03 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1896
Page
1
A brief ad notes Smoke Bath offers a five for 25e cigar described as the finest 5¢ cigar in the market and urges customers to ask for it. The fragment ends abruptly with If.
At Miss Winters residence last evening about forty young guests attended a social gathering hosted by Miss Campbell Morton and Winters. The event featured dancing with a blue ribbon white moon pairing system for supper, festive dining with flowers and wax candles, and a seven-table Salmagundi with prizes a handkerchief box and a garden beet as booby prize. Guests included Ethel Montgomery Willa McCullough Edith Shields Laura Bowman Clara Lanning Verne Lytle Louise Cunningham Mary Boyer Lona Latta Mame Samson Nellie Samson Eva Hunt Ethel Loughead and Lincoln Neb. resident Ed Smith and others.
A sunny afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. A. Moore’s West Washington Street residence drew about fifty guests at a hostess event led by Mrs. Moore alongside Mrs. J. A. Harwood and Mrs. J. C. W. Coxe. Local ladies circulated among parlor tables, centerpieces of flowers, and a two course cooling refreshments service overseen by Mrs. Frank Stewart, Miss Maud DeLong, and assistants. Notable out of town attendees included Mrs. Nina Cambridge of Ogden Utah and Mrs. Effie Ayers of Orlando Florida.
A household mistress in northwest Washington faces public complaint for unmercifully fogging her children. Neighbors report the nuisance to authorities, who warn that future incidents will be acted upon. the paper notes it normally avoids prying but deems this case necessary.
H J Williams reports he helped thrash the first grain of the season in Crawford Two. The rye crop on 15 acres yielded 297 bushels amid a brisk harvest.
An 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from B. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. It warns against mercury containing remedies and emphasizes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It promotes genuine product sales by druggists at 5 cents per bottle and offers testimonials.
The Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and Second U P churches plan joint Sabbath evening services in July and August. The first service will be next Sabbath at the Methodist church with preaching by Rev. H R Stark.
A call for the first person delivering two Evening Journals of dune to the office offers a reward of 206. The notice seeks interest from readers available to perform the delivery task.
Wednesday Mrs. O Loughlin mother of Marion O Loughlin of Kalona broke the bones in her right foot and due to age will be inactive for a period. The Kirst U society at Po echureh extends thanks to the Christian Endeavor of the Second church for aiding the convention at First church on June 23 84 and 21th. Bessie Hamilton president Jas H Bamp secretary
Notice warns water consumers to pay bills before the specified date to avoid strict enforcement of rules. The message recalls an earlier warning and emphasizes timely payment to prevent penalties.
Local firm Miller & Dougherty showed appreciation to the fire boys for their hard night’s work by presenting a fifty dollar note. The item lists numerous visits, trips, and social events of residents and guests in Keota and nearby towns, with several confirmations of travel and church notices.
Special to the Journal delivers the Iowa forecast: showers this afternoon, fair tonight and Saturday. Cooler in the south and east portions tonight.
The journal announces its offices will be closed and no newspaper will be issued tomorrow as a legal holiday. The Journal wishes readers a pleasant day and directs attention to the holiday schedule.
Chas, Stewart, George Wheelan and Will Wells organize a firecracker event in Davenport. The plan involves a public display with local participation and safety measures to be observed.
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