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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1901

Page

2

James Dawson 93 Celebrated In Washington Iowa

James Dawson observed his ninety third birthday with a family dinner at his Washington street home. Mr Dawson, described as the oldest man in the city, shared the occasion with Mr and Mrs Ed McFarland, marking their thirteenth wedding anniversary as they prepare to move to the Nash farm. The Journal notes best wishes for long life and health.

James Dawson Mrs Ed McFarland East Wash Ington Street Dawson City of Washington Dawson Farm W. E E. Logan Sepember 5 Tne Tois Des Te Comedious Logas Long John Idea Lown Jesus Mire Addie Kennet Denver- Laws Ohto Or. Tomlinson Athens County Logan Iden Margaret Stanley St. Louis Missouri W. B. Hartpence Julie Love Fredericktown Video Cleveland Addie Bennett Denvertown Henry Stanley Joho Iden Iowa Henry Younkie Riverside Iowa Jane Tomlinson Addie Bennet Libbie Hammond Perry and Morgan Counties OC. B. Tomlinson Albert Tomlinson Newark Matilda Harriaman Ella Dougherty Toledo T. T. Iden F. M. Iden Columbus Love Thrift Turner Bert Blackford Newt. Goalleher Chicago Thomas Craven Delaware

Property Transfers and Deeds from Washington and Vicinities

A fragmented record lists multiple property transfers and lots sold or conveyed. Names include Jobo Bosworth Frank Gerot Peter Gerot Albert Siemon Win Smouse D M Young Della Myers Mary Swift Rose Seaton JG Myers WA Davisson Phillip Bennett Martin Zeber Orinda Massey J L Downs LI Washburn FE Swift and others. Locations reference Washington Crawfordaville English River Lime Creek and Brighton township with various lot sizes and prices.

Jobo Bosworth H P Bosworth Olay Frank Gerot Joho Peter Gerot Jobo Heck Siegikke Sevier Eens Albert Siemon L G Boles Ts Aggie Sos Reba E Veins Win Smouse Clyde A_ Bolce Washington O Burris D M Young Crawfordaville Della Myers G F Wagner Mary Swift May Wiley Sceees Rose R Snow Susan A Mikach Lida Datch Creek Frank Seth Emma Skioner Et al Orr Ferguson Logan George F Pule Brindley J S Draper Margretha Frank Amelia de Peifer Paris Rose Seaton T Robert Crawford Dide Raigor JG Myers Seaton Lot Ee Haynes CO Durat Mary S Durst English River Davisson Heirs W W Davisson Lime Creek Washburn Brighton FE Swift Waldschmidt

Mothers' Jewels Band Hosts Annual Mite Box Opening

The Mothers' Jewels Band auxiliary to the W. H. M. 8. of the M. E. church held its annual mite box opening at Mr. J. W. Legham's home on Saturday afternoon. Ideal weather drew a larger crowd than before with fifty attendees. Light refreshments were served and children enjoyed the afternoon. Twelve dollars were raised to support the York Nebraska home for orphan children. The band currently numbers 55 members.

Mothers’ Jewels M. E. Church J. W. Legham York Nebraska Home For Orphan Children

Hap-Hazard Burlesque Show for Trinity Church Benefit

The Hap-Hazard Burlesque Comedy Co presents a benefit show for Trinity Episcopal Church. The text notes the entertainment is worthwhile but suggests the performance is worth twice the price.

Hap-Hazard Burlesque Comedy Co Trinity Episcopal Church

Lost in New York Comes Tonight at The Graham

The Graham hosts a big scenic production Lost in New York tonight with curtain set for 8 15. Reserve seats now and enjoy the show featuring a grand stage experience and performances.

Graham New York

Rectol Pile Cure Sold with Guarantee and Free Sample

J. H. Stewart offers Rectol pile cure with a positive written guarantee. Each package includes a pile pipe free and a 50 cent price. Sample is free.

J. H. Stewart

Flick Johnson wins rail contract for Minnesota extension

The Flick & Johnson company secured the contract to complete the Lesueur to Mankato section of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad. The 62 mile extension, with the first portion awarded last summer, aims to rush work before cold weather.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Minnesota

Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Advertised

The text touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and related organ diseases, claiming it heals stomach origin ailments that affect heart lungs liver and kidneys. A testimonial from Thomas A. Swarts of Columbus Ohio details severe prior illness followed by weight gain and renewed strength after eight bottles in six weeks. The notice invites free copies of Common Sense Medical Adviser and provides a Buffalo New York address for mail requests.

