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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

3

Holiday candy and meat markets in Washington

Local notices advertise bon bon boxes at Allens and Isenhart candy kitchen with holidays goods discounts at Duncan's. Wells & McCulley market features native beef and poultry for the season while Baird & Son promote California celery and navel oranges. Several residents and businesses, including J. B. Crooks and Miss Lena Maxwell, are noted in holiday scenes around Crawfordsville.

Allens Baird & Son's Duncan’s Isenhart’s Baird & Son’s Washington Wells & McCulley South Side Twiggs Lena Maxwell Crawfordsville Johnson North Side Joe Rhea Hugh Teeter C. N. Livings Danville Iowa Colenso Hotel Dave Keltner

Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow

Special to The Evening Journal reports a forecast for Iowa. Generally fair weather expected tonight and Thursday with continuing cold and colder air moving into eastern portions.

Washington Bd. C Dee. J the Evening Journal

Local society notes and visits around the holidays

Local residents make holiday trips and visits including Bert Dixon to Ainsworth, Starvey Kennedy to Oskaloosa, Ralph Lytle to Des Moines, Ralph Atchison to visit friends, Rudolph Walther to De Soto, Nathan Metzgar to Winfield, and many others traveling to Batavia, Sigourney, Chariton, Des Moines, Chicago, Canton, and Belle Plaine. License to wed issued for Tucker and Buntenbach.

Ralph Lytle Des Moines Ralph Atchison Albia Rudolph Walther de Sota Nathan Metzgar Winfield

Christmas Eve No Issue for The Evening Journal

Tomorrow is Christmas and The Evening Journal will not publish. The staff plans to observe the holiday, with a note about Santa Claus and a request for items to be left at the Journal office. Local readers are reminded of purchases at Johnson bakery and travel to Keota and Harper for Christmas visits.

Evening Journal

Christmas Photos From RevNoLo Gallery Offer Exquisite Art

The RevNoLo's Gallery invites interest in photographic art for the holiday season. They offer to show specimens and hope for an opportunity to display and examine the work at readers' convenience.

RevNoLo

Christmas travel and visits span the region

Mrs F W Weekly travels to Audubon county for the holidays while Misses Hunter Miller Byczek Crile and Lantz head to Brighton Germanville Keosauqua and Davenport for Christmas visits. A Washington Gun Club shoot is planned in Highland Park and several residents journey to Creston Des Moines Yates City Peoria and Chicago for holiday time with relatives.

S. W. Brookhart Bloomfield M. L. Miller Ainsworth William Bogenkamp Bulington Elizabeth Jessie Klein Belle Plain Blanche R. A. Riley Marshalltown T. A. Jones Eva South of Atlantic R. F. Campbell Clarence Campbell Des Moines John Kilgore East Washington Street F. W. Weekly Audubon County Johnson's Bakery Mary Hunter Brighton G. H. Paul Amelia Lantz Keosauqua Joy Schreckengast Keota Nell Hebener Davenport Lou Vogt Washington Gun Club Highland Park A. EB. Austin Yates City Illinois Miss Anderson Grace Anderson Peoria J. L. Brookhart Chicago

W C T U to Meet at 2 40 Friday at Mrs Daugherty’s Home

The W C T U scheduled a Friday afternoon gathering at 2 40 o'clock at the East Second street residence of Mrs. Wilson Daugherty. Various relatives arrive for Christmas visits. numerous names and connections are noted among attendees. Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement and holiday greetings appear within the text.

Wilson Daugherty East Second Street Dean Cherryholmes J. Henry Crooks Crawfordsville J. B. Crooks North Second Ave Rocky Mountain J. I. Stewart Dade B. Shearer Chicago J. 8. Shearer East Washingon Street Owen Wilson Wheeling, West Virginia S. A. White

Stetson Presents Matinee Benefit for Uncle Tom's Cabin

Stetson's Big Double Uncle Tom's Cabin Company offers a 2 p m matinee at the Graham on Wednesday December 31 to aid those unable to attend the evening show. Admission for children and adults listed as 25 and 65 cents respectively.

Stetson Uncle Tom's Cabin Graham

Christmas Verses Echo From the Hearth of Washington

A weary tribute text evokes Christmas memories and family gatherings across towns from Bethlehem to distant shores. Poetic lines celebrate joy peace and goodwill passed down through generations in homes where loved ones greet each other with festive warmth in Washington Iowa.

