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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1900

Page

2

James Morrow Dies. Washington County Farmer

James Morrow, a prominent Washington County farmer, died yesterday at five. He lived three miles north of the city and would have turned 66 next birthday. Survived by wife Jennie Palmer and six children Elma Roy Myrtle Margery Dorothy and Inez. Funeral tomorrow at ten from the family residence with Rev Stark at Kim Grove cemetery.

James Morrow Mr. Morrow Washington Iowa Chicago Jennie Palmer John Palmer East Washington Street Elma Roy Myrtle Margery Dorothy Inez Stark Kim Grove Cemetery

Weather forecast and music class meeting notice

The forecast for Iowa calls for probably showers tonight and Tuesday. In Washington, a meeting is announced at Swift's Hall at 7 30 tonight for members of the singing class and others interested in building up vocal music in town. We have over fifty to start with and want fifty more to sign.

Swift

Quiet Wedding of Graff and Schlosser Surprises Friends

Miss Clara Marie Schlosser and Mr Geo G Graff were quietly married Saturday evening at the home of C M Sturges by Rev H R Stark. Only a few friends attended the ceremony and a wedding supper followed. The couple will reside in southwest Washington and begin housekeeping immediately with many gifts for their new home.

Clara Marie Schlosser Geo. G. Graff C. M. Sturges H. R. Stark Washington O. M. Sturges

Penn Tank Oil Wins Over Skeptical Registrars

George Boileau, agent for Penn Tank Oil, proves the product by filling lamps at Fred L. Stewart's store. The registrars doubted smoky lamps but after using Penn Tank Oil that night, the lamps burned clean and bright. They vow to switch to Penn Tank Oil in the future.

George Bojlean Penn Fred L. Stewart George Fred

Free Dandruff Cure Trials At Local Barber Shop

Jacobs and Cutright offer free applications of a new dandruff cure to patrons for a limited time to demonstrate their service. Their barber shop is highlighted as a top city business.

Jersey City New York Trenton Jacobs Cutright

City Office Location Notice by Shields and Son

On and after October 1 you will find our city office in the Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of Postoffice. All orders left there will have prompt attention. Also bills may be settled there if you desire. JOHN SHIELDS & SON.

Columbia Pharmacy Postoffice John Shields & Son

Rev McLaughlin Sermon Draws Large Local Audience

Canon City Colorado pastor Rev S R McLaughlin of the U P Mission Station preached at the First U P Church on Righteousness Exaltheth a Nation. He warned reforms fail and the Gospel bears deep reform power, noting adulterated foods and social evils as examples. He will visit Washington briefly before returning.

McLaughlin S. R McLaughlin Canon City Colo U. P Washington

Spectacular Anvil Chorus Draws Atlantic City Crowds

Pat Gilmore first performed the scenic Anvil Chorus at the Boston Peace Jubilee with a huge ensemble. Innes presents a similar spectacle in Atlantic City with five thousand instrumentalists, a red shirted chorus, and artillery roar. The program includes six opera vocalists and fifty five band players. The show arrives December 6 at 2 pm, with 300 tickets needed in ten days.

Pat Gilmore Boston Innes Atlantic City Gilmore

Narrow Gauge Track Work Opens Near Depot

About fifteen men started laying new Narrow Gauge tracks this morning near the depot. The old switch into Samson & Livingston yards will be removed and a nearly straight north line laid starting opposite J. J. Weldin's house. The new route will block Weldin to Hays corners, opening the road opposite the depot for draymen. Elevator work paused due to rain, then resumed afternoon.

Samson & Livingston J. J. Weldin Weldin Hays’ Corner

Revival services at A M E Church highlight meeting

Yesterday's quarterly meetings at the A M E Church featured Rev. M I Gordon assisting Rev. Holly. Gordon preached both afternoon and evening to good audiences. he is praised for his work in Muscatine and received a suit of clothes and $100 from his congregation before leaving.

Holly M. I. Gordon Muscatine Gordon

Cure La Grippe with Weeks aceadlets at Stewart's

An advertisement promises rapid grippe cure with Weeks aceadlets and offers a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails. Price is 25 cents and the product is sold at Stewart's Pharmacy.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Stewart's

Knights of Pythias meeting draws large Monday turnout

A Knights of Pythias notice calls for a large attendance Monday October 29 to confer work with visiting brothers welcome. The message lists C M Krews and C C La ee as officers and invites all members to attend.

Knights of Pythias C. M. Krew C. C

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