Holiday Round Trip Fares Offered by B and N W and B and W Rys
The B and N W and B and W Rys will sell tickets at one and one third fare for the round trip between all stations during the holidays. Tickets on sale Dec 24 25 and 31 and Jan 1 with final return limit Jan 4 1897. R Law manager. Also notes about an evening class in bookkeeping and arithmetic at the Academy starting Jan 4 if enough students are enrolled. Farmers Mutual Insurance Association annual meeting set for Jan 8 1897 at Smouse's Tall with sessions and township director elections. Also ads for Pepsin chewing gum at Glasgows Lytle's and brief local New Year greetings with several residents returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Law
Academy
Thorn
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
Smouse
Harvey and Warfel Stock Announcement
Harvey and Warfel announce receipt of a new stock offering phrase two. The notice notes availability of goods and calls attention to customer inquiries at their offices.
Smiles of Spring Herald Birth of the Year Ninety Seven
A cheerful spring greeting marks the birth of the year ninety seven with smiles and hopeful scenes. Local observers note seasonal renewal as residents welcome the new cycle with festive mood and community cheer.
Quiet New Year Observed in Washington Society
On New Year day 1897 Washington showed a quiet observance with banks closed and few shoppers. Mrs E F Brockway hosted a dinner for Academy teachers and families as part of the day’s subdued program. A Chester paper notes the marriage of Joseph Allen of Newport R I to Miss Mary Crumbie of Chester at St Michaels parsonage with ceremony by Rev Jas Timmins and a later reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Crumbie
David Crumbie
Eighth
Edgmont Avenue
Joseph RB. Allen
Newport
R. I
St. Michael's Church
Jas. Timmins
Kathryn Coulter
Chas. Miller
Philadelphia
Miss Crumbie
Chester
Allen
Dring & Smith
Offer to subscribe to the JOURNAL with low figures
The notice invites readers to subscribe or renew for a year or three months to the JOURNAL. It promises ad-free interiors with limited weekly ads and daily city county news, urging loyal borrowers to pay a dollar toward the JOURNAL fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
New Year Reflections on a Harsh Cold Day
Residents recall a thirty three year ago New Year in Washington marked by bitter cold. Snow piled high, trains late, and papers awaited with war news as the thermometer fell to twenty below zero. Yet communal resolve brought a cheery, peaceful New Year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Riddle of Kin Ship Sparks Reader's Mystery Inquiry
A reader asks in a letter to the editor to identify his relation and origin from a tangled family riddle. He states multiple cross linked ties between father brother grandfather sister and aunt, seeking the narrator's identity. The piece unfolds as a puzzle about lineage with no direct names.
Poverty Social at the Armory Tonight
The Armory hosts a poverty social this evening. The Lewis family gathers for a reunion at the home of Mrs. Howard Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Armory
Lewis
Howard Carter
Weather Forecast Delay In Iowa Prediction
Weather forecast for Iowa delayed as Rev Hicks, famed weather prophet, takes a rest today. No prediction available. Wasamaron, D. C. dispatch notes the postponement from The Eventine Jour. NAL. specialist report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasamaron
D. C
Iowa
Rev. Hicks
Social visit at Dixon home honors Mr and Mrs Gibson
Last evening at the Dixon home on East Madison Street Miss Dump Dix hosted guests in honor of Mr and Mrs John Gibson. Progressive whist was played late with refreshments served and all enjoyed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
Madison Street
Dump Dixon
John Gibson
Kemble Sues Crawfordsvilleites Over Incest Case
Jake Kemble, long time county jail boarder, through attorney Mose McCaid of Fairfield, files in district court for $5,000 damages against prominent Crawfordsville residents. Bankers and city marshal Rickey among defendants. Kemble to be tried for incest at the next court term. Tax abstract adds figures from county auditor’s books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Kemble
Mose McCaid
Fairfield
District Court
Sues for damages in Crawfordsville district court action
An action for damages is filed in district court by J. Kemble against Crawfordsville residents. The county auditor reports an abstract of tax books with details on lands, personal property, and railroad taxes, including totals for B. & P. and B. N. W. railroads and other railroad property. Local society notices mention Hunts' Comedy Co. at The Graham with ten-cent seats, and assorted social updates from Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
a,Bh & P
Graham
Bear Hunts
Harvey & Warfel’s
Young Ladies Host Dress Rehearsal Evening Social
