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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1899
Page
4
A Saturday program at the Baptist church, led by Sunday school superintendent S. S. Younkin, featured declamations and songs. The decor used evergreen and holly, and a Christmas chimney delighted the children as Santa Claus distributed candy. The church was well filled.
Christmas services filled the M E church Sabbath evening with the auditorium and parlors crowded and standing room filled. A new oratorio titled The Prophet of Nazareth was performed by the choir and congregation under Rev Schrecken gast with scripture interludes. The program inspired attendees as singing received praise for quality and participation.
All Christmas services at St James Church proceeded with a Solemn High Mass at 5 a.m. followed by Father Jacobsmeier’s sermon, a second Mass at 5 a.m., and a 10:30 a.m. sermon. Evening services occurred as decorations by the Sisters of St Mary’s School enhanced the scene. Turkeys, geese, ducks, and chickens were offered by R. Stoutart & Son.
Chas. Parkinson, longtime associate in the A. H. Wallace lumber business, buys an interest in the Buckley coal yard. J. D. Buckley steps out as his son George Buckley joins Parkinson to run Buckley & Parkinson. They also acquire Chas. Clifton’s ice business and will harvest ice this season. Attending the fifth anniversary at Earl Draper’s Havre home were Pulaski Maxwell and wife, Harry Kleese and wife, and Ralph Kellar and wife.
Weeks Break up a cold tab lets. No cure no pay. Price 25e. Stewarts Pharmacy sole agents.
Increasing cloudiness with possible snow in Iowa on Wednesday and a warming trend west portions tonight. Alumni of the local high school plan a New Year reception at the new building with class by class visiting times, and Myrtle Ewing leaves to spend holidays with her sister in Keota.
A man tried a fox born to quiet his wife’s snoring by blasting a bugle call at night. His plan backfired as his wife rose and retaliated, and he ended up buying an eight dollar stick pin for her.
A large Lewis family gathering at Mrs. How ard Carter's southwest Washington home drew many relatives and friends. Attendees included T. J. Lewis and family from Ainsworth now bound for Roam Ind., James Lewis and wife from Oskaloosa, G. B. Lewis from Keota, and others visiting from Ainsworth, Bureau, and Des Moines. Various guests returned home or prepared for travel, with Christmas and New Year greetings noted among attendees.
Local Hews reports the sudden death of Rev. R. C. Montieth at his Birmingham home. His burial will be at Martin church. The notice lists visitors and towns including Brigh ton Erie Ill Cadiz Ohio and Chicago with several residents and travelers mentioned.
December report from Niles notes Henry Ridenour harvested persimmons from a 40 year old tree on his north west of the city farm. The tree, hardy after last February blizzard, remains unusually large with tropical looking foliage and fruit ripe after hard freezes.
Reinhard Rahr organized a citywide Christmas event at his Washington street home for about fifty poor children. Buses transported the youngsters, a large tree with gifts stood in the parlor, and each child took home a fruit basket and assorted presents.
Bertha McDonald a domestic was found in a state of physical collapse on Woodward Avenue. A male infant about an hour old lay dead by her side. An ambulance arrived only after an hour as onlookers watched.
In San Francisco an inquest into Ivan Denisewich a Russian who killed himself with carbolic acid revealed he feared murder after a nihilist club drew lots to target the czar. He fled Russia with Alexander Murat three weeks ago, citing tales of death and assassination.
The resignation of two state election commissioners in Kentucky sparks a power struggle. Governor Taylor appoints two members and plans two Republicans to reshape the board. The Democratic members refuse recognition, leading to dueling certificates and potential court battles over which board is lawful.
Lucius Miller a black laborer at a Union Pacific grading camp in Hanna Wyoming armed with a pitchfork attacked several graders before meeting Troy Pendleton a white worker. Pendleton fired at close range wounding Miller who died shortly after. No arrest was made as the shooter acted in self defense.
General Young takes charge as military governor with headquarters at Vigan to quiet the region. He plans permanent stations at San Fernando and Laoag and will open northern Luzon ports for trade around January 1, establishing civilian municipal governments and outposts as needed.
A 35 mile northwest gale over Lake Michigan keeps steamers arriving at Milwaukee coated in ice. Elphicke and Cumberland from Cleveland arrived. Lyons and City of Rome remain out, but no safety concerns. Chicago Milwaukee liners and cross lake steamers run on time as the thermometer nears zero.
In Des Moines a district court decision in a milk adulteration case against George T. Schlenker finds boracic acid in milk a preservative not harmful and declares no constitutional right to ban its use. The ruling marks the first decision under the law amid industry opposition.
A small display from Stewart's Pharmacy proclaims no cure no pay with the offer priced at 25 cents, marking the shop as the sole agents for the item.
Special to Evening Journal Cedar Rapids reports Barta Janda fell into a scalding vat at the T. M. St. Clair House this afternoon and sustained fatal injuries.
An 19th century advertisement promises a refund if two thirds of Shilohs Consumption Cure are used without benefit. The bottle costs 25c, 50c, or 81 depending on size, with J. H. Stewarts druggist handling sales and refunds.
The report lists several deaths and incidents: Amanda Bare of Waterman found dead in De Kalb with a head bruise, coroner’s inquest to test for poison. Ernest Austin convicted of first degree murder in Bellefontaine amid revolting crime and planned arson. William Chapman Poynter, father of Governor Poynter, dies at Albion Nebraska aged 79. note on Western Base Ball League troubles. Transvaal gold output for November at 61788 ounces. Rushrod Underwood, famed Civil War scout, dies at 56 in Washington. J H Sanders of Chicago dies by suicide in a Memphis hotel. John Nears of Peatstown mortally hurt as his horse runs away.
Advertises Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure in use for fifty years with a money back guarantee. Sold by J. H. Stewart, druggist, with prices 25c and 50c.
A sale offers pattern hats at half their marked price in the Mrpgr Lewis shop. Readable details indicate a discount event targeting hat buyers, with prices reduced to fifty percent of the usual MRP.
The B. C. R. N. Railway authorizes very low holiday rates on all lines. Tickets and information available from company agents. John G. Farmer, A. G. P. & T. A., Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Sale dates December 23 24 25 30 31 and January good to return January 2 1900. For more information, contact the agent.
A report notes property ownership in Highland Park with emphasis on individuals named in records. The item outlines parcels held by residents and confirms land as part of a local real estate listing.
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