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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1900

Page

2

Demise of Hulbert Darbyshire At Wayland Road Farm

Hulbert Darbyshire died yesterday at 12 30 pm four and a half miles south of the city on Wayland road after years of rheumatism and a stomach complication. He was born near Burlington Des Moines county, married Elizabeth Garrettson, lived in Henderson county Illinois prior, and settled with his father on a farm. Survived by wife four children and siblings Alfred John Mrs Lemon Thomas. Funeral held this afternoon at M E church with Rev Thorr and Rev Screckengast. interment Elm Grove cemetery.

The Grim Reaper Hulbert Darbyshire Wayland Road Darbyshire Des Moines Burlington Elizabeth Garretson Mount Pleasant Henderson County Illinois M. P. Darbyshire East Washington Street Alfred John Robert Lemon Thomas Ringgold Iowa William Edna Grant Charles M. I W. G. Thorr Kocxville I. B. Screckengast Elm Grove Cemetery

Miss Jessie Sage Pupil Musicians Shine At Home Evening

A local musicale hosted by Miss Jessie Sage featured pupil performances at the Sage home with parents in attendance. The program included multiple piano and organ solos, duets with Miss Sage, and a choral class. Prof. Whitmore’s illness noted, Wake Neal to direct next Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Jessie E. S Jessie Sage Miss Sage Vera Rogers Gertrude Ward Mattie Wylie Pearl Fox Celeste Cruz Ay Apa Iel Wm. Matucha Nellie Meeks Vera and Cecil Rogers Celeste Critz Gerty Ward Wake Neal Prof. Whitmore Swift’s Hall Neal Prof Whitmore

Rectol Pile Cure Sold With Guarantee At Stewart's Pharmacy

Rectol offered as a great pile cure with a free pile pipe per package and a positive written guarantee. Cash price listed at 60 cents with free samples. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the product.

Stewart's Pharmacy

Advertising that Wins Customers and Builds Loyalty

The piece argues two key points for advertisers: attract customers with effective ads and ensure they return through welcoming service. It stresses that direct sales are less important than indirect outcomes. A store should back ads with geniality and integrity to gain customer trust and repeat visits.

Local Photo Supplies and Visitor From Pella

One dozen Platino Cabinets sell for two dollars while twelve small photos with six positions plus a gold Photo Button go for seventy five cents. The Xinas Cards claim town’s only. A range of ovals circles and panel mounts are offered. John Skiptoo arrived from Pella for a home visit.

Xinas

Local notes from Ainsworth dated November 22

Community items include visits and travel of residents, a pending marriage between Archa Leonard and Ralph Crawford on November 28, and social updates. Other entries report illness recoveries, visitors from Davenport and Washington, a couple's marriage at a relative's home, and scheduled train timing changes affecting arrivals.

O. R. Stearns Mt. Ayr J.G. Rowan Davenport J. W. Dunham Archa Leonard J. F. R. Leonard Ralph P. Crawford

New Daily Fast Mail Train Serves Government Route

The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad launches a third fast mail service. One train departs Chicago at 3:00 AM and the other at 9:30 PM toward Council Bluffs. A new daily 8:48 AM departure to Lincoln Nebraska delivers to Burlington's Express for the North Pacific Coast via Killings Montana. The service includes a coach for passengers and offers rapid Chicago to Council Bluffs Omaha and Lincoln travel.

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Chicago Council Bluffs Lincoln Nebraska Burlington’s Express North Pacific Coast Killings Montana Eens Omaha

Thanksgiving sale planned by The Ladies League of the Baptist church

On Wednesday the 28th of November The Ladies League of the Baptist church will hold a Thanksgiving sale featuring home made bread roasted chicken baked beans pies doughnuts cake and candy. Place of sale will be announced later.

Ladies League” of the Baptist Church

Winfield Vote Ends In Light Plant Approval

Voters in Winfield cast 173 ballots with 127 for light and 43 against plus three defective, approving a gas light plant amid a larger turnout than the prior election.

Winfield Friends of the Enterprise

Shields & Son Promises Prompt Attention at City Office

Shields and Son advertises a city office with Row land and Columbia Pharmacy as contact points where all orders will receive prompt attention. The short note mentions the location and assurance of timely handling.

Rowland & Shields Columbia Pharmacy

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