Postmaster Change at Lexington as Nicola Resigns
Samuel Nicola resigns as Lexington postmaster and Ed Young, son of County Clerk Bruce Young, is appointed to replace him. Mac Williams reports to Washington for a key position in the census department after passing a recent exam. A new restaurant and lunch counter, is the name opened by Stuart Bros in the Jugenheimer building on North Iowa Street offering cigars tobacco and smokers supplies and continuous lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nicola
Lexington
Ed Young
Bruce Young
Mac Williams
Washington, D. C
Casus Department
Stuart Bros
Chic Stuart
Jugenheimer
Iowa Street
H Knecht
City of
Washington
Lowa
Iowa
Washington County
S. W
N. W
West Second Street
West Second
State of
Iown
George F. Ross
Gev
FP. Ross
Weather Not Yet A Winter In Kingfisher Oklahoma
From Kingfisher Oklahoma dated February 22 1900 the writer notes there has been no winter snow or ice and farmers have plowed since January 1 sowing oats and making gardens. Wheat looks well with good grass and beef on the market. A next excursion is planned for March 6 and 20. E Stewart agent Great Brock Island Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingfisher
Okl
E. Stewart
Great Brock Island
Reward for information on missing child at St James school
A $200 reward is offered by Rev B Jacobsmeter and St James parish for information leading to the mother of the child or the person who left the child at the Sisters of St James school on February 1 1900. Send tips to O B Brown Washington Iowa. Also a short note on Weeks Break-Up A Cold Tablets and local notices about residents' travels and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’ Parish
Shiloh's Consumption Cure Guarantee Noted
An advertisement offers a two thirds usage guarantee for Shiloh's Cure with a refund option if no benefit is seen. The note lists price two cents and cites J. H. Stewarts druggist and W. J. Williams of Wyman visiting the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Stewart’s
Visitors from Crawfordsville Highlight Local News
Mesdames Sewell Lane and Som mers from Crawfordsville visited the city today. Mrs LL Vernon and Mr and Mrs A Davidson also arrived from Crawfordsville. The Misses Morton and Dillon vacationing from the New York store. Presbyterian meetings continue this week at 7 30 p m all invited. A housekeeper position advertised at 814 monthly. Missionary Rittenhouse and wife relocate near East Main Street. Kesley family moving from Riverside farm. Kesley to retire. Neal and wife arrived from Ainsworth. Miss Stewart from Warren guests at J H Stewart home. Wade Steck reported seriously ill with La Grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Morton
Ethel Dillon
New York
Presbyterian Church
Rittenhouse
Mrs. Cunningham
East Main St
Martin Kesley
Riverside
Mr. Kesley
Neal
The
Miss Schilling heads to Chicago for spring millinery study
Iowa City milliner Miss Schilling who trimmed for Torder and Benz last season will hold the same position this year and is now in Chicago studying spring styles. Various local residents make daily moves and visits including Mrs. Joe Wright in Keota and J H Hillhouse from Havre. Attorney Wagner and H D White of Sigourney visited yesterday for bankruptcy consultations with H M Eicher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schilling
Iowa City
Torder
Benz
Chicago
Strong's Dilemma in Milton Brings Town to Crossroads
Philip Strong faces pressure to leave Milton as rumors and whisky men threaten his work. A trusted ally warns he should depart, while Strong chooses to stay, inspired by his mission among laborers and the Calvary church and the needs of the tenements. He strengthens resolve to refuse the Fairview call and continues preaching for social reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Strong
Milton
Philip
Fairview Seminary
Bim
Calvary Church
Vairview
Sarah
Fairview
Earth
Christ
Calvary
Preachers urge using church funds to revamp slum tenements
A Milton religious address condemns landlords and church members who profit from crowded, diseased tenement housing. The speaker argues money should serve humanity, urging Calvary and other owners to invest to rehabilitate the district and aid the poor, warning of judgment for neglect.
Oriental Dreams Confections Sell Fresh Fruits and Candies
Each nationality has a preference for confections. The Oriental has a sweet tooth and the ability to satisfy it. The result is Oriental Dreams. 4c per pound. Fresh fruits include oranges tangerines bananas grapefruit apples lemons figs dates cocoa nuts candies and more.
Painting and paper hanging services offered locally
Experienced worker offers paper hanging with neat workmanship and reasonable prices. Can bring samples and sell paper direct. Call or phone 98 for Ss. E. Washington. Also ads seeking agents for Life of D and Moody by W R Moody and Ira Sankey with promises of high profits and official endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life
D. & Moody
W. R. Moody
Ira D. Sankey
The
Dominion Company
Dept. J
Chicago
Harvey and Warfel Bakery Supplies Headquarters
Local shop promotes bakery line products with claims of low prices and strong reputation. Advertises wide range of equipment and ingredients for professional bakers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Several Journal
LEX
Nicola
Rocky Mountain
Stewart
Cora
Julia Smiley
Winfield
Henry Deutremont
Richmond
Jefferson City
W. J. Williams
Wyman
City Visitor Today
Mesdames Sewell, Lane and
Som
Mers
Crawfordsville
LL Vernon
W. P. Davidson
A. Davidson
Ainsworth
Homer Ashby
Oral Watters
West Chester
Miss Stewart of
Warren
J. H. Stewart
Wade Steck
la Grippe
Todd Stuart
Etry
Mrs
Joe Wright
Keota
Hr. S. White and Little Son, of
Craw
Fordsville
Hillhouse
Havre
T. Neal and
Mta. D. Cunningham
L Klein
Mt. Peasant
Simon Conrad
Noble
D. Conrad
California
Hattie Chilcote
Mrs. A. L. Young
Topp Stewart
Wagner and
H. D. White
Sigourney
H.M. Eicher
Cuicano
Philip Strong
Des Moines
Eaton
Clarke
Temple
Clark
Stallcop
Prentiss
Ayres
Carter
House
W. P. Moothart
Mrs. Strong
E. C. Keck
Florist
Freenhouse
Lawa
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
Com & Harmon
Harmon, Fichelberger & Co
Moothart
Ss. E. Washington
Warfel
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