Washington Buggy Co Changes Hands in Major Sale
President Clyde V Brown sells his entire stake to A A Sage and Chas F Ward. Sage and Ward assume control with Brown staying to invest. annual meeting for officers set for first Monday in February. Company plans to hire a trimmer and continue honest, profitable operations. Hot beverages advertised at Temple Pharmacy.
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Brown
The
Washington Buggy Company
Messrs. Sage and Ward
Washington
Clyde V Brown
A. A Sage
Chas. F. Ward
Mesars Sage and Ward
Iowa Forecast and Local Church Meeting Report
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with warmth in the east and cooling in the northwest by Friday night. The First United Presbyterian church held a well attended congregational meeting in the basement, electing KR T McCall as chairman and appointing officers including Mrs. Lease secretary and A N Bower contingent treasurer. Trustees elected included Howard Laughead and John Taylor, with Col W B Bell resigning after 30 years. Sabbath school officers were chosen led by D H Logan as superintendent. The note adds local bakery offerings and a theater train for Mr Tim Murphy and Sol Smith Russell's company restricted to a Jan 5 performance.
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First United Presbyterian Church
KR. T. McCall
Lease
N. Bower
Knox
Howard Laughead
John Taylor
J. OD. McLaughlin
Col
W. B . Bell
D. H. Logan
Nellie Tripp
Myrtle Amspoker
Naturalism and Supernaturalism in Rev Stark's Thesis
Rev H R Stark's PhD thesis Naturalism and Supernaturalism presented at the University of Wooster in June 1900 is reviewed with emphasis on its claim that science and true religion align. The piece notes the author’s philosophical depth, the thesis’ key conclusion that science does not compel materialism, and parallels drawn between science and religion. It also mentions Washington Academy enrollments and lab improvements under Prof Grumbling, and lists new students. It ends with an advertising blurb for Rector pile remedy by Stewart's Pharmacy.
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HR. Stark
University of Wooster
Stark
Lalande
Lincoln
Gladstone
Beecher
Brooks
River and harbor bill dominates early Congress action
Washington letters discuss the $60,000,000 river and harbor bill, its amendment process from $80,000,000, and Senate scrutiny by the commerce committee. Army reorganization debate may extend existing law for years. shipping bill prospects rise with potential changes to foreign vessel admission. A magazine ad for Weeks Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets closes.
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Washington
Congress
House
Gantler
Senate
Committee On Commerce
Senate Commerce Committee
Pension board session notes and upcoming lectures
The pension board met yesterday with Dr. Gardner from Wellman assisting Dr. Stewart in examinations. Robt. Turbott of Ainsworth and Moses Hull of Crawfordsville appeared before the board. The next lecture, by Dr. John, is Friday January 11 on Worth of Man. Season tickets for the final four lectures by C. H. Wilson cost $1.00, or 50 cents for single tickets. Last chance to buy season tickets.
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Pension Board
Dr. Gardner
Wellman
Stewart
Robt. Turbott
Ainsworth
Moses Hull
Crawfordsville
John
C. H. Wilson
Election officers set for Saturday January 2:30 pm
Notice directs that election officers will convene Saturday at 2 30 pm. The brief indicates a specific scheduling detail for local election administration.
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W. R
Surprise Party Feeds Twiggs Family at Home
Mr and Mrs Arnold Twiggs hosted about twenty five friends Tuesday evening. Guests arrived with well filled baskets and a bountiful supper was served. Phonograph music followed after supper and the gathering continued until late.
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Arnold Twiggs
Mr. Twiggs
Tim Murphy in A Batchelor's Romance at Graham Seats
The Shakespeare club promotes a performance on Wednesday evening January 9 with Tim Murphy backed by Sol Smith Russell's company in A Batchelor's Romance. Tickets range from 25 to 100 cents with refunds if unsatisfied.
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Tim Murphy
Sol Smith Russell
Graham
Jan Sth
Winfield
Rocky Mountain Tea Featured at Stewart's For Sale
A note highlights Rocky Mountain Tea as the chief nourisher in life’s struggle. It is offered for 35 cents and available at Stewart's, advertised as a health tonic for Friday night crowds at the Third Degree in the Masonic Lodge.
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Masonic Lodge
Stewart's
A Bachelor's Romance seats selling fast
A Delta man slept in church Sunday and, after hearing comments, posted a signed notice in the Delta Enterprise admitting the act and joking that the congregation woke up. Delta Chronicle notes past violence and a new conviction in town, while the Courier/Venturer mocks churchgoing habit.
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Delta
Delta Enterprise
Ottumwa
Alpha Literary society program in Opera House
Crawfordsville reports the first Alpha Literary society program at the Opera House with about two hundred townspeople attending. The evening featured music and declamations, and two school literary societies Alpha and Clio were organized this winter under Prof. Morrison. The Clio program is planned for January 22. Rank Galloway and John Stewart left to begin work at Monmouth College after a vacation at home.
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Crawfordsville
Alpha Literary Society
Opera House
Alpha
Clio
Morrison
Clio Society
Rank Galloway
John Stewart
Monmouth College
California Tourist Car Line to Open Season 1900 01
The Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line between Minneapolis and Los Angeles for 1900 1901. The inaugural car leaves Minneapolis on October 1 and runs every Wednesday, reaching Los Angeles the following Sunday in four days. Features include Pullman vestibule cars with gas lighting and full facilities. Travelers are urged to consider this route for California trips.
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Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Hampton
Ackley
Eldora
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Los Angeles
Calif
California
Oportel Sianae
Barty
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Graham Opera House
Sol. Smith Russell
Mr. Tim. Murphy
Mr. Russell
Bowland & Shields
Just
Work & Meek
West Side
Washineton
D.C
Tas Kvenina Journal
Iowa
Johovon
Johnson’s Bakery
H. R. Stark
Washington Academy
Academy
Grumbling
Walter Leet
Chas. Jackson
Thos. Scabberg
William Holmes
West Chester
Fred Rohrer
Bertha Crawford
Stewart’s
Lloyd Terry
Mrs. E. Wright
Glenn Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Hall
Boston Symphony
East Side
Lemmon & Lewis Jewelers
Opticians
O Solbrig Repair Shop
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Washington, Iowa
Harwood, South China
River and Arbor
John P. D. John
Warren Moore
Graham Theater
Shakespeare Club
Louise Wilson
Main Street
Reading
Crawforsville Literary
Bowman Bros
Lonsdale
Hill
A. E. Stiller & Sohn
Soran
Germany
New York State
Lowes
Defender
New Seek
Ohio
Temple Pharmacy
Harhmacy
Von
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