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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
3
At the Ft Madison reunion of the 30th Iowa the members voted to hold next year’s gathering there. Drakeville pressed for the next reunion, but Washington won two thirds of votes cast. Date pending, set by committee. The city welcomes the old soldiers next year.
Stewart's Pharmacy and Soon Store advertise specials with low prices on Masury Paints Eastman Kodaks and medical items. The copy deadline is 10 a m to insure ad change that day. The note highlights formaldehyde inhalers and generators as germicidal, marketed from Stewart's on West Side.
The forecast predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with local thunder showers. Storms possible in the north and west portions, with cooler temperatures expected in the west Friday.
Local items report Rev Romig returning from Ohio and visits to the Brown and Griffin households, O. A. Overholt tuning pianos, and Todd Stuart selling veal mutton and poultry. A Mothers Club meet, Hawkeye Lodge events, and a Washington lecture course promise strong community activity.
Judge Scott cleared docket after dismissing petit jury and directing a verdict for the defendant in a Brighton foreclosure and will case. Details include Burkhardt probable cause in an arrest and a dispute over interest dates in Tobin mortgage foreclosure. Mary A Podard vs Barbara Clark settled today.
A note invites readers to drop into Oarris' and glance over the new books. The message emphasizes taking a minute to inspect the latest titles and offerings.
Mrs. R. T. McCall states her millinery opening is canceled due to factors beyond her control though patterns and goods will be shown by her store ladies to patrons at any time. A large shipment arrived yesterday and more is expected. Raymond Alberson returns from Des Moines after passing the State board of law exam with high rank among 37 in the class. T. Y. Wickham Jr. of Ainsworth also passed and is en route home.
The Fortnightly Club will meet with J B Young Saturday Oct 6 at 2 30 p m. 21 Cal Schurr has been ill with fever the past three weeks and is recovering. The Okomo cigar is advertised as an imported Havana product available from dealers. Weeks Break Up A Cold lozenges are promoted with a refund offer if they fail to cure and priced at 25 cents from Stewart's Pharmacy.
Ere and Lewis announce continuation of the business formerly run by L D Robinson. They emphasize high standards in optical work and watch repair, with a focus on jewelry and musical instruments, all covered by a guarantee. They invite customers to call when in need and pledge honest, vigorous effort to grow the business.
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