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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
3
Notice requests advertisers to submit ad copy by 10 o clock in the morning to ensure same day insertion. Readable fragment notes deadline and urgency for ad changes.
Local Hens and Geo Sayles arrived from Chicago. Several travelers including Grant Darbshire, Henry Koecht, Rev Darbyhire, and Miss Sylvia Baker journeyed to nearby towns for business, visits, or social events. The Kalona High School Band announces a concert, while area families travel, visit relatives, and ship livestock and household goods.
An advertisement by J. H. Stewart touts Rector for the piles promising a full refund if it fails to cure. The copy notes a free repipe with each package and free samples.
Washington reports fair weather for Iowa with a forecast through Friday. Local notes include Hugh Teeter traveling to Muscatine, Chas Reeves touring Missouri, R T Cheery visiting Oskaloosa, N B King returning to Denver, Miss Davidson visiting relatives, S K White departing for Monmouth, Rev A L Davidson returning from Colorado, and C Pixley transporting his father in law’s remains to Talleyrand.
The Will County fair opened in Ingalla Park today and will run four days. All stalls and exhibition space are filled. Joliet day is Thursday with business suspended. Friday will see county schools closing and free admission for children.
William Otter was shot and killed by Oscar Morey near Gaylord Michigan on a Sunday afternoon. The dispute began over Morey’s attentions to Mrs Potter. Both Morey and the woman were arrested.
A list of scattered 1901 news items reports sensational claims about China Czolgosz facing torture, arrests in Nome for embezzlement, Wu Tingfang visiting New York fairs, Edmond Oklahoma post office robbery, Gage arriving in Washington, death of Des Moines pioneer Conrad Youngerman, Hungarian crop shortages, Faik Pasha criticizing the Turkish navy, a fatal rail accident near Woodstock Ontario, a cables update from Machias, and damage to Pittsburg Plate Glass stock on Nevins Street.
Everything in the shop is 25 percent off during September. Listed items include Elgin gold filled watches at 20 and 15 dollars, Elgin nickel case watches at 12 to 6.50 dollars, Seth Thomas clocks at 4 dollars, Sterling spoons and souvenirs at 1 to 2 dollars, gold filled brooches at 2 dollars, plated spoons and buttons priced low, plus various neckpieces and emblem pins.
An old notice mentions Dr. J. S. Barker and a location over Kern's clothing store with references to Shine'em up and a hotel venue, suggesting a classified or promotional item tied to Hotel Colenso.
Henry Koecht buys the Pantatorium from Chas Hise and moves his tailor shop to the room over the Washington National Bank. Local entertainment and business notes include the Graham venue hosting a night feature.
Stubbs and Webb arrive from Hale Iowa and set up grading camps east of the city near the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul line. They hold a city grading subcontract three miles east and plan to expand their thirteen men and dozen horses crew after work starts. A beacon light is advertised as a health aid with Rocky Mountain Tea offered for sale at Stewart's. Mr and Mrs Nate Babcock leave for Cleveland and Buffalo and other points.
Tonight at Carris Drug Store a local comedy show aims to draw crowds with a funny jingling act. The venue invites residents to reserve seats and enjoy light entertainment in a casual setting.
The Ling comedy Two Merry Tramps plays at the Graham tonight. The sketch promises light humor and stage charm as audiences flock to the venue.
Report from Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a new coachman at the Rippenbanger household and a runaway incident. The horses bolted into the suburbs with Mamie Rippenbanger and the coachman still missing at the time of the item.
In a humorous Brooklyn Life note, a man explains a woman kept him at the door for thirty minutes while Mrs. Benham reasons she had no time to come in.
The Journal announces a limited offer where readers can redeem a few cords of wood as part of a subscription arrangement. The program ties delivery or credit to existing subscribers, highlighting a practical benefit during the season.
Eldon announces choice Pennsylvania coal and soft coal options with a long experience claim. The notice lists Delta 3d Vein Illinois Centerville Canton Keb Douds Station Oskaloosa Delta Nut Keb Nut and invites orders at Columbia Pharmacy or by telephone 30 676.
About twenty five people traveled from the city yesterday evening to the Ab Hall residence for a pleasant surprise party in honor of Mrs Windsor of Davenport, who is visiting Mr and Mrs Hall.
Poultry dealer W. S. Reister offers top prices for all poultry. Roy Buckingham Thomas of Martins Ferry, Ohio, arrived in the city and stays with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young at 00 East Main Street. A. T. Parks of Brighton is visiting his daughter, Mrs. K. G. Fox.
Notice from Frick & Johnson contractors via J. H. Frick states they will not be responsible for debris from their sub contractors or their agents unless they receive regularly written and signed orders. The Singer Sewing Machine office is located at the Nicola and Harmon shoe store.
Regular meeting of Washington Chapter No 98 OBS will be held Thursday evening September 12 at 7 30 p m All members are requested to attend By Order of the Worthy Matron Also advertisement for Smiths Sure Kidney Cure with money back guarantee and a Todd Stuarts offer on dressed and cut fish and poultry.
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