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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1902
Page
3
Washington will get another free rural mail route as two more carriers are advertised. The proposed route via Dublin and Grace Hill would replace the current star route, with start date pending inspector review and box installations, likely late next summer.
Mrs. Marion Anderson arrived from Chicago last night. James Boyd traveled to Ainsworth this morning on the Firefly. Miss Allie Brockway arrived yesterday from Ainsworth. Fred Smith of Richland came in from the east yesterday.
The Allen’s venue hosted a strong turnout for Chas. Frohman’s David Harum company. Review praises faithful town characters and costuming with moving scenes of poverty and mercy. The play’s horse trader hero and Casey Bros bay driver drew audience tears and laughter. A forthcoming Q of K bazaar and Sunday dinner at Allen’s are announced.
A promotional note advertises affordable prices on oyster crackers pickles kraut canned and pickled meats and sausages encouraging readers to trade for best value and money saving options.
The forecast says fair weather with continued cold conditions tonight and Sunday. The outlook covers today and tomorrow in the capital region.
Rocal News notes visits and travel across Iowa towns. Geo Whitacre of Brighton met with Company D. several residents traveled to Columbus Junction. Nettie Samson and Nell Mame Samson visited relatives. Miss Patterson of Tama City visited relatives in Iowa City. Stackpole party from South Wayne Wisconsin left. EP Foss received visitors as H S Harrison left for York Nebraska. Keota attendees at David Harum included multiple locals. families headed to Charlton, S C for exposition. Misses M de Lewis Ella Woodford Martha Emry attended a reception in Brighton. Wrinkles advertised Rocky Mountain Tea by J H Stewart. Mrs W L Marston and children plan to reside in Wisconsin. town loses friends to new residence.
Miss Jessie Alberson hosted a small gathering Thursday night with a pleasant time and light refreshments. A correction notes that a recent Ainsworth item should read the marriage of Miss Mary Pearson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H Pearson, not Miss Nellie Pearson.
W. F. Brinton and wife bring a show of moving pictures and comedy to the city for performances on the 14th and 15th of this month. Brinton promises the latest in moving pictures and up to date entertainment to draw a strong attendance.
In 1888 R Wheeler of Northwood New York says a bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm eased severe joint and body pains from winter. He reports immediate improvement and steady work through the year. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook Sherman Eat at Allen's.
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 the Iowa Central will sell homeseekers' excursion tickets to points in Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and elsewhere in the south and southwest at one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip with a final return limit of twenty one days. For full information call on ticket agents or address GP Marebalitown GP A T A.
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