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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1900

Page

2

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.

Baird & Bailey’s

Republicans Name Delegates to County Convention in Four Wards

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.

Philadelphia First Ward Col. Palmer S. W. Neal Clarence Shanafelt J M Lytle Jh G Fox J T Matthews Frank Neal Bell D Hi Ballard JT Matthews O Hf Wilson C C Cunningham Ab Anderson Winfield Smouse O M Gray Prof Grumbling Frank Roberts Squire Volger Folger D H Logan Wm A White J W Morton Hl A Burrell Alex Dawson A'S Folger Charles Duell

Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Free Offer

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.

Evening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Iowa Sabbath School Association Seeks Statewide Visitation

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.

Iowa Sabbath School Association C. Walace Des Moines Iowa B. F. Mircuety Sup’t

Night lighting for Pullman cars on North Coast Limited

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.

Pullman Northen Pacific North Coast Limited B. F Dixon

Weather Forecast and Local Social Highlights

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.

Adeline Thompson Edna Palmer Miss Thompson Fred Palmer Miss de Voss Ruby

Neighborhood News Roundup From Town Columns

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.

Kalona News Tony B. Fritz Fritz Washington Eichelberger Dora Durst John Durst Ainsworth Clipper George Welch Alva Sands Laird Alva

DeMotte Lectures Prompts Full House, Reader Praises Power

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.

San Anton Lyceum Robert Burdette Saye Mr. Shaw America DeMotte Bardette

Harp of the Senses lecture urged for youth care

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.

DeMotte Jno. W. Lyell

Churches This Week Sequences of Services and Socials

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.

Presbyterian Church Y.P.S. C. BE Baptist First Church of Christ (Scientist Methodist Episcopal U. P U.S W. C. Allen The M. E Church W. S. Grecian Frank Webb

Funeral rites for Francis Shebek held near Ainsworth

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.

Francis Shebek Ainsworth H. R. Stark Elm Grove Cemetery Keota Phil Bennett William Hunter Babe

Nebraska Indians to face Washington at Fair Grounds

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.

Nebraska Indian Nebraska Indians United States Washington Fair Grounds

Flora De Voss Co Presents A Straight Tip Comedy

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.

Flora de Voss Co C. L. Dean Hedrick

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