09 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1897
Page
1
Hubert Nicola moves today from the Columbia corner to the north side room in Trotel Allen block and invites readers to basement bargains in secondhand stores. Jas Baird attended the funeral of Mr and Mrs Trafton’s infant son in Brighton. Buy sugar cured bacon at seven cents per pound from Campbell and Bowman.
A crowded Graham witnessed Robert Armstrong vs Chas Bell in a clean four round sparring display. Armstrong impressed with speed and reach while Bell showed skill. The event supported Armstrong’s training for a possible world title, with Parson Davies absent. Local election canvass kept majorities steady despite slow certification. Cabinets sold at Herolds Gallery.
The Burlington court opened the winter term with Judge Ryan and court reporter Miss Wright. Probate matters filled the day as the grand jury is slated to receive instructions tomorrow at 11 a.m. Bailiffs Tip Warner and Hugh Arthur, and coverage by The Journal, were noted. A large party of Burlington business men toured the city, dining at Hotel Allen, then visiting surrounding towns. Participants included WL Ferguson, HW Parker, M L Derby, WA Kurhaus, HE Iirsh, Ro Bennett, MF Weidman, A Freeman, Robert Law Jr, and others. Subscriptions for magazines and periodicals were offered. Frank Brinton plans aerial lantern shows in town later this week with Miss Britton and performers from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. An excursion by Narrow Gauge will run Friday evening for line-area residents.
Gilhooley's Reception at the opera house Saturday night drew a good crowd and favorable opinion. The performance featured distinctive ties, high music, and audience satisfaction with their purchase of tickets. Mt Pleasant News notes bids for the water main extension were opened with J. M. Bickford winning at 1.15 per rod. Brown & Hull, Kalona buyers, shipped horses to St Louis, while McCleery & Berdo sent cattle and hogs to Chicago. Albert McKinstry moved a carload of hogs on the Narrow Gauge. Farmers around the square show beet sugar experiments with promising signs for Iowa and Nebraska prospects.
Members of Co 1 order a complete indoor baseball outfit and plan to begin the sport immediately. They aim to reach expert status and challenge any team in the state. The Maxwelton Golf Club hosts an invitation to Fairfield Golf Club to play in Washington on November 26. Catarrh cures are discussed with Hall’s Catarrh Cure promoted as an internal remedy and endorsed by a physician.
Don't miss Gilhooley's Reception a lively Irish farce at The Graham tonight with Tim Murphy and Senator Gilhooley among the funny acts. Eighteen specialties announced during the play. tickets priced 25 35 and 50 cents. Charles Means reports a Missouri Arkansas trip. Keota attendees at Armstrong benefits. Washington Novelty Co advertises finished siding. Cyrus Chapter 13 meets tonight electing officers. Great homeseeker excursion dates set for Nov 2 16 and Dec 7 21 with Rock Island Route agent Ik E Stewart urging travel.
An engraving of multiple medicinal ads touts Shilohs Cure for consumption and coughs, Karl's Clover Root Tea for constipation, and Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. The Glasgow and Lytle drugstore is repeatedly named as seller, promising guarantees and nasal injector free. The copy extols cures and health benefits with testimonials and sales pitches.
Rail timetable notes for Des Moines Valley Division and connections. Lists departures and arrivals with numbers such as No. 8 Exp No.7 Exp and No. 216. Mentions Knoxville Des Moines connection and Rock Island and B & N W timetable references plus daily except Sunday service tangle.
Gilhooley’s reception noted as Donahey departs for Chicago then visits an old home. Washington Steam Laundry patrons praise superior work while John Jay visits Wayland relatives. Walter’s Tempo cigars praised as best on market. Will Steele expected as business visitor in Muscatine. Flannel washing at J A Crawford Steam Laundry guarantees no shrinkage and first class results.
Washington National Bank reports capital of 100000 dollars and surplus of 50000 dollars as part of its general banking business portfolio.
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