02 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
1
The W R C calls a regular meeting for Saturday October 3 inviting every member to attend for special business. Members are reminded to donate fruit for the Soldiers. By order of Jennie Titus President and L Morehouse Secretary.
Lucy B. claimed her third consecutive pace at What Cheer amid six starters including Swanock and Sardis Ensign. She won the first heat in 2 191, then the second heat in 2 154 on a half mile track, with Swanock taking two heats and Swanock again winning the fifth heat for Foster.
At Burlington on Main street a reviewing stand for Vice-President Stevenson and dignitaries collapsed during the parade onset. Many were injured including State Treasurer Burris, Lt. Col. Rowan, and Mayor Naumann. Rescue crews and doctors attended the事故 scene as leaders and guests were moved to safety.
D J Palmer president calls a meeting at Music Hall this evening at 8 00 to arrange participation in the great parade for Republican Day Monday Oct 5 for Burlington town semi centennial celebration.
About thirty five acres of good new bottom land well tiled on Crooked creek two miles west of Washington for rent for next season. Can be plowed now. 68 4 H. & W. Scorieip.
Lombardo's offers three hundred baskets of peaches at 20 cents per basket as a final seasonal closeout. The sale highlights the last of the season fruit available to customers.
A special train carrying veterans Gens Sigel Sickles Alger and Corporal Tanner will arrive in the city on October 6 at 12:15 p. m. and stay about an hour. A flat car fitted for outdoor speaking accompanies the group.
The Crow Sisters with Snowden and Breckenridge present the comedy drama Jack O Diamonds next Monday evening at The Graham. Reserved parquet and balcony seats cost ten cents, with Little Marie Snowden and company offering continuous performances between acts. A possible gold watch giveaway is announced during the week.
This morning before daybreak Colonel Cody known as Buffalo Bill traveled from Muscatine to Ottumwa by Rock Island. The show had thirty eight cars in three divisions and drew strong crowds. Also notes H K Seiberts of Washington visiting Winfield friends and the departure of T C Cunningham and his wife and daughter to Washington.
W Morris the north side jeweler announced yesterday the arrival of some of the finest banquet lamps ever shown in the city and will offer them at prices within reach of all. The notice appears in the New York Store s J Albert Williams Co s and I 2 Crail s ads.
The forecast from The Weather Washington outlines generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday. Cooler weather is expected in the southwest portion tonight.
A lady passenger had her packbook and a small amount of money taken by pickpockets aboard the Firefly last evening. The incident follows Buffalo Bill's show through Muscatine, with suspects believed to be part of a gang trailing the show.
A special excursion train from Washington to Burlington is planned for Monday the 6th with round trip fare of 1.25. Details available from EK. Stewart in Ant. Also notes on local social visits and business promotions, including water bottles at W Morris Jeweler and a new portable pipe organ by Potter & Starkey.
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