10 Apr 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
1
Advertisement for Stuart's sells mild-cured hams lean bacon honey-cured bacon leaf lard and a wide range of meats pickles jellies jams oysters fish and poultry urging customers to visit the store and compare offerings.
Miss Cornelia Klass arrives home from a statewide educators convention in Iowa City praised for its value and national participation. R J Fleming markets bargains on parlor furniture and decor with a 30 day price sale and no waste charges. The Epicurian Cooking Club met at Miss Ora Henderson home for a pleasant gathering.
The Magnet and Aurora Literary Societies held the penultimate contest before June final. Samuel Clegg impressed with enunciation in The Land of the Laboring Man while Clyde Sluston spoke on A Wrong Impression. Eva Booth spoke of Martin Luther and Mack Williams argued The Mission of the Fanatic. Eva Lease placed second with The People Who Fail as finalists loom.
The prediction from Washington gives Iowa a generally fair night and Sunday with warmer conditions tonight and into the weekend.
Dr Perkins accompanied by Marshal Norton visits City Hall as Mayor Ross and City Solicitor Bailey attend. He pleads guilty to practicing without a license, fined 3 dollars plus costs and a 5 dollar license fee, total about 2 dollars, after refusing repeated requests to pay. The report suggests he may be the son of Railroad Commissioner Perkins.
Marie Schneelock, two months and seven days old, died this morning at eight o'clock at her parents’ Northwest Washington residence. The family expresses deepest sympathy.
The Reverend Parkinson of What Cheer arrives in the city to conduct services tomorrow at the Episcopal chapel in Ham at 7:30 p m. He will preach and lead the congregational worship in the evening service.
Miss Etha Dawson’s birthday was celebrated with a mother arranged tea surprise by a few young friends. The guests were invited out while preparations were made at her home, and the evening proved enjoyable for all. The column mentions observed sky events in Chicago and a note on interpreting Venus as a possible air-ship. Church services by W C Allen are listed for tomorrow with morning and evening topics, including prophecy and religious discussion.
Charles Stump regains his stolen piccolo banjo after Mrs. A Houk empties a white sack on her property and discovers the instrument with a card bearing Stump’s name. The recovered item restores a minor community incident alongside local society notes and ads.
The Delsarte course begins at the Academy this Monday at 1 pm with Nene Vo LAKE WSS and Silas Wilson’s return to Oskaloosa noted. Mrs A Wilson accompanies him home to visit relatives in that city for a time. John Ballard leaves for Hastings Nebraska after visiting his parents. S W Livingston of Centerville arrived yesterday, staying with friends.
Things Theatrical and Alba Heywood Company guarantee first class entertainment with a company of artists. The show features clean comedy, clever specialties, and elegant music. Seats at Harvey & Warfel's. performance Monday evening at Graham with money back guarantee by Mr Neywood. Eastville WL April 10.
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