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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1901

Page

2

Harry Nichols to Return Home After Four Years Service

Washington boy Harry Nichols, noted for his Cuban Philippine and China service, is muster out and headed to San Francisco then Washington. His brother Homer reports their unit arrived Feb 3 and Nichols is expected home next week. The item also notes a charity performance at Swift's hall for St James School and plans for a city high school reading room funded by a liquid air lecture.

Harry Nichols Uncle Sam Washington Homer San Francisco Honolulu China Ft. Russell Wyoming Santiago Montauk Point Manila Co. B U. S. Cavalry Philippines Japan Harry

Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab Advertisement

An advertisement from Stewart's Pharmacy offers Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab at 25 cents with a cheerful refund if it fails to cure. The notice promises the purchase price will be refunded.

Stewart

State Auditors to Meet in Des Moines

County Auditor J. W. Ingham will attend the annual State Auditors Association meeting in Des Moines on February 21 and 22. The sessions focus on office matters and the exchange of opinions to offset trip costs.

J. W. Ingham State Auditors Association Des Moines

Victory for Mrs Craven Sets Aside Indictment

Mrs Nettie R Craven won a decisive legal victory when Superior Judge Carroll Cook set aside the indictment currently holding her and sustained the demurrer. Craven appeared in court early and, amid a display of strengthened spirit, listened as the judge delivered the opinion.

Judge Cook Nettie R Craven Carroll Cook Thomas Riordan Craven

Local notices and events from Fairfield and Racine

A scatter of small items including a party for Miss Minnie Wilkins, praise for Mr Glenn Hall and a Graham concert on Feb 14, and notes on flower preservation by Mattin Acheson. Also discussions of paving Fairfield streets, plus travel and visits of residents like B F Brown, Watson Stewart, and E H Fritz with multiple local names and places.

Sermon by Prof Pratt At Local Church Adds Members

Prof W A Pratt principal of city schools spoke at the J B Church sermon on Decision. Daniel in Babylon framed the message while Rev Schreck and Miss Kinne aided. Twenty joined at morning service and four in evening. twenty five more to join later. Hulse sang at both services. Also an asset listing for sale says 120 acre farm two miles south of West Chester asking $65 per acre with March 1 possession.

Dutch Creek Miles Bradford Crawfordsville W. P. Moothart Des Moines L. Gormley Maggie Rice Arthur Woods Verdi School Ed Carris Jos. Warner Estherville W. H.warner E. W. Sage Monroe Mahaska Marion W. A. Pratt Our City Methodist Church Schreckengast Pratt Daniel Babylon Miss Kinne Mr. Hulse West Chester Win Smouse & Co

Harvey & Warfel Sell Restaurant To Chas Means

The well known firm of Harvey & Warfel sold their restaurant to Mr. Chas Means. Warfel moves to the bank at West Chester and Harvey retires after 12 years. Means plans steady service and preserves old methods. Harvey stays until March to ensure a smooth start and staff remain. Funeral services for Wm. Hoppengardner were held at his home with Rev. Stark and a quartet. burial at Elm Grove Cemetery.

Harvey & Warfel Chas. Means Warfel West Chester Harvey Means Mr. Means Wm. Hoppengardner Rev. Stark Messers T. O. Foley Aaron Hise Stark Tina Shields Shields Elm Grove Cemetery

Delightful European trip boosts tenor Hall’s season plans

A prominent tenor anticipates a strong season after a European tour. He visits The Musical Courier office and has been engaged to perform with the Hpollo, Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra, and Arion Club in Milwaukee. The article notes his wide engagements last year and growing fame.

Musical Courier Office Hpollo Pittsburg Sympany Orchestra Arion Club Milwaukee Hall

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