Judea Hethlehem Washington Lowa

Prevent Cholera and Diarrhoea with Lains Remedy

Early disease signs may be warded off by a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Stewart's Pharmacy sells it. Wells & McCulley offer geese ducks turkeys chickens and native beef for the holidays. Heat noted.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Wells & McCulley

Hucklen's Arnica Salve Saint Stewart's Drug Store Ad

Soldiers praise Hucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches cuts wounds sores burns ulcers and skin eruptions. Promises cure or no pay. Only 2e at Stewart's drug store.

Hucklen Stewart's Drug Store

City Coal Yards and Elevators Shut Down Tomorrow

The coal yards and elevators in the city will be closed all day tomorrow, affecting deliveries and service. Authorities urge residents to plan accordingly and note any exceptions or alternate arrangements.

Tomorow

Washington Iowa seeks bids on 14000 in electric light bonds

Notice invites bids by noon January 4 1903 for 14000 in 4 percent electric light bonds of the City of Washington Iowa. Bonds draw 4 percent interest payable semiannually with denominations of 100 and 500. Bids on any number of bonds will be received and the city reserves the right to reject all bids. Proposals must be sealed and addressed to TL. Smith City Treasurer. Further information available from the treasurer.

Washington Iowa TL. Smith

Upholstery Services Offered by Frank Wesson

Upholstering and repair work available from Frank Wesson. Shop located in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. Specializes in quality service with a fine line of samples. Willing to visit if you wish.

Frank Wesson James Cowger

Prevent Croup How Mothers Can Stop It

Article advises using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at first sign of hoarseness to prevent croup. It claims the remedy dispels all symptoms and reduces danger, noting wide use by mothers. For sale by Stewart's pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

Chamberain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Shernan

Grand Ball Promises Good Music in Armory Hall Tonight

Town invites everyone to a Christmas grand ball in the Armory with lively music and ample floor space for dancing tomorrow night. All are welcome to attend.

Armory

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J, Albert Williams & Co Dougherty Bros West Side Clothiers Price Kaye & Lytle Telephone East Side Square Duncan's Wells & McCulley Emat Garfield Bareala Evi Omayv John Shields & Son Pratt Hays Isenhart’s Candy Kitchen J. D. Daniels Johnson Bakery Orville Elderk, Pudiieher St Washingto Lone Eoord Clase Hnatter D. J. Norton, JR North Side of Square Washington, Lowa Nicola Campbell Undertakers Stewart’s West Side Weather Forecast Johnson's Bert Dixon Allegrettis Chocolates W. A. Harper the Johnson Starvey Kennedy Oskaloosa Lea Maud Wilcox Batavia Christos James Mitchell Havre Lou Huskins Lone Pree B. FF. Tucker Elizabeth Buntenbach A. Heend Burlington Henry Deidrich City Canton Samuel Hearne Stella Cunningham Sigourney Lillian Smith Chariton A. T. Stewart N. Stewart R. W. Huskins Minnie Lone Tree Henry Bovee J H. Stewart Daisy Hull Oberlin, Ohio Henry Hull Anna Ferne Glen Harriet Shinabarger Muscatine J. T. Matthews Mrs. F Dell FH. Duncan Mrs Fred Diller All Matthews Edward Johnson Hiram Johnson Harper Lizzie Miller Germanville Maggie Byczek Anna Emma Crile A S. Meek Creston Ed Ready Grinnell John Goode M. L. Emaliser Babe Richard Aitken Colorado Springs Dr. Cowden Clarence Coen Milton White North Washington Forrest City James Warnock 8. Rosenberger Carl Thornburg James RB. Cunningham East Washington Mae McFarlane J. 8. Craft Dry Goods Robert McParlane Lemmon & Lewis T. B. Vogt News Dealer Columbia Pharmacy Margaret Darrell Townsley Christ Tlrrors Ane Neiswangers Presbyterian Sunday School Steck Teed Lares Ustige the Reliable Jeweler J. B. Crail California N.Y D. L. Baird & Son Baby McKee Consolidated Mines Company Baby McKee Company Bank Cincinnati J. A. Sullivan & CO Perin Building Cinginnati Ohio
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