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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
4
The Airship returns to the Grand for two nights this week on April 10 and 11. It features 20 passengers with acting singing and dancing and promises comedy fine costumes and artistic dancing. Des Moines Capital notes a full house and strong support for the troupe led by Marie Stuart.
The old soldiers of the city will observe the thirty eighth anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh in Grand Army Hall Tempe building Saturday evening April 7 1900 Cols Scofield Bell Palmer and others will address the meeting A grand good time assured
Dr Howard Hamilton, a spring graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Chicago, will become Ainsworths physician and surgeon. He moved from Monmouth College and will practice in the county, drawing warm wishes from many friends.
A travel pitch touts pleasant days and better climates in Southern Kansas Oklahoma or Texas with first class comfort on excursion trains. The next excursion departs April 17th via K. B. Stewart, Agent. An incident notes hats stolen from a Kansas City chair car amid a report of local involvement.
Two sides play to a 0-0 draw in a tense matchup. Neither side could convert despite chances as officials kept play balanced and tight throughout the contest.
Tickets go on sale Friday evening April 6 for Rev Sam Jones at a local venue. Det 1-00-0-0001 0-4 lists the sale code and seating options.
S Younkie and Ira Bowman prepare two modern homes on their vacant lot between the lumber shed and the Benz Hotel. Workmen dig collars and lay drains as construction proceeds rapidly with an estimated cost of about 4000 dollars per residence.
Meals served at the Minsch bakery on the north side with fresh bread daily. Dr. Kerr served as a professional visitor in West Chester. Mrs Wu and Southwell of Burlington were guests at the Moore residence on South Washington. Walter Norton from Muscatine visited the Ed Kupp home. Ira Benson of Murray, nephew of Mrs. Tom Berdo, was seriously injured after a gas stove explosion while a tinner repaired the spouting. he suffered burns but is expected to recover.
City visitors and residents named include Chas Cruz at the New York Store. Mrs Tallman and daughter of Keota, Mrs Neal of Crawfordsville visiting Ed. Miksch bakery being renovated. Johnsons north side bakery offers cakes and fresh bread. Miss Dunbar Grace Hill visiting Nina Isenhart. Elmer Lynch Fairfield visiting John Shields and H L White homes. Smoke Okomo cigars advertised. D H Ballard and wife to host dinner. G F Talmage back from Enid Oklahoma. Mrs Bennet arrives from Brighton visiting Ed McLean. Auditor Ingham tending farm and sale. J Maytle replaces him. Miss Elsie Dennison leaves for L Brighton to teach east of town. Mrs Brier and daughters shopping. Rev A L Davidson returned from Keokuk presbytery. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised as lamp of reason. Dr Pratt optician notice for March 26 and glasses fitting.
Rev Meyer of Glenwood Minnesota will conduct services at the Covenanter church Friday and Saturday afternoons at 2 o clock. He is a converted Jew educated at a German university studied medicine before conversion and has traveled widely including Manila Porto Rico the Hawaiian Islands and more.
Terre Haute reports that George Ploecken and Richard Cooley were found dead in bed Monday morning from asphyxiation, seemingly accidental, with authorities awaiting further details.
An outline of events includes A J Graham robbed in front of Chicago’s Auditorium Annex of 50 dollars and a watch. Captain Peter Astle Scott of the Ross Antarctic expedition is dead in Maryland at 84. John Smith seeks help at a Chicago station with smallpox. A 20 million mortgage filed in New York against Western Union by Farmers Loan and Trust. Mr and Mrs William Knott celebrate fifty years of marriage in Wisconsin. Mrs Anna Davis in Chicago sent 28 in a stocking to a washerwoman who denies knowledge. investigation ongoing. In Italy the chamber of deputies opposition walks out. Singapore papers claim Aguinaldo is in the city. The Washington Post recounts theater backstage observation of a leading woman’s prayerful prelude to a comic opera performance.
Thomas Chilcote left this morning to fit up Coppock park for summer picknickers and invites Washington residents to visit for a good time during the summer. Sam Houck of Wallace lumber yard had a bad breakdown near the courthouse when the hind wheel collapsed under a heavy lumber load.
Ed McLain of the Emry Company beams with joy as a baby girl arrives this morning, bringing happiness to the home and family. Congratulations are extended to Ed McLain and his loved ones.
The Uncle Josh Spruceby company showcases one of the finest traveling orchestras and invites the public to hear them perform Saturday evening at the local venue.
A phone numbered 250 has been placed in the residence of Wis Butterfeld. The report notes the presence of the line within the home and suggests possible use for local communications.
