New Chenille Damask Portiers Showroom Sale
Mercer and Chilcote advertise a sale of new chenille and damask portieres with extra width and fringed ends, plus 75 new table covers and various qualities at set prices. The notices also cover upcoming performances by Miss Frances Wyn, Alba Heywood, Miss Vane, and The Gilberts at The Graham theater in Oskaloosa and nearby towns, with ticket sales brisk and curtain at 8 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rin
Frances Wyn
Wom League
Oskaloosa
Alba Heywood
Iowa
Miss Vane
Graham
Gilberts
Gilbert Opera Company
Night disturbance at Cline Hotel sparks murder scare
A landlord believed a murder occurred after a disturbance at the Cline Hotel. Officers searched the premises with no trace found. A hotel guest later confessed the nightmarish sounds stemmed from a neighbor’s shouting while trying to sleep, calming the mystery. Other items include Washington County Fair race schedules and local society notes.
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Cline
Evening Journal
Martin Neiswanger
Washington County
Washington
Iowa
Stradivarius inquiry and local notices in March issue
A mixed local page thread covers a Stradivarius instrument claim with Antonius Stradivarius details and valuation notes, plus short community items. It mentions aging, expert appraisal needs, and a few social happenings including a birthday party at Miss Martha Brindley’s home and a German class gathering hosted by Mrs. Jos Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonius Stradivarius
Cremonentis
P.M. S
Cremona
Stradivarius
Theen
Europe
America
Postradivarius Instru Stradivarius
Martha Brindley
East Washington Street
Martha
Jos. Pollard
Thirty Days for Texas Jack and Court Notes
The report covers Texas Jack alias Smith jailed for drunkenness with a 30 day sentence. It also notes local tax collection, business pitches, and legislative mentions about gambling and liquor laws, including references to the Bell amendment and U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jevas Jack
Smith
Texas Jack
Doweese
Squire Rogers
Uni
Sherif
Uring
W. B. Bell
Wood
Senate
House
Ubi House
Lafe Young
Bell
United States Supreme Court
Walker
United States Reports
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
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Tmercer & Chilcote
Mercer
J. C. Slocum
Keota
Seeoltry
Pillsbury’s Best
Harvey & Warf
Orth & Dean
Wfordsville
Peck
Our Town
Methodist Church
Tom Black
Ward
Eve Wolf
Kapfe Klatciclass
First Church
First United Presbyterian Church
W. P. White
White
E. ¢. Garris & Co
East Side Square
Rct
Dave Burroughs
Marie
2 King
North Bend
Nebraska
Kirksville
Missouri
Mt. Pleasant
Charles King
West Chester
Ubi
Wasminaros
D. C
Lowa
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Tis West & ‘Truax
Waldin
Chal Ford
Martin Casey
Mr. Ford
Kaffe Klatch
JOY AS Baking Powderco
New York
Rogers
Rod
Relling
Chicago
R. J. Fleming
Hallardvale
French Academy of Med
France
Academy of Medicine
Te Nived
Glascon
J. Hite
Buffalo
Ingrain
Nottingham
Witt Ter SE
Merchant Tailors
Gent's Furnishers
North Side Square
Miller & Babb
Music Store
Ete Potter & Starkie
Graham Operasionse
Washington National Bank
Carrial
General
T. T. Keeley
Washington Street
Meek
Don
Marcellus Meek
Jos
Washingtonontay
Cedar
M. Blair & Son
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