31 Jul 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1895
Page
1
At 8 p m the Christian church hosts a program featuring the Glee Club songs, devotional, and addresses by Rev. Howard Tate on The Sabbath and Rev. J Hi Elliott on Lessons from the history of nations. Short talks address where alcohol and tobacco belong.
U T Keeley operates real estate services and serves as Notary Public from 207 West Washington Street, in the sign of the Liberty Pole.
The Davenport visiting team left town after a lively game that ended in a dispute over a ground rule in the seventh inning. Washington won 18 to 10 as Adams and Alberson starred at the plate and Wallace and Nicola anchored the defense. Officials praised the Washington club for fair play despite the contentious finish.
Reverend Charles Brown of Charlestown Congregational Church led a reception for large Christian Endeavor convention crowds at the Bunker Hill monument, serving as a welcome committee during the event held in August at the Methodist church.
Mrs R T McCall entertained guests including Mrs W C Williamson of Keokuk while visiting here. The list of attendees spanned multiple local families and couples with a lavish table and decorative setup described.
An item comments that a traveling photographer’s guarantee is meaningless while asserting the firm offers no guarantee, challenging the advertised promises and the value of the $1.50 deal.
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