Eee Four Percent Mention in Local Update
A fragmentary note references a four percent figure in a local municipal update. The readable text lacks full context or details about its meaning or source.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1901
Page
3
A fragmentary note references a four percent figure in a local municipal update. The readable text lacks full context or details about its meaning or source.
C A Meyer reports reasonable terms at the office on the square. Ice cream at Allens. Co workers went to Keota this morning. T T Keeley visited Keota on business. Lemon wafers at Johnsons tomorrow. Mrs Walderich of Grace Hill visited Saturday. Dave Keltner shoe shop at Hotel Colenso. L D Higgins returned from Ft Scott Kaw. Singer Sewing at Nicola Harmon shoe store. S P Gordon of Crawfordsville attended city Saturday. Beatrice Murphy and Mae Fishburn of Crawfordsville spent Saturday here. Miss Martha Brindley and Patsy Wilson visited Ainsworth Saturday. O T Smith spent Sunday at home and left this morning traveling.
The studio notes older work in this platinum grade has drawn more favorable comment than any output in years. Visitors may view samples in the downstairs showcase.
W. H. Warner receives monthly pension raise from 6 to 8 dollars dating back to July 1900. Several residents return from Spirit Lake and visits occur, with notes on local arrivals and social mentions. Local obituaries and funeral notices reference Edith Lemon’s 18 month old death from cholera infantum and a Crawfordsville M E church service. Attorney Brookhart of Washington visits Fairfield on legal business and is praised for remarks about President McKinley during K P memorial events.
Local brief notices record choicest candy at Allens and fresh Baltimore oysters at Todd Stuarts. Various residents visit friends, return from weekends, or attend reunions in Crawfordsville and nearby towns.
The Chicago born Harry W Mount formerly of Washington and a tailor by trade married Hallie Hines in St Louis at the home of her parents No 5870 Cabanne Avenue The ceremony was small with Dr Hopkins officiating The couple plan to reside in Chicago after November 6 at 6245 Cornell Avenue The piece also notes municipal scandal about Robert E Hotke city oil inspector and a chain of local notices.
About fifty people from the city and country gathered at the county farm last Friday evening. They spent a few hours in games and enjoyed a musical program led by Miss Nelson, who proved to be a delightful entertainer.
The Journal office offers a few cords of wood as a subscription incentive. An advertisement promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with prices listed and a druggist refund promise.
Henderson Grimett of this place suffered partial paralysis and loss of use in an arm and side. After two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm via a physician's care and a wife's recommendation, recovery was near complete. The liniment is also famed for rheumatism sprains and bruises and is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Travel offer lists round trip via R I P to Des Moines from Oct 5 to Oct 12 with return by Oct 14. Agent F F Rouamp promotes the special fare and schedule details.
A grand free parade is scheduled Tuesday at 1 a.m. by Go-Won-Go Mohawk's genuine Indian brass band. The Flaming Arrow, a novel work, will be offered next Tuesday evening at 8:15.
An advertisement by J. H. Stewart promotes Rector as a remedy for piles claiming a 98 percent permanent cure rate. It offers free samples and a free trial if no cure is achieved.
Remaining lectures list Friday evenings starting Oct 11 Jubilee Singers and Oct 18 Roney's Boys through Jan 24 Frederick Musical Co and Jan 3 to Jan 24 events. Season tickets available at Wilson Beamer Hardware store. single tickets may be secured any time.
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