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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
4
The Airship with 20 passengers will perform at the Graham on Tuesday evening April 10. It features comedy singing and dancing with stylish costumes and strong audience appeal. The Des Moines Capital notes a return engagement to the Grand for two nights this week with star Mattie Stuart leading a top line show.
Gov Shaw grants Harry Moothart a suspended sentence after a one year term at Fort Madison for good behavior. He arrived home from St Madison and will work as a painter in the nearby city as he resumes life at home.
Keokuk county sheriff Mr Laffer of Sigourney visited the home of J A Crawford Thursday night returning home yesterday. He was joined by his brother in law F A Crawford. Arch Stewart returned home yesterday. Miss Alpha Thompson left today to teach near Lexington. J B Haworth is ill at M L Pratt’s home but improving gradually.
Ort Waters will shine shoes tomorrow morning as the hotel is released from quarantine tonight, signaling a return to normal operations. The move clears lingering restrictions and resumes routine guest services.
John W. Morton to call meeting to order for the thirty eighth anniversary program at A. K. Hall. Col Scofield and others from Iowa to speak on Shiloh era events. Old soldiers invited. Mrs J Dayton and Miss May Maskell noted among local visitors and missionary attendees. Golden Rule Circle credits say reception Tuesday evening will be small.
Local notes report Mrs S A White hosting a six o clock dinner with friends. Miss Birdie Crayne visits from West Chester to see Miss May Long. Harry Moore and wife from Wellman attend a lecture and stay over. Clarence Lewis of Nira visits relatives in the city. Ed Smith and daughter from Wellman attend Sam Jones lecture and return. Col Stuart assists at the east side meat market. Eva Sage of Ainsworth visits the city. Mrs S H Walthers of Knoxville returns home. Wederly and Singleton exchange remarks on marriage and singleness.
In Santiago de Cuba. Mayor Grinan shuts down El Cubano Libre and arrests five editors after a hostile editorial attack on the civil government. The move garners support from prominent Cubans and fears of renewed riots. In San Juan Puerto Rico, mob violence follows a pier strike leaving one dead and multiple injured as troops are deployed to restore order.
In Indianapolis on April 7 a decree of foreclosure and sale was sought in U S court for the Louisville Evansville and St Louis Consolidated railroad. Bondholders of first mortgage led the suit opposed by second mortgage holders and Evansville and Rockport branch creditors.
Detroit reports Harry Hamberger who was convicted of killing John M. Reindel tried to take his own life at 11 o clock yesterday by slashing his throat with a razor smuggled from a fellow prisoner. Jail officials intervened in time to save him.
Weather bulletin from Washington reports Iowa to see increasing cloudiness with showers on Sunday and west portion tonight, as issued by special to The Evening Journal.
Ort Waters, proprietor of Hotel Allen, offers shoe shining and dressing for ladies with special attention noted in this brief item.
David Crawford returned last even from an Ainsworth visit with his brother Carson accompanying him.
Stewart's Pharmacy offers Weeks Break up A Cold Tab lets with cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails to cure. Price cents.
Displayed sample commencement programs and school invitations across the county. Promoters promote NAL lines including Whiting's and Butler's houses and urge graduating classes to consult before ordering. Also advertised cigars and Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure with money-back guarantee at J H Stewart’s drugstore.
E Stewart, Agent for the Great Rock Island Route, promotes excursions to Southern Kansas, Oklahoma, or Texas. Travel in comfort with first class passengers and reach destinations quickly. Next excursion date is April.
Advertisement notes Weeks Break Up A Cold remedy sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure La Grippe.
J. B. Craila markets chenille rugs made by Thomas Simpson Jr. at factory prices. The ad highlights affordable home decor textiles and direct sales from the manufacturer’s outlet.
Wanted at once good girl for general housework no washing 3b a Found bay horse lost reward twenty five cents for this notice Pair of gold spectacles First U P church inquire Mills Taylor For SALE Jersey cow Baby buggy Inquire Five men and teams needed at once See Ed Swift 43st Farm To Rent Eighty acres $2.50 Anacre Twenty two acres blue grass pasture inside city limits $1.50 per cow per month Mrs A N Hopags Railroad Street West Washable Enameline Portraits hot stuff for agents Fornis Portrait Co Chicago 880 Larabee St Shiloh grand old remedy for coughs colds consumption refund if not satisfied 25c 50c 1.00 J H Stewarts druggist
Homeseekers excursions offer Round Trip tickets valid 21 days at single fare plus 200 cents to Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota towns north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets also available to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states. For details contact B., C. R. & N. agents or Jno G. Farmer A.G. P. & T. A. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Comedian Hennessy Leroyle earns fame and fortune in the brisk comedy Other People's Money. The show, praised for clean clever writing, draws on modern American life with Hutchinson Hopper as the memorable lead character.
Age dims the lustre of the brighest eye and frost nips the fairest flowers. The Fox promotes trains from Washington to Chicago Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati and more with schedules and connections. The Washington Limited leaves at 7 40 p m for Burlington connections and 7 00 a m departures for rapid routes via Fox agency.
Train schedule notes for Washington show arrivals and departures with connections at Burlington. No. 12 reaches Chicago at 2 15 p m and stops at Peoria 11 40 p m Indianapolis 6 p m Cincinnati 9 06 p m.
Advertising copy promotes a residential lot for sale in Washington with good drainage shade and ornamental trees already planted sidewalks built in a fine neighborhood with prices starting at 100 dollars.
Ky will construct a house following your plans and allow payment in monthly installments if desired.
The notice advertises EK properties with several good options including new and nearly new listings. It emphasizes very cheap sale prices and favorable terms for buyers, inviting quick action.
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