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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1904
Page
4
Washington D C January 2 Special to The Evening Journal The forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow calls for snow this afternoon followed by generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday Colder tonight a cold wave is expected in the east portion while the northeast portion will be warmer
Local notices and social notes list Johnson bakery gaining top regard for pies and bread while residents travel, visit relatives, and attend services. The itemization mentions Miss Lena Bailey, Mrs J Y Whiteman, Lt Mrs Kracaw, and others leaving for Biggsville Redfield Des Moines Fairfield Keota Albia West Chester Des Moines.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. M. P. Darbyshire were held yesterday afternoon at the family residence on East Washington street. Rev. I. B. Schreckengast gave brief remarks and the M E choir sang the deceased’s favorite hymns. Interment followed in Elm Grove with pallbearers J. H. Kephart P. Maxwell Wake Neal Alf Chilcote Lem Lem on and W. P. Moothart.
The regular R N A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday January 5 at 2 30 p m. A joint installation of officers with the M W A will take place on Thursday evening January 7.
Ottumwa Y M C A crushed Washington 72 to 7 in Ottumwa. Washington battled back in the second half but the first half proved decisive as Ottumwa’s height and faster play overwhelmed them. Bert Dixon threw two sensational baskets, while Ottumwa's Ramsell Nelson and Monissey starred at center and forward.
Wilson and Wilson dissolve their partnership. C J Wilson and his son Carleton will open an office in rooms above the Washington County Savings Bank. The firm gains a new active practitioner and Carleton enters the field with guidance from his father.
The Baptist congregation held its annual dinner and business meeting yesterday. Reports from church societies show strong work and the church closed its financial year with a small positive balance. Societies reported over 200 dollars for future improvements and George L. Duke was elected to the deaconate vacancy caused by Deacon A. A. Sage’s death. The afternoon concluded with a hopeful outlook for the coming year.
The Citizens' Savings Bank semi annual interest period closed December 31. All depositors with passbooks are requested to present them for credit of interest. T1-31 I M Sproul, Cashier.
Mr James Gordon buys an interest in Hugh Teeter’s second hand store and the business will be known as Teeter and Gordon. Teeter expects continued strong trade and the partners plan to push the business for all it is worth as the new year begins.
Notice states Mr. Wilber Miller will devote full time to the furniture and undertaking business with B. W. Nicola on the north side. W. L. Miller and R. H. Malin, both licensed undertakers, will lead the undertaking department.
Ache relief and wound cure promises with Acklen's Arnica Salve described as the best salve for pains from cuts burns and sore feet. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy for 25 cents in Pilas and surrounding areas.
A lengthy list details victims of a large city fire with identities largely unknown. Descriptions cover ages from children to adults, heights, weights, and locations like county morgue and various addresses such as 1722 Wabash avenue and 2449 Cottage Grove avenue. The report notes many women and girls, several men, and multiple morgue placements including Jordan's and Horn's morgue.
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