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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1901

Page

2

Five Styles Quilt From Orkau Bleached Yarn Offered

Five distinct quilt styles crafted from Orkau Bleached Yarn presented as firm heavy pieces with handsome designs and a bargain price yet to be disclosed.

New Floor Coverings Sample Collection Displayed

The shop introduces new samples of Body Brussels Velvets Moquettes Axminsters and Saronneries Carpets with Linen Warp Fibre Mattings Linoleums and Floor Cloths and oil cloths in a comprehensive range of floor coverings.

Wreck on Narrow Gauge Lines Near Coppock Delays Traffic

Ten freight cars left the rails when westbound freight No 27 derailed two miles east of Coppock. Brakeman Ketchem was injured and treated by Dr. Terry in Coppock. The accident disrupted passenger and freight service until cleared and reopened today with minimal passenger impact.

Noble Coppock Winfield

Royal Neighbors Honor Mrs. Sadie Lane at Surprise Party

About twenty four members gathered at Mrs Sadie V Lane's East Madison Street home for a surprise honoring her as Oracle. Mrs Annie Farris and Mrs Ethel Austin presented a silver berry dish and spoon as gifts while Miss Lane thanked them with grace. The event was joyful and social with plentiful edibles.

Sadie V. Lane East Madison Street Lane Annie Farris Ethel Austin

Regular meeting of the Washington Chapter No. 98 O ES

The Washington Chapter No. 98 O ES will meet in Masonic Hall on Thursday evening March 14 at 7 30. The session includes conferring of degrees and other business of importance with refreshments served afterward. By order of Florence E Patterson W M.

Washington Masonic Hall

Bain to Lecture on Among the Masses in Graham Friday

Col Geo W Bain will lecture in Graham Friday evening on Among the Masses. The Miller Hickman Company staged Jack o Diamonds to a fair crowd last night praising the value of their 10 20 and 30 cent shows. Tonight they present A Western Girl a bright clever comedy drama with gallery 10c balcony 20c parquet 20c circle 30c and children 10c. Orchestra will be present ensuring a well filled house per prices.

Col. Geo. W. Bain Graham Miller-Hickman Company Jack O' Diamonds Our Miller- Hickman

Meat market promises full ham supply at 104 cents per pound

Todd Stuart of East Side meat market reports a fresh sugar cured ham supply to meet demand. The A O U W degree team hosts a Masquerade Ball at the Armory on the 15th with prizes of 25 dollars for best masked couple and 150 dollars for ugliest, admission 50 cents.

Todd Stuart East Side Mano Topp Stuart Armory

Academy Nears Commencement and Opens New Term

The Academy reports a highly successful fall and winter, with spirited student life, thriving societies, and a home talent play. Final reviews end March 27. the new term begins April 1 with a published schedule detailing required books and recitations. Prof Grumbling is praised for steady growth and plans to maintain accreditation and college-ready coursework.

Academy Washington

West Chester notices and social items March 12

March 12 update from West Chester reports Jas Jackson ill and not improving, sister Mrs H A Burrell from Washington visiting. L B Moothart improving slightly. Baptist church roll call planned for Saturday with Rev John Stafford preaching at 11 am. Election results: D C Kilgore and Charles Holmes elected for three year terms, R C Ferguson treasurer. Temperance meeting well attended. children program and choir music. Frank Bowman of Muscatine bought spans of horses for 400 dollars each. Simmerman and Dayton praise his integrity. March 13 obituary for James Jackson, old settler, funeral tomorrow at 1 pm New Haven cemetery. Chas Deachman piano tuner announced for Friday. orders at Columbia Pharmacy.

John” Jackson Jas Jackson H. A. Burrell Washington L. B. Moothart Baptist Church John Stafford M. Porter Keota James Houck Fisher & Augustine Dr. Munro D. C. Kilgore Charles Holmes R.C Ferguson Frank Bowman Muscatine Prince of Liverymen J. D. Dayton Joe Simerman Messrs Simmerman Dayton Bowman James Jackson New Haven

New Spring Windows Opened At Stewart's Pharmacy

Rectol promoted as a great pile cure with a guaranteed service and sample free. Stewart's Pharmacy and Sol Rich & Co advertise two new windows featuring spring styles of ties, bats, pantaloon and suit goods. Handsome displays aim to draw customers.

Stewart's Pharmacy Sol Rich & Co

Weather and Weekend Show Announced in Iowa Forecast

The Iowa forecast calls for snow this afternoon and tonight in the northwest with colder conditions in the southwest, followed by fair Thursday and strong northwest winds. A 2 pm Saturday matinee by the Miller Hickman company offers 10 cent children and 20 cent adults. The AME church service tonight features a sermon to the young and old by Rev Holley.

A. M. E. Dhared Rev Holley

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