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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
2
Riverside notes report Mrs Geo Saur of Richmond broke her leg after slipping on a scrubbed floor. She remained at home with two young children as neighbors and a doctor were alerted. she is improving as expected.
Word arrived of the death of Cynthia Sands in New Castle Indiana at age 50 and of Mrs H Sickles mother in Knoxville Illinois past eighty. T J Allen and Mr and Mrs Sickles left by rail and river boat to attend the funerals.
In a regular Rathbone Sisters session last evening a meeting was held and officers for the ensuing year were elected. Named are Miss Nellie Hebener as most excellent chief and Miss Katherine Wilson as excellent junior, with Mrs St Clair Lewis past chief and Miss Mazie King mistress of records.
A Washington boy, Charles Sturges, writes from Portland about arriving in September, finding work as a stenographer in the legal department, adjusting to city life, and plans for winter studies in rhetoric and commercial arithmetic. He notes Portland’s population, the harbor, mild climate, and asks to send greetings to teachers and classmates.
The B C and N Ry progresses toward a 35 mile Worthington to Hardwick extension opening southwestern Minnesota. It reaches Reading and will extend to Wilmont, offering good opportunities for merchants and professionals. Inquiries to Those Brown Sioux Falls SD and John Dows Armstrong IA for Maple Hill Luzon locations along the Armstrong Estherville route.
The Washington weather service forecast predicts threatening rain tonight and Sunday in the east, with colder conditions tonight in the west and on Sunday in the east and south portions.
Last evening the Ancient Order of United Workmen held a semi annual election with forty members present. Fred Smith was chosen Master Workman and George Tripp was named Past Master. Other officers include James Miller Foreman J H Miller Overseer Harry McCall Financier J M Porter Guide Harve Richardson Outside Watch J M Gray Inside Watch Dr Chas Stewart Physician Frank Edworthy Sr Trustee and J H Miller Janitor. Recorder and Receiver to be filled next Friday night.
A blind man and a young boy sought aid yesterday claiming they were stranded out west while selling medicines. They received help in Ottumwa and said their home is Davenport, from which they departed last night.
W. A. Turner’s west side shopdisplay features an extensive toy selection praised as the finest in the city. Shoppers can view a broad range of popular playthings and toys for all ages, with emphasis on variety and quality.
An ad notes a product named Take Weeks Sea Go A-One tabs with no cure and no pay terms. Stewarts Pharmacy is listed as the sole agent at a price of 250. The fragment implies a medicinal item marketed through a local pharmacy.
Mr Frederic Bryton and his company of players will present the play Forgiven at Graham next Thursday and Friday evenings. Tickets cost 25 35 and 50 cents. Bargains available at a basement second hand store, with stock moving fast. J N Lewis & Co.
The Fairfield Journal reports H. V. Harreld and Miss Altan Pringle wed by Justice David Wilson last evening. Both from Brighton, they departed on No. 16 toward that place after the ceremony. Mrs. P. Donovan of Washington visits friends near Glasgow. Mrs. J. B. Randle of Washington plans to visit her sister Miss Belle Randle this evening.
The Kemble Flower Co based in Oskaloosa Iowa says customers ordering direct will have express charges paid by the seller. The notice highlights their flower service and location in lowa.
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Eva Belle Shammo and Clymer A Coldren. The wedding will be held Wednesday December 20 at five oclock in the afternoon at the bride’s mother home 512 East Third street Muscatine Journal.
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Worthen were conducted yesterday afternoon at her South Green street home. Rev Schreckengast of the M E church led the rites with church choir singing Nearer My God to Thee and Asleep in Jesus. Interment followed in the city cemetery beside her husband.
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