Young People Social at First Church Parlor
The First church youth plan a social in the church parlors Friday evening. A committee has prepared a program and all members and friends are invited.
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First Church
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
1
Stylish horse and phaeton offered by H Santora
When you want a good horse and phaeton or a horse and survey something stylish yet safe for any lady call on H Santora for reliable mounts and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Santora
Senator Stewart Visits Oskaloosa in Free Silver Turmoil
The famous Free Silverite Senator Stewart of Nevada arrived at Rock Island station this morning. He greeted reporters briefly after a light breakfast at Dempsey counter, then boarded Conductor Warren's train to Oskaloosa for one of three speeches planned in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Rock Island
Senator Stewart
Nevada
Bryan
Dempsey
Warren
Lowa
Social Evening at Miss Laura Bowman’s Home
Yesterday evening Miss Laura Bowman hosted a small gathering in South-West Washington. Progressive crokinole followed by refreshments entertained Miss May Anderson Ella Cunningham Norma Steadman Edith Smouse Ethel Smouse and Messrs Arch McCulley Clarence Van Syckle A T Stewart Clifford Thorn Fred Geisler of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bowman
Washington
May Anderson
Ella Cunningham
Norma Steadman
Edith
Ethel Smouse
Arch McCulley
Clarence van Syckle
A. T. Stewart
Clifford Thorn
Fred Geisler
Muscatine
Campaign meeting schedule across townships this October
Capt Kellogg Tom McClean and others listed for events at Crawfordsville Richmond Blae Center Pilotburg Throne school house Gray and Stout and Benson school houses with dates in October. Township chairmen asked to arrange and advertise all meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Kellogg
Tom McClean
Crawfordsville
Richmond
Blae Center
O. B. Brown
Prairie Center
O. E. Brown
A. R. Miller
Pilotburg
Throne School House
Annual election of officers for the 19th Century Club
The 19th Century Club held its annual officer election with Mrs. C. H. Wilson elected president Mrs. J. Roberts as vice president Miss Bess Scofield as secretary and treasurer Mrs. Wm Scofield as corresponding secretary and the program committee comprising Mrs. Wm Scofield and the Misses Anne Burrell and Ida Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wilson
J. Roberts
Bess Scofield
Wm. Scofield
Anne Burrell
Ida Roberts
Stewart Bros Sold Interest in Hardware Firm
Frank Stewart has sold his share of the south side hardware business to Daniel Klopfenstein. They invoice today. The Stewarts have been a strong and well known firm. The future plans of Mr. Stewart are undecided. The new firm will be Stewart and Klopfenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Bros
Frank Stewart
Daniel Klopfenstein
Stewart
Stewart & Klopfenstein
King & Sawyer Company Stages Double Bill at The Graham
Last night the King and Sawyer company presented A Night's Frolic a humorous farce and A Jolly Blunder or By Wits Outwitted a three act comedy at The Graham. The cast including Noblitt Cicero Seubrett and Chic Perkins delivered strong specialties and pleased the audience. Tonight they offer The Coming Women with affordable prices and a strong company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King & Sawyer Company
Graham
Messrs. King
Sawyer Noblitt
S. Cicero
Seubrett
Chic Perkins
Train to Canton At Rock Island Station
Citizens at the Rock Island station watched the west bound train to Canton, Major McKinley’s home. The regular train had 10 coaches with several extra cars for visiting Missouri party who came to hear their standard bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Station
Canton
Major McKinley
Missouri
Candy Fruit Tablets at Glasgow and aav 07
A brief note records Candy Fruit Tablets at Glasgow with reference to aav 07. No further context or details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Aav
New County Schools to Receive Wood Library Donations
A plan to provide each county school with a wood library is under way. Many districts lack access to such libraries, and advancing education and literacy is urged. Citizens are asked to donate books and help spread the word so teachers can benefit the county’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Painter John Clifton loses two fingers in Noble window accident
John Clifton, a painter, nearly severed two fingers on his left hand when a window sash fell at Noble. The severed digits were cut and he cannot use a brush for at least a month, forcing layoffs during the season's end rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clifton
Noble
Local Politicians Survey City Wards for Election Hint
Some city officials have begun polling wards to gauge the upcoming election results. The effort is near completion and figures will be published in a few days, likely close to the November 3 election outcome.
