Holiday Reduced Fares Announced for B N W Lines
The B N W announces holidays tickets at one and one third fare for round trips between all stations. Vickers sale dates are Dec 24 25 and 31 and Jan 1 with return by Jan 4 1897. RK Law is manager. John Robertson moves to Wi has 0 Smouse house from Noble Iowa. Capt Kellogg to perform jokes at The Graham tonight. Gil Matthews and County Bridge man Godlove and board members meet today.
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Wands. & W
Vickers
RK Law
John Robertson
Nettie Craven
Noble
Iowa
Davenport
Noor
Capt. Kellogg
Graham
Tragic Typhoid Claims Miss Amy Smith in Eldon
Miss Amy Smith daughter of Will Smith of East Washington died at 9:30 this morning after a two month typhoid illness. She was 20 and connected with First United Presbyterian church and Christian Union. Funeral to be held Thursday at 2 p m at the city cemetery Eldon.
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Amy Smith
Will Smith
East Washington
First United Presbyterian Church
Christian Union
Mercer County
Ill
Iowa
Eldon
Nora Taylor
Centerville
Ed Smith
Smith
Denison
Tex
Nora
Noyrth
Texas
Colorado
Denver
Sunday Father Jacobsmeier Loses Father in St Paul
Sunday Father Jacobsmeier of St James church learned of his father’s illness in St Paul la He departed and reached his bedside after his father’s death He will receive sympathy from his parishioners and many friends in this sad bereavement.
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Jacobsmeier
St. James’ Church
St. Paul, la
McMillan Denies Dropping DA Race in Town Visit
Chairman McMillan arrived Saturday night and in positive terms denied being out of the race for district attorney. He voiced confidence in Congress man Perkins and expected to win while declining further comment. Friends say he will press his rights and pursue a finish vote regardless of outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillan
Perkins
Iowa Capital
Armstrong to wed in Des Moines then visit Chicago
Des Moines News reports Mr. Robert B. Armstrong of Chicago arrived in Des Moines on Saturday and plans to marry on Wednesday this week. Local speculation centers on a childhood sweetheart from Des Moines as his fiancé, with a possible visit to the Armstrong home Thursday or Friday after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Armstrong
Chicago
Des Moines
Jeff
Robert
Armstrong
Harvey and Warfel Stock Ups Put up in Boxes
Harvey and Warfel announce new stock of goods packed in one half and two pound boxes. The notice highlights packaging options and availability for customers seeking convenient sizes.
Sealed court file holds historic flag from Washington War
A recorder’s office sealed case preserves an old flag presented by the ladies of Washington to the Washington Light Guards at the war’s start. The flag was speech given by Miss Ruth Mills, later sent home by Col. Cowles. Mrs. Cowles donated it to the Women’s Relief Corps and local historians collect its story. Notables and veterans connected include Col H Scofield Chris Jones W A Stiles J F McCutcheon Hervey Bell L L Teas WW Varney James Dick and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Recorder's Office
Ladies of
Washington
Washington Light Guards
Ruth Mills
Old Fair Ground
Col. Cowles
Co. H, 2Nd
Iowa
Recorder Allen
H. Scofield
Chris Jones
W. A. Stiles
J. BF. McCutcheon
Hervey Bell
L. L. Teas
WW. & Varney
Wellman
John W. Griffith
Brighton
Rodman Rifles D last shoot report delayed
The Rodman Rifles and Co. D old timers won again by 19 points over the youngsters. Rev Paget of Muscatine will conduct services at the Episcopal Chapel on Wednesday evening. Editor Dolph of Brighton was in fee city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodman Rifles and Co. D
Paget
Muscatine
Episcopal Chapel
Dolph
Brighton
Iowa Forecast Warns Cloudy Unsettled Weather
Weather forecast from Washington reports Iowa will see cloudy and unsettled conditions. Affects planning for Wednesday, with potential changes in temperature and precipitation noted for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Wells and McCulley Ship Stock by Ball Bearing Train
Wells and McCulley loaded five car loads of stock today at Ball Bearing. Three hogs and two cattle were transferred in a single shipment, showcasing a brisk livestock movement through the route.
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Wells & McCulley
May Boyd and Martin Swift Wed at Six-Thirty
This morning at 6 30 Miss May Boyd wed Martin Swift sr. The ceremony was led by Rev. J A Rangger. The bride, daughter of James Boyd of East Washington, becomes Mrs Swift and they settle on his farm near Ainsworth. The Journal offers congratulations.
