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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1900

Page

2

Free trial offer for Dwight's Complexion Beautifier in Even ing Journal

Readers are invited to obtain a free full size box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier by sending address and 10 cents for packing. The ad promises purity and elegance for the toilet table and limits one free box per address. Also promotes Weekes Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets with a money back guarantee from Stewart's Pharmacy.

Evenine Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Reserved Seats For Old Arkansaw At Local Pharmacy

Reserved seats go on sale at Rowland and Shields Pharmacy for Old Arkansaw. The opera house orchestra will perform Wednesday evening and the scenery is special for the show. The Journal Office offers engraved cards and card cases. Toda Stuart's offers poultry, alive or dressed. J. W. Robertson, aiding the AOUW, is ill but improving at Will Keefer's. Little Gold Coin Cigars are urged locally.

Arkansaw Rowland & Sheilds Pharmacy Opera House Old Arkansaw Toda Stuart’s

Death of Claudius Jugenheimer and Dora May White Rites

Obsequies for Dora May White were held yesterday at the family home and at the M E church in Ainsworth with Rev Lt B Schreckengast and Rev Filmer officiating. Pallbearers were local youths. Three months old Claudius Jugenheimer died with cholera infantum. funeral to be held tomorrow at 2:30 pm from the house, interment Elm Grove cemetery.

Dora May White West South Street B Schreckengast Ainsworth M. E Schreckengast Filmer Ainsworth Cemetery Fred Wesco Grover Neiswanger Homer Nichols Fred Jones Mearl McConnaughey Matucha Claudius Lou Jugenheimer East Washington Elm Grove Cemetery

Oberman leaves Washington for Jefferson City business move

Mr Oberman announces he will relocate to Jefferson City Mo, citing better wholesale opportunities and close family ties. He has run Star Clothing and Manufacturing Co in Washington with 180 employees producing 250 dozen overalls and shirts daily, a well regarded local firm. The public wishes him success in his new home.

Oberman Washington Jefferson City Star Clothing and Manufacturing Co

Lyceum Course Promoted for Washington Subscribers

Citizens urged to subscribe this week for a premier lecture series guaranteed by Slayton and Central Lyceum Bureaus of Chicago and New York. Tickets priced at two dollars with no Saturday night lectures.

Washington Slayton and Central Lyceum Chicago New York

Two Robberies Reported in Iowa City

In Iowa City two robberies were reported. At the home of Mrs. R. E Howell burglars forced a back door and entered while the family was with a neighbor. At the Hagen hotel, boarder Mr. Barber had his room entered and $20 in cash plus a gold watch stolen. Police suspect the same suspects and four men left the city early today.

Iowa City R. E Howell

Iowa Forecast: Fair Tonight and Tuesday

The Weather forecast for Iowa calls for fair conditions tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Special to The Evening Journal.

Washineton D. C Evenine Journal Iowa

Ministers Fill Pulpit at Baptist and U.P. Churches

Rev. W. R. Lusk of Manchester Iowa preached at the Baptist church yesterday both morning and evening as a guest at the Hollingsworth home. Rev. Shannon of Winfield assisted Rev. Davidson. Rev. Holly preached at First U. M. church and Rev. A. L. Davidson led music at the County Infirmary with several from his congregation.

the Baptist Church W. R. Lusk Manchester Iowa Hollingsworth U. P Shannon Winfield Davidson A. L. Davidson County Infirmary

Dentist to Extract Teeth at Allen House

The Salvo dentist will extract teeth at the Allen House on Wednesday and Thursday October 10 and 11. During the past five years he has drawn teeth for nearly all our leading citizens. All praise his work.

Allen House

Harl King Takes Second in Cedar Rapids Trot Event

In the 2:18 trot at Cedar Rapids on Saturday Harl King finished second. He clocked heats of 2:20 2:20 and 2:21 Pneumatic trailed behind the money. The 2:14 pace produced a close race with seven heats and Miss Pat placed thirds in early heats before withdrawing after fifth. Red Sign, the betting favorite, again finished behind the money in the same race.

Cedar Rapids Harl King Iowa Pat Miss Pat Kelley Red Sign

City Office Notice at Columbia Pharmacy

On and after October 1 you will find our city office in the Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of Postoffice. All orders left there will have prompt attention and bills may be settled there if you desire.

Columbia Pharmacy Postoffice

Sewer Work Delayed on East Main Street

John Shields & Son reports the sewer committee cannot secure workers to begin the East Main street project. A labor shortage due to corn shucking is expected for several weeks, and the chairman could not promise completion before winter.

East Main Street

Campaign speech by Stephen A. Douglas Jr at Graham Opera House

Hon. Stephen A. Douglas and Hon. Dr. J. OConnell Democratic candidate for congress speak Thursday afternoon Oct 1 at 2 p.m. in Graham opera house. Douglas Jr, once Republican, now supports Bryan and Stevenson. Keota Kampaign Quartette performs red hot songs with brass band music. All invited by County Cent. Committee.

