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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
4
Lewis Patterson eleven year old son of Mr and Mrs J B Patterson vanished while skating near Columbia addition causing worry. Marshal Norton and family searched Highland Park lake before the boy reappeared at Hises pond and guided officials to reunite with his worried parents.
Dr O L Stafford of Muscatine preached at the M B church quoting Philippians Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus He urged Christ like mindset in all respects A large audience attended and a reception followed The services were set ten minutes earlier next evening due to the lecture Dr Stafford left for Muscatine today Also a local dramatic show Hoyts Bunch of Keys drew a sizable crowd with strong laughter and good singing by the Acme Quartette members shown to be capable and above average entertainers
The Ladies Birthday Almanac for 1901 distributes in our city and is famed for predicting the Galveston storm with noted accuracy by Andrew Jackson DeVoe. It now claims a 15 million copy annual circulation and is available through merchants or by sending addresses to Chattanooga Tennessee. The second item notes a missing man: a tall stranger in Burlington rode a bay horse near Third Street Stables after leaving J F Thompson’s blank brand near Crawfordsville, using the alias J H White.
Mr. D. McDowell will open the Elite Candy Kitchen in a room south of Star Grocery. The shop will offer pan candies, Green's cream candies, ice cream novelties, fancy boxes, and a selection of magazines and newspapers. The establishment aims to be a permanent fixture and seeks liberal patronage.
Tuesday evening neighbors gathered at Lorneon Neal's home in Highland Park for a thirtieth birthday surprise. Mrs. Neal organized the event with a three course supper, social chat, and music from Mason, Neal, Davis, and Zaring, followed by late departure well wishes for many more birthdays.
Holiday rates offer one and one third fare to points within 200 miles on sale December 24 25 and 31 plus January 1 return valid through January 2. Burlington resident P O Merrelat noted for patent sale fraud indicted. Boarders wanted at 3.50 weekly near square inquiries to Mrs A L Stratton. Mrs Allie Wilson Shaver of Oakes North Dakota visiting relatives in the city.
The Brockton shoe magnate told a St James hotel audience that persistent advertising ensures success and wealth. W L Douglas said he started making shoes in 1876 and began advertising in 1882, now spending over $100,000 annually and placing ads in 1,770 papers across 61 store cities.
Sol Smith Russell spends the winter in Washington D C with two touring companies on the road. He selected stars and casts for both, with Tim Murphy in A Bachelor’s Romance and Frank Keenan in A Poor Relation, both hailed as top road productions. A hurried note adds performance praise and a local pharmacy offer. A Washington county farmer loses a cow after it swallows an umbrella and yeast, causing a fatal fermentation.
The note promotes a December 18 excursion with little cost to reach distant points for Christmas and New Year travel valid until January 8. Agent FE Stewart of Great Rock Island Route invites travelers to take advantage of the deal.
Due to tomorrow night’s lecture the Kindergarten program is moved to Monday evening December 17 with a 10 cent admission. A good show is planned and all are invited to attend. The note also includes a revised time schedule for travel from Washington to Omaha with morning and evening departures. Cigar reference noted at the end.
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