24 Sep 1894
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1894
Page
1
Various items report residents visiting Cedar Rapids and Burlington, new licenses issued, a girl birth, sales and promotions at local businesses, a parade of travelers heading to What Cheer and Davenport, and community events. includes arrivals, marriages, a frost, and upcoming sewer discussions.
Washington shoppers are invited to a September sale at L. D. Robinsons Jewelry and Music Store offering 25 percent off all watches clocks jewelry silverware guitars violins banjos mandolins mouth harps. Cash sales only no credit. T. T. Keeley real estate notary public office 207 West Washington Street Liberty Pole sign.
Stevens a 22 year old son of Lytle Stevens from near Ainsworth faced mounting losses after selling cattle and hogs in Chicago. He walked home after disappearing for weeks and the mental strain led to a sad ending known to locals.
C. J. Wildy of Hemmingford Nebraska has purchased the R. T. Wilson dry goods store, one of the city’s oldest establishments. He will take possession immediately as the deal closes.
A newspaper line promotes a grocery store offering canned goods table relishes and sal ads with a note of a shipment of choice fresh candies received and a barrel of new cranberries now in stock.
The Summerfield team won 54 to 18, credited largely to Fred Mitchell’s effort. The editor notes the ex-flunky is in good health and spirits. October first marks Washington HQ for the C R I P construction train gang, bringing a crew of about 40 men to reside there. Henry Knecht offers dyeing services.
The King Manufacturing Company offers the King Copying Book and Ink for copying without press or moisture. Importers and manufacturers invite inquiries from those who want to see or purchase. Letters should be addressed to the company for arrangements or visits.
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