12 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1897
Page
1
The Muscatine Journal provides a synopsis of both the morning and evening sermons as Dr. Coxe conducted quarterly services in Muscatine on Sunday. The notice invites readers to inform the paper if a visitor or family member leaves the city.
A Journal canvass of local merchants shows mixed views on funding paving of the square and nearby blocks. Several favor immediate work for city growth, while others call for delays due to hard times and tax burdens.
Judge Dewey opens probate cases with grand jury called for tomorrow and petit jury set for Tuesday. The Winter case is postponed to Thursday at ten. Harry Moothart pleads guilty to keeping a gambling house, fined $50 plus costs. other charges continued. Washington National Bank annual meeting reviews a strong year. officers reelected and directors listed. New County Fair promotion features Vitasecope race scenes. advance seats selling fast with prices 30c to 50c.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that his firm will pay $100 for every case of catarrh cured or not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Ad touts internal use and blood and mucous action with testimonials, and notes Hall's Family Pills. Published in Toledo Ohio 1886.
Mrs Norton presents a Friday evening program with Ave Maria and Visions while Mrs Norton and Misses Conklin Hunt Eicheberger sing and play. Lou Vogt and Nita Blair perform. a Progressive Checker Party follows with Rey McGugin and Meneca Dewey leading.
McCleery and Berdo shipped today three loads of cattle and hogs over the Rock Island route. The move involved multiple stock cars and reflects ongoing agricultural commodity transport.
In 1891 a young man named John Gilman deposited 255 at Washington National Bank and received a certificate of deposit. He disappeared soon after and was later found to have died serving on a railroad in Wyoming. The bank kept the certificate safe until his later call to reclaim the funds.
Nate Babcock shipped a stock load over the Rock Island and Willie’s Cafe on the east side opened to the public last evening after acquiring a shop. Smyrn & Lampsner signed a greeting note to customers. Jake Hite shipped forty head of fine horses instead of Sweaty, details unclear.
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