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May Boyd
Martin Swift
J. A. Rangger
James Boyd
Washington
Ainsworth
Journal
Mary Boyd
Mayor Warned Over Unreported Measles Cases
A public health directive urges officials to report every measles case to the Mayor and threatens heavy fines for failure to comply. The notice underscores strict enforcement and aims to curb under reporting across jurisdictions.
Girl Ruth Demorest Rebounds After Shooting
The little girl Ruth Demorest shows partial improvement after a recent shooting. She is conscious at times and may recover some use of her impaired side, according to the attending physician.
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Ruth Demorest
Kalona Woman Recommitted to Mt. Pleasant Insane Asylum
Miss Fairlen Grady of Kalona was brought before the insanity commissioners and recommitted to the Mt. Pleasant asylum. Deputy Black and A J Rogers accompanied her after a prior stay at Mt. Pleasant. She fears harming someone and believes a love affair caused her derangement tied to a railroad engineer who died in an earlier accident. Her brother, a merchant, accompanied and testified in distress.
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Fairlen Grady
Kalona
Mt. Pleasant
Black
A. J. Rogers
Merchant
Zaring Family Christmas Reunion at West Washington
The Zaring family held a Christmas reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs George Zaring in West Washington. Due to age and infirmity the father could not travel, so they gathered for a joyful day with baskets and a feast fit for a king. Attendees included J W Zaring and wife G M Zaring Miss A L Zaring Jessie Taylor and wife Win Taylor and wife J S Wagner and wife and Mrs Dr Roberts of Chicago Dr J C W Coxe arrived home from Muecdine yesterday evening.
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Zaring
George Zaring
West
Washington
J. W. Zaring
G. M. Zaring
A. L. Zaring
Jessie Taylor
Win. Taylor
J. S. Wagner
Dr. Roberts
Chica
Chuel Murder Report Describes A Young Lady's Death
A local murder case centers on the death of a young woman named Chuel. Police investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident and await autopsy results. Community officials urge caution and cooperation during the inquiry.
Murder Stuns Osceola as Woman Found Dead in Pump House
Osceola residents reel from a brutal murder after Mary Gill writ ten from Bradford Illinois is found dead with her head crushed in the C B and Q pump house. An inquest is held and a suspected man from outside town is being sought as officers hunt for the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Mary Gillwitten
Bradford
Howe's
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for All Stages
Readers learn that Hall's Catarrh Cure is a constitutional treatment targeting blood and mucous surfaces. It claims to cure catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any failed case, with testimonials available and products sold by Druggists. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.j.cheney &Co
Toledo
Itall
Karl's Clover Root Tea Purifies Blood and Complexion
Advertisement for Karl's Clover Root Tea claims it purifies the blood and improves complexion. Sold by FE Carris ve Y.
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Karl
Carris Ve Y
Things Theatrical at Graham with Hunts Comedy Tonight
Things Theatrical presents a first class repertoire at The Graham next week featuring a four specialty singer company and a dramatic cast led by Edna Terry in Sallie Greenaway. Miss Griffin, in impersonations, performs tonight at The Graham. tickets range from 10 to 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Neil Burgh
Edna Terry
Sallie Greenaway
Miss Grifin
Miss Griffin
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Hargadine & McKittrick
Mercer & Chilcote
McCartney & Son
Curtice Bros
Row & Nichols
Lowndry
Bath Rooms
Good City Property
J. T. Stevenson
U.S. Express Office
Gil Matthews
County Bridgeman
Godlove
Riverside
John Welsey Morton
Reliable Insurance Min
Temple Building
Orth & Dean
Wash
Savings Bank
W. J. Bryan
E. R. Bryan
Conkey Company
Dearborn St
Gunther’s
Smither’s
Hi Ney & Warfel Restaurancen
EB. C
Shiloh's Cure
Ferris & Co
William P. Draper
Springfield
Mass
Stewart Aig
Rodman
Rifles
The
Episcopal Church
Washinovon
D. C
Mayor
J. C. W. Coxe
Muecdtine
Chuel
Rev. A. L. Davidson
Geo. Auld
Henry Parkinson
Chas. Bailey
M. Walter
Music Hall
Chad James
Wattles
Mr. Corbyn
North American Stove Co
John Gibson
Knoxville
Mrs. Dickson
East
Madison St
Mrs. Cartwright
Peoria, AL
City
Chilcote
Howard Atchison
Albia
A. J. Dawson
James Dawson
East Washington St
Mr. Dawson
A. B. Robbins
Miss Brown
Phil
Columbus Junction
U.S
Lucia B. Griffin
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Boston
G. A. Ft
J. M. Cunningham
Ira Sproull
Wayland
Cora Scofield
Worcester
M. Wattles
York
M. P. Miller
Casey Bros
Wm. Blair & Son
Wee
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