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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1900

Page

4

Northern Pacific Travel to Northwest by Tuesday Service

One way and round trip by Northern Pacific Bay every Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Gro D Roarts tf Dist Pass Agt Des Moines la.

Northern Pacific Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Gro. D

One Taste Satisfied Her Sweet Tooth Forever

A brief note describes a woman who finds Lombardo's confections irresistible after a single sample and seeks no other treats. It hints at superb craftsmanship and lingering satisfaction from the famed sweets.

Lombardo

Lost gold glasses sought near Clyde Batley residence

Advert reads a reward for returning a pair of gold glasses lost between Clyde Batley’s residence and the square. It mentions a Journal office for return and hints at other notices about a farm trade, found money, and a soap sales opportunity with a Chicago address.

Ragtime Opera Aunt Hannah's Visit Coming to Graham

Nashville students perform Aunt Hannah's Visit a ragtime opera with singing cakewalking and operatic orchestra. The show arrives November 5 with a special car brass band and orchestra at the Graham venue.

Orginal Nashville Graham, Special Car

Specialties Galore at New Railroad Jack Friday

The notice advertises singing and dancing acts titled Railroad Jack with Friday evening performances. Admission prices are 25 35 and 50 cents and the event features a variety of specialty acts.

New “Railroad Graham

Junior Endeavor Society to Present Friday Evening Entertainment

The Junior Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian church announces an entertaining program Friday evening at 7 30. The event aims for a full house and features a floral rainbow display and sale of fresh home made candy. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children under 12.

Junior Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church

California Tourists Route Inaugurated By Iowa Central Rail

The Iowa Central Railway announces a California Tourist Car Line for 1900 1901 serving Minneapolis St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa to Los Angeles. Inauguration is on October 1 with weekly departures and four day east to west travel. Pullman vestibule gas lighted cars offer modern comforts. Obtain full details from Iowa Central ticket agents or G Baty Marshalltown Iowa.

California Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Los Angeles Calif Iowa Central Batty Towa

New Sleeping Car Service Inaugurated Across Midwest Lines

The Iowa Central Railway starts daily sleeping car service September 16 linking Minneapolis and Kansas City via St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Edora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa with connections to Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Wabash. Northbound trains reach St Paul and Minneapolis by evening with staggered arrivals at key towns. For details contact town central ticket office.

Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Edora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Wabash Railway St Paul Man City Accley Eldora Maralltown Grinnell Cokeloosa Albia St Louis Oskaloosa Mage End Town Tows

Halloween Parties and Excursion Train Adventure

A Halloween social season at the McCulley and Eicher homes leads to an El Dorado event aboard Excursion Train No. 1. Conductor Henry Kicher, Brakeman W M Keeley, News Agent W A White and porters Steck and Sherman escort some forty passengers amid a daring holdup attempt at the Narrow Gauge crossing thwarted by swift action.

Eicherburg Kicherburg Henry Kicher W. M. Keeley W. A White Steck Sherman

Juvenile Costume Party at Miss Edith Chilcote’s Home

A lively party at Miss Edith Chilcote’s residence drew about twenty young ladies in juvenile costumes. Alf Chilcote, the sole boy, attended uninvited and feasted on refreshments, while guests enjoyed playful Tomboyish antics and a generally good time.

Edith Chilcote Alf Chilcote

Misses Save Host Halloween Party For Friends

Miss Jeasie and Myrtle Save hosted a Hallowe en gathering at their east Washington home last evening. Guests enjoyed music games fortune telling hypnotism and jack o lanterns at a festively lit dining room. The event featured a historical questions contest won by Mrs Rich with Miss Mae Long as booby prize.

