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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
3
Preparations for Coppock near the Fourth of July include a song and speech by Capt Kellogg. The program features novel attractions with swimming and boat races as part of the day’s celebrations.
Fragmentary local notes mention Globe barber shop touted as the coolest in town for a refreshing shave or cut. Other items reference Prof H H Savage visiting Brighton, Miss Laura Ingham and Miss Edith Miller attending a wedding in Pleasant Plain, and Chas Long returning from Duluth after seven years with a foot abscess.
Pick-UPS, hammocks and various goods advertised for today. J A Y Ashby and Frank Kirby seen in Burlington. Dr Pratt offered free eye examinations. Several residents left for travel or funerals including Mrs Jane Robinson. Chas Eckerman promoted to Nebraska GM for Smith Premier Typewriter in Omaha.
A compilation of yesterday and today’s social calls and travels. Engineers, guests, and family visits cross towns including Muscatine, Oskaloosa, Sigourney, Keota, and Coneville. Notable arrivals include Major Davidson of Muscatine and several local residents visiting relatives and friends.
County Supervisor H. T. Reynoldes inspected bridge work in Lexington with the cement walk finished between the Columbia building and Edn Walther's business. Miss Mary Bell of Winfield visited the city, and a lawn festival on Gossel Ridge benefit Sunset Park was announced.
A framing business invites customers to bring their pictures to try different mouldings and mats. The ad highlights a wide selection of moulding options to suit various styles and projects.
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