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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
3
Dozens of locals and visitors arrive and depart city centers as Duncan's Book Store hosts Valentine related chatter. Residents including Walter Norton and Leigh Wallace were noted in transit. many travelers return from Chicago and Oskaloosa while clubs and visits are planned.
This Space highlights the best gallery in Washington Iowa for 1901. The Reynolds Gallery will interest readers who follow local art offerings and cultural events this year.
Dewey Norton of Ainsworth and W O'Brien of Ainsworth were in town on business and returned home last night. Nellie Bailey of Andover Mo visited at Mike Dean's and went home. Mrs Fred Jackson of Muscatine stayed with Henry Parkinson and left last night. S E Cayou of Smith City Kans visited Adam Wombacher and departed for Peru Neb. W H Stiles of Chicago stayed with his parents and left for New Mexico. Tramps are scarce as two hoboes sought lodging with Marshall Norton. one refused and the other was destitute.
A long list of city notices mentions ad copy deadlines, visits by Brownie P Berdo and Semar Roy Andrews, and various local events. Mentions of Hale's Elevator, bakeries, a concert by Glenn Hall, and school board plans accompany routine city news and social notes.
Train No 5 on the Hiile line wrecked in Greenville within town limits yesterday morning. Five passengers were killed and several missing with many injured. among the dead are Sergeant Major Harry A Hart and George W Patterson. Injured include William Moore and B A Marsden. The engine left the track at a curve and plunged into a steep hill destroying two cars.
Frank Johnston, 60, a gateman at the Perkins Avenue crossing, was found dying in his tower. He said a man climbed in, attacked him with a coupling pin after collecting his wages, and fled with part of the money as Johnston died from a crushed skull.
An ad from Stewart's Pharmacy offers Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with a cheerful refund if it fails to cure. Price is stated in cents.
Preservation service promises long lasting flowers in natural condition for bridal and funeral wreaths including framing. Price listed as 99 cents each. Contact Mattie Acheson at 304 North Street.
The reader is told that Private John Allen is a southern comedy drama of the Alabama type. It is described as strong to dramatic, quiet, natural, and one of the best. Viewers are encouraged to see it and be pleased.
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