14 Oct 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1897
Page
1
Local note extols Nick's for quick service and a wide range of goods. He offers Neiswanger's Bread and lakes, fresh fruits, Sweet Apple Cider made on site, and Lew's ice cream from Muscatine. He stocks cigars, tobaccos, candy, and restaurant supplies. The doctor endorses the cider as pure and healthful.
Real estate investors seek reliable security with favorable interest rates. Lenders emphasize steady terms, transparent fees, and borrower protections to ensure sustainable financing. Local markets show growing demand for affordable mortgages and predictable payments.
A restaurant with a new building in a prosperous town is for sale cheap for cash or trade on town property in ap town town. The business is in prosperous condition with good dwelling rooms in the building. Terms favorable as the owner retires. For particulars address Mrs Mary Leuck Harper Iowa.
Beaul’s Lumiere Cinematographe screens next Monday evening at The Graham. Imported from Paris, the program includes Cascade in Switzerland, Desert caravan, bullfight in Seville, lassoing a buffalo, and a Nice Carnival. Mlle Lonita performs color rich dances with moving draperies and silent lighting effects. She will present illustrated songs, a Washington premiere.
The session lists petit jurors for the November term and notes the letting of a contract to build the Dutch Creek bridge over Skunk river at the old Melxain mill site. Seevers Manufacturing Co. submitted a bid by telegram, with other bidders represented in person from Clinton Des Moines Marshalltown and Ottumwa.
The Knight of Honor met last night at the A O U W Hall with Deputy Holland assisting to form a temporary organization. Fred Dupuis was elected secretary and chancellor. No business was transacted and three Oskaloosa lodge members will attend next Tuesday to conduct first degree rituals.
Last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J Moothart in East Washington their daughter Ethel married Des Moines resident Harry Mehler of Adams Express Co. Rev Gray officiated with Miss Jessie Moothart and Mr W Ik Roth as attendants. About forty guests attended and post ceremony gifts were exchanged before the couple departed for Des Moines to set up a new home.
A compact guide presents sixteen daily trading values that aim to guide investors through practical decision making. The list emphasizes discipline, risk awareness, and consistent routines to improve portfolio outcomes.
Last evening at the bride’s parents home five miles north west of this city Miss Margaret O Loughlin wed W Bert Rittenhouse son of Mr and Mrs D Rittenhouse near Lexington Rev Smith officiated with about sixty guests. After a wedding supper and charivari the couple left for Des Moines for their honeymoon. Next, Mr Will Stockman and Miss Anna Denker wed at the bride’s parents south west of town with guests from Washington and a farm wedding two miles south of Brighton. Mrs Alex Wilson plans to spend winter with daughter Mrs Dr Graham of Atlantic Iowa.
An assortment of early 20th century advertisements tout Karl's Clover Root Tea as a stomach aid and laxative improving nervous symptoms and bowel health. It claims to purify the blood, brighten complexion, ease constipation, and restore vigor. Glasgow & Lytle sell the products in Hartford Connecticut and promote Shilohs Cure for coughs, croup, dyspepsia, and digestive distress with claims of wide use and relief.
DG RK and P RR trains listed east, south, and via valleys with departure and arrival times for Nos 7 8 12 11 16 15 46 and Mall Nos 215 216 241 242 daily or except Sunday. Connection details via Knoxville and Washington, plus B N W timetable notes. Washington National Bank reports capital 100000 and surplus 50000 with general banking services.
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