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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1896

Page

1

CAPTIS DARING WORK Bicycle Parades Planned by Club

The McKinley and Hobart national organization of men and ladies plans bicycle parades on Saturday. Riders must assemble by 3:30 at Carl Sayles shop. two routes begin at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with a circuit of the town and disbanding at the southeast corner.

McKinley and Hobart National Organization of Men and Ladies Carl Sayles S. BE. Corner Square Marion St West Side Main Say. Bank Iowa N. E. Cor Thompson Lytle Marion First Brick School Washington Gene Anderson Cor East Turd Neiswanger's Cor Jordan’s Cor Towa N. Cor S. E. Corner Square Bradford's Corner Sav. Bank S. KE. Cor Jackson Keck Madison

Reverend Ferguson accepts Newton Palo Alto charge

Rev. John Ferguson has accepted a charge at Newton Iowa where he will have charge of both the Newton and Palo Alto churches. Tie and his wife visited Crawfords ville yesterday before moving to their new home. Ferguson is praised as a splendid preacher and good man and Newton is congratulated on securing his services.

John Ferguson Newton Palo Alto Tie Crawfordsville Thompson Ferguson Tue Journal

Emily Shields Celebrates 78th Birthday At Heights Home

Yesterday marked the 78th birthday of Mrs. Emily Shields mother of John and Robert Shields. A small gathering at John Shields home on the Heights included Mrs Bush Mrs Joel Gray Mrs Ak Cherry Mrs Long and Mrs Melville as friends toasted her with tea and well wishes.

Emily Shields John and Robert Shields John Shields Heights Bush Joel Gray Ak, Cherry Long Melville

King and Sawyer's A Busy Day at Washington venue

A Busy Day promises guaranteed satisfaction with a money back policy and no curtain drop during the entire performance. The show, featuring King and Sawyer, assures refunds if patrons are not pleased.

King & Sawyer's Washington Burtis King & Lawyer Davenport

Burris and Miss Young Wed in Small City Ceremony

Last evening at 8 30 p m Rev W G Thorne united in marriage Carl W Burris and Miss Millie Young in a private ceremony attended only by immediate family. Burris is son of A T Burris and the couple will reside in southwest Washington. The Journal offers congratulations.

W. G. Thorne Carl W. Burris Millie Young Mr. Burris A. T. Burris Mary Young Washington

Furniture sale cuts prices to spur 30 day rush

Local store unloads a carload of Chamber Suits and Tables with super low prices. Chamber Suits 12 dollars, Pine Extension Tables 3.90, High Back Cane Seat Chairs 69 cents. Additional stock marked down proportionally. Also notes a Sunday lecture by Dr. Palmer at 3 pm if weather permits.

Minter & Son North Side Furniture and Undertaking House

County Tax Levy Preparations for 1806 in 1897 County

County Auditor J A Y Ashby and assistant Miss Anna Dawson prepare levies for 1806 taxes in 1897. Each township maintains separate books with property entries and owner ties. Valuations are tallied to determine taxes per township based on the levy. A clock once owned by Mr Howe's grandfather, now 60 years old, still keeps perfect time. It originally cost 875.

J. A. Y. Ashby Anna Dawson Chorge Howe Mr. Howe

Injured Man After Wagon Incident Near City

Ralph Stewart, north of the city, suffers a badly injured heel when a corn wagon ran over him after he dropped the lines and jumped out to fetch them. The team frightened and the accident left him unable to bear weight for some time.

Ralph Stewart

Forecast for Iowa and city notes scattered in Washington

The Iowa forecast calls for fair weather tonight and tomorrow with cooler conditions. In Washington D C various locals are noted, including J C Wilcox traveling to Ainsworth, births reported, visitors from West Chester and Highland, repairs near Sanford's livery barn, malaria fever cases, and multiple social and business activities. Several residents received licenses to wed, real estate purchases and sales discussed, and a new livery barn project planned at Sidlar block.

Washington, D. C Iowa Edd Jackson Thomas Lewis West Chester Laura Weidner Brighton Sanford Dave Ewing G. Raauwr Dan Kline Keithsburg Ill

Miss Byrd Hoffman Attends Montgomery Stewart Wedding

Miss Byrd Hoffman of Sigourney arrives in the city to attend the Montgomery Stewart wedding. She is a cousin of Harry Montgomery. Also notes Mary Stransky returning to Washington and a call for a Banjo Mandolin and Guitar club with lessons and sales ads from local stores.

Thos. Hoffman Harry Montgomery Fairfield Byrd Hoffman Sigourney Miss Hoffman Mary Stransky Washington Chas. Stump BE. KB. Thomas' Music Store

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