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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
2
The Washington Journal notes a building boom as 1900 and 1901 approach with nearly fifty new residences planned or under construction. Contractors, carpenters, and laborers anticipate full employment as frost ends and spring work begins. many homes and improvements reflect modern style and neighborhood cleaning up.
Journal canvass highlights new buildings residences and cottages across the city including projects by Rush Beno Sylvester Ritchie W A Shannon Wim Libley Abe Wasley Mel Anderson KT Neal R D Lemon J R MckKenry and others noting cement walks and painting efforts as part of a season of beautification and development.
The Journal announces the Winsmouse and Co real estate firm can simplify building new homes or cottages. They offer complete homes at lower costs through bulk material buying and provide installment plans. Locations in Highland Park, Columbian, and North Side Additions are highlighted with available lots and easy terms.
Manager Moore reports orders from Wellman Winfield Crawfordsville Kalona Briton and Ainsworth for tickets to A Poor Relation at the Graham next Monday evening. Advance sales promise a big crowd with balcony seats 50 cents.
The January term grand jury completed duties and was dismissed by Judge Clements. Ten true bills were found, with a few made public. Indicted defendants include Martin Neiswanger and Roy Gordon, both given time to hire counsel. Wright the Crawfordsville horse thief sought an attorney, J Wilson appointed, and Frank Roesch to be acted on later. Local barber shop news and notes follow.
Robert Taylor Squire died last night at 11 30 after a brief illness caused by old age. He was 83 years seven months and was born in New York state. He leaves a wife and a son John, with funeral services scheduled tomorrow at two from his son's residence conducted by Rev Schreckengast. interment in City cemetery.
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