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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1900

Page

2

Indians on Tour Bring Notable Baseball Talent to Fair Grounds

The Nebraska Indian Base Ball team visits the city for an annual tour, showcasing players from Seminoles to Winnebagoes. The roster includes Hark Heart, Ba-bar-ma-in-we ding, Henry Weston, and others, drawing interest for both cultural and athletic significance. An adjacent notice outlines patent arrangements with O. M. Robinson and E. R Powers, warning buyers to check for patent plates and outlining liability.

Nebraska Hark Heart Indian Territory Ba-bar-ma-in-weding Minnesota Henry Weston Santee Agency Albert Ninham Wisconsin Good Voiced Elk Henry Moore Pine Ridge Romey Dupuis Santee Spotted Crow Iron Eyes Cochita Shaking the Harth Eber O. M. Robinson E. R. Powers E R Powers

Bible Society Work Spreads Through Puerto Rico Sales Rise

The American Bible Society reports strong Bible sales in Puerto Rico despite poverty and low education. Rev. Andrew J. McKim notes eagerness to read and a push for schooling, with 1534 Bibles and portions sold in the first year up to January.

American Bible Society Washington Porto Rico Society Andrew J. McKim Rio Grande Puerto Rico

Edison motion pictures shown by local churches at opera house

An hour and a half program of Edison war and adventure scenes will be shown next Tuesday evening May 1 at the opera house under church auspices. The program includes ship battles, ambushes, cavalry charges, river scenes, and a London guards drill with vibrant colors. Tickets 25 and 35 cents.

Edison Opera House Santiago New York Troop O Milan Seine Italy Fire London

Maharaj Big Minstrels at Graham tonight with animals

Maharaj Big Minstrels bring 25 performing dogs and 10 Shetland ponies to the Graham stage under Prof Geathers. Also promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a limited free offer to readers of the Nven ING JOURNAL, requesting addresses and 10 cents for packing and postage.

Maharaj Prof Geathers Graham Nvening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va Maharas

Homeseekers' Tickets On Sale May and June Dates

On the first and third Tuesday of May and June homeseekers will have tickets at a single fare plus 2 dollars for round trips to various parts of the country. For rates and limits contact the nearest agent or address Jon G. Farmer, agent of the GP&TA BCR&N Ry. Cedar Rapids. J Todd returned home last evening from Fairfield visit.

Jon. G. Farmer Gp& TA Bcr&n Ry Cedar Rapids

Reception for Fred Palmer and bride at Washington home

Yesterday afternoon at the east of the city home of Mr and Mrs James Palmer a reception honored their son Fred and his bride with about eighty guests. The event featured a four course dinner, lawn socializing, and decorations of carnations palms and wild violets due to the couple and their families.

James Palmer Fred Ainsworth Robert Shields Ottumwa Shields

Delayed Southwestern Passenger From Chicago Mail

A passenger on the Southwestern carrying the Chicago mail was two hours late today. No cause for the delay could be learned. The fast mail on the Illinois division also experienced a delay and its offices were not informed.

Chicago

Local Visitors and Travel Notes from the City

Chas. Young returns from Peoria for a visit with friends. Misses Mame and Agnes Stewart depart for Chicago. Ed Swift heads to Fremont Hedrick and Ottumwa on business. Keota lovers Lee Stewart and Ed Carris attend a ball game. F. R. McKee from Crawfordsville arrives for the DeMotte lecture. John Klein of Keota makes a city business visit. Typhoid illness strikes Walter Crawford of Co. D at Ainsworth. Kilgore family guests at H. F. Samson home. Richer brothers from Noble and Winfield stop in for brief business. J. E Lemmon to Greensburg for Claude Lemmon’s wedding. Mrs M Porter returns from Thornburg and West Liberty. Mrs Robt Crail and son Scott visit J. B. Crail family then return home. Ralph Tompson of Ainsworth returns home from Burlington for a parental visit.

Lee Stewart Ed Carris Keota F. R. McKee Crawfordsville DeMotte Ainsworth Dave Kilgore Wet Chester H. F. Samson J. Richer Noble Dave Winfield J. E Lemmon Greensburg Ind Claude M. Porter North of City Thornburg West Liberty Rob’t Crail Burlington Scott J. B. Crail

Neiswanger buys land in Smouse addition near water works

T J Neiswanger has purchased a lot in L and W Smouse's addition near the water works and will erect a fine residence there on a con.

T. J. Neiswanger L. & W. Smouse

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