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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1901

Page

2

New Carpet Samples Spotlighted For Homes

New textile offerings include Body Brussels Velvets Moquettes Axminsters Saronneries Carpets along with Linen Warp Fibre Mattings Linoleums Floor Oil Cloths and various floor coverings for households.

Destructive Snow and Sleet Storm Hits the City

The city endured a heavy sleet and snow storm that felled many telephone and telegraph lines. Rural lines across county areas were severely disrupted, with some breaks lasting days. Electric lights saw minor damage, while a public talk by Dr. Williamson and a bridge project near English River featured in local notices.

Iowa Telephone Company

Notice of City Election Registration in Washington Iowa

Electors of Washington Iowa are notified the regular general city election will be held Monday March 25 to elect a mayor city solicitor city treasurer park commissioner and four councilmen from wards one through four. Polls open 7am to 6pm at ward sites with registration boards meeting March 14 15 and 24 to correct and add names and issue certificates to qualified electors.

Washington Iowa First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Emry's Mred Stewart's Sturges Foll Wing Gov. Tripp J. W. Heath City Hall Scott Keister D. Neil- Winger Hmry Eee H. Stuehter J. 8 Gino Ross City of

City of Washington Iowa Feb warrants list

February warrants issued in the city funds of Washington Iowa are summarized by fund and include dates amounts and payee names. The list provides itemized allocations across general fund sewer fund street department and special revenue accounts for the month.

Washington Iowa

February warrants list and city funds disbursement

Washington City records list warrants issued in February covering General Fund Road Fund and miscellaneous payments to coal suppliers printing firms street labor and utilities. City Clerk Hugh H McCleery confirms the full and true list sworn March 6 1911. Celia Beasty advertises a dressmaking move while M Triplett visits Freemont.

Owa Washington County Hugh WH McCleery City of Washington Huan H. Mocierry Hugh H. Meane

Death of W. W. Paschal auctioneer of Louisa county

W W Paschal of Columbus City oldest auctioneer in Louisa county died at his home aged about 70. He cried sales for forty five years and is survived by two sons. Funeral held today. R T McCall notes he was son of Father Paschal a well known Methodist minister.

W. W. Paschal W. Paschal Columbus City Louisa County Paschal R. T. McCall Paschall Father Paschal Louisa Washington Counties Mr. Paschall Bill

Rectol pile cure offered with guarantee

Stewart's Pharmacy advertises Rectol as a great pile cure with a positive written guarantee and a money back if not cured. Each package includes a free pile pipe and a 50 cent price tag, with samples offered at no cost.

Stewart's Pharmacy Stewart’s Pharmacy

City of Washington Iowa approves sewer line plan

Be it resolved by the City Council of Washington Iowa to establish a sewer along East Madison Street from fractional lot 17 to lot 6 in L. Moyse’s Addition. A 10 inch cemented sewer will be laid in good workmanship, cost estimated at 150 dollars. Adopted March 4 1901. Mayor Geo F Ross approves the resolution Attest Hua H McCrmrry City Clerk.

City of Washington Iowa Madison Street City Geo. F. Ross

Anna Held in Papa's Wife on Special Burlington Train

The Narrow Gauge runs a special train to Burlington on Tuesday evening March 12 for theatre-goers to see Anna Held and her original New York cast in Papa's Wife. The trip departs at 5 30 and the rate is 125 dollars.

Anna Held Papa Burlington New York Chicago Buriington

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