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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1894

Page

1

Four Weddings Planned for Wednesday and Weathered Notices

The paper lists four weddings booked for Wednesday Canfield Smith Cavin Fisher Lemley Burroughs McKin ley Allen. It also notes Bertha Ball and Clyde Bailey wed on Wednesday at the bride’s home October 24. An underwear sale runs all week at The Columbia and shell combs may return this winter as a practical fashion item.

Canfield-Smith Cavin Fisher Lemley-Burroughs McKinley- Allen Bertha Genevieve Ball Clyde Anderson Bailey

Coming Events Cast Their Shadows Before

Community listings show Dr Stockdale on October 2 and Dr Crider of Ottumwa on October 1 with Oberlin Glee Club performing December 24. Race meeting at Wellman runs October 1 through 20.

Stockdale Oberlin Glee Club Crider Otturmwn Wellman

Thieves Strike at Mrs Dickson's Home in Evening Burglary

Report details a burglary at Mrs. Dickson's after church time. Thieves stole two opera glasses, 414.25 cash, Mrs. Lyle McGugin's gold watch, a razor, and items from Carter's residence. Sheriff Teeter questioned suspects at the depot but found no conviction.

Mr. Donald Dr. Smith D.’s Mr. Carter Carter Teeter

Fine Gas and Electric Lighting Advances Promised

ASEY BROS promote reasonable gas and electric rates as L I DeBreen reports on a new gasmaking system. Incandescent lighting reaches W H Wilson’s residence and Episcopal Church, with trenches for a line to A Sage’s home. Gas ranges on display. forty more incandescent lights sought. Ohio towns face gas supply failures despite piping.

W. H. Wilson Episcopal Church

Fragmentary exchange hints at trade dialogue

A snippet shows a terse conversation about selecting more of a product described as Gelta. The lines imply a buyer asking for another ton and an affirmative reply, concluding with a courteous good day.

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Dem ocratic central plans clash with county clerk race

Burlington reports the Des Moines county clerk W P D Inghram killed himself after financial trouble and a looming eight year term. Shortage estimated at 30000 dollars. The notice notes previous political maneuvering in the county and Inghram’s fall candidacy.

Democratic Central Journal Burlington Town W. PD. Inghram Des Moines

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