Pierce Thomas A. Swarts Columbus Ohio Dr. Pierce Common Sense

Smith v Rogers Rent Case Settled in Kalona Court

Kalona Iowa October 23 Special The Smith vs Rogers lawsuit was tried and won by the plaintiff Waley Smith after Rogers attempted to collect rent for a house he had rented from Smith. Steve Coldren Iowa City represented the plaintiff and Dan Maloney North English for the defendant. The case ended with a plaintiff victory.

Smith Rogers Kalona Iowa Smith Vs. Rogers Steve Coldren Iowa City Dan Maloney North English Waley Smith

Wood sawing service advertises in city yards

Watson and Arthur offer wood sawing in the city at 65 cents per cord with their own fuel. Leave orders at any city wood yard or Cunningham's or Brindley's Grocery. satisfaction guaranteed.

Cunningham’s Brindley Watson & Arthur

Bridge Men Here

F. Loweth and J. Haine of Chicago, railway bridge men, arrived in the city last eight. Accompanied by Engineer Baker they drove west this morning to inspect ground for a major bridge project on the Milwaukee line.

Chicago Baker

Pile Cure Offered With Positive Guarantee

J. H. Stewart advertises a free sample pile cure with every package and a no cure, no pay policy. The 50 cent price is stated, and the claim is the rector has cured many people.

Rector J. H. Stewart

Politician Speakers Set for Swedesburg Visit

Captain J. A. Young of this city and R. B. Galer of Mt. Pleasant will speak in Swedesburg this afternoon. Young and several Republicans traveled by buggies. St. Neal A. Hise J. A. Ashby and Sam Cocklin will provide music. Also promoted is Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee.

Galer Mt. Pleasant Swedesburg Mr Young Smith

Walther to Promote Hardware Store in Knoxville

Edward Walther traveled from Bloomfield to promote the Walther hardware store in Knoxville during yesterday morning’s business trip.

Walther Bloomfield Walther Hardware Store

Lost to New York Scenic Show at the Graham

A big scenic show titled Lost to New York plays tonight at the Graham. The program promises bold visuals and lively performances in an urban themed spectacle.

Riverside visitor list and local social ties noted

Crawfordeville reports visitors and social events as residents host relatives and friends from Riverside Farmington Columbus Junction Winterset Cairo and Washington. Local residents attend church socials and light visits with neighbors and kin in town and around the surrounding counties.

Hap Hazard Comedy at the Graham Theater

Tomorrow evening the Hap Hazard Comedy Company performs at the Graham. Patrons are urged to rush in and have seats checked. the show promises one of the cutest entertainments ever presented with amusing features kept secret from the paper.

Hap Hazard Graham Hap Hazard Comedy Company

South Africa store offers a full range from needle to anchor

R Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a valley store serving farmers within thirty miles and claims fourteen cures in the past year with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The shop, a nine mile from rail and twenty five miles from town, is near a population of about sixty in a one mile radius. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman sell the remedy.

R. Larson Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony South Africa Larson Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Moving Picture Entertainment Delights Charles City Audiences

The Charles City Daily Herald reports that Brinton and wife staged moving pictures at the opera house last evening to a greatly satisfied crowd with many seated. The films were notably steady and varied, offering educational and entertaining content at a favorable price. A second show the next night drew a crowded house and kept audiences thoroughly entertained throughout the program.

Charles City Daily Herald Opera House

Second U P Church Preaching by Rev Comin

Rev V Comin of Oskaloosala will preach at the Second U P church this evening and tomorrow afternoon and evening. Communion services will be held on Sunday.

V. Comin Oskaloosala U. P

Opera House Tonight Showcases Lost in New York

The Gra ham presents Lost in New York tonight with cinematic surprises and clever specialties promising lively entertainment at the Opera House.

Mrs Perrine Visits Centralia Family Amid Oyster Cracker Hype

Mrs Chas Perrine of Centralia Illinois arrived in the city yesterday evening to see her parents Mr and Mrs A Daff and her sister Miss Margar e we Try Todd Stuart s celebrated oyster cracker.

Chas. Perrine Centralia, Ill Mrs. A Daff Miss Margar Todd Stuart

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