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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
2
Water service changes announced for East Jefferson Street. Officials designate new supply routes and schedules effective immediately. Residents are urged to plan around reduced pressure during a phased installation period.
City Council debated license grants for billiard halls and considered approving an oil plant in the city. A water pipe extension from East Washington to East Jefferson streets was approved for certain residents. The council did not conclude on the Oil and Supply Company permit and discussed city officers holding two offices.
Hear Innes and His Famous Band at the Graham next Thursday afternoon at 2 pm. Get seats at once of Rowland & Shields. Also reports on the death of Andy Darner in Blue Springs Nebraska and funeral details. Includes local notices, corrections, and military dispatches from the era.
Proposes giving a newspaper subscription as a gift for Xmas. The paper can be delivered within the city or mailed nationwide, at $1 for three months or $4 for a year, prepaid. Claims the recipient will enjoy it more than other gifts.
Attendees of the Live Stock Exposition are urged to use Hotel Grace for convenient lodging. Directions advise taking the Wentworth and Halstead streetcars in front of the hotel to reach the Exposition Building.
West Chester residents may hear Rev. L. B. Schreckengast pastor of the Methodist church in Washington Iowa speak Friday evening December 7 at 8 o clock in Lewis & Ferguson's Hall on the topic Called to the Rulers. An excellent address offered at a moderate price with general admission noted.
The Seine general council unanimously urged Paris to take the lead in seeking arbitration between Britain and the Boers. Boer leader Delcassé discussion cited France would join if another nation initiates, while De Wet and Steyn move near De Wetsdorp amid Boer activity between railroad lines and Basutoland.
Miss Nellie Manners travels to Cedar Falls for school. Funeral near Mt. Unico. Presbyterian social at Mr. and Mrs. Crooks home with Jessie Crooks visiting from Mrs. Pleasant. Dr C Fletcher and wife relocate to Wayland. Public interest grows over Huff & Son pool room license with council meeting tonight amid opposition by local women.
Stewart's Pharmacy advertises Rectol as a pile cure with a free pile pipe included in each package and a positive written guarantee no cure no pay. A 50 cent price is listed with samples offered free.
A terse critique notes a dull production with no music or specialties and a majority of inferior talent burying the few capable performers. The audience exited quietly after the final act amid a funeral toned performance and a lone stern remark from the rear.
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