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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
4
The Airship with 20 versatile passengers performs at the Graham on April 10 and again this week. Des Moines Capital hails the show as a top act with Marie Stuart featured, promising a full house and strong entertainment value with comedy singing costumes and dancing.
In Squire Folger's court today Win Simpson pleaded guilty to keeping liquors with intent to sell. He was fined one hundred dollars and costs, with fifty dollars due now and the rest suspended during good behavior. The M W A and Royal Neighbors invite members and ladies to a home talent production at the Royal Neighbors hall tomorrow evening.
The Iowa forecast calls for increasing cloudiness with rain in the south and west Tuesday and in the extreme west tonight. A 13 year old boy, son of Tom Little, on the Jas Tobin farm north of the city, was badly injured after being thrown from a colt, suffering a compound fracture with both leg bones protruding. He was brought to his home in the city last night and remains in pain with a long healing ahead.
A brief verse recalls a first meeting and hints at a future choice and payment for Rocky Mountain Tea, with a playful nudge to consult a druggist.
The 94 year old Mrs. Louisiana Davis died at her son Israel s home near Keota and was to be interred in Dan Ville. Funeral for Mrs Gilbert McCulley was held with Rev J R Logue leading and pallbearers named. Elocutionist Mr and Mrs Roberts of Chicago to perform at Smouse s Hall. The Woman s Home Missionary Society plans a dime sociable at Mrs L Babcock s home. Mrs G Logan Payne and Miss Ida Gailey left for Burlington for a wedding dinner honoring M W Bailey and Miss Mere Brown. Mr and Mrs Frank Weir hosted a gramaphone party for about 25 friends with a concert and refreshments. Names mentioned include Rev J B Schreckengast, Mrs T A Hailey, Kim Grove cemetery, Academy societies, M BE church, Mrs James McCreedy, Mrs James McCreedy s family, Mr and Mrs Davis, Mr D J Patterson, Mr Joe Wright, Al McCoy, R Davis, John Donaldson, Mr Wallace, Mrs R R Lane, W A Row, W Nelson.
Official reports from Pretoria and Bloemfontein detail Boers capturing 11 officers and 862 men with guns at the waterworks. British and Boer forces clash near Springfield. prisoners escape at Simons Town and new tunnels are found. Other items note Captain Campbell’s death, Gatacre’s men at Bethany, De Wet attacks, and Allied reactions.
Mrs Bene of Burlington arrives for a morning visit with her daughters Mrs Joe Morette. An ad promotes Weeks' Breath and Tablets as a cure for colds or la grippe with a 26 cent price and a refund offer from Stewart's Pharmacy.
Washington Iowa City Council approves an ordinance to pay semi annual interest on Water Bonds numbered 27 through 80. Four hundred seventy five dollars is allocated from the sinking fund for the April 15 1900 due date. Ordinance passes and becomes effective after publication. Mayor Geo F Ross signs on April 2 1900.
City warrants issued in March across General Fund Sewer Fund Road Fund and more. The list names Walter-Beamer Co Sam Wadleigh JF Dewees Parks Neptune Meter Co Allen Kirkpatrick case Cobbles of city hall street labor and other charges with totals and signatures of City Clerk J F Henderson and Notary HH Scortald.
In Chicago on Saturday, Babcock & Stewart sold a load of 218 pound hogs on Friday for 555 per hundred, near the top price Washington county raises for fine hogs, indicating strong profits for growers.
Ort Waters, proprietor, offers shoe cleaning and dressing services at the Hotel Allen. Ladies’ shoes receive special attention in parlor while patrons enjoy attentive service in a classic hotel setting.
Store ad for Weeks' Break-Up A Cold Tab priced at 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy promises cheerful refund if it fails to cure.购买
Displayed are new line sample commencement programs and invitations for county schools. Listings include NAL handles for Whiting Bauer and other houses. Advertisers urge graduating classes to shop locally before placing orders. Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure is offered with a money back guarantee if not cured.
Fr E Stewart, Agent of the Great Rock Island Route promotes travel to Southern Kansas, Oklahoma or Texas with first class comfort. Next excursion date April 17th offers quick transit and optional stay.
This brief asks for guidance on finding the best bicycle dealer. It notes dealers claim superiority but seeks a verifiable proof or comparative evidence to settle the question.
Social brief notes Bert Ragan and Roy Stichter visit Muscatine for a brief stay. Classifieds advertise chenille rugs at J. B. Craile by Thomas Simpson Jr and several help wanted ads. Transportation promos offer Washington to Chicago motor service with The Washington Limited. An advertised cough remedy from J. H. Stewart's drugstore promises refunds if unsatisfied.
Round trip tickets, valid 21 days, priced at a single fare plus 200 for all points on this line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states also available. Inquiries to B. Co. R. N. agents or Jno G. Farmer A. G. P. T. A. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Comedian Hennessy Leroyle stars in Other People’s Money, a modern American life comedy. The show wins fame and fortune this season for its clean, bright, witty and probable portrayal, with Autchinson Hopper as a memorable central figure.
Des Moines Valley Division trains run daily except Sunday with Nos. 7 8 86 86 plus stock express No. 294 operating daily except Sunday. Northbound and southbound routes include connections at Knoxville with C B Q and Des Moines linking to Chicago Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati. Passenger times listed for arriving and departing at multiple hubs.
A real estate notice promises sale of a well-drained, shaded building lot with trees and sidewalks in a fine residence area from 100 dollars up. A builder will construct a house per buyer plans and allow monthly installments.
A resemble advert announcing that certain properties are offered with good features, including some new and others nearly new, available at very cheap prices and with favorable terms.
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