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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1900
Page
2
An aged citizen’s birthday and social notes summarize local goings and comings. The Chester funeral remains were brought from Burlington and interred nearby, reflecting community respect.
Charles Fox Chester of 131 South Seventh street died at 61 years 11 months and 9 days. The funeral will be in Washington Iowa Tuesday. Born Marietta Ohio November 13 1836 he lived in Des Moines and Washington and worked in express and telegraph offices then in lumber in Springfield Missouri. Survived by two children Mae and L Chester and four brothers. He was a Baptist and formerly associated with the Masons.
On and after October 1 the city office will be in the Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of the Postoffice. Orders left there receive prompt attention and bills may be settled there if desired. JOHN SHIELDS & SON.
A local notice notes James Dawson will turn ninety two tomorrow, recounting a distant cousin’s 104th birthday and tying in Terre Haute history, plus a long family line. The piece also mentions stage play notes and a Washington era veteran story for contrast. Finally Dr. J F Poage and wife plan to move to Albany New York, with osteopathy practice.
The humorous Geo Broadbent comedy What Happened to Jones comes to Graham Theatre Wednesday evening. The play follows Jones as he navigates a bishop with a ward and two daughters in a high class, farcical plot filled with clever character drawing and mistaken loyalties.
The county jail will be heated by a new Carton steam furnace installed this week by Ed Walther. The old boiler burned out last winter and is being discarded.
The Red School plans to start the fall term on October 23 in the W R O rooms. Many pupils are invited and Captain Kellogg the teacher will classify attendees. Everyone must appear in school costume or pay a 10 cent fine. The term costs 15 cents and the school board provides a noon luncheon. Arrival is at 7 30.
Get your seats for What Happened to Jones at the Graham theater this Wednesday evening. The event promises a sharp slice of drama with local talent and a tight, engaging performance.
Tomorrow evening a production titled What Happened to Jones comes with special scenery. A serious theft scheme targeting local merchants, distinct from yesterday’s malicious mischief, was uncovered by merchants’ friends through detective work. Restitution has been made and merchants consider organizing to deter further depredations.
The Graham theater reports strong advance sales for the play What Happened to Jones as opening night approaches this evening at Graham. The production promises solid attendance and a lively local reception is expected.
Pete Dailey appears at the Windsor while Mr and Mrs I P Farris depart for a visit to Iowa City noting the town offers a five cent cigar.
Washington County board accepts the resignation of D S Beatty as County Farm Superintendent with kind regard and full confidence in his honesty morality and diligence. The motion notes personal good will toward Mr and Mrs Beatty and their faithful service to the county.
A cheeky ad promises a cheerful refund of the ape price if the remedy fails to cure the cold. Includes a note about price in cents and credits Stewart's Pharmacy for the offer.
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