30 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
1
A fragmented note questions surpassing rivals from other dealers if no better satisfaction is provided, implying concern over competitive edge and customer happiness. The brief hints at demand for improved offerings to beat competitors.
Neighbors woke to the discovery of a break in at the Winsberg residence. A burglar entered through a pantry window at midnight and stole about thirteen dollars in pockets coins and a few small items including a milk pitcher a lamp and clothing left on a chair. A gold watch and the watch from the jewelry shop were not taken. Police noted similar petty burglaries in the city over the past three weeks. Fairfield manager Wirt B. King says the team will play here Thursday and expects a large crowd.
Four youths about 15 with two girls set out Sunday in a one horse buggy to see the world. They reached Eldon by midnight and found lodging while the girls were kept until the bill is paid. Relatives followed on Monday. The journal calls it a foolish affair and suggests punishment.
The acting Marshal, Warner, collected Dr Warren's license for this trip and the previous one, earning $12.50 for the city treasury. The piece also notes Foley's photos and a Charity appeal for Mrs Mary Garner of Canton, Kansas, traveling with three children to Dubuque after the husband’s death, and a burglary at Arnold Smouse's Mt. Vernon home worth about 150 dollars.
Geo E Blair, two year Rockford Suspender Company manager, sold his interest due to ill health and received a handsome water jar and Royal Arcanum emblem from H G Greer secretary representing the employers. Blair thanked them and regretted leaving faithful coworkers.
The Journal reports Mr. Maier a Washington Tailoring Co. cutter wed Miss Claudie Reynolds in Judge Ben McCoy's courtroom. The couple, joined yesterday afternoon, reside with S. P. Howland after a Branch railway homeward trip. The bride comes well regarded from her hometown.
An article extols the Maxim gun's devastating rate 600 rounds per minute and muzzle efficiency. It claims single guns could mow down large formations, especially in mountains, with early tests described by a military expert as the deadliest weapon seen. It notes its automatic fire until ammo runs out and rapid deployment.
Jas B Mackie begins his sixth year at Bath Maine. He will perform Grimes Cel lar Door with Louise Sanford Trixy Hamilton Laura Thorne Del more and Pasquelena Mari Allen Mamie Hargreaves Gotham City Quartet and others. Rehearsals start July 29 at Tony Pastor's Theatre in New York.
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