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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1901
Page
2
Riverside reports a mysterious death of Thomas Flynn found in a barn eight miles south of town. Thought to be heart failure. no signs of foul play. Coroner Stewart of Washington to hold an inquest this afternoon. Flynn, about 35, lived with his widowed mother.
Local notice states orders for turkeys and celery placed at Wells and McCuiley’s mest market with details unclear. Shoppers are advised to contact the shop for final prices and pickup.
Yesterday morning and evening the Presbyterian Church held special Christmas services led by Mrs. D. J. Norton. The choir performed two anthems and carols with Miss Sadie Grumbling on violin and Miss Florence Parrish at the organ, praised as one of the church's best Christmas services.
In the west room of the old Rink Building opposite the opera house a charity sale begins Thursday Dec 26 at 2 pm with $8000 worth of dry goods lace curtains damask portieres rugs notions ladies caps and jackets offered at half price. Auction continues 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm on following days with private sales between hours. 6315 J. F. Luce
Hoyles Orchestra performs a Graham Christmas Night concert at 8 15 PM. Tickets available at Carris Pharmacy.
Holiday shoppers find a large assortment of fruits and nuts at Allen’s with low prices. Miss Donovan from Des Moines visits Ainsworth for holiday time with her father John Donovan’s family. Pearl Gardener returns home to spend the holidays in town.
Verdi on December 23 reports Charles Atchison visiting Fairfield for a few days. The public schools closed for a two week vacation with exercises in every room. Several residents, including Otto Edwards and Miss Rae Montgomery, head to nearby towns for holiday visits.
Mrs Mary R. Melendy endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for nearly all coughs in children of any age and urges its use for relief from colds and bronchial afflictions. The non narcotic remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
Funeral services for A. K. Stewart were conducted at his residence with Rev. Payne leading. Interment followed in Keota cemetery. Pallbearers named Jerome Palmer Peter Levien William Chariton Charles McCarty and H. Henkle. A Star Boarder shows thirty acting performers led by Charles H Boyle. Also available is two homemade candies at Isenharts.
John Foley with eight men and forty seven mules moved to winter quarters at Anamosala after a camp on the Milwaukee right of way west of the city. The team and beasts are in poor condition with harness sores. They expect a recall in the spring and plan to return to the area.
A Toowoomba Gazette reader endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a two month severe cough, stating it cured the illness. The letter notes strongest appreciation from a respected local resident and mentions Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman as distributors, with E G Mason returning from a trip to Chicago Racine and Madrid.
One and one third fare for round trip within 200 miles of selling stations. Tickets valid December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 with return allowed through January 2 1902.
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