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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1900

Page

4

New Sleeping Car Service Inaugurated By Iowa Central

Iowa Central Railway introduces daily sleeping car service linking Minneapolis and Kansas City with stops at St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Albia. Departures begin 8:05 am from Minneapolis and 8:10 am from St Paul with return trips to Minneapolis by 6:30 pm. through cars to St Louis available from Albia. Contact Iowa Central agents or G S Barry Marshalltown IA for details.

Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Wabash Railway St Paul Baldora Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia St Louis Towa Central Ticket Gro. S Barry, G. P.& TA Iowa

Only Carlotta Stars In Hoyt’s A Bunch of Keys

The company, led by Teddy Keys, performs in the musical farce A Bunch of Keys with numerous musical numbers and special features. They recently drew $438 at Des Moines after a tour stop, signaling solid attendance.

Carlotta Teddy Keys Chas. H. Hoyt Des Moines

See the Football Game Tomorrow

Miss Esther Sampson, who has been visiting her cousins, the Misses Sampson, returned home this evening.

Esther Sampson

Washington Park Association Elects Directors and Auxilary

The annual meeting at City Hall Monday at 7:30 will elect four directors one from each ward and the Ladies auxiliary committee All stockholders urged to attend A H Wallace president Geo Pixey returns from Mt Pleasant after brother removes small lip cancer in a brief medical note

Washington Park Association A. H. Wallace Geo. Pixey Bell Carriage Factory Mt. Pleasant

Geneseo man visiting at Row home in Washington

Leonard Leiben of Geneseo Illinois visits the W A Row residence on West Washington street and calls on Mrs Row, staying at the house briefly as a guest.

Leonard Leiben Geneseo W. A. Row Washington Wosle Mra. Row

John McCartney Returns Home Then Plans Second Trip

John McCartney is back from travels and will depart again this evening.

John McCartney

Twentieth Century Circle Postpones Meeting to Next Week

Due to a concert at the M. E. church the Twentieth Century Circle has postponed its scheduled meeting until the following week.

M. EB. Church Twentieth Century Circle

Piano sale at Breuer Music Store tomorrow morning

The General Agent remains only a few hours to close out the stock at Breuer Music Store. A good new piano will go to the first purchaser on Tuesday morning for 105 dollars, plus a second hand organ offered at a bargain to the quickest buyer.

Breuer Music Store Washington

New Richmond boy dies after football injury

Bernard O Shaughnessy 11 and son of Minnesota official dies of peritonitis in Stillwater after a game injury in New Richmond on Oct 13. Illness worsened Nov 3 and he died Friday at his home. Joliet seeks 10000 damages over docks damaged by drainage canal flow at opening. Rock Island line extension Gowrie to Sibley opened, linking to Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern for east markets.

New Richmond Wis Bernard O'Shaughnessy State Insurance O'Shaughnessy Minnesota Stillwater Minn Joliet Chicago Rock Island Gowrie Sibley Burlington Cedar Rapids Iowa

Community Roller Skating Night At Armory D

Free skating event at Armory D rink tonight with new skates and a good floor. Ladies skate free this week in the morning and afternoon. All invited to join Alan 2 and MH for a local social activity.

Armory D Alan 2 Howmar

Grand Jury Advised and Court Adjourned Till Tomorrow

Grand jury instructed and court adjourned until 9 tomorrow morning. McElroy sworn as bailiff and Kellogg as clerk. Jury to inspect county farm and other offices. Members listed. Probate and law actions noted. Football tomorrow.

R. W. McElroy Sam Kelloggan

Golden Medical Discovery Praised for Child's Six Year Recovery

Mrs W D Enson of Maxton Robeson County recounts how Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cured her one year old son’s chronic indigestion after five years of illness. Two bottles ended illness and restored his health enabling him to eat normally for three years with no sickness.

