Local notes and travelers fill the day
A column of brief items lists residents and visitors in the region. Conductor Jack Wilson and others travel through the city, while many announce visits to Eldon Keota West Chester and Muscatine. Weather shows eight degrees above zero and local ads promote products at Stewart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Pharmacy
Boroham
Sotf
Pullman
Jack Wilson
W. A. Crone
Eldon
John Swearingen
Keota
Dr. McClelland
Atlantic
Johnsons
E.S. Haller
Wellman
Los Angeles
Cal
Rev. Holly
A. M. BE Church
Cedar Rapids
H. M. Eicher
Columbus Junction
Highland Park Circle Holds Regular Meeting Yesterday
The Highland Park friendly circle met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Clyde Brown. A good time was reported and the next meeting is planned at Mrs Martin Denison's in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park Friendly Circle
Clyde Brown
Martin Denison
Washington Iowa approves sewer line plan for East Madison Street
The City Council resolves to establish a sewer along East Madison Street from a brick sewer near Lot 9 to the B & N W Ky right of way, with 10 inch pipe and cement, plus 5 inch drain tile to termination. Estimated cost is 200 dollars. Signed January 7, 1901 by Mayor Geo. F. Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Washington
Iowa
E. Madison Street
Madison Street
N. FE
East First Street
North Street
Said
North
N. E Washington
N. E. Washington
Geo. F. Ross
Ross
D. H. LoGax
Rectol pile cure offered with free pipe and guarantee
Stewart's Pharmacy markets Rectol as a great pile cure with a free pile pipe in every package. It carries a positive written guarantee no cure no pay and is priced at 50 cents with samples offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Stewart's Pharmacy
Advertisers Must Submit Veras Ads by 10 A.M. Deadline
Advertisers must place Vera ads by 10 o clock a m to ensure changes take effect that day. The notice emphasizes timeliness for same day publication and urges prompt copy submission to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera
Iowa Weather Forecast Generally Fair Tonight and Saturday
The forecast for Iowa calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday with the west portion affected tonight. Weather notes come from Wasutheron, D C and are provided as a special to Tam Evening Journal. Local timing and details are limited in the transmitted text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasutheron
D. C
Lowa
Pianist Henry Eames Arrives From Davenport For Recital
Henry Eames, the pianist nicknamed Brownie, arrived from Davenport this morning after a Lincoln recital Wednesday night. He is a solid young performer with a sturdy stage presence. He will give another recital tomorrow night in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Eames
Davenport
Eames
Lincoln
Neb
Washington boy advances to U S Express duties
Everett Shearer, a Washington youth, is being mentored on the road with a regular messenger to learn express duties. He has recently filled in for Sam Berry on the Branch passenger and shows promise for a permanent appointment. A. N. Eower reports a fresh carload of flour and feed including the Jersey Cream, Our Best, and Golden Gate brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Everette Shearer
U.S Express Company
U. S. Express Route
Sam Berry
Krverette
A. N. Eower
Jersey
Golden Gate
Hand Injury Forces Change on Knoxville Branch Train
Mashed hand event occurs when Sam Kerry, a baggage man, is injured at a coupling in Knoxville. The accidental pin catch prevents him from working, and Everett Shearer steps in for today. Also notes a patent medicine endorsement and a church gift report from Argyle, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kerry
Knoxville
Sam
Everette Shearer
Taffy Pull Honoring Mrs Mason and Mrs Madden
Miss Mattie Wilson entertained guests Tuesday evening at her west side rooms for Mrs Emma Mason of Bluffton Indiana and Mrs K Rh Madden of Bridgewater Iowa. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Harry Shrader, Mr and Mrs Wes Mason, Don and Fort Sherman, Mame Doig, Etta Hayes and others as they enjoyed an old fashioned taffy pull and lively conversation. Best on Record flour was mentioned as a household favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Wilson
