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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
4
The son of Dick Fisher, injured by a shotgun discharge, is recovering rapidly. His health improves and he is expected to lose only the finger tips from both hands. Presbyterians attend presbytery with expectations for positive outcomes.
Partly cloudy and probably unsettled weather tonight and Wednesday in Iowa with cool conditions. Local notes include pastors traveling to Montezuma for presbytery, a funeral arrangement in Fairfield, Barns struck by lightning in Knoxville, and several visits and illnesses around Kalona. Community events feature the Academy Glee Club, Royal Neighbors, and piano tuning orders, with routine city and county updates.
The remains were brought from Fairfield this morning on No. 2 to the home of O M Gray in southeast Washington. They were accompanied by Mr. Lessinger and Mrs Lessinger of Fairfield. The body was interred at Elm Grove cemetery after remarks by Rev. J R Logue. Acting pallbearers were F L Wilson, Clyde Batley, J P Curran, Carl Keck, J L Urockhart, and C J Wilson.
A note describes an evening of music and singing in the Air Ship program resembling the musical energy of comic operas, promising lively performances and entertaining vocal moments.
Max Marbourg, Mrs Major Smythe, Mr and Mrs Wm Nicholson, the Price family with Helen, and Mrs S Lewis all returned home last evening after short visits to Winfield Muscatine Davenport West Superior Wis and West Chester. The group had been guests at several local homes during their travels.
A New York boot black toured the town on his way to the coast. J A Turbott returned home to Ainsworth this morning. Mrs Brown of Cedar Rapids, daughter of John M Haines, visited and returned home. Miss Sadie Emmons entertained friends at her East Washington home with refreshments and games. Richard Maxwell family visited J Mayer home near Dutch Creek. Will McCulley returned to Tingley after death in family. Dewey Norton visited the city. J Hite shipped a car of fine draft horses. Mrs D S Beatty started to the city. cart accident caused bruises but she did well. Mrs Steve Goble, noted to have died earlier, was related to Mrs N L Jones. Mrs Samuel Logan listed as improving. Mel Lovan named principal of Wellman schools. Wm Long moved his blacksmith shop to new building near Fred Wittemann. Washington Buggy Co building egg-wagon for Scott.
Iowa's 28th General Assembly met January 8 and adjourned April 6 1900 lasting thirteen weeks with major actions including a constitutional amendment for biennial elections the creation of a Department of Agriculture and adoption of voting machines The session saw minimal partisanship and no sensational legislation with notable farewells to Speaker Bowen and President Milliman and measures on insurance taxation and poll hours.
New York Senator Platt says there is no truth to circulating talk that Senator Hannah will retire from the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat futures steady near May and July at 67% to 68% with corn easing into 39% to 41% ranges. Livestock prices edge higher as cattle, hogs, and sheep receipts and bids reflect active demand across regional markets.
Chicago pianist M R Beriter furnished the piano music for last night's Phoenix dance and impressed attendees with his performance. The Journal corrected the prior report that William Simpson pleaded guilty, noting he entered a not guilty plea and paid fines and costs to settle the matter.
The Iowa legislature approves a biennial election amendment adding Section 16 to Article 12. If ratified in November 1900, general elections would occur every two years, shifting terms for governor officials and state officers and setting new election schedules. Other acts cover city gambling control, foreign property ownership, Scotch land titles, building and loan reforms, and a balloon trip anecdote.
The advertisement markets Smoke Okomo cigars as the best five cent cigar and promotes Shiloh's Cough and Consumption Cure with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. It lists prices 20 cents, 50 cents, and $1.00, with sales by J. A. Stewart.
The notice promotes travel to Southern Kansas Oklahoma or Texas with Great Rock Island Route. It invites readers to buy excursion tickets for convenient comfort and rapid transit aboard the first 17th class passengers, with option to stay or leave after arrival. The next excursion date is listed as April. Agent listed as E Stewart.
Homemade chenille rugs offered at factory prices. Produced by Thomas Simpson Jr at J B Craile plant with ready availability for buyers seeking durable decorative floor coverings.
Classified notices seek general housework helper with no washing and five men with teams. Rail marketing promotes The Washington Limited and connections at Burlington with Washington to St. Louis routes. Also ad for a grand old cough remedy with money back guarantee from J Ho Stewart's druggist.
Round trip tickets good 21 days will be sold at a single fare plus 200 to all points on this line in Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota north of Shell Rock Abbott Crossing and Waverly. Tickets also apply to many cities in Northern Western and Southern states. For details contact B. or C. R. N. agents or Jno G. Farmer A.G. P. & T.A. Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Hennessy Leroyle stars in the brisk comedy Other People’s Money praised for clean witty lines drawn from modern American life. Hutchinson Hopper, portrayed by Leroyle, is lauded as a lasting stage creation.
Des Moines Valley Division schedule shows departures and arrivals for trains Nos 7 216 241 242 15 16 204 and others with daily or Sunday exceptions. Connection options at Knoxville via R Q and Rock Island lines noted. Cedar Rapids route times listed for north and southbound services ending Jan 21 1900.
A housing ad promotes a fine building lot in a residence neighborhood with drainage shade and trees plus sidewalk access for from 100 dollars. It offers to build a house on owner plans and allow monthly installments for payment.
A dealer advertises a selection of good properties for sale very cheap on favorable terms, highlighting a mix of new and near-new holdings offered to buyers with attractive deals.
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