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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
2
A damaged consignm ent from Little Falls New York was soaked through in transit. A liberal settlement with the Transportation Co allows us to offer you compensation.
In Wellman Iowa ten year old Mervin Livezey died instantly from a shotgun discharge. The gun reportedly fell from a shelf in the summer kitchen while children were alone with the weapon. No one is blamed. funeral arrangements set for the following day.
The convention’s closing business was not reported due to press time. Gov Shaw of the state will speak here on the eighth of next month. Aylise urged decorum and a defeated candidate should show the right spirit. Committeemen for the coming year were announced across Brighton City and township wards. The notice lists numerous names and positions among townships and wards.
A mixed page includes a special sale offer for surveys buggies and wagons from Hervey Bell, claims of quality, and a note on Cascarets candy. plus a school report from Gray No. 7 and a medical remedy claim by J. H. Stewart with free samples.
Rev J H Scull of New London Ira and others will discuss the dominant issue from a Christian patriotic standpoint Friday Oct 4 at 7 30 in Smouse hall. A cordial invitation is extended to all including ladies. Music will accompany the meeting. Allen Green leaves for Kilbourn Wis to take charge of a dry goods store with a handsome salary. Kilbourn a lively summer resort during outing season.
The big scenic show A Romance of Open Hollow plays tonight at the Opera House. Fans urged to attend for a vivid stage experience and local entertainment.
Pr Hobbs asparagus pills advertised as a cure all kidney ills. Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or N America. Attorney Art Seber of Fairfield arrived Saturday night and spent Sunday at the Joseph Wolf home in south Washington, returning on No 11 early this morning.
The four women returned to resume their school work after spending Sunday at home. They traveled this morning on the Narrow Gauge railway to continue their studies for the week.
An advertisement invites listing merchandise stocks and land or city property for sale or exchange. It requests all kinds of property to be offered for sale exchange or lease and invites private owners to share lots in the city for development at their own price.
The seller offers improved farms at prices lower than building cost and can locate buyers anywhere. Listings include farms in other states and agency rights for lots in East Washington, Columbia and Highland Park Additions. Local agent offers to show properties to interested purchasers.
An advertisement offers farm loans at the lowest rate and insurance for property with first‑class companies. It invites listing farm or city rental properties, arranging leases, and collecting rents, signed by the agent.
Messrs Scott and Conger visited Crawfordsville this morning to do a painting job. Fish and poultry were dressed and cut to order at Todd Stuart's.
Sept 28 report lists Baxter Ingham visiting Washington with Mrs. Ing ham. Mrs. Frank Swisher traveling to Bloomfield. John McClintic and Bert Dillon visiting Fairfield. Mrs. Carrie Marshall and daughter returning to Ottumwa after a pleasant visit in town.
Sept 28 and surrounding days notes of visits by Q. Ross and son A K Ross in Winfield. Rev R Taylor returns from Keota. Mrs Slane and Mrs Neal visit Mrs Pearson. Mrs Orris back from Oxford Junction. John Wooley and Farrel Huston visit from Iowa City. Miss Smythe returns to Washington. Mrs H C Hull back from Pan American Exposition. Nellie Hull staying with Illinois relatives. First lecture of the course by Prof H W Richards on hydrogen waterworld. Crawfordsville residents attend Washington convention. An anecdote endorses Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local pharmacy ads.
Riverside mourns as Mr and Mrs Abe Drorbough lay to rest their 15 year old daughter and 18 year old son killed by typhoid fever. A grandchild remains ill at grandparents’ home. Community offers sympathy.
Advertisers claim models of $500 and $10 coats are stylish and up to date. They guarantee a 10 percent discount on cloaks and say Washington shoppers are buying heavily, marking the greatest cloak business of the season.
District court adjourned Saturday evening to October 14 with Judge Dewey presiding. The Rice case heard testimony and postponed until the 16th ult as the defendant needs to confer with counsel. The JOURNAL office offers a few cords of wood on subscription.
Miss Lula Kyle entertained friends Friday evening to honor her brother Will who soon departs for Keokuk to attend medical college. Guests played games such as cobweb tangle, enjoyed refreshments, and left late after a pleasant gathering. The notice adds a contract disclaimer about debts by subcontractors and agents. A promotion for the scenic production A Romance of Cool Hollow at the Graham with a male quartet is also noted.
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