blaze and extensive property damage with many named businesses and residents listed.
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The
Baptist Church
Evangelist Scott
Stephen the Model Christian Worker
Special city election fraught with doubt in Fourth Ward
The Fourth Ward faces a disputed special election as A J Dawson allegedly failed to file on time and Thomas McClean’s petition may be invalid. Legal questions center on whether city and county filing rules differ and whether enough eligible signers exist. The town awaits further action as residents and officials navigate petitions and potential cancellations.
Comb and Brush Sets Offer Tarnish-Free Elegance
Elegant comb and brush sets ideal for Christmas gifts. available at L. D. Robinson's on the east side, the jeweler and music dealer. These sets promise lasting shine and refined style for discerning shoppers this season.
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L. D. Robinson's
East Side
Dream of three cats explained by boy in Canonsburg Note
In Canonsburg Notes a man rebukes a dream about three cats a fat cat a lean cat and a blind cat. His boy explains the fat cat is the saloon keeper the lean cat is mother and him and the blind cat is the man himself. Magnet Aurora opens with a 10 cent admission.
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Canonsburg
A J Dawson Declines Nomination in Fourth Ward
A J Dawson refuses to accept nomination in the Fourth Ward, setting up questions about party slate and next steps for local election planning.
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A. J. Dawson
BO and N W Ry Round Trip Fare Sale Notice
One and one third fare via BO and N W Railway for round trip. Dates of sale December 24 25 31 and January 1. Limited to January 4 1898. Agent E G Fox.
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Bo& N W. Ry
New York Store Adopts Festive Christmas Display
As Christmas nears the New York Store unveils its most attractive holiday display. Prices are cut to the lowest notch with goods selling for less than half of rival asks. The store promises a merry season and urges shoppers not to delay.
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Nick’s
Hotel Allen Block
Washington
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Earth
Berdo
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Ead
Sasi
G. H. Pratt
Optician Iire
L. D. Robi
T. J. Dempsey
Keeley
Washington Street
E.G. Carris & CO
Styx
Rose of
Yestert
Uncle Burnace
Ludlow
Jestaer’s
Trix
Trixy
Helen’s Babies
E. C. Carris & CO
Campbell & Bowman
HI. M. Kicher
Des Moines
Clude
Washington, D. C
Lowa
Fischer
Mr. Fischer
House of Cunningham & Sons
W. Smouse & Co
Washington National Bank
Evening Journal
East Main Street
Henry Eicher
John Bergquist
Cununingham
A. N. Alberson
John Smeltzer
Ronaldson
Jordan
J. McCulley
T. FE. Brown
East Madison Street
John Kos
A. Vogt
Eli Warfel
Alex Cauffman
West Madison Street
New Ward
North Washington
John Hayes
I. Green
Misses Curran
S. W. Brookhart
James Cowger
Wm. I. Chilcote, Jr
H. B. Siberts
E. Keck
Neiswanger
Dillion
W. J. Grecian
K. Crest
M. Clapper
James
Wilson & McEkl
Ney
Ham & Son
Robison Grocery
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Edgar
Frazier
Cephas Dodds
Washington St
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Cross
Dodd
Stewart
Walter
Capt. Kellogg
Col. Palmer
Mediapolis
R. W. Jackson
Highland Park
Iowa City
Busness
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
I’. J. Cheng & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheeny
A. D
A. W. Galeason
Fk. J. Cheeny & Co
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Ory
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Dawson
Tion City
McClean
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Ainsworth
Titus
G. A. Nelson
Fred
Ed Anderson
Ed. C. Anderson
A. E Berry
Edna Morgan
Vermillion
South Dakota
J. D. Glasgow
J. W. Morton
Edington
West Liberty
East Washington Street
Hr. J. McAllister
H. Pearson
Chicago
Dr. Hay
Mt. Union
Dr .McLaughlin
Crawfordsville
City
T. Dwight Ives
Burlington
J. I. Henderson
Ed Koupp
Keota
L. M. Samson
Wyman
the City Today
Journal Office
Magnet-Aurora
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Decker Valle
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PE Et
Bos
Bargain Neckwear
Pirates
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Wereaey
Browght
Dollie Center
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