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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
2
Local stock movements surge as cattle and hogs flood toward eastern markets. Farmers clear winter stock to begin spring work while rates stay strong though below last year. A notable hog sale fetched about five dollars per hundredweight, highlighting a record pace expected for stock shipments this month.
The Even ING JOURNAL promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier. A free full size box is offered to any lady sending her address and 10¢ for packing and postage, with limit of one box per address. D. W. Custer & Co., Huntington, WV. The funeral of Mrs. Skinner was held at her home conducted by Rev. A L Davidson with Rev. Walker unable to attend. pallbearers listed. interment at City cemetery.
A Saturday performance by Uncle Josh Spruceby and his operatic orchestra at the Graham Theatre Washington Iowa features a funny farmer comedy with specialties. A grand parade is planned for 2 30 p.m. Tickets priced 10 cents for children 12 and under 20c 30c and 50c for gallery balcony and first floor. Seats go on sale Saturday at 6 30 a m at Anderson and Burroughs Pharmacy near the square post office.
Miss Ollie Maxwell arrived this morning traveling from Havre. The brief notice notes her arrival with no additional details on purpose or accompanying passengers.
Special to the Journal reports fair weather tonight with Saturday showers. Sigourney progresses with church lawn work and new buildings planned, including two major structures and a high school site. Will Nelson handles a land transfer for the M E church and water bills are urged to be paid at the Washington National Bank.
WAAR G B Richardson of Burlington visited the city at the W Shananfelt home. He departs as chief train dispatcher of the B and N W due to overwork, Ed Goodspeed to succeed him. The Golden Rule Circle hosts invitations for April 10 at Miss Phrone Lamphere home to honor the Emanon Concert Co. event.
Ladies are invited to attend a millinery display on Friday and Saturday the 6th and 7th. The article notes the meeting at Mrs Caleb Warren with remarks by Miss Marshall a missionary, and conference secretary Mrs Burkit expected to attend. The Iron Clad Nursery announces spring orders and many workers are employed.
Miss Maskell, a returned missionary from India, addressed the Women’s Missionary convention at the M E church this afternoon and arrived this morning from Burlington.
Mrs Gilbert Mc Culley, seriously ill at Lyman Babcock’s home, is reported more favorable but remains in critical condition. Miss Kate Davis of Brighton visits her aunts, accompanied by Vida Burham. The Whist club met at Mr and Mrs I Klein with Mrs P W Mc Elwain taking first prize.
The smallpox scare ends in the city as Hotel Allen nears quarantine release Sunday morning. Landlord Paul Reed says the hotel resumes Monday after thorough disinfection and burning of room items. The Uncle Josh Spruceby band parole is set for 2:30 Saturday with ticket prices listed. S. B. Dewey and wife host a social in southwest Washington for Lettie Dewey Mohr departing Rock Rapids. Reverend Sam Jones lecturing at the Graham tonight in Washington.
Fred A Crawford of Ainsworth offers four to seven year old farm horses for sale. He notes a fine lot of work horses and invites buyers to inspect. He buys and ships draft, coach and driving horses of all kinds. Address box 37 Ainsworth Iowa.
The Royal Neighbors plan a debut on Tuesday evening in their hall performing the two act comedy Striking Oil. Nine neighbors star with others in supporting roles and an audience drawn from the M W A Camp is invited. The production promises entertainment and notable results.
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