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A brief storefront notice proclaims a millinery sale with emphasis on new hats and bargains. It invites shoppers to visit the shop and take advantage of limited time offerings.
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16 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 16, 1895
Page
1
Goods in Transit Damaged Linen Sale Notice
A shipment arrived with broken linen and soiled goods. Some items are dirty at the ends and others midway. a thorough washing should remove the dirt. Mercer and Chilcote announce the sale of these items.
Reward for arrest in kerosene brand tampering case
A $1,000 reward is offered for arrest and conviction of the person or persons who placed the Penn Tank Line Co’s Family Safety kerosene upside down on W. Stephens’s warehouse at midnight. The ad urges buyers to insist on this pure oil to avoid smoky chimneys and odors. Also promotes Knecht cleaning services and Smith’s Laundry for quality garment care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Tank Line Co
W. Stephens
Tramps Regarded as Public Nuisance in Rock Island Area
Report describes tramps occupying an unused Rock Island building as a nuisance. They allegedly shoplift in town stores with one member distracting proprietors while others pocket goods. Police action urged to drive them out of the city. Gazelle Hose Company elects new officers at annual meeting with nine members present and notes 7 tires and $45 funeral fund policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Gazelle Hose Company
Ord
Hubert Nichola
Jones
George Gratt
J. A. Harwood
Treasury
Roy Davis
Jake Minnick
John Allen
Council
Local Notes on Residents and Business Movements
T Y Wickam shows gradual improvement and hope for recovery. Gracie Walker receives a surprise from school friends. Mr Hofsteater who bought the meat market moved into town. Mr McCoy relocated from Crawfordsville. One vacant house remains in town and is expected to be filled soon. Crawford shipped thirteen carloads of horses boosting local circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Y. Wickam
Gracie Walker
Hofsteater
McCoy
Crawfordsville
Crawford
If You Think of Us You Will Always Save Money
Store placard reads a slogan for a North Side Square retailer promising savings to shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Square
Miller Pantry Fire Narrowly Stopped by Fire Department
Last night a pantry fire started when Tom Miller lit a match near paper sacks. Mrs. Miller controlled the blaze after a quick response, narrowly preventing a homeless outcome for the family. In a separate note, Robert Armstrong defeated Frank Briscoe in Davenport in three easy rounds at a boxing match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Miller
Robert Armstrong
Frank Briscoe
Davenport
Big
Bob
Robert
Local officials meet to discuss business matters
Supt. Lawrence and Div. Supt. Gilmore with T. C. Scott train master and W. G. Given train despatcher, along with J. N. Gibbons and the chief dispatcher, met yesterday to confer on business matters. The note mentions a new style paper trim mer for cutting paper and readiness to do paper hanging painting and graining. NINE WEBR.
Columbia Clothing House Advertises New Spring Suit
The Columbia Clothing House promotes spring attire with low prices and latest novelties. Various locals, including R J Eckerman and Prof Mullin, were seen visiting the shop or passing through Keota and Columbus Junction on today’s streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Clothing House
R. J. Eckerman
Oskaloosa
Tom Dupuis
Buffalo
R. R. Lane
Sigourney
Lon Brindley
Muscatine
Prof. Mullin
Columbus Junction
C. EB. Dayton
Brighton
Keota
Shanafelt
Webster
Jennie Anderson
West Chester
Dolph
The
Brighton News
City
Reynolds
Jacobsmeyer
G. Logan Payne
George
Mr Pleasant
Jesse Kaye
Riverside
New Mens Shirts At The Columbia Clothing House
Colum bia Clothing House advertises a new line of men’s shirts with tanor suits priced from 12 dollars up and fit guaranteed. Local notes mention multiple social events, church services, a marriage in St Paul, and community bands seeking support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Clothing House
Donnell
Norton
Academy
Robert Grifith
George Griffith
Brighton
Messrs
Kelley
McCully
Poster
Warren Moore
Columbus Junction
Covenanter Church
Rog Allen
Tanor
Warfel and
Alberson
Smith and Miller
Grace Stiles
Iowa
Wellman
Rodenbach
Bushnell
Nebraska
J. Af. Stewart
East Washington
Anamosa
Stewart
Sorginus
Council Bluffs
St. James Church
The
Baptist Church
Telephone No Fine Turnouts at Reasonable Rates
A brief notice reports strong turnout at a phone service offer with pricing treated as reasonable. The text mentions TRE BRICK BARN as the location or sponsor within the item.
Notice of will probate in Washington County Iowa
State of Iowa Washington Co notice of last will of Mary Kirkpatrick on file in Clerk of District Court's office probate at March term set for March 22, 1895. Dr A Boyer Clerk of District Court 88 Mo next Seven rooms office and dwelling inquire at Journal office or at Schroeder Bros store. Also ad text about stove gasoline penn tank line white lily and local tailor Hall South Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ccere
Centanne
Price
East
Square
Perety
State OF
Towa
Washington Co
District Court
Iowa
Mary Kirkpatrick
A. Boyer
Journal
Schocder Bros
Boots and Shoes Deal Emphasizes Value for Money
Advertisement states the business deals strictly in boots and shoes and invites patronage by promising value received for every dollar spent.
Laundry Need by Friday Morning Declared Workweek Ends
R. BF. Smith advertises for laundry work to be brought in by Friday morning as no work is expected Saturday. C. W. Stephens is the local agent for Sun Pank Line Co oils selling White Lily stove gasoline with a claim of better efficiency and odor reduction, promising one gallon goes farther than other brands and urging trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Tank Line Cos
White Lily
C. W. Stephens
R. BF. Smith
Sun ‘Pank Line Co
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California
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Baltimore
N. Y
Minn
Kansas
Cash Grocers South Side Square
A Nicola
Smouse & CO
Highland Park
Eastside
Smouse
Knecht
Northwest Corner Square
Smith’s
Wim
Graham Theatre
Margh
Andy Amann
Rock Island Yards
Ainsworth News
Selisha
Cambric
Salter
Nation Dep't
Lonsdale
Oras Iver
Sharp's Needles, O
Turkey
H. Reinfeld & Co
H. Wilson
Jake
Ira
Joe
Museum of Meats
Campbell & Bowman
McCall & Co
ING
Hoas
Fea
Agnes Stewart
Spain
Arilda Israel
John M. Andrews
St. Paul
Columbia
Dr. Meacham
Dennison
Texas
Simon
Sol Rich
Graham
Bath
Robinsons & Parks
L. D. Rospinson
Casey Bros
TRE
Hall
South Side
Emma Abbott
W. A. Stiles & Co
Main Street
Court House
J. Albert Williams & Co
J.C. McCartney & Son
Piour and
W. F. Haight
East Side Sq
Lombardo's
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