Deeds Record Breaks Yearly Totals for 1901
County Recorder reports 1901 as the best year on record, driven by deeds and cash purchases. Mortgage numbers are down while renewals show sentiment, indicating strong real estate activity and prosperity.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
2
County Recorder reports 1901 as the best year on record, driven by deeds and cash purchases. Mortgage numbers are down while renewals show sentiment, indicating strong real estate activity and prosperity.
Former citizen Daniel Goode died of pneumonia aged about 45. He previously lived in the county and was a noted stock raiser. He ran a general store at Andalusia and farmed ten acres near the town. His wife and two children survive. His siblings John Goode and Mrs. Fred Faulkner left for Andalusia, Ill, following the news.
W. C. Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered from lumbago for over a year and after trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm achieved complete relief when other remedies failed. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The 1 G. White Post G A R held its annual installation of officers at the Temple Building rooms last night. Judge A R Dewey installed the officers and spoke on the Outlook of our Country. Captain J J Kellogg gave a witty address about veterans’ short time to live. Geo Tripp the new commander pledged to run the post effectively and urged attendance. H Stichter retired commander offered timely remarks.
The Beggar Prince comic opera company performs at Graham next Friday evening with seats on sale at Carris Pharmacy. 50 cent concessions noted amid the odd garbled text.
A Monday evening recital by the Young Men's club of the Methodist Episcopal church drew a large audience in Washington. Miss Hallie Berdo delivered a select reading Shipwreck A single life by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, impressing listeners with impersonation skills. Miss Sadie Grambling contributed prominently with vocal talent. Flor elections were
The Young Men's Club enjoyed a successful program with Mrs Norton Ada Jenkins praised for their parts and Ed Hulse pleasing the crowd with The Light of World. Door receipts totaled 35. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy earned praise in two personal testimonials for saving a child and warding off pneumonia. Local items report school, church, and town movements across Daytonville and surrounding towns with visits, travel, and rail or camp notes through January 7.
The high school band rents the opera house for the evening of the 21st and will present a public concert. The band promises a special musical treat not heard before and invites the community to attend with family.
Knights of Pythias held its annual installation of officers in Castle ball on Monday night. Deputy Grand Chancellor Frank L. Wilson presided though a few officers elect were absent and will be installed later. Ed Hearne departed for New York Monday night.
A three act comic opera titled The Beggar Prince is set for performance at Graham Friday evening with full chorus and cast. Tickets are presently on sale for the event expected to attract local audiences.
Mrs. J W Oolfey visits relatives in Wellmoan while Mr Mellagher from Iowa City buys Max Eaton tensorial shop and moves to town. An electric spark described as Rocky Mountain Tea warms the senses and rejuvenates the aged and feeble per J H Stewart.
Special to The Evening Journal presents the Iowa forecast for today and tomorrow. Generally fair tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures.
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