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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
4
The Airship with 20 passengers and a versatile act arrives at the Graham theater on April 10. Reviews praise its comedy singing costumes and dancing and predict a full house at the Grand for two nights with star Marie Stuart leading the show.
Special Judge Burnham of Marshalltown Iowa ruled in a saloon petition case appealed from the county board of supervisors that the petition is sufficient. The decision permits eighteen saloons to operate without molestation. Meals and bakery items are noted nearby. The Junior League meets at 2:30 PM Saturday at the M E church. James Shearer returns from a business trip to Narrow Gauge points.
Grace Hill resident Anna Kuxbaum arrived in the city today for a brief visit and meetings. She was seen at several downtown locations and planned to attend a local event before returning home.
A city plan proposes performances by three bands at Washington parks this summer. The idea aims to boost culture across districts and provide outdoor music across multiple venues.
Mrs. 8. N. Morris of Crawfordsville arrives to visit Mrs. Morehouse and attend the Sam Jones lecture. M. Metzyar and wife of Wyman come for a visit with the James Metzyar home.
Mrs Chalmers returns from visit with son D A at Elaine Cakes of All Kinds Johnsons north side bakery. Regular ball nine and High school team to play a practice game tomorrow. Washington aims to field a proud team. Misses Skinner of Keola guests of Robert Anderson. Shiloh camp fire at G A R ball Saturday evening for old soldiers. Edworthy and son add pockets on East Main and East Madison streets. Tom Morgan of Illinois Printing Co in city. A man soliciting for a paper pays city license after giving farmers whips. A Richey of Neilegh Nebraska visiting W A Stiles and friends. resident forty three years ago.
Pittsburg reports two more claimants to the Charles L. Davis estate contesting the will that largely leaves the property to Mrs. Margaret Shriver Simpson of Detroit. The newcomers are Mrs. Hinma Greasjean Davis of Sheridan Wyoming and her daughter Mrs. Emma Belmont of New York. A New York attorney says he can prove Davis was married to his client in a New York police court on May 15, 1876.
In Baltimore the Methodist Episcopal Church South conference received a committee with fraternal greetings from the northern conference of the same denomination. The southern group then named a committee to return greetings to the northern Methodists during their city meeting.
In Fort Yates North Dakota on April 6 authorities reported a gruesome discovery. The skull jaw bone and clothing of an 18 month old child were found atop a distant hill seven miles from home. Police preserve the case as a suspected animal attack while investigators seek missing details.
A blaze in Ravenna Michigan caused about $500 000 in losses and seriously injured several men with one H M Higgins dying from his injuries Osman Pasha the Turkish general died at age 68 The queen plans to name the Duke of York s newborn Patrick John C Calderwood at the Palmer House Chicago shot himself in his room after noon Nearly forty newspapers and news groups represented at the University of Michigan
A collage of clipped quotes and notes ranges from political quips about campaigns in Africa to social scenes with naval officers, a humorous oyster roast, and a summary of Max Degpir on art and science in philosophy. It pieces together casual taste in letters, gatherings, and reflections on art.
Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey attend a concert for dead soldiers' families. Afterward he refuses to speak to reporters, while Mrs. Dewey notes he thinks for himself. He confirms he is a Democrat and declines to say if he would run independently if McKinley and Bryan were the nominees.
In a brief open session yesterday Senator Gallinger argued against seating Pennsylvanian Quay in the Senate. Most of the day was in executive session. A bill to pay traveling allowances to enlisted men discharged from regular and volunteer forces was passed. The Hawaii territorial government bill was not finished as votes were extended indefinitely. Amendments nullify labor contracts on the islands extend alien labor laws there prohibit liquor sales and cap corporate land at 1000 acres. Navy appropriations amount to 61,219,916 with 28,350,000 for new warships.
In Toledo on April 6 Judge Pangley of the common pleas court ruled that the Ohio statute prohibiting discharge of workers for union membership is unconstitutional. The Cole versus Bateman case found the law class legislation applying only to union men, not all workers, allowing non union employees to be fired freely. The ruling will be appealed to the state supreme court at once.
