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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1901
Page
4
An ad offering farm loans at low interest rates and insurance through first class companies. The notice also advertises listing farms or city rental properties, with lease creation and rent collection services. Owner invites replies.
Keota Iowa reports L B Disney aged about 52 died suddenly after visiting Dr Brice for heart pain. Also A M Pringle, 74, died at his sister’s home in Brighton while visiting. Walther Bros sell galvanized pump output to Red Jacket Manufacturing Davenport, increasing capacity to 120 pumps daily for 15 workers. Sunday dinner at Allen's at 12 45.
Iowa City reports Republican failure to file Johnson county officer nominations with the county auditor, ensuring a Democratic county ticket appears on the ballot. Also from Iowa City a farmer Ben F. Beard was found dead near the road with a forehead wound and a revolver in his hand. authorities say he was ill and chose death by his own action.
The Roney boys visited the H. Wilson residence last evening and sang three numbers for Mrs. Wilson who is ill. Their kind gesture was greatly appreciated and not forgotten by Mrs. Wilson. The brothers are noted for their big hearts.
A comedy drama titled Lost in New York at the Graham offers a scenic production set in Madison Square New York Hast River by Moonlight and Blackwell's Island with water craft scenes. Seats go on sale Monday at Carris Pharmacy with gallery 25 cents Parquet and Balcony 50 cents Circle 75 cents.
The man who feeds served over six hundred meals during the Synodical meeting week. He promises the best service, has improved facilities for rapid, good meals, and is noted for prompt, ample offerings on the east side.
Tickets on sale now for the Hap Hazard comedy show at Carris drug store and the Wilson-Beamer store. Reserve seats at Carris with 9.6 date cue.
Water reserves in the Illuminating Company tank run the lights only about half the time. When the supply is exhausted as last night the electric lights went out after sundown.
Presbyterian Church note announces morning and evening services by the pastor. Morning theme The Spirit in the Wheels. Evening sermon continues a young people series on Joseph with the theme In the Soares of a Palace. All cordially invited.
The Rev Lilley will preach tomorrow at the Baptist church in morning and evening services. Morning theme is Confirming the Testimony, evening theme is Joseph as God's Interpreter. Sabbath school at 10 a.m. P. Y. P. S. at 6 p.m. All are invited.
Sunday school at 9 30. Preaching at 11 am and 7 pm by the pastor Rev B Schreckengast. Evening theme God s Advice to a Newly Appointed Commander in Chief. Epworth League at 1 45 pm. All are invited.
Rev. Joseph DeForest serves as rector with Sunday school at 1 10 a m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 p m. at St. Mary’s Parish.
The 1st Church of Christ Scientist announces a morning service at 10 30 a m with the subject Probation After Death. The sermon references Psalms 118 17 as the scriptural text.
At Johnson's this evening you will find the finest line of baker's goods in the city. Kisses macaroons and white pound cake in especial abundance. All kinds of bread cakes butos and good things to eat. Don’t forget him when you want choice fresh candies.
Through Kellogg agency Mr Thos Payne of Kalona receives pension rise from 2500 to 3000 a month. Capt Kellogg and Brookhart visit Kalona next Friday for a Camp Fire event. Hap-Hazards perform with all orchestra parts sent for choruses. The event is Friday Oct 25 with admission 35 cents and 25 cents for children under 12.
An old advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy with a druggist refund if not satisfied after one bottle. Priced at 50 cents.
The Hon. A. B. Cummins republican governor candidate will address Graham opera house Tuesday evening Oct. 20 in what is described as a major Republican pre election event. Also notes Capt. Gallagher rests well today after a runaway incident with bruises and shock but no facial injuries or horse damage.
The JouRNAL notes rehearsals for a Washington talent packed comedic show with dainty costumes bright music and new songs. Miss De Forest Davenport sings while The McColls deliver song lectures. An evening of wit humor and eloquence awaits at Smouse Hall Monday Oct 21 1901.
Wanted a good place to work in Washington. Call Journal for name. Found pocketbook between Poor Farm and Young America schoolhouse. For sale six room cottage at 4-16 O H Massry. For rent room in top flat on west side of the Rookery.
The undersigned state they will not be responsible for debts of any sub contractors or their agents unless ordered by properly signed written orders. 70m3 Frick and Johnson Contractors by J H Frick President.
Hake The Wabash offers excursion tickets Chicago to Buffalo and return for six dollars. Tickets valid Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays until Exposition closes, good to return five days from sale date. Valid in coaches or free reclining chair cars. Four daily trains. Pan-American folder and city ticket office at 97 Adams Street, Chicago.
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