East Washington Nares

Hallowe'en Party At Miss McCulley Home

Miss Maud McCulley hosted a Halloween gathering on East Madison Street with several young ladies and their gentlemen friends. The evening featured Halloween games and a plentiful supper, described as a merry and complete success by attendees. Names of guests include Marie Stewart Dack Montgomery Maud Reeves Hazel Mount Laura Rich Ethel Tillotson Mabel Morton Alice Jay Lou Slocum Kate Buckley Henry Shields Chas Davis Merle Lytle Fred Jordan Bart Corbin Everette Allen Everette Shearer Alpheus Grumbling.

Maud McCulley East Madison Street Marie Stewart Dack Montgomery Maud Reeves Hazel Mount Laura Rich Ethel Tillotson Mabel Morton Alice Jay Lou Slocum Kate Buckley Messrs Henry Shields Chas. Davis Merle Lytle Fred Jordan Bart Corbin Everette Allen Everette Shearer Alpheus Grumbling

Concert lineup at the Graham on Wednesday

Signor Angelo Patricolo the pianist Miss Hieanor Goodman the soprano Miss Myrtle Moss Mericle the entertainer and Mr Herbert Butler the violinist perform at the Graham Wednesday evening November 7 at 8 30. Single admission 50 cents Lecture course season tickets $200 for eight numbers.

Signor Angelo Patricolo Hieanor Goodman Myrtle Moss Mericle Herbert Butler Graham

Mothers' Club Plans Friday Meeting Details

The Mothers' Club will meet with Mrs Frank Moore on Friday at 2 30 if weather is favorable. If weather is unfavorable the group will meet with Mrs Frank Wilson at the same time.

Mothers’ Club Frank Moore Frank Wilson

Ladies Host Seven O Clock Dine In Halloween Party

Saturday invitations announced for October 31 1900 by The Girls for a costume event in the Rookery building. The party transformed the flat into artful rooms with jack o lanterns vines and flowers as guests enjoyed a orderly dinner and fortune teller entertainment.

Rookery Building E. R. Jenkins A. Alberson Kemball L O. Brindley M. P. Miller Kate Bell Lloyd Lytle Edith Wilson Arthur Shields Nina Alberson Claude McCoy Doll Buckley Earle Lewis Vera van Sickle Russell Wright Carrie Hamilton Bert Ragan Alice Fluke Jas. Cunningham Nancy Stapp Fred van Sickle Gertrude Smith Mell Shields Verne Ashby John Babcock Essie McGugin Dudley Crone Birdie Rankin Frank Sherbee Josephine Babcock Lloyd Purvis Alma Brindley Roy Strether Allen Green John Brown Arthur Wilcox Alphius Grumbling

Post Office Receipts Point to Free Delivery End of Year

October receipts indicate a gain toward establishing free delivery by year end if the trend continues. The public is urged to buy more stamps and contribute what they can to support the cause, with every small amount helping reach the goal.

Weeks Break Up A Cold advertised by Stewart's Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Weeks Break Up A Cold as a quick cure for La Gripe with a 25 cent price and a cheerful refund if it fails. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the patent remedy to readers seeking relief.

Stewart

Live Bird Shoot At Crawfordsville Friday

A live bird shoot is held all day Friday in Crawfordsville with six events. Entrance fees range from 2 to 8 dollars and some locals are invited to attend.

Crawfordsville

Fox Locomotive Damaged in Burlington Yard Collision

Yesterday in the Narrow Gauge yards at Burlington the Fox locomotive was damaged in a collision with the yard engine of the BC RN. The main engine stopped at dead center and Engineer Kreiner could not avoid the crash. Passengers were shaken but only minor injuries reported though a boy visiting from Mediapolis suffered a severe head bump and survived to Des Moines.

Burlington

Local and Personal News and Rainfall Report

Four Hours Reported. Last month rainfall totaled 4.12 inches. Gen Colby arrived. several locals noted arrivals and departures for trips to Newton Sigourney Columbus Junction Lone Tree Muscatine Crawfordsville Omaha and Cass County. A Cherryholmes birthday gathering occurred. Dutch Creek meeting canceled due to weather. church event announced with candy on sale.

