Town sites on Milwaukee line target two new villages
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway plans locate two new towns in Washington county along the Kansas City Chicago cut off east and west of Washington. Senator G M Titus, appointed to recommend town sites, arrived to confer with Engineer Baker before proceeding to Otumwa for citizen interviews.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Company
Kansas City-Chicago
Titus
Grace Hill
Ainsworth
Baker
Wedded Geo Pixley and Sarah Dewees at Dewees Home
The marriage was solemnized last evening at the Dewees residence on South Green street at 6 45 in the presence of Rev. A L Davidson. The couple departed on the 7 40 passenger for Richland to visit relatives and then Mt. Pleasant to see Geo's friends. The groom, formerly from Mt. Pleasant, has worked as a wood worker at Hervey Bell carriage works and they plan to reside in the Dewees residence recently occupied by Mr. Dewees Rector.
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Geo. Pixley
Sarah Dewees
A. L. Davidson
Richland
Mt. Pleasant
Living Lake Church Weekly Service Times
Regular service held every Sabbath at 10 30 a m. Sabbath school follows at 11 30 a m. Y P U at 7 30 p m. Parish activities announced for members and attendees.
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Living Lake Church
Injured West Washington Woman Confined To Bed
Mrs Margaret Ritchey is unable to leave home after a fall this week suffering a badly sprained ankle with no bones broken. She must remain in bed until recovery. J H Stewart advertises Rector remedy for piles with a refund offer and a free pipe with each package. J S Adams, visiting with his daughter Mrs P Sherfey, has returned home to Washington.
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Rector
J. H. Stewart
Margaret Ritchey
West Washington
Proof of Will Notice in Washington County Court
Notice states a last will of James Phillips deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court’s office Washington County Iowa. November 13 1901 is fixed for probate with St J Marrugws as Clerk of the district court.
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District Court
Washington County
Ames Phillips
J. T. Marrugws
Local Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Campbell hosted a dance for friends last Friday night. Mart Scranton attended the Klock enteger and Carr wedding in Wellman. Karl Simpson visited his sister Mrs Green at Keota over Sunday. Shiloh church will preach next Sunday at 11 am and evening. Jessie Rupp closes her Gray school tomorrow. Mrs John Biloomquist visiting relatives in Moline Ill this week. Melcher tombstone dealer Mt Pleasant was in the area Monday visiting Ben Hill. William Petratz drilling a deep well on his Ea reka farm.
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John Biloomquist
Moline
Ill
Melcher
Ben Hill
William Petratz
Eareka
South Africa store offers from needle to anchor
O. BR Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a general store serving farmers within thirty miles with Chamberlain's remedies. He notes fourteen local cures in twelve months for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and claims a strong rural clientele. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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O. BR
Larson
Bay Villa
Sundays River
Cape Colony
South Africa
Chamberlain
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Wood Sawn The City At 65 Cords For Fuel
We saw wood at 65 per cord available citywide. Leave orders at any wood yard or Cunningham s Brindley s Grocery. Satisfaction guaranteed. Watson and Arthur.
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Cunningham's
Brindley
Watson & Arthor
The High Rollers at Graham Next Wednesday Evening
The High Rollers extravaganza company will perform at the Graham on next Wednesday evening. The burlesque opera promises up to date scenic effects and clever specialties and aims to please a discerning audience. Rocky Mountain Tea 35c. Stewart's sells it.
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Woodbull
Graham
Paris
Daly
Carris
High Rollers
the Graham
Sae
Stewart's
Bob Armstrong Named Top Trainer For Jeffries Camp
National Police Gazette reports Bob Armstrong remains employed this season as a leading trainer. Engaged by Jeffries to assist his brother Jack, Armstrong joins Jeffries in Harbin Springs to prepare for upcoming battles. He is a six foot tall, 200 plus pound puncher whom critics regard as a peak sparring partner and who has trained Sharkey Fitzsimmons Roblin and Jeffries for major bouts.
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Bob Armstrong
National Police Gazette
Jeffries
Bob Armtrong
Jack
Harbin Springs
Armstrong
Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Roblin
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure Best Guaranteed Remedy
The druggist offers a refund if one bottle does not satisfy after use. Price listed at 50c. The claim asserts a guaranteed cure for kidney issues with Smiths Sure Kidney Cure.
