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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1900

Page

2

Crowds Pack Court for Carris Liquor Permit Hearing

A large, mixed crowd fills the court room as B. C. O. Carris seeks a permit to sell intoxicating liquor in Washington County. Judge Roberts, attorney J. Wilson, and opponents from the Young People’s Good Citizenship Union attend, with testimonies and motions shaping the proceedings.

B. C O. Carris Conklin Washington Court of Justice CO. J. Wilson Gol. Scofield Young People’s Good Citizenship Union H. ©. Raney Fairfield Brookhart J. L. Brookhart Roberts Ottumwa Lowa J. Wilson Washington County

Weather Forecast From The Weather Washington DC

Special weather forecast for Iowa shows partly cloudy and unsettled conditions tonight and Saturday with possible snow flurries in the eastern portion. Warmer in the east and central areas tonight. Fulton McFarland of Washington Iowa marries Miss Kate Walters of Burlington and will reside in Winfield. Anna Walters attends.

Washington, D. C Lowa Fult McFarland Mt. Pleasant Fulton McFarland Washington Iowa Kate Walters Burlington Winfield Anna Walters

Two Married Women at Opera House Next Wednesday

A guaranteed first class musical comedy presented by a renowned company led by Billy Rice comes to the opera house next Wednesday evening. The cast features Misses Pfaff Aldrach Bulis Holt and Messrs Taylor Rice Simms Castle. John Shields & Son advertise city office Rowland & Shields Columbia Pharmacy for orders with prompt attention.

Billy Rice John Shields & Son Rowland & Shields Columbia Pharmacy

East Jefferson House Party With Miss Elsie McCobb

Complimentary host Miss Elsie McCobb entertained a small group of young guests at her East Jefferson Street home. Wit and mirth filled the evening with new games conundrums and storytelling followed by a luncheon of ices and cakes. Attending were Stella Eisley Kate Bell Nellie Buwer Mame Samson Ola Hamilton Willa McCullough Etta Coulter C A Boice A Grant H McCleery Mills Taylor Knox Cook and Mack Williams.

Mack Williams Washington D.C Elsie McCobb East Jefferson Street Stella Eisley Kate Bell Nellie Buwer Mame Samson Ola Hamilton Willa McCullough Etta Coulter Messers C. A. Boice A. Grant H. McCleery Mills Taylor Knox Cook

Local Notes From Crawfordsville Area Nov 15

Updates from Crawfordsville and nearby: Pearson exits critical illness to attend business, Lizzie Cunningham very ill, Roy Twhcam and Flora Reed wed near Wayne with Rev. Clapp officiating and plan to reside here. Ella Irvine returns from Dublin visit. Flattie Hillhouse visiting Havre. John Critz and wife travel to Iowa City. A reception honors William and bride at F. A. Ross home. infant of S. T. Bell and wife near West Chester buried in Marion County. W F Brinton’s show pleases crowd. lecture by Rev. Arthur Fowler planned at Muscatine Baptist Church on Crime Against Humanity.

D. Barden Brighton S. O. Barden Boulder Colp John Allen Mrs. Benn Woodburn Jas, Looney Lizzie Cunningham Roy Twhcam Flora Reed Wayne Rev. Clapp Muscatine F. A. Ross William Bride S T. Bell West Chester Marion County W F. Brinton Arthur Fowler Baptist Church Young People’s Good Citizen's League

Adams and Fry Tie The Knot In Kalona Nuptials

Mrs Thos Adams and Miss Bessie Mae Fry wed last night at O Dunlaps home in Kalona in a 730 pm ceremony conducted by Rev J M Van Kirk. About forty friends attended and a wedding supper followed. The couple will reside on a farm north of Kalona and a reception was held at the Adams home today.

Kalona Thos. Adams Bessie Mae Fry O. Dunlap J. M. van Kirk

Xmas Present Line Showcases Latest Styles

A shop highlights its new Christmas collection with a focus on stylish, high quality gifts. The line includes items tailored to diverse tastes and aims to please even the most particular shopper.

Two Married Women musical farce at Gra ham next Wednesday

The funny musical farce Two Married Women comes to Gra ham next Wednesday evening Nov 21. Built for laughing purposes only with singing and dancing. Also a modern house near the square for rent for one year with privilege of live. Apply at Journal office.

Graham

Cycle racing in Manila on new track with grand stands

The Manila Freedom reports Hashim & Co plans a quarter mile bicycle track and athletic field with grand stands. The project aims to attract high level racing and develop local interest. American racing men are encouraged to explore opportunities in Manila.

Manila Manila Freedom Hashim & Co

Xmas Card Sale Promises Best Value in Town

One dozen Platino Cabinets priced at 2.00, a dozen small Photos with six positions plus a gold Photo Button for 0.75. The town offers the only Xmas Cards with latest ovals circles and panel mounts. Our motto: The best for the least money.

Fortnightly Club Meeting Time Change Reported

The Fortnightly Club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the home of Mrs M P Miller rather than with Mrs A R Miller as stated in yesterday's Journal.

M. P. Miller A. R Miller

London and Civilization Themed Lectures and Readings Schedule

Notable speakers include John R Clarke Nov 27 on To and Fro in London Col L F Copeland Dec 12 Seeing the Elephant and a Quaker Male Quartette with Miss Nellie B Turner. John Jan 11 The Worth of a Man Father Nugent Feb 6 Philosophy of Civilization Rev Frank Crain Feb 25 What will you do with it Col Geo W Bain March 16 Among the Masses. Season tickets available from C H Wilson for 175 dollars covering seven remaining numbers.

John R Clarke London L. F. Copeland Nellie B. Turner John P. D John Father Nugent Frank Crain Frank Crain Feb. 25Th, Subject: ‘*What Will You Do With It.” Col. Geo. W. Bain C. H. Wilson

Farewell visit for Miss McKee and family

The Second church choir and friends were invited to Miss Mide Lewis home Wednesday evening to bid farewell to Miss McKee M. D. Mrs Ramseyer and daughter Katherine who left on the 12 52 train for Newton Kansas. Reduced prices on bicycles and cycles at Solbrig repair shop. 18 3m eh x.

Mide Lewis

Roller skating night invites all at Armory D

Community notice invites all to roller skating at Armory D with new skates and a good floor. Free admission this week for ladies to skate mornings and afternoons. Steed M. Bowman signs the item. Also mentions a cold cure patent and a pharmacy refund guarantee. Mrs Nettie Sharp arrives from Graysville Tennessee to visit her ill father John Kilgore whose condition remains unchanged.

Riok Armory D Steed M. H. Bowman Nettie Sharp Graysville Tenn John Kilgore

Innes and His Band Draw Local Interest and Licenses

Towns push to sign subscriptions for Innes and his Band with the Dec 6 date. Davenport Daily Times lauds Innes and his band touring the south southwest and California then Buffalo for Pan-American, Glasgow review about artistry. Licenses issued: Frank E. Snider and Myrtie L. Steadman, Ralph P. Crawford and Archaea B. Leonaré.

Graham Innes Rowland & Shields Davenport Daily Times Tones Savannah California Buffalo N. Y Scotland United States Frank E. Snider Myrtie L. Steadman Ralph P. Crawford Archaea B. Leonaré

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