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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
4
The lace and needle work exhibit at the L. A. White home, held to benefit Sunset Park, will continue through this evening to accommodate those who could not attend in the afternoon. The display drew good patronage and remains entertaining for tonight.
Members of Orion lodge are requested to meet at Castle Hall Thursday at 1 o clock to take part in the funeral service over the remains of Brother R R Lane conducted by J F Curraw C C
In Mount Carmel Illinois Miss Ollie Harper, 19, daughter of W W Harper, won the carnival beauty contest and was named queen. A circus member reportedly sent 2 04 to a local bank to support her election. In Chicago Dr Jacob H Smyser, former secretary of the state Dental board, was bound over to the grand jury on forgery and bribe charges after a recent hearing.
In Muncie Indiana on Sept 10 ministers referenced the assassination attempt on President McKinley and offered prayers for his life. Some ministers voiced support for exiling anarchists as a remedy. The piece notes varied responses across the city.
Found redgate to Turney wagon. For sale five room cottage near square. Lost cape pink silk lining and black silk brocade between library and L MacGugin’s residence. Reward for two blade pocket knife from Oscar Solbrig shop. Return items to JOURNAL office for rewards. Rent notice for top flat in west side of the Rookery. Call JOURNAL office for details.
Fine young spring lamb at Todd Stuarts. It is noted Illinois residents are still showing interest in Iowa real estate with B F Dixon Co reporting eleven Illinois visitors seeking farmland to buy. Grant Whittaker buys the Muscatine livery barn for 6000. Mrs Kreese travels toward Osceola and Cecavia Neb for a reunion with sisters after 35 years apart. Fraternal Aid meets at 7 30 this evening with full attendance urged.
In Fairmount Nebraska a Presbyterian congregation postponed Sunday worship to administer punishment to a Populist critic of President McKinley. A crowd ducked him in a pond and carried him to a country thicket where he was dumped and warned not to retire. The service started over an hour late.
The world sculling championship was decided Saturday at Rat Portage with Towns defeating Gandamer by three lengths. Governor General Wood returned to Havana on Saturday. Senator Lodge arrived in Paris after visiting Russia and Germany.
Advert reads warnings on health decline and stomach disease links to nutrition. Testimonial from Mrs Askew of North Carolina praises the remedy and other Pierce products, offering the Medical Adviser for mail order and 21 stamps for a booklet or 31 stamps for a cloth edition.
A broad appeal invites listing all property types for sale, exchange, or lease including farm, city property, and land swapped for merchandise. Encourages offering a city lot for development at desired price and urges owners to specify terms and interests.
Local agent offers farms and improved properties at low prices. Contracts include lands in other states and agency for lots in East Washington, Columbia and Highland Park Additions. Agent invites viewings and promises to locate properties to the purchaser’s wishes.
Real estate and finance notice offering farm loans at low interest, insurance through top companies, rental listings for farm or city properties, lease preparation and rent collection services. Respond with details.
Chicago reports record fruit movements from Michigan and beyond with 250000 packages in one day and thousands more by rail. Prices drop as vessels fill, and South Water and State streets overflow with peaches and baskets. The busy market follows a decade of Chicago commercial growth and signals continued high shipments.
The clever Wood and Ward company presents the satire Two Merry Tramps with an array of musical numbers. Highlights include the Hobo Two Step, Tell us Pretty Ladies, My Blashing Rosie, The Big Detective, East Side Belle, and an Indian Opera. The production glitters with costumes and scenery, nearing an extravagant revue. At the Graham theater Thursday evening Sept. 12.
Parties seeking to bore a new well or deepen an existing one are advised to consult Smita for guidance on best practices and practical steps to ensure a successful boring operation.
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