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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1901
Page
3
Notable Visitors and Local Notices From Iowa City
The Journal reports Mrs E Anderson and Mrs Luce of Iowa City as overnight visitors at the James Willer home on their overland trip to Mount Pleasant. W A Smith offers well boring services. Eva Lease Foster’s friends note her improving condition after a turn for the better on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James (. Willer
Mount Pleasant
W. A. Smith
Eva Lease
Prisoner captured after escape from county jail
Lee Darby and Oscar Harrison recaptured the escaped prisoner near the rail line. They found a razor knife and saw on him before taking him to McMillan's store for search and then to Washington and into Sheriff Teeter’s custody. Katona observed a day of mourning for President McKinley with services at the opera house led by Jas Brookhart.
Stewart's Cuts Prices on Book Supplies
Stewart's offers significantly lower prices for book supplies than competitors while maintaining quality.
Bachelor's Hall three act comedy in Graham Monday
Weasley and Maddern's Merrymakers present the clever three act drama Bachelor's Hall at the Graham Monday evening. Ladies may obtain free tickets at Carris Pharmacy before 6 p.m. Monday. Tickets are on sale now. Frick Johnson Contractors sign off on no debts by sub-contractors or agents unless ordered in writing.
Local Advertisements and Social Notes in Crawfordsville
Local notices report daily postings from merchants and residents including Johnsons Macaroons Allen s and Del 51 Special sale on game boards, 83 66 Allen s oyster stews praised, Miss Jessie Crooka to spend Sunday in Crawfordsville, Todd Stuart s dressed fish and poultry, Wilbur Hart travels to Wayland, Shise em up at Hotel Coleaso, Singer Sewing Office at Nicola Harmon, Lizzie Hill visiting her brother south of town, Hebener from Columbus Junction via Firefly, Dr Pratt optician at Klein s, spectacles fitted, Andy Ferguson in Crawfords ville on business, Mrs Robert McFarlane guest at Dickson home, W E C special meeting, grand juror Robert McFarlane returns home for Sunday, Means the man for oyster stews, Mrs Gawthrop returns from Burlington, Geo Black visits sister Lewis Wallace and Nate Black.
Local Trade Notes and Town News Snapshot
A busy week with Miss Shillig arriving from Chicago to trim for Ton dre Benz at Lemmon & Lewis and Mrs Moreland visiting Burlington. Local staff and residents frequent Johnson's for baked goods and Todd Stuart's for beef and cured meats while engineers Beuthel and Pierce take vacations. Town social events at the Presbyterian church and visits from Crawfordsville and Grace Hill residents fill the day as the community stays active.
Roy Hardy to face Oxford in game against Iowa State
Sept 20 Roy Hardy traveled to Oxford to play against the Oxford team and Iowa State University tomorrow. Riverside saw a four hour closure from 10 to 4. Rev Emerson led services at the U B church at 11. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35c sold by Stewart's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hardy
Oxford
Iowa
Stewart's
Unclear text fragment from Chas Miller area advertisement
Fragmentary notice describes two animals at Chas Miller place with injuries and a medical ad promising a kidney cure from Smith. The text includes a refund assurance and mentions a numerical score 82-46, but details are incomplete.
Keokuk Presbytery to Install Reverend Stevenson in West Chester
Keokuk Presbytery will meet in West Chester next Wednesday September 2 for the installation of the Reverend Stevenson at the United Presbyterian church. A number from here expect to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
West Chester
Stevenson
United Presbyterian Church
Divorced Wife Sues For Damages Over Marital Ties
Mrs Annie Graff, divorced from her husband, sues Paula Graff the present wife of David A Graff in circuit court seeking 100000 damages. Paula Graff lives with David in Evanston and is said to be worth 200000. Annie alleges alie nated affections and was misled by friends of her husband. The case hinges on alleged ilienestion of the marital relation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nus
Annie Graft
Paula Graff
David A. Graff
Evanston
Annie Graff
Circuit Court
Graff
Washington Buggy Co Ships Mission Wagon to Oklahoma
Fine young spring lamb at Stuart's. The Washington Buggy company shipped to Oklahoma today a two seated missionary wagon. Missionaries draw upon Washington for more than one thing along the line of their needs, and this city is not found wanting, either. Bread and cakes that are good to eat at Means', the man who feeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. C. Bettel
Arkansas Valley
Tie
Dowie
Chilcoot Pass
Belle Weissenbach
Prairie Avenue
Henry Isaak
Stuart’s
Washington
25 Percent Reduction on All Watches and Goods
A September sale at a local jeweler offers 25 percent off all cash purchases. Items include Elgin gold filled watches priced from 12 to 20 dollars, nickel case watches from 6.50 to 8.50, a Seth Thomas clock for 4, sterling items such as a tea spoon and souvenir, plated spoons and collars, and necklaces and emblem pins. The shop is described as a reliable jeweler on West Side Square.
Great tonic for health sold at Stewart's
Stewart's offers Rocky Mountain Tea for 35 cents marketed as a health tonic that cleanses the body and promotes wellness. The ad emphasizes its restorative ability for both body and mind and invites readers to buy the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart’s
Home Visitors Excursion by Burlington Route Dates Listed
Excursion for home visitors on Burlington Route September 164h and 23d and October 1st and 8th 1901 offered at the lowest rate ever. See E G Fox for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
E G Fox
Miller announces private sale of selected North Addition lots
The notice states a private sale of the best selected lots in the North addition by meets and bounds. Deeds will be made for the conveyed lots and ownership will be finalized under Millers authority at 8312 Dn A. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Addition
A. N. Miller
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Lee Darby
Oscar Har
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Charles Atkinson
Mor
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Roosevelt
Wil
Liam McKinley
Jas. Brookhart
Stewart
West Side Book Store
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Frick & Johnson, Contractors
J. H. Frick
Pres
Macaroons
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Allen
Del
H. Duncan
Jessie Crooka
Crawfordsville
Todd Stuart
Wilbur Hart
Wayland
Shise
Dave Keltner
Hotel Coleaso
Singer
Nicola & Harmon Shoe
Lizzie Hill
Bep
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Firefly
Dr. Pratt
Klein
Andy Ferguson
Crawfords
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Robert McFarlane
Havre
Dickson
Grand Jury
Mrs. Gawthrop
McDowell
Geo. Boileau
Columbus City
Geo. Black
Mrs
Lewis Wallace
Nate Black
Oskaloosa
Lemmon & Lewis
Miss Shillig
Riverside
Tondre & Benz
Reynold
Todd Stuart’s
Boston
Johnson's
Beuthel
Pierce
del Stewart
Chas. Truesdale
Jas
Clark
J. A
Young’s
Madison
Quartette
Peter Wenger
Will
Chris
F. Dixon
Stone
East Washington Street
Mt. Pleasant
The
Presbyterian
James Shearer
Washington Street
Crooks
C. M. Sturges
Claud Rosen
Berger
Augusta Buxbaum
Grace
Academy
Claude Pierce
Winfield
California
W E Witting
Decatur
Ill
Saratoga
State University Tomorrow
Emerson
U B
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J.B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
Thos
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Cunningham's Grocery
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J. B. Gavin
Dr. Radcliffe
Murray
Ty. A. Grady
Rev. W. Toll
William Warren
Chicago Board of Trade
Willam McKinsey
Warren
Buffalo
George F. Harding
Universal
Washington Buggy Company
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Chas. R. Parkinson
H. F, Steck
Reliable Jeweler
West Side Square
John Kelly Rochester
Harwood
Ohio
Crower
Florida
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
L. J. Wilmet
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