07 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1897
Page
1
A local firm announces a dissolution sale to clear stock as it undergoes changes. The notice states that all merchandise, including new goods in every department, is offered at actual cost to customers. The brief advertisement signals a sweeping price reduction across the store.
The article describes the final events of the Seventh OWA reunion held in this city with attendees reflecting on past gatherings and noting ongoing community ties and celebrations.
Seventh Town visitors spent a lively day in downtown scenes at their reunion. Capt J A Young gave a cordial welcome to the town, Major Samuel Mahon of Ottumwa delivered a fitting reply, and the camp fire at the Graham drew a solid crowd of veterans, though attendance lagged behind the usual peak for such events.
A roster of field and staff officers includes Samuel Mahon Ottumwa J W McMullin Ottumwa AC Martin Muscatine co. D Hiram Clay Marble Rock JA Trotter Shellrock co. Henry Yayes Tracy Aaron Phillips Lacey Nichols Hart Perry Samuel Horne Beacon TJ Seary New Sharon Simpeyon Hodges Tracy James O Grant Oskaloosa Barney James Union Mills JW Groves Union Mills John KW Bear COskaloosa Jerel Carver Oskaloosa Bruce Jarvis Rose Hill BP Masterson Tracy OO D AB Francis White Oak Poster Walker Pontoosme Illinois JD Pickard Huston HJ Pickard Cottonwood GM Martin Libertyville Wm Berry Burlington LP Maynard Terre Haute Illinois 8 Bonnell Salem Giee Rollett PJ Madison OO F US Bartlett Fremont Samuel Kitterman Ottumwa EK Broadhead Hedrick Henry Strong Oskaloosa TN Barnes Rik Creek JB Carman Agency City Thos Ewing Eddyville oo 4 M Wilkins Sanborn JW Akers Chicago AT Wields Colfax WRK Akers Gerny Neb WN Seaman Des Moiner Don TL Montgomery Washington SM Logan RS Young
Morning after the attack on Harvey Cherry near Keeley’s elevator office, he recounts being relieved of a large sum he carried. He describes his wounds, reluctance to state the amount, and his shaky condition as he answers questions about the robbery and money he held.
Frank J. Cheney, senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co., swears to the Toledo firm oath promising one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad touts internal use, blood and mucous impact, testimonials, Toledo address, and 75 cent price for Druggists.
The fragment shows a varied phrase about daily trading values and personal significance. It appears as a clipped note or header referencing everyday market ideas and individual impact. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
Dr A B Salter Sage testifies to the efficacy of Shiloh's Cure for advanced consumption and praises its performance as a leading remedy. Advertisements urge购买 and marketing notes for Shiloh's Cure and related products, with railway time tables and banking notices interwoven.
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