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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1900

Page

4

Local And Personal Reporters Saturday Bail Game

The His th Schoolboys traveled to Wellman and lost to Wellman 18 to 1 after a day of travel and a late start. Adams pitched effectively with straight balls, Allen hit the only home run, and Shields added a three base hit. Lineup included Allen Ib Jordan Juckin Anderson Harmeler Crawford Adams Shields W Shearer. Ministers met at Rev N R Stark’s study this morning to discuss practical matters and hear Rev Ford’s paper on the Nature of Man.

Wellman Wellmap Shearer Adams Allen Our Boys Shields Ib Jordan Juckin N. R. Stark Ford

Relieving force advances under British policy debate in April dispatches

In April reports from London and Basutoland describe ongoing fighting near De Wet's dorp and Wepener with Boer positions entrenched. Casualties are low for the British. Brabant's relief forces advance toward Bushman's Kop, while Boers shell Dalgety’s position. Messages note troops marching orders and Kitchener’s disciplinary changes.

London Walkerstroom DeWet's Dorp Yeomanry Royal Irish Rifles Brabant Maseru Tasutoland Bushman’s Kop Wepener Dalget Basutoland Dalgety Bloemfontein Daily Telegraph Lord Kitchener

Maharaj Ministers Parade with Pony and Dog Troupes

Maharaj ministers lead a parade featuring a troupe of Shetland ponies and a troupe of trained dogs arriving at noon on Thursday. The event gathers local spectators and showcases animal performances in the city streets.

Maharaj Ministres

Local Notes From Crawfordsville and Surrounding Areas

Geo Alexander of Crawfordsville visited the city. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Will Taylor near Grace Hill. G W Howe returned from Kansas and reported Prosperity at Uniontown. Tetley Selver closing sale continues at cost in South Side Square. Geo Zimmerman of Keota was a guest. DeMotte lecture seats at Anderson Burroughs drug store Tuesday forenoon. Cornelia Hayes home from Delta. Two milk cows for sale. Mrs Lowash and daughter shopping. Wallace Crone leaves for Coneveden to join Fidler & Crone. Rev Good visiting H R Stark. Edna Kight returns to Columbus Junction. John M Porter visiting, attending sister’s funeral at Talleyrand. New stone walks at the Methodist church started. North side drug store to reopen soon. Samuel Conner sprains ankle. T J Gillette improving from erysipelas. Ralph Hamilton and R Hull from Wellman visiting. Jake Hite sold Saline Chief stallion to Christ Hornfog. Will Kern of Riverside visiting. H T Reynolds Coppock visitor.

Tetley & Selver South Side Square Geo. Zimmerman Keota DeMotte Rough's Drug Store Cornelia Hayes Delta W. A. Crone Lowash Bessie Ralph Hamilton R. Hull Wellman Jake Hite Christ Horn Fog

Milner on British policy and self-government stance

Cape Town April 28 Sir Alfred Milner replies to a Guild of Loyal Women deputation saying South Africa should be governed by those who have made it their home. He warns against two parties and favors imperialist governance for local interests. Other briefs note price rises in the Free State, a shooting incident in Shelbyville, Hackley’s city gifts, a Jackson court filing, Illinois oratorical contests, and saloon petitions in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids.

Cape Town Alfred Milner Guild of Loyal Women of South Africa South African Jackson, Mich Jackson Cirenit Court Grant Fellows Hudson Citizens’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co Jackson

Monmouth College Mandolin and Glee Club Return Set May 26

The Monmouth College mandolin and glee clubs will return May 26 after winter performances. They have traveled east and show great improvement since. A large audience is expected as two U P churches support the engagement and prior shows drew good houses.

Monmouth College U. P

Maharaj Big Minstrels Stage Act With Animals

The Maharaj Big Minstrels perform with 25 dogs and 10 shetland ponies under the direction of Prof Geuthers on stage.

Maharaj Prof Geuthers

Prohibitionists of Washington county to meet in Smouse's Hall

The Prohibitionists of Washington county plan a meeting in Smouse's Hall on Monday April 30 at 1 30 p m to choose eleven delegates for the state convention elect county and township central committees and conduct business. An evening session at 8 will feature State Chairman D Elliott and others. Music is expected and the party extends a cordial invitation to all sexes and political persuasions to hear the issues from a Prohibitionist viewpoint.

Washington County

Wanted and For Sale Notices Collide in Short Classified Row

Mules for sale or trade and calf for sale. tote notes indicate Bennett and Waters as contacts. Also listings for clothing salesman, general house work, a girl for work, maple trees, and a six room rental near the square with local estate agents Tondre and Benz.

Tondre & Benz

Minn. arrests rise in oleomargarine crackdown cases

Twenty seven arrests were made in Minnesota for unlawful sale and use of oleomargarine. Twenty five defendants pleaded guilty and paid fines while two went to trial and were acquitted. Senator Chauncey M. Depew celebrated his 66th birthday Saturday with Montauk club members in Brooklyn.

Minnesota Chauncey M. Depew Montauk Club Brooklyn

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