A group of young ladies and their gentleman friends gathered at Miss Cora Williams's home for a themed social with men in collars and ties and women in fashionable attire. A luncheon followed the playful program, with attendees including Howard Hamilton and Elizabeth Dawson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Williams
Howard Hamilton
Lloyd Latta
Dell Laughead
Hugh McCleery
Julius Conger
Jas, Baird
Mac Williams
Ed McCaulley
Clark Eckerman
Anna Dawson
Elizabeth Dawson
Etta Coulter
Ethel Baird
Arian Scott
Viola Hamilton
Josie Knox
Maud Moothart
Myra McCaulley
Olive Scranton
Couple from Coneville Weds in Justice of the Peace
Last evening H H Boyd of Coneville Iowa obtained a license from Clerk Boyer to wed Carrie Lefer of Ainsworth. They appeared in Justice Rogers office and asked him to tie the knot then returned to Ainsworth on No 16 last evening. The Young People's Christian Union will host a social in the church basement this evening inviting all. N P A Ladies Entertained. On Wednesday the N P A circle met at Mrs John Babcock's Heights home for an afternoon luncheon and pleasant features. The circle numbers about twelve members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Boyd
Coneville
Iowa
Boyer
Carrie Lefer
Ainsworth
Justice Rogers
Young People’s Christian Union of
U. Pp
John Babcock
Heights
Rev Bevans to wed in Ottumwa after Letts revival
Yesterday Rev. D. C. Bevans of Letts Iowa who helped Rev Thorne in a revival passed through the city en route to Ottumwa to wed a young schoolteacher there. His many friends in Letts join the Journal in extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C. Bevans
Letts, Ia
Thorne
Ottumwa
Burial of Three Month Old Ralph Myers at Grace Hill
Ralph Myers, three months old and son of Wm Myers of Grace Hill, was buried yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev Romig conducted the services. Interment followed at Grace Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Myers
Wm. Myers
Grace Hill
Romig
Grace Hill Cemetery
Conductor Rescues Woman After Near Train Boarding
This morning at the station Miss DeMars bound for Fairfield failed to hear the call and attempted to board a moving train. The conductor stopped the train in time and hauled her aboard just before the wheels. Passengers witnessed a tense scene as the train was halted amid excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss DeMars
Fairfield
Pleasant watch party at Karl Lewis home on the Heights
A pleasant watch party was held last night at the home of Mr Karl Lewis on the Heights. Guests enjoyed a delightful evening with refreshments served. Attendees included Lou Cunningham Villa McGullough Mamie Samson Mary Boyer Edith Shields T G Haight Will Sherman Geo Lanning and Verne Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lewis
Heights
Lou Cunningham
Villa McGullough
Mamie Samson
Mary Boyer
Edith Shields
Messies
T.G. Haight
Will Sherman
Geo, Lanning
Verne Kerr
Mrs Stewart Hosts Tea With Daughter And Friends
Mrs J H Stewart and her daughter Miss Mame Stewart entertained about twenty friends at tea last evening. The gathering was a pleasant social occasion with a cordial, relaxed atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stewart
Mame Stewart
Churches Share Annual New Year Dinner
Members of the First and Second United Presbyterian churches attend their usual New Year’s dinner today. The two churches total about five hundred members with Sabbath schools and friends bringing the crowd to a thousand or more, including many from the country. The dinners foster social ties and rekindle friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First
Second United Presbyterian Churches
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised by Cheney firm
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice, sworn December 6, 1886, claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
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Mercer & Chilcote
J. C. McCartney & Son
Curtice Bros
Row & Nichols
Good City Property
J. T. Stevenson
U.S. Express Office
John Welsey Morton
Temple Building
Orth & Dean
Wash
Savings Bank
K. F. Smith
New Process
Washington Steam Laundry
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
Shiloh
E. C. Carris & Co
Glasgows & Lytle
Frank Bell
Burlington
Leo Brindley
Frank Swift
Gunther's
Chicago
Suther’s
Harvey & Warfel
Picea
Carris & Co
William P. Draper
Springfield
Mass
J. H W. Stewart and
Ailasgow & Lytle
E. F. Brockway
A. P
W.C. Allen
W. S. Wylie
Allen Crumbie
Chester, Penn
Joseph Allen
Sol Allen
Poverty Social
TAX Abstract
J. Kemble
Crawfordsvillites
Abstract of Tax Books
Things Theatrical
Hunt's Comedy Company
East Side Restaurant
Roxie
Hunts’ Comedy Co
Harvey
Martin Sessler, Jr
Fred Stewart
Mediapolis
Glasgow & Lytle
Anna Wells
Crawfordsville
Mra. J
Crooks
Mra. Sturges
Boyd-Leffler
Lonsdale
Hill’s
Fruit of
Dwight
All Linen
Barnsley
New York
M. P. Muller
Asey Bros
Wm. Blair & Son
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