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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
2
Government report by W. A. Cook notes 138 inches of rainfall in the city over the last night and day. Ground remains mostly unfrozen, soils soak the water, streams stay low, and farmers expect soil to be ready for spring crops. Rail work pauses as cold weather looms and shovels operate through winter. A jewelry store advertises diamond and pearl brooches with limited stock.
Dec 12 report from Brighton notes visitors from Washington Mr and Mrs C B Bennett and Mrs Elizabeth Whistler visiting Eldon. Mrs James Bidwell travels to Fairfield for several days. Mra J R Snyder and daughter Zeila guesting in the county seat. A group drove from Richland to Brighton for an evening visit.
W F Brinton announces a Minnesota tour with moving pictures including President McKinley’s last Buffalo speech and Czolgusz execution footage. Also shows Queen Victoria funeral and Carrie Nation saloon smashing. Plans Washington appearances and urges public interest based on press notices.
Wade Bradford, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rollo P. Bradford, died this morning at five o'clock four and one half miles south of the city. Membranous croup caused the death after a brief illness that led to him being kept from school about a week. He was the oldest of two sons and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bradford.
A Knoxville bound passenger train arriving in Des Moines was two hours late last evening due to a broken rail on the Des Moines river bridge approach. A freight crew spotted the defect, sent a flagman back, and Harvey section crews completed repairs. Passenger No. 16 endured the two hour hold while many east bound travelers waited.
A southern Illinois map seller was arrested for selling beer without a license. At trial it emerged he sold twenty three bottles, but the justice dismissed him noting twenty four bottles are needed to make a case. A Hedrick man faced the same charge and was likewise freed for the same reason.
Large gathering pays last respects for Dr Daniel McFarlane. Services at his residence led by Rev Pallaster, then at the opera house with Mason ritual. Brethren from Washington Riverside Richland and Sigourney attend, interment in Keota cemetery. Local ad notes mince meat at Todd Stuart's.
Get tickets for Mabel Strickland Ethel Strickland and the supporting company for the play For Love's Sake at the Graham Theatre next Monday.
The notice touts style photos and Christmas mounts at The Newport dress shop. It invites customers to bring babies for the Baby Poser and promises honest work and prompt delivery to ensure photos finish in time for Christmas. The slogan proclaims The Best the Least Money.
A review praises For Love's Sake by H. Grattan Donnelly as a top road production with a strong cast and striking scenery. It notes conductor Warren’s offbeat remarks about universal labor laws and tramps on trains, reflecting on eradicating the tramp nuisance. The pieces mention fresh candies at Isenbart's candy kitchen and John Steck of Washington aiding Miss Southwick with holiday jewelry stock in Crawfordsville.
Local market advertises 10 to 20 percent savings on all meats fresh and canned. It promotes a wide selection including oysters and other items found at a first class market, with all wants supplied and always on hand.
A fine line of skates will be sold out cheap at the Nicola Hardware and Furniture store in the coming days.
Misa Lucy Orris is reported quite ill. John Knecht of Washington visited as a business guest. John E Peck and Byrdie Rankin from Washington were guests last evening. Mrs H C Russell of Schuyler Neb hosts the Manners family. Nellie and Alice Manners left for Ottumwa to attend W G Manners wedding at noon today. Mrs W W Hough and daughter Edna shopped in Washington. Mrs Harvey Robbins learned of sister Miss Kline’s death in Winfield. funeral set from parents’ home. George Alexander was a business caller in Washington yesterday.
Dr Mary R Melendy recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs and colds in children of all ages. She calls it non narcotic and safe for non professionals and urges its use for bronchial affections. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman sell the remedy.
Miss Allie Rowod was named Worthy Matron with A N Alberson as Worthy Patron Mrs Lillian Haggett sworn in as Worthy Matron Miss Kate Marbourg serves as Matron Secretary Hattie Wilson and Treasurer Ida Waters named Conductress Kate H Miller elected Assistant Conductress.
The ladies auxiliary to the Sunset Park Association has postponed their annual apron sale to the 19th inst at the Thos. T. Keeley office. Homemade pastries and candies will also be sold at the same time and place. Remember the date Thursday Dec 19 at 2 p.m.
Advertises the American entertainment in For Love's Sake and Darkest Russia both by the same author. urges readers to buy seats and voting coupons. Promises fine optical work from W C Newson Optician with glasses that fit.
A reception tonight honors Mrs. Chas. Reeves, recent W R C president. Georgia B. Worker from Rock Island attends to inspect the W R C affair at the Reeves Presidence.
Alford Wright leads migration of favored scents as Cook and Sherman stock rich assortments in elegant bottles and bulk. Odor trend restores interest in fragrant products and promotes Wright as key supplier.
Frederick Truman performs this evening at 8 55 with doors opening at Spa venue in town.
A church notices two events at different churches. First Baptist hosts a 7 15 pm song service led by Mr Hulse with an 8 30 pm close. Washington residents are urged to visit the candy kitchen run by J R Isenhart for a Christmas gift. Rev W R Williams lectures at Living Lake church Friday Dec 20 at 7 30 pm on Wales and the Isle of Man admission free collection taken.
Santa Claus will establish his candy headquarters at Isenbart’s candy kitchen this year, bringing festive treats and seasonal cheer to visitors. 52-If
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