In metropolitan papers purporting to quote Grover Cleveland regarding Dewey's candidacy, the former president condemns the interviews as fakes. Colorado reports a full day of snow ending yesterday morning. Olga Nethersole is acquitted of presenting an indecent drama Sappho. Captain Oberlin Carter on Governor's Island reportedly attempted an escape last Saturday.
County Auditor Ingham reports a successful farm sale yesterday. All items sold well and net proceeds exceeded expectations.
An old time druggist ad promises refunds if Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure fails to cure. Sold for 25, 50 cents or 1.00 with a fifty year guarantee. Buy from J H Stewarts druggist and receive full money back if not satisfied.
The Uncle Josh Spraceby Company carries a fine traveling orchestra and performs Saturday evening. Dr Pratt, optician, will be at his office opposite the Post Office after March 26 offering well fitted glasses at reasonable prices. Pa
A small ad states Weeks' Break-up-A-Cold-Tab is available for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy with a cheerful refund offer if the product fails to cure.
Displayed today are sample commencement programs and invitations for county schools. The four NAL handles Whiting's exclusive rights Butler's and other well known houses. It invites graduating classes to consult before placing orders and advertises 3tvead Smoke Okomo cigars as a five cent market favorite. Excursion tickets via Great Rock Island Route offer comfort and rapid travel with optional return, next excursion date April 1st, agent K E Stewart.
Mrs 8S. W. Livingston is listed as ill at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Samson. Also advertised are homemade chenille rugs made by Thomas Simpson Jr at factory prices from J. B. Craila.
Found a pair of gold spectacles at the First U P church. Inquire of Mills Taylor. For sale a good Jersey cow. For sale cheap a baby buggy in splendid condition. Inquire at this office at once. Buy horse directions offered for a fee.
Classified fragment lists multiple notices including wanted workers and farm rent options. Ed Swift referenced for details. An eighty acre farm rental at $2.50 per acre and blue grass pasture for cows at $1.50 monthly per cow are advertised. Also mentions Washable Enameline portraits from Fornis Portrait Co Chicago and a cough remedy with refund if unsatisfied offered at J H Stewart's drugstore.
On April 3 and 17, 1900, Round Trip tickets valid 21 days will be sold at a single fare plus $200 to all points on the BCRN line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Also valid to many Northern Western and Southern cities. For details contact BCRN agents or Jno G Farmer Cedar Rapids Iowa.
An advertisement offers Weeks Break Up A Cold to cure La Grippe with a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the remedy and guarantees satisfaction.
Advert says The Fox guides travelers to Eastern and Southern cities ahead of trains with fast Washington to Chicago, Peoria, Indianapolis, Cincinnati routes and a Washington to St. Louis option. It touts no waiting on these lines and urges travelers to see agent 24t12 i. G. Fox for travel details.
Comedian Hennessy Leroyle stars in Other People's Money as Hutchinson Hopper. The show earns success for clean witty writing and modern American life scenes. Hopper is praised as a memorable stage creation likely to endure.
A fragmented rail or bus timetable presents times such as 40am 9:55 am 10:25 pm 8:12pm 10:55 am with stray labels Pass and Fret and references to North and Sundae. The readable portion hints at a daily service sequence and morning to night departures.
Des Moines April 6. The Iowa Senate defeated woman suffrage by a 24 to 22 vote. The day included discussion of the Lewis bill setting a 15 percent limit on commissions for locating untaxed property, with counties sometimes paying 50 percent. A separate liquor sale ban for students passed. penalties include a 500 dollar fine and up to six months in jail, with fines split between the informer and school fund.
A brief notice highlights Baden-Powell’s Scouting monograph and his anecdote about a Cashmere match with a shikari. The tale shows how common sense and reflection reveal likely targets to observe in an enemy. A separate item notes a West Superior firm fined for selling fish out of season.
A residential lot offering good drainage and shade trees, with sidewalks in a desirable neighborhood, advertised as a value for from 100 dollars. Proposi tion characterizes the sale as a good family opportunity in Washington.
K promises to construct a house according to your plans and allow payment in monthly installments if desired.
An advertisement notes EK offers both new and nearly new properties for sale at very low prices and on favorable terms to buyers. It highlights a mix of stock and attractive deal conditions.
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