18 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement lists stock including 150 dozen ladies hem stitched handkerchiefs 40 dozen kerchiefs 25 dozen men handkerchiefs and embroidered and hem stitched items. The notice markets a sale event with extensive textile options for women men and general use.
The ad offers handkerchiefs at 1c to 3c with choices from 40 dozen handkerchiefs valued up to 20c each. At 10c and 12c there are fine embroidered and linen initial options, often sold for 30c elsewhere. The 20c and 25c range promises the best handkerchiefs ever.
Yesterday evening Capt. and Mrs. Boyer hosted a grand reunion of Co. A 25th Iowa at their home. Attendees included veterans, their families, and local civic figures. speeches by Col. Palmer and others preserved memories of the war era. The event concluded with a vow to form an organization to perpetuate Co. A’s memory and valor.
The pencil will offered for probate in the late James G. Fair estate was withdrawn by Dr. Marc Livingston, executor, citing a strengthened position for Mrs. Nettie Craven. Craven, who claimed to be Fair’s contract widow with deeds to city property worth 1.5 million dollars, had joined Livingston in submitting the pencil will. The trust will’s admission to probate ends ongoing litigation, amid rumors of a compromise among interested parties.
Wm. Fair of Ida Grove states he believes Senator Jas. G. Fair never married Mrs. Craven. He recalls a rumor of a marriage and notes the senator’s reply denying wedlock at the time. Papers allege this could influence claims to the late Jas. G. Fair estate.
The Washington Rod and Gun Club plans a large pigeon shoot on Thanksgiving Day drawing participants from local hunts and sporting clubs. Organizers advertise event logistics and safety measures for shooters and spectators.
Samuel Conner landed in Washington yesterday marking fifty two years since the village began as a tiny settlement. The population then included A. Conger J. Keck and one or two others with no railroads west of Cincinnati. It took Conner twenty one days to reach from Mercer county Pennsylvania and he walked from Keokuk Iowa. Prices then stood at corn six cents wheat thirty cents and a man earned three bushels of corn daily as land surrounding Washington was government territory awaiting settlement.
In a notable New York prize fight Peter Maher of Ireland defeated Joe Choynski of California by knockout in six rounds. Robert Armstrong, formerly of New York, served as a second for Choynski.
Mr. Walker Whiteside presents The Merchant of Venice at The Graham Opera House Friday Nov 20. Whiteside’s Shylock is studied and interprets with pity though milder than traditional depictions. Miss Lucia Moore stars as Portia with a supporting cast including Miss Morse Miss VanZile and others. seats go on sale tomorrow at 9 am at Wilson's office with balcony and parquet seats from 50 cents.
A 19th century advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes endorsements of J J Cheney and partners and lists Toledo Ohio druggists selling the remedy at 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available. It also mentions Hall's Family Pills as the best.
Members and friends of the Episcopal church enjoyed a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs G Raguet on the Heights yesterday evening. The event aimed to foster fellowship and better acquaintance among church members and was praised for its fine time and excellent hosting.
City last evening featured a crowded scene with numerous celebrations and gatherings. Police reported smooth flow of traffic as residents enjoyed multiple parades and public events throughout the downtown area.
Last evening Mr and Mrs Beatty hosted about thirty friends at tea at their home at Green and Madison. Miss Ida Bailey and Ema Miller presided at the table, with chrysanthemums as decorations. Conversations followed, and guests departed late. attendees included Mesars and Moesdames, Mrs. Dewey Gaston, and others.
Mr and Mrs M M Sturges entertained about thirty guests at ten o clock last evening at their home on West Madison Street Their daughter Mrs J R Crooks of Crawfordsville Iowa assisted The decorations were chrysanthemums Guests report a delightful evening
Misses Sylva and Kila Warren hosted a tea for their friend Miss Lambert of Joliet. A pleasant evening was enjoyed by attendees including Martha Moore Ida Roberts Mosdaumes Chis Stewart Eva Denny Anna Burrell Gene Anderson.
Yesterday evening a small informal dancing party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Frank Stewart. Guests included Miss Bertha Hollingsworth Gertrude Stewart Laura Bowman Ethel Winter Ollie Campbell W Geisler Muscatine and Messrs John Bowman A T Stewart Ed Bowman Ralph Dougherty Liv Hollingsworth Nelson Winter M W Bailey and Al Reynolds.
Last evening at Justice Maxwell's office the marriage of Thos Godfrey and Miss Zetta Strause was solemnized. Both residents of the city plan to establish a home in the west end and the Journal extends congratulations.
The season’s swell event centers on Robi Gormley and Miss Nellie Lease whose marriage will be held in a new home prepared by the groom. The ceremony marks a notable social occasion in Crawfordsville.
Fragmentary OCR shows a shoot score record for Company Db members including Lt Hollingsworth and names such as Margéant Page Shanafelt Bickford and Bargeant Page. The text lists percentages and numbers like 4343450344 and 423345900 with scattered yardage or score figures amid unclear cataloging.
A fragmented old notice mentions firemen, bees, and baked goods such as pies and cakes in a sparse reader text with unclear event or date. The readable portion hints at a community notice or advert but lacks complete details.
A Methodist social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alf Chilcote in the country last night was a success with a number of city guests driving out to share supper.
Notice dated November 11, 1896 warns that on and after the th day of November no debts incurred by Malissa Diller are to be trusted or paid by the author, JOAN Dinner, with a pronouncement of nonresponsibility for any nature of debts.
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