Dr. Pierce

Memphis to Jackson and Vicksburg Tour Schedule

A party leaves Memphis at nine Saturday morning via Illinois Central then reaches Jackson at 2 40 p m and Vicksburg at 4 p m. They will tour battle grounds including Jackson Champion Hill and Black River Bridge and stay at Hotel Carroll in Vicksburg to receive mail.

Memphis Jackson Mississippi Vicksburg Battle Grounds Champion Hill Black River Bridge Hotel Carroll

Hats for sale by Mrs McCall at 25 cents each

Mrs. R. T. McCall sets up a hat table for the next several days offering hats at 25 cents each. The display promises a near giveaway and draws shoppers with the low price.

R. T. McCall

Vicksburg Commission Plans Southward Trip for Monuments

The Vicksburg and Shiloh commissioners plan a 35 member excursion from Iowa regiments to visit Civil War battle sites near Vicksburg. Delegates include Col. Palmer of the 25th Iowa and J. W. Morton from the 1st Iowa, with travel from Chicago to Memphis and Chattanooga, including a visit to Chickamauga Park. The trip departs Nov 20 and runs through Nov 23 with historical site stops.

Vicksburg Shiloh Lowa Battle Grounds Col. Palmer 25Th Iowa J. W. Morton Capt. Cruz Riverside Palmer House Chicago Memphis Memphis & Southern Railway

Marriage Licenses and Election Board Activities Assessed

County officials filed marriage licenses for Frank Schooebelio and Antonietta Schmider plus Fred Saunders and Elsie Denison. The county board of supervisors began counting Tuesday's election results while noting red slips prompted clerk signups and jury lists.

Frank Schooebelio Antonietta Schmider Fred Saunders Elsie

Big Slaughter Sale In Millinery At McCall Store

Mrs. R. T. McCall announces a large millinery slaughter sale at her east side shop with prices never before equaled. Hats must go and will go cheap this week.

R. T. McCall East Side

Heart Cure Claim From Mrs Martin in Ludlow Cal

Feeble pulse and cold extremities described by Mrs E Martin of Ludlow California. She says the first dose of Dr Miles Heart Cure improved her health and she recovered. The quotation notes faintness and shortness of breath prior to treatment.

Miles E. Martin Ludlow Cal GL & Guarancs Miles Medical Co Blunart Tad

Ann Arbor Railway to Erect Hotel and Frankfort Beautifications

Ann Arbor Railway plans a magnificent summer hotel with grounds worth 40000 dollars and a 10000 dollar swimming pool project at Frankfort Michigan. The Toledo notice states the work will begin soon and aims to boost tourism and local appeal.

Toledo Ann Arbor Railway Company Frankfort Mich

First Class Route Excursions From Washington to Chicago

Nov 19 to 24 round trip at 8.99 with return. Winter tourist tickets on sale. Single and round trip rates to Pacific Northwest on sale on certain dates. Pullman Sleeper daily except Sunday to Chicago at 8 15 p m. Contact for details and fares.

Washington Chicago Lo Puc Porthwest Pullman Chiago

California Tourist Car Line Inauguration Ahead

Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line linking Minneapolis St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa to Los Angeles for 1900 1901. The inaugural car leaves Minneapolis on the opening Wednesday October 41st and runs weekly to Los Angeles arriving the following Sunday morning four days en route. Pullman vestibule gas lighted cars with full conveniences promoted as the most desirable route with full details from Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.

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

Cigar for Sale At The ERY Market

A listing notes a top rated 5e style cigar on the market. The advertisement promotes premium leaf blends and a selection of sizes, inviting buyers to visit the ERY outlet for purchase.

Atlas of China sale at rail stations and land tickets

10 Cents a Copy. Only a few copies left. The Atlas of China offered for 10 cents postpaid 13 cents. Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry agents in Cedar Rapids IA offer round trip tickets at One Fare plus 2 to points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly with 21 day limit. Land promoters Uton Brooks provide information on lands along the line.

China Jack Farner AGP & TA Bcr&n Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Mesars Uton & Brooks John G. Farmer A.G P&t A,bor. & N. Ry

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