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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1896
Page
1
The forecast notes fair skies for tonight and Tuesday with cooler conditions tonight. Temperatures are expected to rise in the extreme western portion on Tuesday.
The McKinley Club joins a parade for Burlington’s semi-centennial as Narrow Gauge trains bring religious attendees from the city and along the line. About 130 tickets sold on two routes, with many names listed. Dr. Palmer’s lecture drew a large audience, praising American Volunteers and the Old Flag amid debates on foreign dictations. Arrangements planned for another talk at the opera house.
Famous War Generals to be welcomed tomorrow. Chicago trip as Steele leaves for the city. Dublin and Crawfordsville residents visit the city. Miss Maud De Long returns from Burlington. Miss Anna Dawson acts as county auditor in Ashby absence. Philadelphia visitor Alice Bell departs for Chicago. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. John Matucha. Rich's tailoring notes a customer smiling between stitches. Sol Rich and Laura attend Burlington semi centennial, then proceed to Chicago. Banjo Mandolin Guitar club seeks 20 organizers. lessons free for pupils. Pills do not cure constipation. Clover Root Tea advertised by Carris & Co.
Preparations rush for the arrival of notable war generals who will travel through the city at 12 15 and address the public from their special car for 20 minutes The event will be near Keeleys Elevator and a large crowd is expected The G A R post and the local McKinley organization will be in attendance Shops will close from 12 to 1 to permit merchants and clerks to see the proceedings.
Cattle breeders may find a full-blooded Jersey bull for breeding at the home of W. A. Crone the Poland China hog man located one half mile west of the Highland Park addition The bull is solid color and from a lineage known for high butter tests
When you want a good horse and phaeton or a horse and survey, something stylish yet safe for any lady, call on H Sanford.
Fairfield judge Legett addressed a Jackson Center event with Republican county chairman J. M. Lytle in attendance. Music by a quartet of Brookhart Strain Latta and Springer accompanied remarks while Company D troops praised care received at Burlington. Methodist ladies served meals and a future full report on the Nail Key Dancing Club is promised.
Through J A Wilcox Mrs S Pickens sold her residence in West Washington to Mr Schilling of Illinois. Consideration 2000 dollars. Schilling will take possession about March 1.
Work on a new deep well began Saturday. Crews will operate day and night with a break from midnight Saturday to midnight Sunday, continuing until a sufficient water supply is guaranteed.
The Leader stock of dry goods at Waterloo from Miller and Daugherty will be sold today to the highest bidder above eight thousand dollars. Two local young men were jailed in Burlington last week for drunkenness. The piece decries such conduct during the state's anniversary and urges better behavior from Washington youths amid Burlington temptations.
The Palma Band gave the last outdoor concert Saturday night, offering a longer program than usual and featuring several summer numbers. The group plans to keep practicing at their rooms, promising equal or better music next summer when the park reopens for crowds.
News brief from What Cheer Iowa dated October 5 reports Warren Moore stating the Crows cancel a planned opera house show due to a broken agreement. Snowden and Breckenridge announce forthcoming letter explaining the cancellation.
The Monmouth team lost to Chicago University amid inexperience but showed potential after facing better trained opponents. Anderson of the Heights reported to Rev. Davidson in Pennsylvania where his mother lies seriously ill with uncertain recovery. Jim Flood of Lexington visited the county seat today.
Hon A Lloyd of Muscatine addressed the citizens of Washington Saturday at Smouse's Hall. The hall was well filled as he outlined the populist platform and its predicted national impact. In East Washington Captain and Mrs Maxwell hosted guests for an evening of socializing and refreshments.
A man claiming to be Joseph Groves from Ohio was captured in the railway yards last Saturday by Sheriff Teeter and brought before Justice Rogers on a concealed weapons charge. He was found guilty and sentenced to 10 days in jail, with a public impression he is a wanted criminal.
Rt. Rev. H. T. Bauchman pastor of the Moravian Church at Grace Hill died at his Grace Hill home this morning at 10 o clock after a lingering illness liver and heart trouble He was about 61 and had lived in the state about four years The funeral will be Thursday at 2 30 from the church Rev Bankee of Illinois a friend has been telegraphed to conduct the services.
There is more catarrh in this section than all other diseases combined and for years was deemed local and incurable. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as the only constitutional remedy. It is taken internally and allegedly cures by acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $100 reward for any unsolved case.
Invitation announces the October 14 wedding of Miriam Woolson daughter of Judge and Mrs John Woolson and Gilbert Brooks. The couple will reside at 801 Birth St Des Moines after November 1.
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