Seven room house for rent with barn near square
A warm seven room house with a barn is available to rent four blocks southwest of the square. L. D. Ronson announces the listing while Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Hunt host a board party this evening at their West Washington home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. I. B. Hunt
West
Washington
Weather forecast for Iowa from The Weather Washington
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight with increasing cloudiness on Thursday. The report originates from The Weather in Washington D C and was filed by a special correspondent for Tax Evening Journal National.
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Washington, D. C
The Coming Woman at The Graham Tonight
King Sawyer Company presents The Coming Woman at The Graham tonight with 10e 20e and 30c seats. Ladies may enter free on all 300 tickets, to be secured before 7 p.m. at Mr Wilson's office. The company guarantees all performances and claims to offer the only continuous show in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
King Sawyer Company
Local campaign schedule lists speakers and venues
A sequence of campaign events spans October 21 to 24 across Highland Center Jackson Center Munday West Chester Fairview and other towns with speakers including B A Beeson Col D J Palmer and Wm Walker. The Dr Palmer of the Volunteers of America left for Chicago to consult Brig Gen Bielding about officer deployment for this battalion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Center
Tlon
B. A. Beeson
Col
D. J. Palmer
Nira
W. F. Kopp
W. Bailey
Ainsworth
Jackson Center
Wm. Walker
Col. =. & Bell
Dr. Palmer
The
Volunteers of America
Chicago
Bielding
Crawford's Steam Laundry Adds Enamel Bath Tubs in Laundry and Bath Service
Crawford's Steam Laundry announces two new enamel bath tubs added to its laundry and bath service. The upgraded facilities feature neatly fitted rooms and invite customers to call for services. Located at 212-17, the business promotes both bathing and laundering offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Frail Geo Stile Remains Bright in Post Despite Illness
The report notes Geo Stile remains frail but energetic at his post. Social highlights include Mr and Mrs James Dawson entertaining twelve guests at East Washington street, with names Chas Corrette Dr Boice Dr McClelland W J Hamilton Isaiah Taylor and Alex Knox attending. A golf anecdote features a little boy and his sister’s stick with a backward spelling riddle. Visitors Solomon Witmer Lydia Shindler of Berne Indiana and Conrad of Noble were in town, while T Y Wickham sr of Ainsworth stopped by the county seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dawson
East Washington Street
Messrs. and Mesdames
Chas. Corette
Dr. Boice
Dr. McClelland
W. J. Hamilton
Isaiah Taylor
Alex Knox
Solomon Witmer
Lydia Shindler
Berne, Indiana
Conrad
Noble
City
Monmouth Opens Season With 20 to 0 Victory Over Cambridge
Monmouth defeated Cambridge 20 to 0 in the season opener. Wallace at right end and Hamilton at left guard played notable roles while Livingston lined up at right guard. The Chicago Times Herald praised Wallace for a sensational play and brilliant work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Boys At
Monmouth
Cambridge
Livingston
Wallace
Hamilton
Chicago Times- Herald
Evening notes of city events and a menacing dog scene
Sights unseen by most Washington residents included a dog attack witnessed by workmen near Zelner feather renovator. A wood horse whipping reportedly taught the dog a sharp lesson. Banjo mandolin guitar club forming with weekly lessons at KE BE Thomas music store. Dr Henson to give a winter lecture on the Better Half next Monday. Tickets available now. Walters' Game Trout cigars advertised. Young Ladies Cooking Klub plans dinner at Mrs H P Lamson's home to honor mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Zelner
Chas. Stump
KE. BE. Thomas
Henson
Kooking Klub
H. P. Lamson
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