01 Jul 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1897
Page
1
You can get more meat at Stuart's for 1.00 than at any place for 1.25. The city’s largest line of smoked meats features bacon 7e to 10c per lb, mackerel 10c, Columbia river red salmon 12 4e, white fish 45e per kit. Also available veal pork fresh fish poultry and vegetables with pickled meats and canned goods.
The Queen Esther Qirele of the Methodist church will stage a lawn festival and musical at T. J. Anderson’s South Iowa Street home next Tuesday evening July 6. All are invited. Also note Smith's Steam Laundry offers work done and delivered. Major James D. Glasgow, reportedly ill, visited his business yesterday and again today but returned to rest.
Washington honors Terrry Stichter for delivering the white flag news that secured the Union’s awareness of Vicksburg’s surrender. Stichter, eighteen, watched rebels at work and carried the tip to Grant and Pemberton, sparking peace talks and nationwide relief on the eve of July Fourth.
A church meeting elected Lottie Meachem president Ben Marshall vice president Tina Shields secretary PR POO Oi ois oe teens treasurer Cloyee Dougherty chorister Louise te Hopy ass bchorister Mrs Cloyee Dougherty organist and junior work superintendents Mrs H Lanning and banny Cowan. Some favor Pal ma Band concerts as Riverside plans Fourth of July program with Congressman Coe as orator. Wapello Riverside ball game set. new sewer progress praised. North Side Jeweler W Morris begins a one week cut glass sale at 334 percent discount.
The BP I Society plans a business meeting this evening at Mrs Foley’s home. Frank Boling KMvans Iowa night operator visited Miss Florence Williams last Friday and Saturday, then left Saturday night for a two week visit with his parents and friends in Washington Iowa. Win Stmouse, a real estate man who aided Washington’s growth, was in Sigourney Thursday. Rev John Kempker of Des Moines visited Father Jacobsmeier yesterday and returned home today.
The forecast issued from The Weather Washington lists unsettled but generally fair and warmer conditions for tonight and Friday. The report emphasizes mild changes and a rise in temperatures across the town.
Heavy rains westward caused a washout near Cameron Missouri yesterday delaying the No 12 night east bound passenger by ten and a half hours and arrival pushed to noon today.
An article argues coffee contains poisonous alkaloids that can affect those under par, recommending Postum Cereal as a safe grain drink. It praises Postum’s coffee-like color and aroma and notes production by Postum Cereal Co., Battle Creek, Michigan. It also mentions various local notices and community events.
An announcement lists a new superintendent for The M. B. KB Sunday School. Details specify leadership change and its effective date, with local church members acknowledging the appointment and inviting participation from families and congregants.
Chas IL Keek was elected the Methodist Sunday school superintendent for the coming year. S. W. Neal, retiring after seven years, has guided the school with notable effort. Washington county shows strong wood wheat potential as Will Schneider reports a 15 acre green crop likely to win a premium at the county exposition.
The town faced a stifling afternoon as residents endured oppressive heat. Thermometer readings at noon reached high levels with humidity intensifying the misery for both workers and those resting in the shade.
The city calaboose has been cleaned and whitewashed removing dirt smell and rubbish. Applicants for a night’s lodging at City Hall will find a very comfortable quarter awaiting them.
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