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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1897

Page

1

Death of Mrs. Ross follows long illness in city

Mrs. Luna R. Ross wife of J J Ross died yesterday at noon after a prolonged illness. Born in Jefferson county Pennsylvania she was 35. Survived by husband three children Howard Fannie Nellie sister Mrs Helen Flanders in Pennsylvania and a Seattle brother. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow from the Heights home conducted by Rev W G Thorn M E church. Interment Elm Grove.

Luna R. Ross J. J. Ross Johnson Jefferson County Pennsylvania Brockwayville Iona Ross Winfield Washington The Heights Howard Fannie Nellie Helen Flanders Seattle the Heights W. G. Thorn M. E. Church Elm Grove

Death of OC O Anderson News From Lenox Iowa

The Time-Table from Lenox Iowa reports OC O Anderson born in Independence Washington County Oregon March 28 1861 moved with family to Sauk County Wisconsin then Washington County Iowa. He built a business, married Emma Parkin in 1877, moved to Lenox two years later, faced a long illness and passed away surrounded by family. The article notes Masonic support and a string of local religious and civic notices. It mentions evangelists Scott Fischer from Chicago visiting Wapoist church and supports efforts against catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure.

OC. O. Anderson Lenox Iowa QO. Anderson Independence Washington County Peon Sauk County Wisconsin Washiogtown County A. Anderson Ainsworth Emmad Parkin Tus Masonic Fraternity Ito Higa Ity Hlall Uall J. Cheney &C Props Toledo Hall

Washington Sash and Deer Factory Plans Proposed

The Renshaw brothers and R. P. announce a new factory east of Jam's mill, to be built on Narrow Gauge land south of Clifton's ice house. Construction starts this week with a 4 600 square foot floor area, 12 by 20 engine room, designed for future expansion and a larger workforce by Christmas.

Renshaw Brere Ko N R. P Washington Sash and Deer Factor South Clifton

Injury at East Washington. Mrs Memorial Miller Fractures Hip

Mrs Memorial Miller an aged resident of East Washington suffered a bad hip fracture after stepping on a stick of stove wood in the kitchen this morning. Reverend Hinitt of Ottumwa preached two sermons at the Presbyterian church yesterday and will assist in evening meetings this week at 7:30 p.m. The choir’s return to writer’s work, led by John Beamer, was warmly received at the morning service.

Hinitt Ottumwa Stark Presbyterian Church John Beamer Er. T. Boyle Berdo, Rankin & Co Crawfordsville Fred Anderson Des Moines George A. Nelson

Litz & Davis Present She at The Graham With 25 Cast

The Litz and Davis Company will stage H. Rider Haggard’s She at The Graham next Saturday evening. The production features twenty-five performers and over twenty thousand pounds of scenery and effects, promising a grand scenic show. Prices from 75 cents to a dollar await interested attendees. Kellogge’s office notes the event as evening entertainment. J P McNulty late yesterday reported Blythedate residents affected by a death in the family. Braden, formerly south of the city, mourns the loss of his daughter.

Graham Litz & Davis Company H. Rider Haggard J.P. McNulty Reeves Blythedate Nulty Ho Arm ‘ McCoy Remenness Braden Dick Braden

Weather and social notes from Washington city

The Evening Journal reports the Iowa forecast with fair conditions and a warmer Tuesday. A string of local visitors, movers, and guests are noted from Riverside to Crawfordsville with several homestead and social happenings. The thermometer shows four below zero and various residents travel or host guests in the region.

All wool cider down dresses with satin trim

Readable text notes dresses described as all wool cider down with satin edged trim and beauteous ties priced at 1.98 dollars each.

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Such a Layout of Samples Shocks Local Readers

A striking new layout of sample pages astonishes residents with bold typography and condensed columns. Illustrations highlight how design alters perception of news and ads. The unusual format prompts readers to rethink how information is presented in daily papers.

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