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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1900

Page

3

Eckerman Family Return From Des Moines Visit

Mrs W. M. Eckerman of Des Moines recently visiting sister Mrs Chas Houck in the area has returned home this morning.

W. M. Eckerman Des Moines Chas. Houck A. T. Byers Rose Gardner Ohio Ft. Worth Texas S. A. Spilker Indiana C. S Lemmon Ottumwa Mamie Shearer East Washington Street Oscar George Will Harvey Chic O'Loughlin Chicago G. Haun Clinton County Ind Chalmers

Ladies of St James' church host first class meal drive

Come and patronize the ladies of St James church for a first class meal next Thursday September 6 Meals served all hours in Smouse's building opposite Graham Opera House first room north of Power's grocery. Penny pictures at the Penny Picture Gallery for two weeks this is your last chance.

St. James’ Church Smouse Graham Opera House Mr. Power Penny Penny Picture Gallery Bethel Presbyterian Church Apmadoc Edith Harvey Jamie Jennie Elizabeth Watson Institute of Music

Fire near Lexington mystery of origin remains unsolved

Fire destroyed the Gardner home near Lexington Indiana early today, with the family inside unable to determine how the blaze started. The building and all contents burned. contents insured for about 400 dollars, but the house itself was not insured.

Lexington Lewis Gardner Here

Local Ad Copy Deadline Notice at 10 A.M

Advertisers must submit copy by 10 o clock a m to ensure same day changes. The line item reminds merchants that late submissions will not appear until the next business day.

Local Happenings Mix of visits and travel in town

Fairfield visitors and locals pass through. many attend fairs, trips to Davenport Des Moines and Chicago noted. Names include Mrs. Price Emporia Kan Mrs. Rose Gardner Jank Anderson Miles Bradford and others visiting West Chester Muscatine Cedar Rapids and Oskaloosa. Community news spans arrivals departures and shopping notices.

Hower’s I. J.price Emporia Kan Rose Gardner Brady Davidson Davenport John Steck A. H. Rose Opera House Miles Bradford Fremont P. Anderson Muscatine Dewey St Joy Brindley’s Ed Koupp Ruth West Chester J. Lackey Brighton Atkinson Toulon F. L. Wilson Lucy Nena Fairfield Washington K. Dean Mia Jos Wolf Daly St. W. Eldridge J. L. Kilgore D. of H M. Porter O. Long Raymond Alberson Des Moines Second Ward Raguet

Shortest Council Meeting in Memory of Local Board

Only five councilmen attended the session with Mayor Ross absent. Aughey acted as mayor pro tem. Items discussed included a petition for an arc light, sidewalk corrections at Motts and Reeves properties, a sewer petition, and water main pipe issues. No new business acted upon. sewer matters postponed to next meeting.

Aughey Ross Mason Keck McCall Logan Fred Tracy Samson & Livingstons Moothart Fred

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