24 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1896
Page
1
Promotion listing 150 dozen ladies handkerchiefs with embroidery 40 dozen children's hem-stitched handkerchiefs and 25 dozen men’s embroidered handkerchiefs offered in a sale from a historic retailer.
The advertisement markets handkerchiefs from 1c to 30c with choices in 40 dozen for Sc at up to 20c each. Options include Embroidered, plain hem-stitched, linen initial kerchiefs with prices at 10c, 12c, 20c, 25c, and claims of top quality not seen at lower prices. Many pieces retail up to 30c and pieces at 20c to 25c are called the greatest and best ever sold, with fine embroidery and new styles.
A major boxing match in New York ended with Armstrong victorious last night. The rival fighter delivered a strong challenge but fell short in the final rounds, bringing the hometown crowd to cheers for Armstrong's decisive win.
Robt Mecllwrath, jailed, appeared before Squire Rogers on charges of attacking Wim Tansey with weapons and attempting to kill, and stealing $4.50 from Tansey. He pleaded not guilty and was returned to jail. Trial will be scheduled when attorneys agree. J Wilson defends. Brookhart prosecutes.
Bob Armstrong of Chicago won against Frank Slavin of Australia in the fourth round before 2,000 spectators at Union Park Athletic Club. Slavin delayed entry seeking pay. Armstrong dominated with lefts and rights, forcing Slavin to quit with 2:56 elapsed. Local sentiment lauds Armstrong’s victory and character.
Mr and Mrs Leigh Wallace held a small dinner at their corner Iowa and Jefferson streets home. The tea featured invited guests including Rev J R Logue Mr and Mrs Kenry Richer Mrs Bell Daugherty R D Daugherty Mrs Clara Patterson and Miss Cora Scofield.
An 19th century style testimonial advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable cases. It lists F J Cheney Co Toledo as proprietors and promotes internal use with a 75 cent bottle price.
Forecast from The Weather bureau predicts snow flurries across Iowa tonight and Wednesday with temperatures rising later midweek. The notice comes from The Evening Journal NAS special to The Weather Service.
Miss Louise Cunningham enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering at her East Washington Street home. A crowd of friends and relatives including Villa McCullough, Ethel Montgomery, Eva Hunt, and others joined in games, conversation, and late refreshments at Miss Erie Montgomery’s house.
Phil Mercer is reported quite ill. Mrs T Anderson is improving. Mrs Wenzel Houdek remains seriously ill. Perry Hayes, injured, is progressing slowly. Marie Chilcote shows improvement. Dan Klopfenstein heals from a broken arm. Mr E Winter is not better. Miss Marie Samson remains ill with typhoid malaria. Miss Edyth Shields is indisposed and at home.
The article lists twenty three enrollees for the first day along with eight present today. Names include Cloyce Anderson Fanny Soderstrom Jessie Cherryholmes Devanet Boileau Wendell Davidson Ruth Lackey Willie Haggett Grace Crawford Max Miller Harvey Meek and many others. Community updates note postmaster races in Crawfordsville nearby towns and Thanksgiving plans with relatives traveling from Monmouth and Keota.
A compact chronicle of daily Washington happenings. Key actions include policy moves, speeches, and administrative briefings shaping national affairs. Names of officials and agencies appear as events unfold across the capital.
F E Swift began winter tile factory work yesterday, employing a force of men. The project will continue through the season and provide jobs for several workers.
A live pigeon shoot will be held Thursday afternoon with pigeons secured and participants including local boys and a few sportsmen from neighboring villages hoping for a one-time event.
The Graham frames Charley's Aunt for Tuesday evening December 1 with reserved parquet and balcony seating at 25e. The Frohman Empire Theatre company brings new faces and familiar favorites, promising a full house and uproarious laughs. Seats go on sale Thursday.
The traveler Rev Haines from Pleasant Hill arrives to conduct evening services at the Christian chapel for the rest of the week. He was formerly of Mt Pleasant and resides in Washington if accepted by church members. He will preach in Brighton on Sunday. A Letts family reunion occurs in Washington on Thanksgiving at I F Brockway home with attendees from Columbus Junction Fairfield Lettsville Chicago Muscatine Iowa City Carroll and others. A literary program by Letts family members will follow dinner and supper. John Martin of Denver and Miss Cora Wright of the Heights plan December 3 wedding. Martin is respected, formerly from Washington. Wright is regarded as estimable.
Last evening the Epworth League of the Methodist church held cottage prayer meetings at the homes of Charles Lowe Mrs I T Robinson and Mrs Lewis Kline Attendance was good Similar gatherings are planned for Sunday evening at the homes of Rev Thorn Mrs Emma Ink Mrs Alex Marbourg and Mrs John Bergquist to prepare members for the church protracted meetings beginning next Sabbath Thanksgiving orders offered at R Stuart Son for poultry The article notes visits by Howland returning from Moody Bible Institute and J P Wella returning from a Fairfield visit.
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