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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
2
A young man near Havre fires on two men in his yard after a late night poultry raid. One turkey and a hen are dropped, the suspects flee on a hand car toward Havre. The report notes widespread nocturnal fowl thefts and suggests hunting for bounty.
New games and toys fill the Savings Bank store catalog this year with a larger stock than ever. Shoppers can find suitable items for the little folks and an elegant line of china ware and household goods at F. Parrish's Savings Bank store on the south side.
Louis De Harpoort won first prize as the first speaker and Omi Funston took second as the fifth speaker in the eighth annual high school contest held at the opera house. Critics noted uneven but earnest effort with schoolchildren providing music. judges included George Welch due to Mr Brookhart’s absence.
County Auditor Ingham and Deputy Dawson completed the 1899 Washington County tax abstract reports for 1900. Consolidated tax fell to 72,800.98 from 77,498.85 last year, with totals for land value, personal property, district school tax and city tax itemized. Other notes include local ads and personal notices amid the county data.
A reader extols sending the JOURNAL as a four dollar yearly gift to a friend in the United States. The appeal highlights daily news from home and warm appreciation, urging the reader to consider mailing the paper as a thoughtful present.
A valuable colt was killed on the McKinstry farm around November 17, 1809, with the guilty party to be pursued if the matter remains unresolved. The Monmouth College Glee Club plans a January 2 Graham appearance, featuring Wagner's Ladies Quartette, with 25 male singers and reserved seats at 50 cents. Wells & McCulley advertise a Christmas steer sale, weighing about 800 pounds dressed, similar to Armour’s Chicago prices. Burlington Route offers a one and one third fare round trip for December 23 through January 2, with return by January 2, 1900.
Ticket holders are reminded the Lyric Concert Co number has moved from December 28 to the 220d Friday evening. Parish’s Savings Bank store advertises a wide selection of goods. Major Bishop of Muscatine visited the city pursuing business for the Iowa Telephone Co.
Highland Park circle spent yesterday reading and music with Mrs. Green and Lydia. Mrs. Marbourg returned from Ainsworth with Mrs. Wickham. Mrs. Wickham visiting. Deeley meal offer at Dewey with Spanish dishes. C J Wilson returns from Des Moines after conference with Republicans. Dr. Fordyce home for holidays with the Biskamps. Jeweler L D Robinson promotes gift goods. Clyde Boice visiting from Chicago colleges. William Hay ill with heart trouble in Jackson township. Mrs. Gibson and son George to spend holidays with Mrs. Dickson. New neckwear shapes at Sol Rich & Co. Howard Hamilton to Chicago after P S course.
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