Carpet Samples Rugs and Axminster Fringes Sale
Local shop offers carpet samples and axminster fringes with body brussels options. Prices pitched as high quality, claiming rugs will last longer, urging customers to come before stock is gone.
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14 Mar 1895
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Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1895
Page
1
Mercer & Chilcote Advertises Large Spring Stock
An advertisement promises in stock items this spring with the nicest and largest line ever brought to the city. It emphasizes low prices and invites shoppers to buy from Mercer and Chilcote.
Reward Offered for Midnight Vandalism of Kerosene Brand
A $1,000 reward is posted for arrest and conviction of the person or persons who at midnight placed upside down the Penn Tank Line Co’s Family Safety kerosene on C. W. Stephens’ warehouse. The notice promotes the brand as pure and smokeless and urges customers to ask for it. Other ad copy at the end promotes Knecht Cleaners and Smith’s Laundry services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Tank Line Co
Divorce Case Dominates Judge McCoy Court Day
Judge McCoy handled many matters with little drama as a divorce case between Riley and Elsie Shanefelt drew attention. The couple previously married seven months, with Riley leaving and returning, and the judge granted the divorce after questioning. The docket lists numerous civil actions, mostly defaults and judgments, including partitions, attachments, and guardians ad litem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet, Dempster & Co
C. W. Adams
F.C. Schott
American Insurance Co
Marsh
John A. Snider
W. E. Hole
R. S. Hole
C. L. Meacham
Mattie Bain
John ©. Bain
Martha Carter
John McComb
W. KR. Jeffrey
W. R. Mount & Co
Marshall Field & Co
A. J. Dawson
W.S. Patterson
Snider Bros
Israel
Hilda Halm
Irwin Scribnes
S. W. Brookhart
Guardian
Erl Bryant
Lloyd
Joseph Latimer
Carrie EK
Latimer
C. Patterson
R. P. McConnaughey
Amos Rankin
Ellen Marks
F. Marks
M. K. Ford
J.C. Lynch
Equity
Fairbank, Morse & Co
Mize & Larue Et al
Schnider Bros
Joseph Hisele
Jackson Roberts
A. Vansant
Cynthia Davis
John S. Davis
Wm. Scofield
J. W. Morgan Et al
J. W. Morgan
H. & W. Scofield
8.Taylor
Marriage of Charles O Griffith and Margaret Manatt in Iowa
Yesterday at high noon Charles O Griffith and Margaret Manatt wed at the bride’s parents home near Washington. Rev. J R Logue officiated with few relatives present. The couple will reside on a large farm southwest of Washington. A reception for the couple was later held by John Griffith and wife. Also noted: death of Geo W Reed at 74 in Marion accompanying local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Griffith
Margaret Manatt
Samuel Manatt
J. R. Logue
Griffith
Academy
Washington County
Washington
Geo. W. Reed
Marion Two
Indiana
Iowa
Arther Fowler
City
Reed
All Shades Henrietta Dress Trimmings Sale
Full line of novelties and fabric trims advertised with discounted yard prices. Various plaids and dress trimmings offered, with lower rates noted for select items and small print discounts on certain fabrics.
Buried Catalog Snippet Shows Fabric and Linen Terms
A fragmentary list mentions corsets pest table linen damask and Canton flannel with scattered terms like cheap and red. The readable items hint at a mid century fabric or retail catalog entry.
If You Think of Us You Will Always Save Money
North Side Square advertisement promotes savings and value for shoppers, emphasizing low prices and broad selections at a local retail area.
Grateful towns honor charity train aid with thanks
Residents express deep gratitude for the help they received from kindness shown. They note corn groceries clothing and car supplies arriving in good condition. They mention two rail line efforts and a friendly agent aiding transport, with a prayer of blessing for all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Wedding of Prominent Young People in Ainsworth
Last evening the marriage of Emery House and Ola Olds was held at the bride’s parents home one mile southwest of Ainsworth. Rev. J. M. Coates officiated as Mrs. A. E. Spaulding played the wedding match. The bride wore a light Henrietta gown and many fine presents were given to the couple. J. W. Carpenter solicited aid for Nebraska sufferers and Oregon township residents contributed 65.45 dollars to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Carpenter
Nebraska
Oregon Township
Emery House
Ola Olds
Ainsworth
A. E. Spaulding
J. M. Coates
Henrietta
Spring Men's Goods Line At The Brick Barn Ad
We offer a full line of men s shoes from $1.00 up to the best and most stylish. The Brick Barn advertises turnouts at reasonable rates and invites inquiries at JourNaL office or Schneider Bros. store. Penn Tank Line Co White Lily gas brand promises pure fuel and less soot, C W Stephens local agent. Hall the South Side Tailor offers wool pants from $4 and suits from $18 with guaranteed work and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Tank Line Co
White Lily
C. W. Stephens
Hall
South Side
Our Reputation on Good Goods Loots and Shoes
A dealer touts value for every dollar, inviting patrons to shop for loot and footwear and promising reliable value for money.
Handbills and Circulars Provoking Nuisance in City
A local editor questions the value of handbills printing and warns they clutter gutters and alleys, hinder drains, and may spark fires. The notice promotes real estate listings, listing twenty-two city lots in Robinsons Parks addition to South Washington at $100 to $125 each and directs inquiries to 5106 L. D. Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinsons & Parks
Washington
Laundry Work This Week by Friday Morning
Notices from I. Smith inviting persons seeking laundry work this week to bring items in by Friday morning as no work is expected on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Ira
Joe
Museum of Meats
Campbell & Bowman
Kk. I. Smith
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Mercer & Chilcote
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California
Salt Lake
N. Y
Searth
Minn
Kansas
Golid Woods
Cash Grocers South Side Square
A Nicola
Smouse & CO
Ington
Southate
Price
Square
Heights
Highland Park
Eastside
Smousi
Knecht
Nothwest Corner Square
Smith’s
Comine
Graham Theatre
Cerman
Andy Amann
C. Tl. Wilson's
J. A. McCall & Co
Griffith-Manatt
Denyers Shoe Co
St.Lous
Enrhett
Gents’ Furnishing Dept
Fast
Black Sox
Dept
City of Washington
Selissa, Cambrie
Nation Dep't
Mul Hee
Sharp
Ass’e
Eeeeeee
Lonsdale Mustin
Stevens
North Side Square
H. Reinfeld & Co
Owens
James Mornkisom
Riley Gordon
KE. G. Fox
B.&n
Burlington
Sampson & Montgomery
T. Y. Wickham
J. B. Adams
Meeen
Casey Bros
State OF Stowal
Washington Co
District Court
Mary Kirkpatrick
D. A. Boyer
Journal
Sehneider Bros
J. C. Palmer
Orphin Shanifelt
Chas. O Griffith
Margaret L Manatt
E. Hause
Jf Viola Olds
L. D. Robinson
J. Albert Williams & Co
Yuma Abbott
CG. W. Stephens
W. A. Stiles & Co
Main Street
Court House
J.C. McCartney & Son
Ealed Hay
W. F. Haight
East Side Sq
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