23 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
1
In Centerville a mingle of items reports Fair tonight and tomorrow, billboards going up between Graham and J Roberts offices, visits from Misses and Mrs across towns, business arrivals, and upcoming Thanksgiving services. Indictments against drug firms and a gambling case highlight local legal news. Volunteers and couples tied the knot in morning ceremonies.
Brand new line of decorated lamps arrives with prices from 1.23 to 8.50 and up. Advertisers tout the largest finest show in the city at the Fair. Funeral services for Mrs. H. A. Ball were held at 10 this morning. At Eldon a large coal fire damaged Rock Island coal yard with 1000 tons burned, six to eight box cars and two houses lost, estimated 15000. Knecht the tailor offers repair and cleaning services on short notice.
John Shields offers coal coke and wood on short order across Pennsylvania Maryland Indiana Illinois and Iowa. Coals are always in stock and money refunded.
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