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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1903

Page

3

Allen's and St. James social notices and travels

Local notices advertise Allen's meals and 15 cent dinners, social events at Joseph Reiner and F E Swift homes, oyster supper and two face drill, with residents traveling to Chicago Biggsville Cotter Verdi and Macintine. Chamberlains Pain Balm endorsed for cuts bruises and burns with local pharmacy sales.

A. B. Carr Biggsville Dr. Kiskamp Chicago Joseph Reiner Mary Lins Mart White St. James East Sixth Street Frank Anderson Lucy Mauthe Macintine W. F. Miksel Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

New Spring Ladies Garment Line Arrives at Sandvos Reid

Our spring line of Cheviots French Ginghams Westings in newest colors has arrived. Ladies should view the new shirt waists before buying. Sandvos Reid Gent's and Ladies' Tailoring Gent's Furnishings in Opera House Building.

Sandvos & Reid Gent's Opera House

Local briefs and travels noted across Washington county

A series of short items records departures and trips including Frank departed on the Burlington for Farmington Illinois. Judge Dewey visiting Oskaloosa for a legal case. Rev Yard preaching at Prairie View and returning to Pella. Others journey to Keota and Jamesport, Missouri. multiple visits, sales notes and a large farm sale near Ainorth.

Judge Dewey Oskaloosa Iev. Yard Prairie Viewer Pella GW. Brown Chris Horning South of Keota George Sprivey Jamepfort Mart White

Coldest Day This Season Reported in City

This morning reached the season’s coldest mark with W A Cook’s thermometer at twelve degrees below zero. Other readings ranged from fourteen to fifteen below, while Folger’s device showed fourteen below. Government readings varied from eleven above yesterday to two above at 9 p m. Coal dealers meet demand and the poor commissioner J M Denny notes adequate fuel for needy families.

W. A. Cook Justice Folger J. M. Denny

Picture Framing Neatly Done at Duncan's

Union ledger notes various land transfers and a community notice from Ainsworth Clipper. Entries list multiple deeds to Washington and Lime Creek two, with sums and tract sizes. also a Mother's Recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a social surprise at William Jugenheimer's home with oysters and music.

Duncan Ablagil Mealey Josephine M Stiles Washington Goareman John Cunningham Karl A. Draper Ed Libe Franklin K.P. Lewis John Bruhn Brighton W. Scofield Wm. HH. Vansver Crawford K. T. Neal DeWitt GC. Woodrum Frank l Hloover Isaac Hoover J. F. Fravey James T. Maher Thomas Hoover Edward Walther Wm. Scofield Washinon J. of. Henderson Mary A. Pinkerton Martin Stapleton Mary Stapleton Lime Creek W. D. Martin J. B. Adams W. T. Snelson RK. Donaldson J. H. Pearson J. J. Grim Robert McCleary Prairie Elmer Mason Lena Jugenheimer Ainsworth Clipper

Valentine Party by M. E. Church Young Men's Club

The Young Men's Club of the M. E. church held a Valentine party at Benton Dicken's home with red and white decorations. Essie Allen won a prize after tie with Homer Coppock on score cards. Absent members Ralph Junkin and Frank Bergquist sent letters. Members meet weekly and plan guest nights and future Morgan Park visits.

Young Men's Club M. E. Church Benton Dicken Essie Allen Homer Coppock Miss Allen Dicken Alice Rownd Margaret Dicken Ralph Junkin Frank Bergquist Morgan Park

Death of six month old Dillinger child

Richard Monroe Dillinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Dillinger of East Washington, died last evening at five o'clock. The funeral will be from St. James church tomorrow at 10 o'clock with interment in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Richard Monroe Dillinger S. M. Dillinger East Washington St. James Church Elm Grove Cemetery

Communion Sermons at First United Presbyterian Church

Rev. FLO Ross of Cedarville Ohio preached both morning and evening. Parishioners praise his preparation and delivery. Morning theme It is finished reflected on Christ’s last words and the completion of God’s redemptive plan.

First United Presbyterian Church Flo. Ross Cedarville Ohio Ross Ilis Christ God

Miss Adelaide Thurston to Star in At Cozy Corners

Next Wednesday night Feb 18 at the Graham Opera House Miss Adelaide Thurston will appear with her company in the four act comedy drama At Cozy Corners. The State Journal of Columbus praised her performance noting the audience appreciated strong situations and the artistic handling with a well supported cast.

Graham Opera House Adelaide Thurston Cozy Corners Great Southern Miss Thurston

High School Library Benefit Night Reported

Will Steele and Charles Reeves returned from Lineville where heavy mail nearly reclassified the Lineville Post Office. Reeves traded for a Lineville restaurant and Steele toured inspections. Business flourished, leading to a restaurant trade for a millinery store.

Will Steele Chas. Reeves Lineville Mr. Steele Reeves

Sol Rich & Company Under New Ownership Trio

Rit Maxwell buys an interest in Sol Rich & Company increasing the trio to Sol Rich Robert Cook and Rit Maxwell. The firm keeps its name and stock is invoiced with changes starting mid month. Maxwell has ten years of service and a social at the Presbyterian church invites all, with homemade candies for sale.

J. A. Moore North Star Mich Stewart, Pharmacy Cook & Sherman East Side Sol Rich & Company Rit Mawell Sol Rich Robert Cook Rit’ Maxwell Maxwell

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