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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
2
A classified item notes cotton blankets largely used in place of sheets with prices 45 cents to 1.00. Listings show other cotton blankets in 10-4 11-4 and 12-4 worth varying amounts, indicating bargain domestic linen options.
The Thirty third anniversary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen was celebrated with speeches and music at Court of Honor Hall. A Grand Master was unable to attend. local members including Daniel Aughey and Geo Tripp led a program featuring readings, piano duets, and prohibition-tinged remarks by Rev. A. Douglass. City developments and street work were also noted.
Classified notice offers a five year lease on a brick hotel with all fixtures and furniture new and in first class trim. The ad promises an extra good trade and directs inquiries to Box 41 Keota Iowa. A church notes item mentions thirteen new names added to the Second United Presbyterian church roll during communion services led by Rev Comin of Oskaloosa.
County Auditor Ingham prepares ballot books and blanks to be mailed countywide at week’s end. Judges of election will name eligible jurors while precision counts allocate 75 grand and 800 petit jurors per precinct, with totals higher due to population. City wards show grand 3 4 4 4 and petit 26 45 45 42 plus talismen numbers. A Bay Villa South African store owner notes Chamberlain remedies’ perceived value and local farmers’ use.
Hon A B Cummins arrives from Des Moines to lecture at Graham Opera House. He had been ill and could not speak at Mt Pleasant but is recovered. Doors open 7 15 pm with 7 45 pm talk by R Shaler of Mt Pleasant followed by Cummins the Republican nominee for Iowa governor. John Babcock Jr returns from Chicago trip.
Geo R McDonald of Logan county West Virginia says Henderson Grimett recovered from partial paralysis and loss of use after two bottles of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The liniment is also famous for rheumatism sprains and bruises and is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
News by Telephone from Grace Hill reports Mr. Bigler of North Dakota visiting his sister Mrs Romig yesterday. Jacob Blick remains critically ill while Benjamin Romig arrives from Harrison County Missouri to stay with his uncle Rev Romig. B F Humm helps his father relocate to Washington today.
Seats are on sale at the Carris pharmacy. Queen Esther Circle of the M E church held a social last evening at the Emmons home in east Washington with about thirty five members present. The event followed the society's regular business. Also advertised is Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with a money back guarantee on bottle 50c.
Deputy Sheriff Will Black arrived on the narrow gauge this morning. Mrs. Mary Sayles and her daughter Mrs. Ida Sayles Gordon visit from Eldora with two children. Harland H. Dawson returned to Colorado Springs. T. T. Keeley bought the A. L Smouse property, occupied by Charles A. Means on the east side of the square, for 7000 dollars.
City ministers led by Rev. E F Lilley met with Rev A L Davidson and Rev Thompson to discuss Ministers and the Message and Reviews of Educational Interests of Missouri. They set Thanksgiving services in the Presbyterian church with Lilley to preach. Further arrangements to follow next Monday.
The undersigned declare they will not be responsible for debts of any sub contractors agents or laborers unless ordered in regularly written and signed orders. Frick Johnson Contractors by J H Frick president.
Warson and Arthur offer wood sawing anywhere in the city at 65ers per cord. They furnish their own fuel and accept orders left at any city wood yard or Cunningham's or Brindley's Grocery with satisfaction guaranteed.
Oct 28 notes a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. J E Gardner with J E likely to sell cigars. Various visitors noted include Rev W N Potter of Ainsworth and Mrs Max Marbourg with daughter. Kalona talent show drew a full house and over $40 receipts. Cedar Center school closes for six weeks.
The Woman's Missionary Society plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. R F McFarlane. Lectures by Dr. Tarkio College president on Palestine and Miss Jeanette Gedalius from New York City are announced with free admission. Local travels include visits to Fairfield Davenport Columbus Junction and Muscatine with multiple residents noted in daily movements.
An old advertisement promotes Rectol pile cure with a free pipe, sample offers, and a no cure no pay guarantee priced at 650 cents. Separately, city water shortages are reported with many wells dry and residents urged to use city water. The Covenanters church Sabbath service featured Rev. Pearce of St. Louis delivering fresh sermons.
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