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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
4
The Weather from Washington reports Iowa will have fair skies tonight and Thursday with continued cool conditions tonight. Temperatures rise on Thursday in the eastern portion of the state.
John McCoonaughhey Jr a Franklin Township boy aged ten last February weighs 175 pounds and stands about five feet tall. Neighbors attest to his size while noting he attends district school and helps with work. If he continues growing Washington County may claim a future wonder.
Prof Pleiser with fifteen years as band director leads City Band and plans concerts from May 1 to September 30. The Saturday night performances draw crowds to the city and business leaders are urged to back the initiative.
Mrs Barrows aged 74 years 11 months died last night at her home on South Second Street after a brief illness. Born in Athens County Ohio she moved with Geo Barrows to Crawfordsville in 1870 then to Dutch Creek Township. survived by son David with funeral at two tomorrow from the late home and burial at New Haven Cemetery.
The thirteen week session passed major laws creating a Department of Agriculture with a state board, officers, and annual conventions, reorganizing the library and historical departments, and tightening pension rules for Soldiers Home inmates. Milestones include biennial elections push and a state yearbook plan.
Amysterious tramp case near Neenah on Monday led to August Rock a molder beating a man identified as L Blazen 61 after a reported break in at Rock’s home and insult to his wife. Police and a physician intervened the battered man who said he was assaulted following a failed water request.
The April 1900 agricultural report notes winter wheat condition April 1 at 82.1, with western states posting high values and Hessian fly reducing Ohio Michigan and Indiana crops. Mortality among horses 15 percent, sheep deaths from exposure 15 percent, swine mortality mixed, and overall animal health improved from last year.
LaCrosse residents push for a curfew ordinance amid concerns over youth activity. Pope Leo reportedly frowning as the Duke of Norfolk cancels his Holy Year pilgrimage. Reinhard & Co. bank in Columbus closes doors. Philadelphia schoolboys send a 16 year old messenger to President Kruger with greetings and sympathy. Lincoln Park board in Chicago bought six animals for 1200 dollars in Cincinnati last month. one is dead.
Black mule with halter recovered and held for owner. Parties paying for this notice will receive information on the animal's whereabouts.
A plain 18 karat gold ring with inside inscription Krom G to C Feb 10 02 is lost likely between Washington House and post office. Reward offered for its return to JOURNAL office. Found a coat near Harvey Richardson residence containing shotgun shells. Owner may claim by paying notice. Wanted five men with teams. see Ed Swift. Also promotional note on Hennessy Leroyle and Other People's Money play. Smoke Okomo five cent cigars advertised. 22ef
The advertisement promises a refund if Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure fails to cure, with prices listed as 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00 and a fifty year guarantee. It directs purchases at J A Stewarts druggist.
The notice promotes travel to Southern Kansas, Oklahoma, or Texas with comfortable first class service. It invites potential travelers to buy excursion tickets for a rapid journey and a flexible stay, dated for April 17th, with I. E. Stewart as agent.
Homemade chenille rugs by Thomas Simpson Jr. at J. B. Craile offered at factory prices. A cottage prayer meeting is set for tomorrow evening at Isaac Kleese’s home.
Advertises The Fox service enabling quick trips from Washington to Chicago Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati and St. Louis with 7:05 a.m. departures and 2:15 p.m. arrivals plus a Washington Limited 7:40 p.m. connection. Promises no waiting and savings on HOMESEEKERS EXCURSIONS dates April 3 and 17 1900 with round trip tickets at a single fare plus 200 to many Iowa Minnesota South Dakota towns and other cities. details at B R N Ry agents Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Des Moines Valley Division schedules list multiple trains with departures from Archival and Des Moines connections to Knoxville Burlington B and Q links. Includes arrival times for stock freight, mail and express trains, daily patterns, and key interchange points at Knoxville, Rock Island, Chicago, Peoria and Indianapolis. Time card dated January 21 1900 in Columbus Junction Iowa.
A promoter offers a Washington building lot with drainage shade and ornamental trees plus sidewalks in a fine residential area for $100 and up. They will build a house to your plans with monthly installments if desired.
Advertiser touts good properties with some new and nearly new items. Prices described as very cheap and terms favorable. No specifics on locations or quantities provided.
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