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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1900

Page

4

Death of Mrs. B. F. Tipton near Lexington

The notice reports the death of Mrs. B. F. Tipton near Lexington after a five week illness following a prior fracture. She was born in Kentucky, moved with family to Knox county and farmed near Lexington. Survived by three sons Israel and Albert Tipton of Oklahoma and Joe Simmerman, and two daughters Mrs Gardner of Wellman and Mrs. J. Simmerman near West Chester. Funeral Monday at 11 a.m. from the church.

B. F. Tipton Knox County Ill Lexington Tipton Israel Mand Albert Oklahoma Gardner Wellman Joe Simmerman Near West Chester Algiers Morocco Roxbury Mass Old Dominion New York Kanilé Zola France England Africa Jeremiah Houlihan Chicago California Archibald Forbes London Ile Russia Germany Turkey Asia Minor United States

Letter From California From a Former Pomona Resident

A March 26 1900 letter from W A Manners in Pomona California describes arrival in Ageles and life in Pomona. It notes mild climate and abundant fruit crops and invites a friend to visit. Also mentions Boston Brown Bread at Johnsons bakery and a theater review of Other People's Money with praise for Hennessy Leroyle and cast.

Washington Iowa M. P Ageles Tomates Ei Mathew Los Angeles Omona Clifornia California This Valley Manners Mr. Donehey Jay Gould Hennessy Leroyle Hutchinson Hennessy

What is Shtlon a grand old remedy for coughs

Shtlon is advertised as a worldwide remedy for coughs colds and consumption with claimed cures for incipient consumption and relief for advanced cases. It promises refunds if not satisfied and lists prices of 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 at J H Stewarts druggist.

J. H. Stewart Cardus

Crail Witnesses Columbia Theatre Fire At Home Return

J. B. Crail, who has been in Chicago buying a spring stock of dry goods, arrived home this morning. He witnessed the burning of the Columbia theatre yesterday. The entire building was destroyed in only a few minutes.

J. B. Crail Chicago Columbia Theatre

Seeded lawns greet thaw after snow cover

Third ward school house grounds were seeded yesterday morning and the snow thawed by night, leaving a good start. Several residents planted seeds on their lawns taking advantage of the favorable weather.

Third Ward Severeral

Iowa Central Railway Ticket Sale to North Dakota Promoted

On March 20th 28th and April 4th the Iowa Central Railway will sell one way excursion tickets to points in North Dakota at very low rates. For information call coupon ticket agents or address Geo. S. Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway North Dakota Barry Marshalltown Iowa

Grain and Live Stock Quotes From Chicago Markets

Chicago Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 66 1 2 to 67 1 2, July 67 to 68, corn around 38 to 39, oats about 24, and pork, lard, and ribs near mid 12 dollar range. East Buffalo and St Louis markets list cattle, hogs, and sheep with varied receipts and prices. Detroit and Milwaukee reports note mixed grain prices and oats gains.

Chicago Grain and Produce Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Cccevere Sult Ck Dupessn G.htm Texas East Buffalo Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Dr Dix Tonic Tablets touted for grippe recovery and cures

An advertisement extols Dr Dix Tonic Tablets as a cure for grippe sequelae including heart and kidney disease paralysis and nerve troubles. It lists testimonials from Hardy Morehead Onawa Iowa Fran Barbeau Tuskegee Alabama and others, invites orders and free trial details with Hayes and Coon Detroit Michigan.

Explorers Arrive at Menelik's Capital in Abyssinia

James J. Harrison W. Fitzhugh Whitehouse Powell Cotton and A Butter lead an Abyssinia expedition from Zeila to Adis Ababa and Lake Rudolf. They report a long, perilous inland route with native raiding tribes, 100 elephants shot for ivory gifted to Negus Menelik, and royal reception in a two story palace.

London Associated Press James J. Harrison W. Fitzhugh Whitehouse Newport R. LL Menelik Abyssinia Zauquata Hawash River Adis Abeba Lake Rudolf Sobat Nile Nassa Fashoda Khartoum J. J. Harrison W. E F. Whitehouse Powell Cotton A. Butter Zeila Red Sea Wellby Bions Whitehouse Harrington Baird Ile America Zaquata Walalo

Blacksmithing and Horseshoeing Services Featured

All kinds of blacksmithing and repairing neatly done with horseshoeing as a specialty. Prices right. ee eee ari Frise 1.

Jones seeks sale seats Friday eve April six

Fragmentary notice lists a sale event with an individual named Jones and a Friday evening date in April, inviting readers to purchase seats.

Rey Sam. P. Jones

Homeseekers Excursions From Cedar Rapids in 1900

April 3 and 17 1900 B C R N offers round trip tickets valid 21 days at a single fare plus 200 to Iowa Minnesota South Dakota points north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly and many cities in Northern Western Southern states. Contact B O R N agents or Jno G Farmer A G P T A Cedar Rapids Iowa for details.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Shell Rock Abbott Crossing Waverly Jno G. Farmer A.G P.& T.A Cedar Rapids

Air Ship Klondyke Comedy at the Gra ham Tuesday

A funny musical comedy about inventing an air ship and its Klondyke voyage to seek gold and wealthy husbands for passenger women. Abbott Davison Chas Osborne Louis Kiseman Marie Stuart Cathryn Rowe Palmer Lillian Gerome The Twin Sisters Hale lead a superb cast with songs dances and laser lights.

the Graham Klondyke Abbott Davison Chas Osborne Louis Kiseman Marie Stuart Cathryn Rowe Palmer Lillian Gerome Sistera Hale

Northern Pacific $5 rail offer to North Dakota towns

On March 14 20 28 and April 4 the Northern Pacific promotes a $5 fare from Saint Paul and Minneapolis to Jamestown Leeds Oakes and Pembina with intermediate points to settle lands. Includes agent contact C W Mott and Chas S Fee for details plus Western routes and faster connections from Washington to Chicago St Louis and Cincinnati.

Northern Pacific Saint Paul Minneapolis Jamestown Leeds Oakes Pembina C W Mott General Emigrant Chas S Fee GP & T A Northern Pacific Ry St Paul Mion

A Happy Family in Washington Propaganda S

A fragmentary notice urges readers to seek a certain proposition in Washington. The terse copy emphasizes a positive family image and promotional framing without clear context or details.

Fine building lot in residential neighborhood for sale

Property listing offers a building lot with good drainage shade and ornamental trees planted sidewalks included in a fine residential area. Price from $100 and up.

Builder Offers Custom Home Plan with Monthly Installments

The company proposes to construct a house based on your plans and allows payment through monthly installments. Potential buyers can negotiate terms and timelines for completion.

Property Listings Offer Cheap Deals and Favorable Terms

Announcement notes good properties for sale, some new, some nearly new, offered very cheap with favorable terms. Prospective buyers urged to inspect and negotiate quickly.

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