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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1901
Page
3
Sept 26 reports S Wortman and daughter Mrs P W Warren of Argentine Kansas arriving to spend several weeks with relatives. Chas Sturges and wife of Washington visiting at the J B Crooks home.
Various residents and visitors were noted in Crawfordsville including L D Higgins in Crawfordeville on business and A N McBriwain in Winfield. Local shoppers, musicians, and relatives traveled between Winfield Keota Blue Mound Grace Hill and nearby towns. A reunion of Crawfordsville natives drew about 50 people despite bad weather and plans an annual meeting each September.
Sept 26 reports George Prizer as a passenger for Fairfield. Ed Roach and his wife traveled to Pleasant Plain for a several days visit. A large crowd attended a Woodman picnic in Richland yesterday.
Residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and visits. Mr C N Sturges and Mrs Rachel Oliver are noted visitors, Victor Verchival spurred travel between Keota and Merrimac, and Ira Sickles purchased a 160 acre farm near Dublin. A memorial address for William McKinley is announced, plus social activities at Miss Allie Jay’s surprise gathering and a medical tonic advertisement.
The Journal reports visits and activities across West Chester including Mr and Mrs R F McFarlane, Miss Esther MacGugin hosting a Sunday School party, and Miss Mary Massey’s move to Denver. Also covered are reunions, socials, poetry by Miss Edna Klein, bakery orders, and various local engagements and arrivals.
Rev. W. G. Thorn arrived in the city and will stay with Rev. I. B. Schreckengast as he decides his move. Washington will welcome him here. Will Sherman returns to Chicago to resume school after a home vacation. Gov. Shaw appoints W. W. Carria of Nira as delegate to the Farmers National Congress meeting in Sioux Falls, October 1 to 10.
An ad-promoted claim markets Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy. It promises a refund if a user is not fully satisfied after one bottle, urging purchase through a druggist.
D. D. Botorna of Marion Two announces his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the will of the Republican county convention to meet on Saturday September 28, 1901.
The undersigned state they will not be responsible for debts of their sub contractors or their agents unless ordered in writing. A blind phrenologist amused locals at the northeast corner of the square yesterday afternoon by examining a citizen's head bumps and commenting on character.
All items in the store are discounted 25 percent during September. Prices listed include Elgin and Seth Thomas timepieces, nickel cases, sterling flatware, gold filled pieces, plated flatware, and various jewelry items such as lockets, necklaces, and pins with specific sale prices noted.
Early notices list Pan American Exposition tickets through October 20 for New York round trips. It notes home visits and excursions eastbound on specified dates, with October 1 and related dates referenced for travel.
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