05 Jul 1894
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
1
The Fourth passed with unusual quiet and a depopulated business district. Washington revelers dispersed to nearby towns with speakers, picnics, and wild West shows gathering crowds, while crowds returned dazed and noting swollen heads and a boycott mood. Crone Bros. butter advertised as a local bargain.
The undersigned challenge Prof. C. J. Wilson of Washington town to a shoot of 50 black birds for the Washington Iowa championship within 30 days. Signers include A. H. Wallace J. A. Harwood John G. Pool Co. E. Deuel F. C. Sehott J. R. Campbell W. A. Row R. L. Blair J. D. Glasgow and Cole is making view work with a big reduction this week. Knecht the tailor offers repairs and cleaning on short notice near Crail's store.
R T McCall received a telegram from Schuyler Nebraska stating that Dr Miles formerly of this city died there last night at 8 16. A dramatic garret fire scare involving a south town maiden caused neighbors to summon help. The town welcomed Henry Knecht offering tailored pants and suits, and Mrs Chas Amspoker of east town died suddenly while out in the yard. Five Weatherby foremen halted bridge work. workers traveled 212 miles home for the Fourth in 24 hours 10 minutes. Edna Neiswanger injured a hand near Peter Fate’s place. The Oskaloosa Herald marked the Fourth with a celebratory issue and local butter promotion by Campbell Bowman.
Word notes the marriage of Rich Maxwell and Allie McCaleb in Creston by a Baptist minister at 2 PM yesterday. The couple plan to visit Mrs Maxwell’s sister in Shannon City Iowa before resuming their lives together. The notice also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Johnson's Magnetic Oil with endorsements and prices.
Fine bargains available on farms and city property with low prices and easy payments. Siacre Rolling Prairie Farm $35 an acre improved. Siacre Fine Level Prairie Farm $50. 120 acre Fine Prairie Farm $40 per acre. New two story house with two lots for $1600, worth $2000. Trades offered for Washington property and smaller houses nearby.
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