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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1900

Page

3

The Pixies at Washington Delight Crowded Show

Last night the Pixies and Goblins performed a playful production for Washington audiences. About a hundred children illustrated the scenes with charming hesitancy and skill while soloists including Mrs. Parkinson and Grover Neiswanger earned applause. The entertainment, tied to Trinity Guild support, drew a $200 house and showcased the youngsters’ bright prospects.

Washington Miln Sweet Singers Charles Parkinson Mable Dewey Tula Warner Jane Shearer Grover Neiswanger Trinity Guild

Local notices and advertisements from Havre drift

A string of short items notes visitors and trips to Havre, small purchases at local shops, and promotional offers. Ed Nicholson visits Havre. Elwyn Latta and Lloyd Lytle travel to nearby towns. Chas Hebener, Frank Swift and Rev Allen are tied to trips or business. Potos and bookstore ads tease sales. Rocky Mountain Tea promotes a health product. piano tuner Chas Denschman schedules work.

Advertisers must file copy by 10 a m for same day changes

Stewart’s Pharmacy and Book Store markets unique goods at very low prices. A line of Bibles at half price on average. Masury Paints in oil offered cheaply. Eastman Kodaks priced as low as anywhere. Dr. Geo Leinger’s Formaldehyde Inhaler and Dr Leininger’s Generators advertised as germicidal and safe. Stewart’s on West Side.

Stewart’s Eastman

Weather forecast for Iowa and tobacco prices noted

The Weather forecast reports showers and possible thunderstorms in Iowa with warmer conditions in the east and central areas tonight, cooler conditions in the west on Saturday. A price note states one ounce more tobacco costs 5 cents than others sold.

Washington, D. C Evenine Journal

Sandbagged in Kalona. robbery leaves man near-fatal

Hugh Ayers was attacked from behind near Kalona by two men during an evening walk to a livery barn. He was unconscious for hours and later recovered enough to recount the assault. Robbery was the motive. $8.10 taken. Sheriff Teeter posted a $50 reward and descriptions of the suspects were issued. A broader town notice lists upcoming railroad land sale dates and travel offers along the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern line.

Kalona The Evening Journal Hugh Ayres Ayers Teeter Mr. Ayers

Prohibition Convention to Nominate in Smouse's Hall

Prohibitionists of Washington county meet at Smouse's Hall Tuesday September 25 at 1 30 to nominate a county ticket and handle business Rev S A Gilley of Marengo will address the convention Rev T J Wilson and wife will sing All are invited to hear the discussed questions and join the Prohibitionists in the convention By order of committee R M Dine chairman

Washington County R. M. Dine

Bethel Woman and Cotter Brother Visit Perry Sister

Mrs W R Williams of Bethel and her brother D R Hughes of Cotter traveled to Perry yesterday to visit their sister. The note mentions an opera house news depot and a hint about rapid book publishing in the United States.

Brindley's Ter Chas. Hebener Columbus Junction Busi W. R. Williams Bethel D. R Hughes Cotter Perry United States Opera House News Depot

Grand Reunion of Cowboys at Granite Oklahoma

The Grand Reunion of Cowboys and the Grand Comanche Indian dance will be held in Granite, the new Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific town on Red River in Oklahoma, September 19 to 21. Second homeseeker excursion offers half rate plus $2 to the district, tickets valid 21 days. R. I. & P. agents or John Sebastian, G. P. A., Chicago, can provide rates and schedules.

Montrose I. Hor Shelby Chicago J. la Mead Cycle Company Chicano, m Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Newlines Messrs Iiton & Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa Jolio G. Farmer Granite Chicago, Rocksland & Pacific Red River New Oklahoma R. 1 John Sebastian

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