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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
3
In Muscatine area notes, visitors include Elrod Dayton from Brighton and J. G. Hise inviting jobs. Various residents travel to Oskaloosa, Fairfield, Keota, and What Cheer. A weather forecast predicts fair skies tonight and Friday with slightly warmer temperatures. A Pan-American exposition trip to Buffalo is noted, and license to wed issued for Joan Oldaker and Cordelle De Galleford.
The Owl club plans a social for its gentlemen friends on Hallowe en evening. The Journal office advertises engraved calling cards and current styles. Several residents travel by the firefly to visit relatives, attend funerals, or attend expositions in nearby towns.
A telegram to Mr. J A Young from Mr. Rowland said Mrs McJunkin was somewhat better but still in danger. Another telegram today said she had a bad night and was not improved. Mrs John Shanafelt and Mrs Will McFarland, visitors in St Louis, returned home yesterday evening on the narrow gauge.
Mr and Mrs Burham of Clark county Iowa arrived in the city last evening and are visiting Mr and Mrs Ira Bowman. Mr Burham is an uncle of Mrs Bowman.
Hawkeye lodge recorder N. H. Jones reports nine days bring three drafts totaling $2,000. The payment settles the late M. C. Cavender's certificate in the Loyal Workers order.
The thirty third anniversary of the order will be celebrated with Grand Master Workman Narvis giving the address. A musical and literary program follows with short talks by home members. A social will close the program and a large attendance is expected. everyone is invited.
Rev. W. M. Howle of Lawrence Kansas returns home this morning after a short visit with his father in law Rev. J Lackey. He was en route from a trip to Illinois.
Geo R. McDonald of Logan County West Virginia reports partial paralysis after a stroke left one arm and side unusable. After two bottles of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm he was nearly cured and lime many other cures for paralysis, rheumatism sprains and bruises are claimed. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
The Degree of Honor auxiliary to the A O U W announces a supper and fair on the evening of October 25 in Armory D. Supper will be served from 5:30 to 9 o'clock. All are welcome.
The Wabash sells excursion tickets Chicago to Buffalo and return at $6.00 every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday until the Exposition closes. Valid five days from sale in coaches or free reclining chaircars. Four daily trains. Write for Pan-American folder. City ticket office 97 Adams Street Chicago.
An old print advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the guaranteed remedy with a money back refund if not satisfied after one bottle, priced at 50 cents.
A five year lease offers a brick hotel with all fixtures and furniture new. Repapered and repainted in first class trim, extra good trade. For details contact Box 41 Keots a Iowa. Sabins & Son of Burlington moving houses along Milwaukee right of way with several moved and more to go. Prefirm guarantees best work in the state. Washington House headquarters.
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