West Side
Emma Mason
Bluffton
Indiana
K. Rh. Madden
Bridgewater
Harry Shrader
Wes Mason
Don
Fort Sherman
Mame Doig
Etta Hayes
Madden
Mason
City Approves Sidewalk Construction in Washington Iowa
The city council resolves to establish a four foot wide sidewalk along West First Street from the southwest corner of Block 2 in M. M. Youngs addition to Lot 7. Construction must finish within 30 days or the Street Commissioner will proceed and assess costs to adjacent property. Mayor Geo P. Ross approves this 7th day of January 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
M. M. Young
Washington, Iowa
West First Street
Geo. P. Ross
Geo, F Ross
D.H Logan
Sturges Recovers. McClelland Runs Harness Shop
C. N. Sturges is slowly recovering from a severe grip attack and can be at his harness shop daily. D. McClelland is working at the shop in Sturges’ stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. Sturges
D. McClelland
Mr. Sturges
Frank Keenan Returns in A Poor Relation at Local Theatre
Theatre goers welcome Frank Keenan back this season in Sol Smith Russell's A Poor Relation. Keenan has made Noah Vale his own with a strong supporting company including Maud Abbott Kate Long Katherine Dooling Fannie Barry Spragué George B. Miller George R Sprague John Cumberland and Marcus Moriarty. Managed by Fred G. Berger advance seats are on sale at Rowland & Shields with the show opening next Monday evening. 3d Best on Records flour makes most bread every sack warranted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keenan
Sol Smith Russell
Viola Allen
the Christian
Kate Long
Comedenne
Sol Smith Russell Company
Katherine Dooling
New York
Fannie Barry Spragué
Helen Barry
Boston
George B. Miller
Heavies
Charles Frohman
George R Sprague
W. A. Brady
John Cumberland
Richard Mansfield
Marcus Moriarty
Julia Arthur
Fred G. Berger
Rowland & Shields
Anniversary notice signals 28th year in coal and building materials
The COAL AND BUILDING MATERIAL business announces 27 years of operation and enters the 28th year with plans to meet growing demand. It invites long-time customers and newcomers to call Telephone No. 30 or visit the Columbia Pharmacy Rowland & Shields city office to leave orders for prompt attention. John Shields & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Pharmacy
Rowland & Shields
John Shields & Son
Last Time in City for Poor Relation and Keenan
Last Monday evening marks the final local appearance of the Poor Relation and possibly Frank Keenan, who is likely to perform at larger venues next season. Also noted: work in the second degree Friday night at A. O. U. W. Hall, and sale of A. G. Berkey forty acres to Rolla Gallagher for 3025 dollars. Barnam's Golden Buck cigars touted as best 5c in town, Mrs. Joel Gray hosted a dinner for neighbors on South Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keenan
Barnam
Joel Gray
South Green Street
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Timothy
Baird & Johnson
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Cash Store
Racey
W. A. McDowell
Lexington
West Chester
BE. A. Henderson
H. F. Steck
J.B. Crayne
Mrs. Walker
J. T. Davis
Messrs
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A. H. Essley
T. W. Thomas
Verdi
John Horning
Near Brighton
Grand Jury
Ada Jenkins
Kansas City
Macon
Lowder
Everson
Ed Anderson
Kate Nelson
Chicago
Muscatine
R. A. Hutton
S. D. Carris
Dublin
Dick Fisher
Keola
S. Welch
Deersville
Ohio
Barrett
Harry Welch
A. L. Morgan
Walther-Reamer Company
Des Moines
Madison Medicine Co
Stewart’s
East Side
the Evening Journal
Telezphone NO
Evening Journal
East Main
D. L. Brookhart
Opera House
Washington, Towa
Stawart’s
West Side Book Store
International S.S
Peloubets
Wm. Crawford
Harry
U. P
Argyle
N. Y
A. O. U. W. Hall
Win Smouse
A. G. Berkey
Rolla Gallagher
Harwood’'s
Harwood
South Side
Minnesota
Star Grocery
James Quirk Milling Co
Minneapolis, Minn
Notary Public
Joseph Pollard, Jr
al Kings
N. W. Corner
London
von Flou
J.C. Smiths
Cash Grocery
M. L. Logan, Prom
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