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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
2
In district court yesterday Ara mintia Bongert was granted a divorce from William Bongert the defendant to pay costs and judgment entered against him. The court disposed of other probate and civil matters before adjourning until May eighth with specified orders and amendments.
Readers in Huntington are offered a free full size box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier for trial by sending their address and 10 cents for packing. The ad promises purity and elegance to decorate the toilet table and limits one free box per address.
In southeast Washington at the Browns home, Miss Nellie Brown celebrated her 13th birthday with about thirty five friends. The evening featured games and light refreshments as guests departed with birthday gifts.
The Iowa forecast calls for a fall tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions in central and northeast areas. William Long, blacksmith, plans a new shop next week west of Fred Witeman's. Tetley Selover offer latest baby carriages and yocarts at South Side Square. Keokuk Presbytery women’s missionary society reports 583 dollars for the year to be allocated to funds. Chas Van Dorp advertises scavenger services at one third cheaper with satisfaction guaranteed. Leave orders at the Journal Office.
Reverend Sam P. Jones tickets now on sale at Anderson and Burroughs Pharmacy. Seats available, hurry for reserved seating and event details.
Local report notes Assessor Conner will complete his city assessment in a few days. He has twelve or more people left to see after already valuing 1266 residents. He estimates a final total of 1275, with last year’s city real estate assessments at 1530.
Heavy sleet and freezing rain cracked maple limbs and tangled wires across the city Wednesday night. Many trees were split, telephone lines were down, and central office service was briefly impaired before repairs. Local notices promote commencement programs and announce photographer Steed I P Hoerentlein taking over the D B Cole gallery duties in Dallas City, Illinois.
Anderson and Burrkavans advertise a wide wall paper selection with over four hundred designs across grades and colors. They tout novelty and up to date patterns including chintz stripes florals tapestries and oriental motifs for rooms from sleeping to dens. They invite customers to visit and view the assortment.
Four room house with barn and fruit, one or three lots in South Washington. Eight room house with large barn and one lot in northeast Washington. Seven room new house with one or more lots in northeast Washington. Good six room house and lot in southeast Washington. All properties for rent at reasonable figures. 35tt to Win. Smouse & Co.
The advertisement promises refunds if Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure fails to cure. It has been sold for over fifty years with a guarantee. Available at J. H. Stewarts druggist in 25 cent, 50 cent, and 1 dollar bottle sizes.
Dr D McFarlane stayed in the city overnight to oversee business and arrange furnace installation with local furnace men. F Edworthy Sr holds the contract for the building project.
Highland Park Friendly Circle met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Martin Denison and granddaughter Miss Elsie McCreedy. They enhanced the hospitable home with potted plants and extended friendly welcome. The group enjoyed a literary and musical program followed by fancy work and social time.
A short patent medicine notice touts Weeks Break Up A Cold tablets as a rapide cure for la grippe with a cheerful refund offer if ineffective. The ad notes the price at 25 cents and credits Stewart's Pharmacy as the selling outlet.
The Iowa Central Railway announces through March 20, 28 and April 4 low rate one way excursion tickets to North Dakota. Details via coupon ticket agents or Gro S Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa. L Miksch adds a baker with fifteen years experience offering bread and fancy cakes.
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