Stephen A. Douglas J. O'Connell Congress Graham Opera House Bryan Stevenson Keota Kampaign Quartette County Cent

African Letter from Exar July 16 1900

A correspondent reports illness among residents Mrs Lange and Mr Lange who will return home. Knaner may seek health change and Mrs Lippert is unwell. Ebolewoo has six white traders now fifteen in the area. School closed. government action pending. all work paused except plank sawing. Inquirers total 78 with recent weekly additions. I am well. Lovingly Cnas W McCLeanry.

Exar Ebolewoo Inquirers Cnas W. McCleanry

Reverend Fult McFarland Named Railways Chaplain

Rev Fult McFarland was appointed chaplain for the Burlington and Western and Burlington and Northwestern railways and leased lines. He will board Sunday trains with passengers and hold services, omitting collections. The article notes his rapid rise from a local charge to overseeing a large railway system and guiding spiritual needs. He will accompany his quartet on a hand car with S P Cody pedaling.

Fult McFarland Burlington & Western Burlington & Northwestern S. P. Cody

Reynolds Leads Kitchen Cabinet Call to Watchful Eyes

M Reynolds calls attention to the up to date Kitchen Cabinet Call urging vigilance and collaboration among readers. The message stresses ongoing updates and community participation in monitoring local cooking and food service practices.

T. M. Reynolds

Young Pitcher Mal Eason Attracts Chicago Fans

The Chicago club spotlighted Mal W. Eason a fine looking right handed pitcher from Brookfield Pennsylvania. He is nephew of H F Stock of a west side jewelry store and has built a strong reputation in his field. Manager Loftus discovered him with Cortland in the New York State League.

Chicago Tribune Mal W. Eason Chicago H. FF. Stock West Side Eason The Tribune Brookfield Loftus Cortland

Plesser Band Keeps Saturday Concerts Despite Weather

The Plesser band played its regular Saturday night concert with improving performances each week. The season finale concert is scheduled for next Saturday evening. Bargains in heating and cook stores at W A Turner’s West Side Hardware Store.

Plesser W. A. Turner West Side

Ward Accepts Clerkship in Vinton Store

Harry Ward, visiting with parents and friends, leaves tonight for Vinton to begin a clerkship in a dry goods store. The piece promotes holiday photography at Reynolds Gallery and notes Miss Crilley of Chicago and Miss Colling of Columbus Junction returning home after visiting the Schlosser sisters.

Harry Ward Vinton Crilley Chicago Colling Columbus Junction Augusta Marie Schlosser

Crawfordsville Visitors O C and J F Thompson

O C and J F Thompson of Crawfordsville were business visitors in the city today.

O. C and J. F. Thompson Crawfordsville

Lexington visitors shop in city

Mrs. David Tipton and Miss Mable Fleming of Lexington visit the city for shopping ahead of Ginger Bread at Johnson's tomorrow.

Johnson's David Tipton Mable Fleming Lexington

Local visitors and arrivals fill city notes

Mr Roy Burham and wife and Mr John Davidson of Brighthon drove to Lown city to visit friends and will return home tomorrow. J H McCleary of Crawfordsville was a city visitor today. Wim Sigafoose fireman on the Firefly visited Eldon over Sunday and will move here soon. Hon D J O Connell arrived from Burlington and goes to Richmond tonight to deliver a political address. Mrs B Bennett returned home from Crawfordsville with her son.

Roy Burham John Davidson Brighton Lown City J. H. McCleary Crawfordsville Wim. Sigafoose Eldon D. J. O'Connell Burlington City Richmond

Cure a Cold Sleep Aid Offered with Refund Promise

An ad touts Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with a cheerful refund if unsuccessful. Prices cited by Stewart's Pharmacy. Nearby notes report Eddy & Howe laundry boilers repaired and more weekly improvements. Also mentions the Okomo Havana cigar and a Census clerk promotion for Mack Williams. Miss Daly, Nickel Tom's sister, to debut in Washington on October 11.

Stewart’s Eddy & Howe

Dixon reports corn crop prospects in two counties

Fy Dixon returned from a business trip to Logan county Illinois where he found good corn crops. He believes Washington county will produce a slightly better yield. Bran Shorts and Flour are available at Euwer's.

B. Fy Dixon Logan County Ill Washington County Euwer's

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OUR On Earth Mercer & Chilcote Sol. Rich & Co Sadie Raymond Eve Stewart’s Pharmacy Alcove Johnson's Bakery Journal J. W. Robertson Will Keefer Journal Reporters Claudius Jugenheimer David Harum and David Carson Lisher Carris & CO At the Baptist Church Holly A. M John Shields & Son Democratic Rally Reynolds Mack Williams Washington D. C Miss Daly Nickel Tom Harwood SHOES South Side Ladies Petticoat Eton Work & Jsieek, Wesrse Ashby & Nicola’ S Case Store
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