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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1899
Page
4
Direct orders highlight EMBLE FLOWER Co in Oskaloosa Iowa paying express shipping for Kemble’s flowers, described as the best by customers.
A buyer notes large family demand for property in Highland Park and Columbian Additions. It is described as a steady value raiser that can be sold at a profit at any time. The speaker offers to show desirable houses to interested parties.
The advertisement offers Shilon's Cough and Consumption Cure with a money back refund if it does not cure. It has been sold for over fifty years with a guarantee. Prices listed are 25 cents 50 cents and 1 00, at J H Stewart's druggists.
In Indianapolis on December 16, the judicial conference of the Ohio Indiana and north Indiana conference of the Methodist church voted 16 to 4 to restore Rev. J M Life to full membership in the Ohio conference. Officials found Life was the victim of a church clique and malice motivated the charges. Bilas Would Be Michigan's Governor is reported from Saginaw Michigan where Col A T Bliss was formally launched as the Republican candidate. A committee including Charles L Benjamin William Glover Gage Peter Lering and Albert V F Copet oversees the campaign. General William K Rogers, former Buffalo official, died at 79 with a noted war record.
L. D. Robinson, a popular east side jeweler, displays this season a broad range of late up-to-date gift items. Sterling silver comb and brush sets, genuine ebony toilet sets, Wave Crest ware, sterling silver novelties, art glass, and artistic silverware fill the shop offering an elegant assortment for shoppers.
Dispatch from Havana reports General Wood appointed military governor of Cuba, drawing cautious approval from rival factions and a belief that civilian government progress is underway. Wilson reportedly cannot serve under Wood, while Brooke's Cuban advisers have delayed resignations. In Santiago de Cuba, troops armed since December guarded events around a Maceo commemorative banquet as mobs challenged Spanish guests.
Havana reports strong public approval for the coming Cuban side of governance under General Wood with many expecting steady policy. The Havana convention backs direct mayoral elections, while police corruption and a Maine disaster remnant are also noted among diverse items.
Des Moines reports the board of control criticizes Iowa State University finances. Expenditures for illegal purposes cited. a new accounting system demanded. Salary paid to deceased ex president Schaeffer noted. Expense bills charged to state questioned.
Captain James Burr reports that barges 115 and Colgate Hoyt, part of the McDougal tow, likely went down in open lake after a ferocious storm. Barge 157 was rescued at Houghton, while No. 187 winters at the Soo with the McDougal. Each barge carried about twenty crew plus an extra group, totaling roughly fifty men.
The Indianapolis Press began as an afternoon paper by John H. Holliday and William J. Richards. It released a 28 page edition on Wednesday with half advertising and half news, shrinking to 12 pages on Thursday with most space devoted to ads. Regular edition expected at 12 pages, with about 30,000 subscriptions claimed though many are short term.
The Evening Journal special edition sparked renewed friendships and led to identifying a missing relation. Ab Anderson of this city rekindled ties with Dr James McKee of Newton Kansas. A M Folger of Easley South Carolina learned he is a cousin of the local Folger, tracing kin who fought on opposite sides in the civil war.
The Washington National Bank and all city banks close at 1 30 pm tomorrow for the funeral of the late vice president W E Chilcote sr with other banks observing the hour. Kindergarten exercises delight children and mothers with songs speeches and a Christmas tree with gifts.
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