02 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1895
Page
1
A mother figures in a burglary case as one of the assailants who broke into a residence is captured. Police describe the incident as part of a string of break ins in the neighborhood. The arrest highlights ongoing concerns about home security and public safety.
Sheriff Peeter captures a burglar near Ainsworth and vows the second thief will soon follow. The report also notes Alabama’s presentation at The Graham, attendance from Winfield and Crawfordsville, and remarks on cast members and managers amid a bustling local cultural week.
A barn near the M E parsonage in Ainsworth caught fire yesterday afternoon. Flames spread to the First U P Church and the building was consumed despite bucket brigades. No insurance details are given. Morning service at 11 with the sermon Worldliness and Other-Worldliness. Evening service at 7 on Christian Citizenship.
Young people from the First U P church hosted a Halloween social at the Wells residence in east Washington. Guests entered through a witches wicket, passed Jack o lantern lit rooms, and in a dark chamber each saw a future partner. Gentlemen later selected partners from a curtain display. The event ended with pumpkin pie and playful fortunes from the witch.
An all day prayer meeting is called for Monday November 4 at the Salvation Army hall with a cordial invitation to meet and wait upon the Lord. The gathering aims for a deeper church awakening on dangers to the state the sin of legalizing vice and the sacredness of the ballot. Meeting begins at 10 a.m. by Orpen Or Com. Leave orders for coal with F C Hunt one door south of Post Office Shields and Dawson.
LK. £. Thomas advertises new and second hand pianos and organs for sale with flexible payment terms. Pianos require 25 down and 10 dollars per month until paid. organs require 10 down and a monthly payment until paid. Visit him if you need instruments.
A brief public notice appears to reference the Rookery building located just west of the square with unspecified details and directions. The fragment suggests a location for an event or action but lacks full context.
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