27 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1897
Page
1
Mercer and Chilcote advertise a range of chenille and damask portiers with extra width and fringed ends suitable for lounge covers and doors. They will sell single curtains if desired. An assortment of table covers in various styles, qualities, and prices is offered.
Representative Colonel W B Bell returned from Des Moines and shared county papers but excludes The Journal and Democrat. Jas Boyd owns a framed picture of his wife's old hat in Ireland, near Keota Eagle reports scant city activity. An ad promotes genuine Wellsbach Incandescent Gas Lamps and McElree's Wine of Cardui as remedies for female weakness amid talk of local treatment avoidance.
A drunken assault is described at Mrs. Deweese home in East Inington where Texas Jack Smith and Hesseltine allegedly attacked Edith Deweese after coercing liquor. Police or deputies intervened as the suspect fled to a barn. a gunfire-less struggle left Smith injured, jailed, and awaiting charges. Edith Deweese, aged about fourteen to eighteen, is highlighted as a vulnerable victim amid calls for legal action. The report notes local business confidence and social scenes as well.
Unsettled weather with possible rain late tonight and Sunday followed by warmer temperatures. The Midland Schools report improved conditions after a new ward building named Wallace honors A H Wallace. Mullin of Washington praised for wise action, strong teaching staff including Miss Ross and Miss Fleming. Bids invited for fair grounds track enclosure. two tracts, late April deadline. Silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs S Mason noted with neighbors visiting and baskets. Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertised with testimonials. Church services listed for Presbyterian and Baptist congregations with topics on law of spirit and wisdom.
The Royal Arch degree was held at the Masonic Temple last night with a pleasant banquet afterward. Toasts were given by Prof. Fofe Alding, Frank Wilson, C. J. Wilson, and Major J. D. Glasgow. Out-of-town visitors included St Coon Range of Watley and KJ Fleming.
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