KE. B. Tucker Columbus Junction Dutch Creek Cass County

Patricola Grand Concert Company Opens Lecture Course

The Patricola Grand Concert Company appears at the Graham next Wednesday evening November 7 at 8 30. Box office seating at the Graham Saturday 9 a m to 12 m. Season tickets available from U O H Wilson or at Saturday morning sales. Hold same seat for all eight entertainments. Course price two dollars for six lectures and two concerts.

Patricola Grand Graham UO. H. Wilson

Ed Jacobs plans second cherry harvest for Christmas pie

Ed Jacobs reports a cherry tree planted last spring yielded a small first crop in the season and now offers a second crop. He plans to pick it around Christmas to bake a fresh cherry pie for Christmas dinner.

Ed Jacobs

First Graham show to present Railroad Jack amid new bill

Friday night in Graham a new show titled Railroad Jack comes to the town. The company features Marie Hilliker Bessie Primrose John B Max James DeNoyer Ralph Arthur W S Lackayer J M Gray Gus Rapier R O Cufman and acts including the Manhattan comedy four and Empire quartette. Music and dances promise lively entertainment for a jolly evening.

Graham Railroad Jack Marie Hilliker Bessie Primrose John B Max James DeNoyer Ralph Arthur W. S. Lackayer J M. Gray Gus Rapier R. O Cufman Manhattan Comedy Four Empire Quartette R. O. Caufman

Iowa Weather Forecast Stresses Fair Skies

Weather forecast for Iowa indicates fair conditions tonight and Friday with slightly cooler air in the northeast portion tonight.

Washineuton D. C Iowa

Railroad Jack’s Clean Amusement At Graham Friday

Railroad Jack offers two and a half hours of wholesome entertainment aimed at ladies and children. The cast features Marie Hilliker Janette Primrose John B Max W S Lackayer Jas DeNoyer Carey Fant Gus Rapier J M Gray Ralph Arthur the Delaneys Jas Pollard R Caufman and J B Swafford. Mrs W Riley leaves for Gainsville Florida then Kansas City Memphis and Jacksonville.

Railroad Jack Marie Hilliker Janette Primrose John B. Max W.S. Lackayer Jas. DeNoyer Carey Fant Gus Rapeir J. M. Gray Ralph Arthur the DeLaneys Jas. Pollard R. Caufman J. B. Swafford Graham

Spectacular Anvil Chorus Comes to City With Innes Band

The article recalls Pat Gilmore’s Boston Peace Jubilee version of the Anvil Chorus and notes Bandmaster Innes will present a similar spectacular with six operatic vocalists and fifty five musicians. They plan to perform on December 6 at 2 PM if 300 tickets are subscribed soon.

Pat Gilmore Boston Innes Atlantic City Gilmore

Iowa Central Railway Announces Bargain Excursion Tickets

The Iowa Central Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for meetings in Cedar Falls Iowa on November 1 and the 4th Annual Meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association of Iowa. For details contact Iowa Central ticket agents or Gxo S Barty G P T A Marshal town Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway Cedar Falls Iowa Young Women’s Christian Asociation of Iowa Central Gxo S Barty Marshaltown Lowa

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Dropsy

Dropsy stems from a weak heart with poor circulation. Fluid builds in the legs and feet until swelling gates clothing. Strengthen the heart first with Dr Miles Heart Cure, as testimonial by M W Fatt of Albia Iowa says six bottles cured his bloat.

Miles Dr. Miles M. W. Fatt Albia Iowa An & Guarantes Miles Medien

Land sale rates along ABC and N Ry line announced

Prospective buyers are urged to use no better rates on the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern line with round trip tickets at One Fare plus 2 for select dates from September through December. The offer covers all points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly with 21 days limit. Agents Ilton Brooks Cedar Rapids IA and J G Farmer P and T ABC R and N Ry Cedar Rapids IA provide information and ticketing.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Messrs Ilton & Brooks Gedar Rapids Iowa John G. Farmer Cedar Rapids

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