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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
4
Yacht club regatta committees postponed today's race between the Deliance and Shamrock due to 28 mph winds and heavy seas at Sandy Hook with rain. This is the first time in cup history a race was postponed for high wind. If conditions improve the third race will be sailed next Tuesday.
The rural route column reports visits in Eureka including Rev Mr Myersholy and residents L F Sigafoone and family. Notable events include Jioss Van Nostrand’s move to Washington after an injury and Frank Snider’s bee tree accident injuring his legs. Several locals attend the state fair and others sell Baker remedies.
Local churches announce regular Sunday services and Sunday School times. First Church of Christ lists services at 6 am 9:15 am and 11 am with a sacramental sermon at 3 pm and August September events led by visiting pastors. Second United Presbyterian outlines Sabbath School 9:30 am preaching 11 am and Christian Endeavor afterward. Church of the Covenanters holds 11 am service with 5 pm Christian Endeavor.
Weather improves as railway yard stockpiles crushed rock and leamsters spread it quickly. The note confirms ample material and expects paving to advance without interruption.
In damp conditions the Illinois picnic was held at the city park rather than Chautauqua grounds. C. S. Meyer called the meeting to order before dinner and Alex Dawson was elected a fir man. Adjournment was taken until i with speeches by J. B. Jewett of Lincoln TL and S. R. Tanner of Milner among others. Local men spoke and band music played throughout.
Gentry Bros Famous Shows present a combined education and entertainment street show under canvas. The acts feature almost human animals delivering merriment and instruction for all ages. The display, enlarged for this season, will be seen in the city on Friday morning September 4.
Tomorrow evening at 6 o'clock services in the park will be led by Rev. Wright of the A M E church. If stormy, move to the Methodist church. Trinity Episcopal Sunday School convenes at 10 a m with no morning or evening service.
A Jones county farmer fell for a confidence game at a street fair losing one hundred dollars. That night a mule knocked him through a barn door but he quipped that the crash was useful. A humorous Life snippet ends with Uncle Jack joking about a future task and payment.
The peace council on the F. L. Wilson lawn was postponed to last evening due to rain. A large attendance of Indians of both sexes enjoyed ice cream, seasonal foods, and fortune telling by Nena Wilson, Carrie Winters, and Mrs. J. Albert Williams. Delights included games and a modest fundraiser for the Junior League.
The Iowa Central Railway lists summer excursion fares from Brighton for June 1 to September 30, 1903. Destinations include Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo for 22.75, Glenwood Springs 34.75, Salt Lake City Ogden 35.75, with lower return rates to Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs and Custer. Diverse routes and stopovers offered. consult local Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts GP for folders and rates.
Rail line offers one way tickets at very low rates due to expected huge crops in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Iowa Central Ry agents provide on demand tickets with liberal return arrangements.
Mr Cumrox laments a quarrel with his son in law Count Friends over protocol when handing a check. He explains he refused no money but failed to remove his hat and address the Count by title. The Washington Star reports the exchange.
The notice lists round trip ticket rates on the first and third Tuesdays, coal price increase to 50c per ton on Sept 1, and a corrected account of the yacht race reporting. It notes delays in finishing the result and criticizes Chicago American and Burlington Journal for misreporting the Reliance victory over Shamrock.
A playful childhood recollection features Pretty Grace as a baby who giggles at a peekaboo game behind a chair Now she eagerly grabs nearby objects and wraps them around her shoulders blushes and runs away when greeted with affection
A humorous dialogue scene recalls courtship and engagement with witty lines. A young man asks to marry, the father weighs support in the accustomed style, and a playful exchange about a bird and a scissors joke punctuates the lighthearted encounter.
A judge notes an impatient guest with turtle soup and an obsequious waiter. The exchange highlights actors and real life roles. Mrs Browne teases a new neighbor whose coaxing ways unsettle Mrs Greene and her hired help in Meveland Plain Dealer.
Miss Laird of Ainsworth visited today with Miss Clara Coulter in the city. Miss Lotta Meacham plans to leave next week for Colorado Springs to resume college work. she graduates this year.
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