30 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1895
Page
1
Chas Babb operates a tailoring shop offering custom handiwork with home patronage encouraged and satisfaction guaranteed. Leave orders at Allen House Pharmacy, Glasgow and Lytle Props for pickup or fittings.
Sheriff Teeter captures two suspects in the freight yards. John McGrath found with a revolver and valuables is jailed for concealed weapons, George Maden held for vagrancy. Court later weighs guardianship for neglected child Ky lah Bassett and a separate sentencing in a father‑in‑law assault case.
The Ot tumwa Courier reports Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Giltner celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary at their home six miles east of the city. General Agent Marly was surprised when he arrived to find a large gathering of relatives and friends. Music by Amy and Jessie Pair and refreshments followed as gifts were exchanged. The article also notes the local baseball team traveling to Keota for Harvest Home events and predicts many locals will attend.
The Washington Military Band will perform twice weekly through the season with concerts on Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Developments say Lucy I. race was a regular steal as Lucy B’s driver held back until heat three, then she surpassed Capt. Hanks and the judges admit she was faster. Capt. Hanks was deemed winner due to bets. A. W. Shearer and Miss Eva Smeltzer are noted among local items with various travels and store news.
Henry Irvings Faust at the Graham will feature Griffiths version of Goethe with a Mephisto who denies and entangles Faust through reason. The production promises magnificent stagecraft and electric effects especially in the Brocken hell scene with moving rocks and fiery, screaming creatures. Public inquiries point to a deluxe theater experience on the square with S. Is Dewey handling tickets.
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