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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
3
A demonstration of a daylight film development machine will be held tomorrow afternoon at Stewart's west side drug store from 2 to 6 p m. The device eliminates the dark room and yields better results, with users simply inserting a film cartridge and turning a handle. Local amateurs can witness the simple, practical process firsthand.
Local notices tout Allen's and Johnson bakery candy lines for Christmas. Gingerbread and other confections arrive. bread and baked goods promised at Nicola Campbell's furniture sale on Saturday December 13 a.m. Also multiple brief travels and business notes from residents and workers including engineers, buyers, and visitors.
Wartime readers praise Bucklen's Salve for scratches bruises cuts sprains burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions piles and sore feet. 25 cents at Stewart's drug store with a Christmas toy display at Turner's offering a wide line of items for the season.
The Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian church hosts an entertainment and Christmas booth in Smouse’s Hall Thursday evening. Hugh Teeter will buy all kinds of second hand goods. Baptist Ladies contribute to a culinary sale with homemade mince pies cakes bread doughnuts and baked beans by the B Y P U at Nicola and Campbell’s furniture store Saturday December 13 at 10 am.
Washington report, December 11, notes Iowa weather today and tomorrow likely snow tonight and Friday with unsettled conditions.
A Youth's Companion excerpt describes a tired shopper recalling a peaceful East Norley store. The tale humorously details a crossroad shop with delays over ribbon width, ladder retrieval, and the proprietor's quirks as she longs for calmer city-free shopping.
In a brief Philadelphia item Mrs Subbubs bursts into her husband’s office saying she has run out of money after a shopping trip. Her husband responds with a quip about her latest errand and the need for funds.
Attorney W. T. Butterfield travels to Brighton to auction bankrupt Stein & Shanes stock. A separate sale at Ollie is planned tomorrow with inventories valued at 3,000 and 2,500. Bidders from across the state attended last night.
The Senate committee reports against the omnibus bill admitting Oklahoma Arizona and New Mexico as states and backs a substitute to admit a single state for the combined Oklahoma and Indian Territory area. It cites sparse populations Spanish descent language illiteracy and lack of desire for statehood as objections.
Miss Zu In Chew daughter of Elwood Chew eloped with George Johnson two weeks earlier. She returns to Sheridan after a letter promising funds to reach Indianapolis. They had traveled to Covington and an eastern Virginia town before eluding arrest for forgery. The couple did not marry.
Sioux City Iowa December 11 R C Howe general manager of the Armour and Co Sioux City and Omaha plants says the firm will not build a 1 000 000 plant to replace the burned facility unless the city provides better fire protection He wants a sixteen inch water main to the plant but supplying it would require a new waterworks system costing 900 000
Rev L G Rottler of St Bonatin Iowa died suddenly of heart disease at the home of the Franciscan fathers in Los Angeles aged 52. He had been pastor of a local Catholic parish in St Bonatin and came to Los Angeles about a week ago due to poor health.
In Joliet Illinois a trunk and a barrel filled with dies and other counterfeiting paraphernalia were found yesterday by the police. The suspect Sylvester Hubbard is reported to have hidden the items and Hubbard was recently sentenced from Galena to the penitentiary for horse stealing.
After nine weeks of debate the Vermont legislature passed the measure favoring high license standards and local option. The vote set the framework for alcohol control across towns and counties.
A headsman in the capital of Japan died following an accidental decapitation. The incident occurred during routine execution duties, prompting safety investigations and official condolences. The deceased was identified locally and authorities pledged an inquiry.
In the Dunlap case the elimination of witnesses has begun and the courtroom in Aledo draws large crowds. Sympathy for Miss Dunlap grows while the admissibility of Miss Dool’s dying words as testimony sparks intense interest. The defense signals sensational evidence to contest the victim Allie Dool. A savage cross examination of Dr Reynolds is noted as the defense tries to provoke a reaction.
A noting that a sewing machine would make a good Christmas present directs readers to Selbrig opposite the Opera House for shopping options.
The reciprocity issue between the United States and Canada was the central topic at a national convention dinner hosted by the Petrol Chamber of Commerce. Speakers included Canadian MP John Chariton and Campbell Shaw of Buffalo, with 800 delegates in attendance and 200 Detroit chamber members present. Governor A B Cummins discussed reciprocity and tariffs in an afternoon address.
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