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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
3
A crowded column reports numerous residents traveling for business and visiting friends in Burlington Wyman Ainsworth Ottumwa and Keota. It notes sales checks and a sale cry at Ainsworth and lists several local visitors and arrivals including Miss Ethel Mason Rev Coffman and Ex Judge McCoy. A Rocky Mountain Tea advertisement and bond news accompany the day’s brief community chatter.
Advertisers must submit ad copy by 10 o clock in the morning to ensure changes are made the same day. The notice emphasizes a strict deadline for edits and timely publication.
Promoter Moore aims to book the renowned dramatic actor Harrison v. Wolfe and his company for a single performance of The Corsican Brothers. Wolfe, famed as leading man to Margaret Mather, now heads a strong troupe. The play is praised for its dramatic merit and scenic effects, likened to Darkest Russia.
W C Mason bought the east end grocery from John McFarland and will take possession soon. Dr Wickham has his household goods packed and will take possession on the 15th. Mrs R McGahey returns from Illinois with Miss Williams. John Mayer and wife of Madrid town visit J M Stewart Sr. Chas Olds and wife visit the county seat. United Brethren hold meetings led by Rev J B Kirsch. Ladies Missionary Society of the M E church hosted a tea with a small fund raised. Dr Spessard resumes dental studies in Chicago. Fred Morrow visits from Pawnee City. Mrs Woodring visits friends. Willis Woods rents a 300 acre farm near Rose Hill and plans to move soon.
Miss Anna Dawson, longtime deputy auditor for Washington County, parts ways with the auditor's office leaving Ingham without a deputy. She is praised for faithful service and helpfulness in handling transactions. Carrier boys to collect books Saturday instead of Monday. Community notes include arrivals from Burlington and Galesburg and a death in Galesburg prompting a family departure. Wanted: a bright honest young man to learn the printer's trade at the JOURNAL office tomorrow morning.
An advertisement for Weeks Break-up-A-Cold Tabs claims a cure while you sleep with no cure, no pay and price 26 cents. Stewart's Pharmacy is named sole agents. The ad also promotes Kemble's flowers and offers direct ordering with express paid by Emble Flower Co. in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
The Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs. O. H. Keck Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Nate Babcock has returned home after a stay in Chicago with a shipment of stock. Dick Fisher of West Chester was in the city today en route home from Chicago.
Travel reachs Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming New Mexico Utah Arizona Montana Idaho Washington Alaska? No. The Burlington lines offer one fare plus 200 dollars for round trips. Sale dates listed include Jan 16 Feb 6 20 Mar 6 20 and Apr 3 17 1900. Morret Law CCT Burlington Iowa and E Fox Washington are cited for info.
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