13 Mar 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1895
Page
1
Local store advertises carpet samples including Axminsters Body Brussels and tapestries with fringes to match. Pledges durable wear at a fraction of price and urges customers to come before supplies run out.
Local merchants tout a broad spring range claiming the nicest and largest selection ever seen in the city with a promise of low prices and ready stock for customers this season.
A $1000 reward is posted for the arrest and conviction of those who, in the dead hour of midnight, placed upside down the Penn Tank Line Co’s Family Safety brand kerosene oil at Mr. W. Stephens’ warehouse. The notice urges buyers to insist on this brand to avoid smoky chimneys and odors. The ad also promotes Knecht laundry and Smith’s Laundry for cleaning and ironing.
Several probate filings and guardianship orders were approved on day one in Judge McCoy's court. Executors named include Cyrus S. Wright and D. S. Bush. Gabriel Brady and Cora B. Brady bonded at 250 dollars. Administrator J. R. Wynn bonds set at 4000 dollars. A widow’s cash allowance of 500 dollars was ordered. The grand jury began secret sessions. A church event honored Rev. Arthur Fowler and wife with gifts from 114 congregants, and a Baptist youth convention is planned for April in the city. Fire damaged a house briefly but was extinguished.
Local shop announces a sale featuring hats and millinery items including hooks and eyes shields and velveteen skirt binding. The terse notice suggests a clearance style promotion with limited readable details.
NORTH SIDE SQUARE storefront message appears in bold as a regional ad boasting savings and value for shoppers. The line hints at a retail promotion or branding theme within a local commercial district.
The Fairfield Journal recalls how the Ladies Minstrels from Washington sang Thursday night and were described as a decided hit. The item also mentions Rev W G Thorne's lectures on Soul of Tarsus in nearby towns and many local society happenings including weddings, theft, and social events.
Notice invites persons seeking laundry services this week to bring items in by Friday morning as Saturday work is not expected. Adds local agent C W Stephens for Penn Tank Line Co oils selling White Lily store gasoline with a guarantee of one gallon to equal more than one and a quarter gallons of other brands. Claims purer product with less smoke and odor. 3w ad LA
The Brick Barn likely reports strong customer numbers at modest prices drawing steady turnout. Business notes emphasize affordable rates attracting locals.
Notice from Washington County Iowa clerk announces filing of the last will and testament of Mary Kirkpatrick and fixes Sunday March 22 as the probate date. Also lists sale of twenty two city lots in Robinsons and Parks addition at $100 to $125, and promotes Penn Tank Line Co white Lily stove gasoline. Local agent C W Stephens endorses the brand.
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