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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
4
The notice lists round trip fares for HK. LL. Db. Fair in Winfield Iowa with sale dates August 14 to 16 and 11, tickets valid to August 18 1900. It also promotes a W. A. picnic in Oskaloosa August 16 and travel times from Washington to Oskaloosa and back. Separate items report Charley Joram injured at Cobden Illinois and H. B. Colby robbed of 3440 dollars at Salina Kansas while en route to Plainville.
The post office department orders rural free delivery to Nichols Marcus Dennisville Clear Lake and Lyons Iowa on August 18 with additional service at Williamston Michigan.
Canton Ohio reports President McKinley altered his plans yesterday morning and the party departed today at 1 35 PM. No emergency caused the change. In Springfield Illinois the board of trustees chose Macomb as the site for a proposed Western Illinois normal school building.
Fennimore Wisconsin August 15 John Yunek a well known farmer died from injuries after a horse kick. He had been treated locally before succumbing to the injuries.
An intense hot wind swept central Kansas on August 14 14 broad daylight drying out fields around Salina Kansas and scorching vegetation as residents reported the dry conditions.
Various notes report on prompts and events including Germany banning Metz 1870 war celebrations, Judge Horton distributing thousands of tickets before vacation, and multiple political and social items across American cities and distant posts.
Nearly two inches of rain fell in the county with a bright electrical display and heavy thunder. Since Saturday evening total rainfall reached 5.98 inches, causing cellars to flood. A lightning strike at the Wm Hay farm destroyed a hay barn containing about twenty tons of hay and thirty pigs. insured for 500 dollars.
A horse belonging to Perry Limley was killed by lightning this morning during a big rain event at Crawfordsville. The rainfall report notes 2.20 inches last night and 7.17 inches since Saturday night, with August 14 marked by T. D. Woodburn selling a 160 acre farm to E. F. Oaks at 35 dollars per acre. Lizzie Kirkwood of Bloomington, Ill., visiting S. R. Love, departed for the city, while M. L. Miller and J. A. Marsh traveled to discuss a new telephone line project.
Leonard Smith of Ft. Dodge and Esther Leighton of this city wed today at noon in the bride’s home. Rev. Newsome officiated before about seventy five guests. A wedding dinner followed, and the couple plan a later trip to Ohio before settling in St. Dodge.
A Plymouth cable confirms the Hamburg American liner Deutschland completed the eastward crossing in five days eleven hours forty five minutes with an average hourly speed of 23.32 knots, besting Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Oceanic in speed and time. The Dreutschland’s fastest day reached 52? knots. tide delays delayed departure from Sandy Hook. The article also notes Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse set a 22.79 knot average and 541 knot day, while Oceanic gained time allowances over both.
A violent Aug 15 storm across Johnson County damaged barns and windmills, ruined corn, and struck a Perry Limley horse, killing it instantly. Geo Marshall and Mrs. Morgan returned, while many residents joined a Muscatine excursion this morning.
No. 15 section describes a troop train from Davenport to Ottumwa with eight hundred engines, a baggage car, and an extra coach. Dr Henry Hull accompanies the soldiers as Hospital Corps sergeant to monitor health. Also notes Miss Dade Lee Shearer’s studies in Chicago and upcoming return, local travel for Russell and Kate Stichter, Mrs Rice’s visit, and other town news including wind damage at Brick and Tile works and various residents’ movements and trips.
Aug 15 reports Walter Johnson returning home from Eidon with family news. Seth Nicola and wife also back from visit to relatives in Eidon. Residents note rain helped, though corn damage occurred from strong wind. John Kline and J S Kirkpatrick plan European visit to Paris expo. Ice cream social date changed from Thursday to Tuesday. T H Barnes arrived from Ainsworth. Miss Daisy Forsythe of Kirksville Mo. visiting Dr and Mrs Poage. Train delay near Verdi due to freight engine accident delaying No 16 by 1 hour 20 minutes. Charles Glover arrives from Oskaloosa for sister Mrs Robt Rose’s death. Kate Glover and James of Keota travel after aunt Robt Rose’s death.
Detroit August reports a fallen millionaire George H. Ward who once led in Detroit and then vanished fortune. His widow, now penniless with a newborn, seeks shelter in a charity hospital with no family support. She and the child lack resources as she faces destitution and potential shelter care. In Lima, Illinois, a silk heist at Carroll Cooney totals around $2,000. A suspect named Thomas Williams from Bloomington, Illinois, was arrested after a case file mix of silks. Most items recovered.
Des Moines reports indicate Governor Shaw will name a successor to Senator Gear at a Saturday appointment. Speculation centers on two candidates, A. B. Cumming of Des Moines and J. P. Deliver of Fert Edge.
Good milch Jersey cow for sale. Wanted lost and found notes. A new Phaeton and one delivery wagon offered at bargain. Three second-hand buggies and two sets single harness listed. Hustling young man can earn $60 monthly with quick letters to Clark & Co. Philadelphia.
Chas Cunningham and family came back home last evening from a pleasant trip through Colorado Springs and other Colorado points. They described the outing as delightful.
Purported one night cure for cold La Grippe Weekes' Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets sold at Stewart's Pharmacy with a cheerful refund if ineffective. Price listed 25 cents.
C E Dayton prop announces first class livery and excursions from Washington. Offers trips to Utah, Detroit, Chicago, Colorado, Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Paris and Old World, with agencies for White Star Red Star American and International lines. F E Stewart agent Great Rock Island Route promotes daily tickets and competitive fares.
A 16 page 12 by 14 inch atlas with half tone illustrations and engraved maps of Pekin and other points is offered for 15 cents at large Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway stations or 18 cents postpaid by J no G Farmer A G P and T A B OR N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa Also special summer excursion rates via the Cedar Rapids Route to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood andwye South Dakota Sheridan Wyoming One fare plus 2 for round trip with sale dates June 5 19 July 3 17 Aug 7 21 for 21 day tickets and Aug 21 for Oct 31 1900 limits For rates call BE G Fox agent and for Farmers National Congress tickets to Colorado Springs call on any Cedar Rapids Route agent Jno G Farmer A G and T BC R and N Ry Cedar Rapids Ia
Iowa Central announces low excursion fares for upcoming meetings and events. Humbsdit Annual Summer Assembly O G T Training School Grand Lodge August 11 23 offers one and one third fare round trip on certificate plan. Clinton Camp Meeting Suenosins Valley Spiritualists July 25 August 26 same fare. Call any agent or address Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa for tickets and schedules.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway reports new lines expanding through Worthington Reading Wilmot Lismore Kenneth and Germania Faribault Freeborn Steele counties Minnesota and Iowa. It urges men of all trades to join as towns like Rake Walters and others grow in a rich dairy district. Address Tuos H. Brown Sioux Falls SD Gen l Townsite Agt New Lines Railway Go 48 angal.
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