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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
3
Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possible snow flurries east. Warmer tonight and east and central portions Wednesday.
Local news lists Allen's offerings including meals oysters candy nuts cigars and tobaccos and a cutter sale via Frank Webb. Travel notes mention Mike Lombardo returning to Mason City Clyde Brown heading to Keota Ty KE Brown in Brighton Ollie and a hunter day in Verdi. Clergy visits include Rev Tussey Rev Kerr Rev W G Thorne and presbytery meetings in Keokuk and Burlington.
The Dunlap murder case in Aledo continues with jury selection completed and opening statements heard. Emotions ran in court as Tona Dunlap cried, while Mrs Dool, mother of the victim, declined in health. Witness examination began with the defense hinting at possible alternative poison sources or a personal motive tied to a store position.
Warren Moore requests old fashioned rain barrel to hold water and a What-Not for use in David Harum. He asks readers to call if they have suitable articles available. Includes other small town notices and local ads for arnica salve, entertainments, second hand goods, meetings, and sales from church groups.
The November issue includes the first installment by Ida M Warbeil on the history of the Standard Wool Company, noted as among the magazine’s most engaging articles in years.
The report lists temperatures and social notes including Jackson Batterson traveling to Muscatine to visit his daughter and Robert Cook returning from Winterset for a cousin’s wedding. Rev W C Williamson D D arrived from Keokuk for Keokuk presbytery sessions. James Gazeman party returned to Iowa City after visiting his parents. A funeral in Burlington for Mrs Fred Fear is noted. An Edison Phonograph sale ad sits with holiday pricing at Frank Webb’s residence along with a health tonic ad for Rocky Mountain Tea.
County Superintendent Miss Mary Hughes plans an interesting spelling contest in Seon. Students from Tri-County schools prepare for the event with practice sessions and coaching.
A movement in Weeatvlille aims to establish a memorial fund for Wesley Rein Wolds, a boy described as needing care and protection. The effort seeks public generosity to support the family and honor the child’s guardianship needs.
Miss Mary Hughes proposes a thousand word spelling drill for Washington Keokuk and Louisa counties. Supt Cap Miller and Supt RB Wallace favor the plan with contests among county schools leading to a prize for the best county. The program limits entrants to eighth grade and aims to heighten spelling proficiency. Rocky Mountains Tea ad included with claimed effects.
Election held among National Guard units to replace Col H C Haines with candidates Major Bishop Major Lambert and Major Dunlap. Early results show no majority with Bishop 186 Lambert 90 Dunlap 57 as line communications fail and a second ballot likely. Local company tallies from A B C D E F G H K L M and the band favored Bishop and Lambert at different rates.
The P. E. O. society asks members and others to donate clothing for the needy. Contributions may be dropped off at the home of Mrs. F. L. Wilson as soon as possible.
The Womans Relief Corps houses a all day fair at Woodman Hall Temple building on December 20 with an evening session. Aprons ready made comforts and indestructible dolls lead sales alongside cakes pies and other foods. Proceeds aid worthy local children and families and the Presbyterian church Juniors plan a Christmas booth entertainment at Smouse's Hall on December 1th with 10 cent children and 15 cent adults admission.
The longtime beloved tale David Harum has been adapted for the stage and is enjoying sustained success. The comedy, now in its third year, is described as the best and most satisfying dramatization in years and will be presented at the Graham next Friday evening.
The regular monthly meeting at Washington Chapter No 80 ES will be held Thursday evening. Election of officers and other important business are on the agenda. Full attendance is desired.
Review notes that David Harum ran sixteen weeks in New York City seven in Boston six in Chicago and six in Philadelphia. Competent judges say its humor and human nature touches will keep it popular for years to come.
The A. O. U. W. lodge will host a box social on the 12th in the hall inviting all members to participate. A prize will go to the prettiest lady and a booby prize to the homeliest man. Mrs. Georgia Canfield displays oil and watercolor paintings and pyrography at Work & Meek's rooms for sale.
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