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Smith
Fire destroys Muellar & Sons saw mill in Davenport
A Davenport fire at 1 41 a m destroyed the saw mill and lumber yard of Chris Muellar & Sons. Loss estimated at 50000 and covered by insurance. The blaze quickly engulfed the property, with firefighters unable to control it. The incident appeared in the Charles City Daily Press.
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Chris Muellar
Davenport
Chris Muellar & Sons
Pain Balm Aids Paralysis Case and Cures
Henderson Grimett suffered partial paralysis and loss of use of an arm and side until two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm brought near-total cure after prior medical treatment failed. The testimonial notes other cures for partial paralysis and praises its rheumatism sprains and bruise relief. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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Henderson Grimett
Chamberlain
Geo R. Mc. Donald
Mao
Logan County
W. Va
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Lost in New York at the Graham receives warm audience response
Last night the Graham hosted the play Lost in New York drawing a sizeable crowd from Kalona Keota Ainsworth and nearby towns. Moonlit good roads made travel pleasant and the show was well received with notable musical interruptions and a charming performance by Baby Abbott in child parts.
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Graham
New York
Kalona
Keota
Ainsworth
Washington
Sweet Little Baby Abbott
Five Year Lease Beet Hotel Offers All New Fixtures
A five year lease offers a brick hotel with all fixtures and furniture new. The property has been repapered and repainted in first class trim, described as an extra good trade. For more details mail Box 41 Keota Iowa. The Degree of Honor auxiliary to the A U W hosts a supper and fair October 23 at Armory D with supper served 5 30 to 9 o clock. Sabies Son moving houses in Milwaukee right of way report shows six moved and three remaining. work praised and headquarters at Washington House. Best work in the state guaranteed.
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Keota
Lowa
Armory D
W.m.sabies & Son
Burlington
Milwaukee
Washington House
Notice of Nonliability by Frick and Johnson Contractors
The undersigned announce they will not be responsible for debts of any sub-contractors or their agents unless ordered in regularly written and signed documents. Frick and Johnson Contractors, 70m3 by J H Frick, President.
Prohibition Speech by Rev Douglass at Smouse's Hall
Des Moines pastor Rev A. Douglass of First U P church will discuss campaign issues from a prohibition point of view in Smouse's hall Thursday evening October 21. All are invited, regardless of party, with special invitation to ladies to attend.
Anniversary of A O U W Celebrated at Todd Stuarts Hall
The 33rd anniversary of the order will be observed next Monday evening at the Court of Honor Hall. Grand Master Workman Narvis will deliver the address with a musical and literary program and short talks by home members. A social will close the entertainment with a large turnout expected. Washington football travels to Wapello to face the Wapello Indians next Thursday afternoon.
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A. O.U.W
Order
Workman Narvis
Court of Honor
Washington
Wapello
Tailor Offers Suits To Order At Moderate Prices
Advertises first class tailoring and satisfaction. Suits to order priced from 18 to 40 dollars, trousers 4.50 to 12 dollars. Emphasizes good appearance and customer satisfaction.
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G M. Titus
Muscatine
The
Otomwa
Ottumwa
Offi
Clara
Muscatine County
Mesers
Sur
Anderson Brothers
Pleasant Plain
Anderson Bros
Waukee
Chicago
Kee & St. Paul Railway Company
Flick
Johnson’s Construction Company of
Mercer & Chilcote
Garson, Meyer & Co. F
Hubbard
Louisiana
New Orleans
Baird & Johnson
Cash Store
the Dewees
South Green Street
J.S. Adams
Sherfey
Dell H. Duncan
North Side Book Store
Campbell
Mart Scranton
Klockenteger and
Carr
Wellman
Karl Simpson
Jessie Rupp
Gray School
Will
Ers
Gazette
Harwood
South Side
PROM
Canton
Car
Samson & Livingston
Insurance
Charles City Daily Press
the Hildreth
W. Fr. Brinton
Church of the Covenanters
the Church of the Covenanters This
M. M. Pearce
Louis
Frick & Johnson, Contractors
J. H. Frick
Yeal
Todd Stuart
Sol Rich & Co
L. J. Wilmet
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