Beavers Otters Camels Hair and Rus sians From Direct Source
Fragmentary note lists Beavers Otters Camels Hair and Russians as good ones said to come directly from an unspecified source. No clear event or context given.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1900
Page
2
Old Soldier Gone Passes at Home in Washington City
D C Wider Elder born December 26 1835 in Ohio died at his West Madison Street home after a long illness. He served in the 83rd Illinois during the Civil War was captured and later paroled. Survived by wife Samantha and nine children six of whom live locally or in nearby states. Funeral 3:30 this afternoon at his home. interment in city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder
West Madison Street
Mr. Elder
Arthur
Chadron
Neb
D. C. Wider
St. John’s Mills
Tiffin
Seneca County
Ohio
Illinois
Cme
Old College
Samantha J. Curry
Albert Peterson
New Windsor
John Orville
Arthur A. Chadron
Harry McCall
Clarence Lewis
83Rd Hill
Presbyterian Church
Stark
City
Rumors Of Initiation Injury And Purified Health Advice
A city resident supposedly injured during a lodge initiation in a nearby city is noted. An ad promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea as aiding digestion liver and bowels, priced 25c and 50c, via J H Stewart, druggist. First U P Church announces a week of special services led by ministers from nearby cities, ending with communion on Sabbath. all are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stewart
One Intact Ward Elects Aldermen at City Election
At the coming city election on the last Monday in March a single alderman from each ward will be chosen. The notice urges only the best men to stand and states no other city offices will be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harri son J Wolfe Presents Corsican Brothers at The Graham
The eminent romantic actor Harri son J Wolfe with a select company will stage The Corsican Brothers in The Graham on Wednesday evening January 24. The production promises strong dramatic worth and grand scenic equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison J. Wolfe
Graham
Special services at M. E. church this evening
Special services at the M E church at 7 30 this evening with preaching by Rev I B Schreckengast on The Profit of Godliness A large chorus under E A Hulse of Keota will provide music All are welcome to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
M. E
I. B. Schreckengast
E. A. Hulse
Keota
Musical Bits of the Year Highlight A Wise Woman Show
All the musical song bits of the year will be presented Saturday even in the musical comedy A Wise Woman. The event showcases a selection of numbers and performances in a lighthearted evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Graham
A M E church hosts state colored teachers' meeting
The A M E church of Iowa hosts a two day 8 8 normal at 2 30 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday. Notable educators read papers and addresses. Miss Henrietta V Davis of Washington DC, a gifted colored impersonator and elocutionist, performs both evenings starting at eight. An invitation to all interested in S S and religious work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. BE. Church of the Iowa Conference
A.M. E
S. S
Henrietta V. Davis
Washington, D. C
Miss Davis
Diphtheria Cases Improve. Two Dye Boys Recovering
Diphtheria cases show improvement as Drs Anderson and Hull give anti-toxin to James and George Dye Friday evening. Both boys are doing nicely and under strict quarantine, with George not seriously ill. Bennet child condition not learned. The ad section urges aggressive advertising in the Journal to prevent being passed by competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Hull
James
George Dye
George
Bennet
Big meeting backs a local normal school in Washington
Washington business leaders and politicians gathered at City Hall to gauge support for locating a normal school here. Col W B Bell was elected chairman and H M Hicher secretary, with unanimous approval to pursue securing a school and sending delegates to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. W. B. Bell
H. M. Hicher
Win. Smouse
A. N. Alberson
C. J. Wilson
D. J. Palmer
Prof. Mullin
A. H. Wallace
J. A. Young
Drunkenness Rise Prompts Citywide Reform Demands
A letter complains of increasing drunkenness in Washington on Saturday nights. It blames rough cider and illegal forty rod shipments, urges stopping express shipping, stricter enforcement, and higher fines or jail for offenders. It also criticizes local paper smugglers and a stingy neighbor over journal access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Jones
C.O. D
Absolute Cure Promoted For Constipation In 50-Year Claim
An advert touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure for chronic constipation with a fifty year sold guarantee. It is priced at 50 cents and sold by J. H. Stewart, a druggist. A legislative bill proposes savings banks may accept deposits up to ten times the capital plus surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Stewart
Karl
J. H. Stewart’s
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