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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
3
W H O Connor of Columbus Junction rode an eastbound freight from Muscatine to Per lee on the baggage car. He fell about a mile past Perlee after not being stopped as the train sped on. He sustained a broken right hand, a head gash, and severe leg bruising but survived a near certain death.
Advertisers urged to submit copy by 10 am to ensure same day changes. Stewart's Pharmacy and Book Store touts low prices on unique goods, a Bible line at half price, Masury paints, Rastman Kodaks, and Dr Leininger's Formaldehyde products. Located on the West Side.
A lamp spill caused a small blaze at 606 West South Street Saturday night. Mrs. McMaster and a swift neighboring resident extinguished the fire with water. damage estimated at about 25 dollars, including burned carpet and lace curtains.
The Washburn-Halligan Coffee Co introduces Golden Rod a Java and Mocha blend sold at 25 cents per pound. Purity flavor and long-standing Washington trust are highlighted with paraffin lined hermetically sealed packaging. Washington buyers can obtain it from J. A. Cunningham's Sons Harry McCall Ashby & Nicola and other listed firms.
Regular city council meeting features Butter Scotch at Johnsons. Nineteenth Century club gathers with Mrs. Scofield. Widespread visits: Miss Wilson of Oskaloosa, Miss Mauthe from Grace Hill, Mrs. Malin of Ainsworth, and many others. A. M. E church anniversary prep includes Uncle George and Aunt Sallie Davis for performances.
Richmond notes a Democratic convention in Cedar Rapids and a local ball game against Middleburg. The column records visits by Emma Volquartzen and others, deaths and bequests for Arthur Fisher, farm owerp quickening with oats for the elevator, and assorted social calls and notices across nearby towns.
Michael Dean died at his home three miles west of the city at 4:30 PM after a year of illness. Born July 22 1820 in Ireland he was 80 years and 27 days old. A lifelong farmer and St James church member he leaves a wife four sons and a daughter. Sons Michael and Martin live at home Roberts in New Mexico James in Oklahoma and daughter Mrs Daly in Ponca City. Funeral at St James Catholic church Wednesday at 9:00.
A promotional series offers rewards for children and households: 5 coupons plus 2c in stamps yields a small picture book, 10 coupons plus 2c yields a medium book, 15 coupons plus 2c yields a large book, 20 coupons plus 2c yields a Colonial Dames embossed hanger, and 25 coupons plus 4c yields a 14x20 inch lithograph water color titled The St. Clair Flats with a detachable calendar block.
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