Repair Service At Baird and Bailey's
Citizens desiring sewing machines or organs repaired will receive prompt attention if orders are placed at Baird and Bailey's. Phone inquiries are encouraged.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
2
Citizens desiring sewing machines or organs repaired will receive prompt attention if orders are placed at Baird and Bailey's. Phone inquiries are encouraged.
Four city wards report their Republican delegates for the county convention to be held next Saturday. Ward reports list Gene Anderson Clarence Van Sickle Hi Bovee S W Neal John G Stewart in the First Ward. JT Matthews J T Matthews etc in the Second Ward. J L Brookhart O H Wilson C Cunningham Ab Anderson Winfield Smouse O M Gray Prof Grumbling Frank Roberts in the Third Ward. Wm A White J W Morton D H Logan H A Burrell Alex Dawson A Folger Charles Duell in the Fourth Ward.
Readers of the Even ING JOURNAL are invited to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier. A full size fifty cent box will be sent free to each lady who sends her address and ten cents for packing and postage. One free box per address.
Friday May 25 1900 marks the state wide house to house visitation day. Begun in 1894 under C Walace of Des Moines the campaign has grown to forty six counties in line with more organizing. State Superintendent B F Mircuety urges all to participate and assist in spreading the gospel.
In the night two lights in each section will illuminate the North Coast Limited Pullman Standard Sleeping Cars as part of the service. A North Coast Limited leaflet is available. B F Dixon, while on a hunting trip, shot fine fish in the sloughs in search of snipe and brought home a fourteen pound yellowfin carp.
Unsettled tonight and Sunday with possible showers in the north and center. Washington reports new electric train service, modern and air cooled, for 36 passengers. Social items note Miss Adeline Thompson hosting a farewell party east of the city and Miss Edna Palmer hosting dinner for Miss Thompson and Mr. Fred Palmer before their Tuesday wedding. Flora De Voss Co shows a strong cheap price act with Miss De Voss Little Ruby and crew. tonight’s final performance is A Straight Tip after In Louisiana.
Wayland, Brighton, Kalona and Ainsworth exchange notes cover local acts of kindness, business updates, medical concerns and social visits. Bill Hendricks helped a widow and children. Tony Fritz faces heart issues and possible surgery. Alva Sands recovered from appendicitis after a successful operation. Harry Moothart plans spring painting. A L Porter of Coca Cola promotes the brand and supplies a desk calendar clock.
In a Brookville PA report, a letter to the San Anton Lyceum secretary extols Mr. DeMotte as a master at popularizing science. The writer claims his lectures entertain while expanding knowledge, urging every seat be filled for the event.
Camden New Jersey pastor Jno. W. Lyell of the First Baptist Church appeals to readers to attend DeMotte's Harp of the Senses lecture. He notes its value for those with responsibility for young people and mentions a man willing to travel a hundred miles to hear it.
Local congregations outline Sunday and evening services across multiple denominations. Presbyterian, Baptist, First Church of Christ Scientist, Methodist Episcopal, and Second U P churches list themes such as The Twofold Secret of a Happy Life Thirsting After God Hope and Ever lasting Punishment. Junior League social at Mr and Mrs W S Grecian with phonograph music and luncheon noted.
Funeral services for the late Francis Shebek were held at the home of her parents north of Ainsworth with Rev. H. R. Stark presiding. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery at Keota on April 21. In a separate report, a runaway accident occurred in the city as dusk fell when a buggy team bolt threw Mrs. Phil Bennett, her daughter Mrs. William Hunter, and a baby from the vehicle. Mrs. Bennett sustained injuries while the others were unharmed and the team was recaptured after a short dash.
Managers assemble the top Indian players from across the country into the cream of the best. The Nebraska Indians, renowned after last season, will meet the Washington team at Fair Grounds on April 26 and 27.
The Flora De Voss Co offers the mirthful stage piece A Straight Tip tonight with bargain prices for children and gallery seating. C L Dean, a Hedrick real estate dealer, visited Graham.
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