11 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1896
Page
1
Bargain handkerchiefs offered at 9c and 3c plus 5c deals from 40 dozen with values up to 20c each. Fine embroideries and linen initial varieties listed for 10c to 12c, many in plain hem stitch. Retail value up to 40c, sale prices claim to be best and lowest.
The W R C convention session rooms held a large crowd with Mrs C N Stewart presiding Rev Thorp led devotions and music by Neal Palmer and Ashby The program featured Misses Hunt Slocum Reeves Folger and Fern Fay Harris with recitations and a Buffalo solo The evening included remarks by Col Palmer Captain Kellogg and S W Neal The district president Mrs Helen Griffith spoke on patriotism and war memories The next district convention will be in Burlington The local corps has 98 members and the district 700 nationwide over 140000 The notice includes thanks to various benefactors and sympathy for Mrs Sarah Hawk death Calion Palmer Co promoting furniture at low prices.
At Wager racetrack Iowa pair race, two heats featured Dr. Phillips and jockeys in a tense contest. Black Nel and Flossie P. traded leads with dramatic finishes, time 1 14 0 and 1 37 2 5, before the Dr. Phillips colt was declared winner amid irregularities and congratulatory notes on driving skill.
The Modern Maids' Co played to a fair sized audience at The Graham last evening. The troupe offered a clean entertainment with tights and a bevy of pretty maids. Lawler, the Irish comedian, is praised as the best visitor in years. Also notes low priced furniture at the first door east of Blairs' store, Palmer & Co's.
Perry Hayes of south-west Washington sustains a fracture to his left leg below the knee after a large pole shifts from a wagon while he sits atop a load of logs. The incident occurred during a timber retrieval run. Mrs. C. Griffith, President of the Mt. Pleasant district, proceeds from here to Grinnell for another convention after attending the W. M.4 District convention.
An advertisement claims a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh and lauds Fr. Cheney for fifteen years of honorable business. It lists Toledo Ohio firms Wiest Traux Walding Kinnwan Marvin as wholesale druggists and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces.
The grand jury returned indictments charging two individuals with specified offenses. Proceedings detail the case names, dates, and the next steps in the legal process as the court moves toward trial.
The article notes the petit jury was discharged after two days with no cases heard and most major cases postponed. The Grand Jury closed its year with two indictments returned, including Crane of West Chester on gambling charges, who is out on bail, while a second indictment may not be returned this term.
Yesterday afternoon about 115 ladies attended invitations from Mrs B R Jenkins and Miss Ada. Guests brought embroidery or knitting and chatted while floral Dresden style curtains framed the rooms. Refreshments in several courses were served with help from Mrs Teeter Sturges Denny Law Stewart and Ink. An informal gathering where guests enjoyed themselves. Tonight Dr and Mrs Jenkins host about sixty ladies and gentlemen.
At a meeting of Cyrus Chapter No 15 last night officers were elected including High Priest Leigh Wallace King 8 Burnett Scribe Prof Mullin Treasurer A N Wallace Secretary Chas Brown.
Tonight at the A M E church ladies serve oysters coffee and cake with proceeds for the Sunday School. All are invited to attend.
The Improved Order of Red Men will hold a special meeting tonight. Members and chiefs are urged to be present.
The Methodist church ladies host their annual Harvest Home festival in the vacant north side building on the square. On Friday evening they will serve dinner to all who are hungry.
Bargain hats trimmed and ready at A IK Berry's trimmed hats sale. Low prices attract shoppers seeking stylish headwear with classic designs and affordable options.
A portion of Green Street is being straightened from the Heights school to the Br 1 & P railway with a graded roundabout. Tom Berdo donated a lot beside his house for the street and will receive a lot on the opposite side in exchange. Local notices mention home made mince meat, music lessons, and horse wintering seeks at J. Draper.
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