Large turnout at the Baptist church annual meeting and roll call. Reports from church clerk treasurer Sunday School Ladies' League What I Can mission circle and Junior Union show all departments in excellent condition. A trustees committee reported raising $200 over last year for current year expenses. Rev Gray began his fifth year last Sunday.
A local supplier promotes a vast range of wall papers with over four hundred designs in grades from low to high prices. They highlight novelties in decorative effects, chintz stripes, florals, heraldic patterns, scroll designs, tapestries, oriental motifs, pressed and embossed papers, and modern fabrics. The note invites customers to visit AnpeRrson & Burroughs to view the collection.
The county board of supervisors, in session the past week, adjourned with no business of importance except approving claims. The meeting will reconvene on May 4.
Buy Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure for 25 ets 50 ets or 1 00. If not cured return bottle for refund. Sold for over fifty years with guarantee. Prices 26 and 50 cents at J H Stewarts druggist. Eugene Frechin arrives from Omaha to reside here and work on Rock Island section. He is Frank Bruty’s brother in law of the Dempsey billiard parlors.
Miss Todd visits Miss Charlotte Cunningham on the Heights then returns to Columbus Junction. A Morgan leaves the east side hardware store with wife and children for Des Moines to take an engineer job with the street railway company. Neighbors regret their departure as the Dewey restaurant exterior is repainted.
Display features sample commencement programs and school invitations. NAL handles Whiting's Butler's and other known houses. county graduates urged to visit before ordering. Chas Cunningham left for Centerville with A A Meinhard of Carson Pirie Scott & Co. Dick Fisher's son, who lost a hand last Saturday, is reported recovering and in good health.
A Chicago Post quotation reports a scientist claiming right handedness stems from motor speech control on the right body side. The banter at the wedding scene follows with a humorous exchange about wedding vows. A brief line notes Korea granting Russia ground at Mihsatinia.
An advertisement touts Week Break Up A Cold Tablets as a quick cure for La Grippe with a cheerful refund of the purchase price if ineffective. Price listed as 25 cents. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the remedy to readers.
The Washington Limited advertises rapid service from Washington to Chicago and key Midwest cities with early departures and same-day arrivals. It promises no waits on its lines, calling out connections at Burlington and noting extended schedules for eastern and southern routes.
The Kansas City convention hall where the Democratic national gathering was to be held July 4 burned, destroying the hall, a church, and a school. Loss estimated at 850000 with rebuilding planned promptly. Milwaukee offers to host if needed while Kansas City reverses plans. Congressmen weigh next steps.
Chicago politicians say Admiral Dewey is too late for either major party nomination. A Detroit dispatch quotes Daniel J. Campau urging Bryan as Democratic standard bearer, while a Washington telegram notes Senator Proctor’s surprise at any Dewey bid. Reports also cover local incidents and business notes across Wisconsin and Michigan.
Gent your tickets at once for the Rev Sam Jones lecture at the Graham next Friday evening. A number on the guarantee list have yet to call for their tickets. Step into Anderson and Burroughs to have seats checked at once. First come first served. Also note the lecture is next Friday evening April 6th. Homemade chenille rugs at factory prices at J B Crails made by Thomas Simpson jr.
Listings include for sale bargains and wanted notices. A Jersey cow for sale, a baby buggy in fine condition, five men and five teams wanted, rent offers for eighty acres at 2.50 per acre and twenty two acres blue grass pasture near city limits at 1.50 per cow per month. Also an enamel portraits offer from Formis Portrait Co Chicago and a cough remedy sold by J H Stewart with refund if unsatisfied.
Round trip tickets valid 21 days offered at a single fare plus 200 for travel to Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota points north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets also valid to many Northern Western and Southern cities. For details contact B., OC. R. N. agents or Jno G. Farmer A.G. P. & T. A. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Hennessy Leroyle earns fame and fortune in the sharp comedy Other People’s Money. The play is praised as clean bright and witty with modern American life as its backdrop. Hutchinson Hopper, brought to life by Leroyle, is highlighted as a memorable character set to endure on stage.
Train schedule for Des Moines Valley and Burlington routes lists arrivals and departures at Washington with connections to Knoxville Burlington and Chicago. It notes daily services Nos 7 8 9 10 12 15 16 18 94 204 and regional links to Des Moines Knoxville Rock Island and Park through several transfer points. Time table effective January 21 1900 at Columbus Junction with routes north south west and east.
A real estate notice offers a buildable lot in Washington with good drainage shade and ornamental trees planted sidewalks included in a fine residential area. Price from $100 and up.
A contractor proposes constructing a house per your plans and allows payment through monthly installments. The offer emphasizes customizable design and gradual financing options to fit the buyer’s budget.
A brief classifieds note advertises several properties with varied condition, touting good features and favorable terms for sale. Listings emphasize value and affordability.
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