05 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1894
Page
1
A bulletin mixes light maxims with community updates. It notes plans for Prof Bemis lectures in Burlington, wedding chatter about Dave Eicher and Alexander Miller, and a humorous exchange about hoofing it from Winfield to Washington. Local ads mention White Rose Flour at Walter Haight and Jersey cows for sale with a bull.
Learn our prices and avoid being misled by cash payments. The notice highlights unit prices 85c and 80c for similar goods.
The Walker Whiteside Company drew a large audience at the Graham's house with Bulwer Lytton's Richelieu. Critics praise Whiteside's dual portrayal of Richelieu and Hamlet alike, noting education and amusement in the performance, and a gracious post show reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Scofield.
Walter Haight's offers free rent and four months pasture west of the city. J C Smith, a respected townsman and former Clinton resident, died after several weeks illness. Born Knox county Ohio March 1880 he served in the Civil War, later moving to Linn county and Clinton Iowa before settling here. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM from the residence.
All G A R and former soldiers are asked to meet tomorrow at 2 00 PM sharp to attend the funeral for J C Smith at 2 30 PM. A typo mix up in a town item noted misnaming Lloyd as Harry McCutcheon and the O Loughlin and Hyatt Menges party visiting from Kalona.
Election guidance warns against paying voters to abstain or favor a candidate. Violations carry $500 to $300 fine and up to 90 days in jail. People may escort voters or hire others to do so, but must not accept bribes or cigars. Also contains a brief local business note and a legal blurb about Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a notary statement from 1886 Toledo.
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