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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
2
Local notices describe numerous holiday events in Washington including social parties and public gatherings. A Sunday school entertainment hosted by M. E. drew seven hundred men women and children for a festive afternoon.
A fine Hoyle family orchestra from Galesburg presented music at the Graham Opera House with Pogle as reader. The afternoon crowd neared seven hundred, plus a well attended evening program for the public. All expenses were met with a small surplus for the Sunday School.
Mr and Mrs Cy Timmons of the northwest city area celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary yesterday with about 75 guests. The gathering included a fine dinner and a joyful reception.
Dr Mary R Melendy endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs in children of all ages praising its non narcotic safe use. The remedy is for sale at Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman with belief it offers universal relief for colds and bronchial afflictions.
Rev Mr Stark notified his session that he will accept the call from the Presbyterian church of Frankfort Indiana He wired the congregation this morning The family will likely leave here mid January A called meeting of the Presbyterian congregation here is planned for next Wednesday evening to discuss the move Many will be disappointed but wish him success in his ministry here
The funny musical comedy A Star Boarder plays Graham next Tuesday December 31 with seats on sale at Carris Pharmacy.
Mr W D Shearer and son spent Christmas Eve and morning searching for their horse and wagon stolen from in front of the express office. By noon a mile west of Ainsworth the missing rig and Mack the dog were recovered, with whip marks on the horse and a farmer reporting a stranger slept in his barn before taking the wagon.
A Star Boarder, a funny musical comedy, headlines among the largest companies of the season. It features specialties from the Boston Symphony orchestra and promises lively entertainment for local audiences.
Special weather forecast notes generally fair conditions for Iowa tonight and Friday. Expect moderate temperatures with clear to partly cloudy skies and light winds.
The Simpson family and neighbors met at James Gordon’s six miles northwest of town for a Christmas gathering. Lee Gordon as Santa led the tree and gifts with abundant fruit. 42 attendees included Thomas Simpson Sr and family, James Clendenning and family, Harvey Kyle and family, Andrew and John Simpson, William Moore, and Thomas Simpson Jr. Music and games concluded the event.
Mr Paul Dautremont of Williams burg buys the Alcove Barbershop and keeps Scott Smith as assistant. He vows to uphold the high standard and asks old patrons and new customers to continue patronizing the shop.
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill New York avoided a party due to stomach pains. A lady friend advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, two doses cured him, enabling him to enjoy the event. Safe at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
One and one third fare for round trips within 200 miles. Tickets sold December 24 24 and 31 and January 1 good to return by January 2 1902. Miss Anna Henderson joins Miss Etta Stauffer in Clarinda to begin holidays.
Illinois state board of equalization reports a net 187 million dollar increase in 1901 assessments. Personal property, land, and town lots rise notably. capital stock up about 15 million, with Chicago elevated roads and Union stock yards driving the gains. Railroad property value up 42 million, railroads overall up 8.4 million.
Mr and Mrs Winfield Smouse entertained a number of relatives at dinner yesterday, hosting family and friends for a hygged gathering.
Assassination and pillaging of villages and outraging of inhabitants have increased recently in Macedonia. Judge Tuley in the Dowie case at Chicago urges settlement and expects to render judgment in about nine days. General Rollin’ V. Ankeney, Polk county coroner, Ia., dies in Des Moines. Gas explosion at a Kokomo plate glass factory kills Zachariah Chapman. Yale University receives a $30,000 gift from Herbert K Smith Issa K Smith and Ernest W Smith of New York.
A Star Boarder features comedian Charles H. Boyle leading a large singing company, performing at the Graham next Tuesday with a notable star lineup and lively musical entertainment.
A Toowoomba Gazette reader, W A Wockner, reports a severe two month cough cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The endorsement, given in good faith to help others, notes the remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Tickets go on sale for the musical comedy A Star Boarder at the Graham next Tuesday December 31. The company features a fine self produced orchestra and lively cast.
We offer a full assortment of fresh meats including turkeys ducks oysters chickens and more for the holiday season. Free delivery available from 63 66 Hovuck and Lourer.
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