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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
2
The Baptist congregation will hold a meeting after Sunday service to decide on a permanent pastor. Rev. John Stafford of Chicago, who has Harvard and European study, is a leading candidate and has strong endorsements from Chicago scholars and ministers. Final decision depends on a congregational vote.
Information filed in Justice W A White's court by Ambrose Hout against Dave Donovan charging him with assault. The trouble occurred near Donovan's premises after the Christmas Eve dance. Donovan alleges Hout disturbed the neighborhood peace and tried to keep him from the area. The case will be settled in Justice court with attorney J Wilson representing Donovan.
Manager Moore offers four hundred dollars for a concert by Preston Brooke and his famous marine band on the evening of Monday January 28. The program promises fifty musicians, following earlier afternoons with Sousa and Lones.
Mr Joseph KR Campbell and daughter extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during their recent bereavement. They note that sympathy and attentions were a help and a consolation.
Last evening DC J Wilson advertised in the Journ AL for his missing cow and the animal came home at once. The local notice notes the cow’s safe return and credits the newspaper advertisement.
Mrs S Gardner returned from a visit in West Chester this morning. David McKee of Mediapolis returned home this morning after a visit at the H M Eicher home.
Mrs Dr Hall and her daughter Nellie were visitors in town yesterday, stopping at local shops and taking in afternoon events.
Mrs Jas Ward departed this morning for a visit to Nichols. Nearby friends wish her a pleasant trip and safe travels as she plans to stay several days in the town.
A suspected smallpox case led to isolation as city officials sought a pest house. A protest delayed occupancy, the building burned, causing damage to electric and telephone lines. Fire pump failure cited. city-wide darkness ensued. Investigation planned. Governor Pingree pardoned Marshall Barker for murder in the second degree. Winkerton agency protests over a rumored Stonewall Defiance pardon. Grand Rapids council extends Kruger welcome and asks him to visit with 30,000 countrymen in The Hague.
News briefs report a nurse exposed to a shooting in Hallidaysburg Pennsylvania and a gunman attack on auditor Frank St Morris. Other dispatches note Lord Beresford's illness delaying Christmas at Deepdene, a deadly burglary defense in South Bend, head injuries from a bar fight in Racine, a tobacco tax confession to Treasury, and royal marriage plans in London with Reginald Pole-Carew. Kitchener moves to thwart Boer invasion in Cape Town.
Worray Chancellor invites all members to attend several initiations in the Court of Honor Friday night to make the event interesting for the participants.
Mr Charles A Carl of Cook County Illinois and Miss Helen Hayworth of this city married yesterday at 3 pm in Justice W A White office. The ceremony was performed by Justice White. The bride is a chef at Hotel Allen. They will stay here until New Years then move to Rock Island to make their home. Best wishes from many friends.
A clever comedy with singing and dancing acts will play at the Graham next Tuesday evening January 1. Seats go on sale Saturday with prices 25 35 60 cents. Rector pile remedy advertised with a pile pipe free and a positive written guarantee No Cure No Pay samples free from Stewart's Pharmacy.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M calls a 7 30 PM meeting at the Lodge room to organize the funeral of Eugene Anderson with M P Miller presiding.
The A O U W degree team hosts a New Year’s Eve ball in Phenix Hall with all invited. Music provided by Donovan's Orchestra.
A New Year night price of 10 cents is offered for boys 12 years and younger in the gallery. Regular prices are 25 35 and 50 cents. A citizen had a small morning fire near his trousers in the post office saved by immediate discovery. Fire started from a loaded pipe.
The Great Rock Island Route announces a first day of year 1901 excursion with January 15 and two more monthly trips. Prospective travelers are urged to consult personal interests and health while visiting Sunny Southern Kansas and Wonderful Oklahoma in winter. F. E Stewart, Agent.
The Iowa Legion of Honor will meet this Thursday evening at the A O U W Hall to elect officers and conduct related business. All members are urged to attend.
The town partirs plan a swell holiday dance at the Phenix as residents note social events and local news. Charles Hebener was a morning passenger to Columbus Junction. John Matucha of Sol Rich & Co. is sick and absent from work. Mrs T O Foley, Ray and Dorothy, visited Sigourney for the day.
The first white girl born in Chicago, Mrs Sarah Clybourn Barney, died on Monday. She was a notable local figure remembered for her early birth in the city.
In Lincoln Nebraska nearly 200 Democrats and Populists plus leaders from other states gathered for the Jeffersonian club banquet. William J Bryan spoke on public service over office and defended reforms, urging continued fight for principles amid party shifts. Skeletal remains found in nearby Charleston Arkansas suggest Kickapoo or related era killings during a gravel pit opening.
Estimated hog receipts 25 000 with prices 4.25 to 5.10 for various lots and bulk around 4.95 5.10. Cattle receipts 26 000 with steers at 5.70 6.10 butchers and others listed. stockers, cows, bulls, calves priced. Sheep and lambs receipts 12 000 with western and native categories and price ranges. East Buffalo quotes show mixed activity. Also grain notes from St Louis and Milwaukee markets and Detroit may be listed.
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