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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
3
Hervey Bell of Washington Iowa announces his thirty ninth year in buggy manufacturing. He offers 100 surreys 110 stanhopes and buggies all made by his shop with latest styles and best materials. He invites viewing at his factory and display room and offers sales on time with interest.
The forecast warns of unsettled weather in Iowa with rain likely today. Saturday may bring colder conditions and possible snow in the northern portion, with tonight turning colder in the north.
The town records numerous residents and visitors with arrivals and departures. Names include Duncan's Book Store, Mrs J A Gibson, Miss Gertrude Smith, Geo Maxwell, the Anderson sisters, and Representative O J Wilenn. Mentioned trips involve Keota Ainsworth Des Moines Letts West Chester and Burlington.
Monday marks St Patrick's Day with the Opera House orchestra performing Irish selections including Wearing of the Green and Irish Washerwoman at the Howard Dor set company opening. A separate notice promotes Cas Carerts Candy Cathartic tablets for constipation or diarrhea with dosage in genuine C C C stamps.
Howard-Dorset company presents Oliver Doud Byron's greatest success The Plunger in four acts at Graham Monday evening 10¢ gallery prices 30¢ ticket offers a free ladies' ticket if bought before 7 pm. Dr D L Kinkead and Mrs Kinkead attended Dr Miller's funeral. they were Fairfield-bound today. Mrs P B Dodds to display burnt wood and leather work next Saturday at Mr RT Me Call's store. Cham berlain's Colic Remedy praised by O B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri.
The Reynolds Gallery invites public interest with a trade push urging visitors to view exhibitions and support gallery activities and sales. Local arts enthusiasts are encouraged to visit and engage with current displays.
Funeral services for the late Dr A N Miller were held at his residence on the Heights at 2:50 P M with Rev W G Thorn presiding. The service included a brief lesson and remarks on the deceased's character, music by the Presbyterian church choir, and burial at Elm Grove cemetery beside his wife. Pallbearers: Messiah H A Barrel Alf Burris James Laug head Andrew Ferguson George Griffith Wm Bartholomew.
The Rock Island line offers cheap rates to Minnesota North Dakota and Pacific coast points. See Agent Rochard for particulars. Also a Citizens caucus Friday March 14 to nominate aldermen and a general caucus for assessor at Smouse s ball. Next Monday March 17 Howard Dorset company opens three nights at the Graham with ladies free at opening. Seats at Carris drug store. Remember ladies free. How Are Your Kidneys Dr Hobbs kidney pills advertised.
Auctioneer Reeves schedules a Saturday sale on the southeast corner of the square for tomorrow afternoon. The listing promises numerous household articles and special bargains. A good attendance is urged.
The Junior League of the M. E church held a social last evening in the church parlors. About 75 attended and were entertained by Mr. Frank Webb and his phonograph, providing lively music and novelty.
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