22 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
1
A compact roundup presents items of local interest gathered by Journal reporters. The column highlights community happenings, small events, and neighborhood notes with concise notices and brief updates.
A sale of Gibson Pictures at the M E church drew a large crowd last evening with ten cent admission. Chas Reeves acted as auctioneer and earned praise for strong sales. The program featured instrumental solos by Mrs Laura Wilson and Mrs Marion Anderson and singing by Misses Mable Dewey and Lou Vogt, boosting church funds.
The young friends of Miss Dwinne Rankin surprised her at her home in Mast Washington last evening and spent a very enjoyable evening. The guests were: Winnie Hood, Lola Wells, Bessie Young, Flossie Adams, Laura Rich, Bird Rankin, Chas Smith, Willie Shearer, Charles Ragan, Merl Young, Lawrence Baughman, Max Klass, Paul Allen, Bert Dixon.
Agnes Wallace Villa and company perform a first class production with singing and dancing specialties. Prices range Gallery 25e Balcony 35c and 50c Parquet 35e and 50c Circle 50. The company plans to beat Graham next Tuesday evening with a top quality Washington show. Buy screens from Washington Sash and Door Co.
Community church services are announced with sermon topics including The Blessing of Work and The Divine Presence. A sheriff warns residents to watch for a felon impersonating a Pension Examiner. catarrh remedies are advertised. boxing news mentions Kenny and Armstrong discussions with bets and upcoming matches.
Readable text reports that Shackelton is not in jail as previously claimed. Weather and bank report details accompany the update, clarifying ongoing status and surrounding figures. Entities include Shackelton, weather section, and bank report context.
The item notes that someone will pursue legal action for false reporting. It mentions Bob Shackelton denying a murder in St. Louis and a general push to clear reputations amid rumors. A column includes weather notes from Chicago and a series of local notices and social updates.
Miss Mary Myer is named postmistress at Grace Hill with support from C S Miller and other city friends who helped secure the appointment. The energetic young woman takes on the role, seen as worthy of the position.
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