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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
2
Reversible soft gray and tan fabrics from the manufacturer and importer. Includes items listed as Beavers Otters Came's Hair Russians and similar names. Sold direct from the source with or without certain features.
News of the city reports a delightful dinner party hosted by Mr and Mrs J B Young in southwest Washington. About seventy five guests attended with help from Mr and Mrs Frank Briggs of Victor Colorado, and out of town guests including Mr and Mrs Newton King and Mrs Morris of Denver and J W Eyestone and daughter Lillis of Lexington Iowa.
An advertisement promotes Shilohs Consumption Cure with a two thirds usage guarantee and refunds if not beneficial, priced at 25c 50c and 1 dollar at J H Stewart's druggist. The Highland Park Friendly circle hosted 50 to 60 guests at the Zaring home with music by Neal Hughes and Zaring, recitations by Miss Shay Miss Minnie Wilkins and Mrs Emma Brown, and a boxed supper.
In Vinton Iowa on December 26 1899 E O Lovite reports wide praise for last night’s entertainment from top local musical talents and urges quick ticket purchase for next year. Mr Soule of the B C R XII is noted as general agent for passenger department. Seats at Anderson Burroughs are selling well.
A long admonition warns readers to avoid revealing opinions or tips to editors and reporters. It cautions against notifying about address changes, sharing news with reporters, or writing legibly. The piece also notes market reports from Chicago and other cities, with livestock prices and grain quotes.
George Hill first ward alderman and supporter of a ten year street railway extension died by his own hand in Milwaukee. Worry over the ordinance and harsh criticism from supporters and opponents alike were cited as factors. Mayor Rose called Hill honest and loyal and contrasted reactions to the Milwaukee dispute with Chicago’s hangings for inflammatory rhetoric.
Elwood Madden, missing for thirty years, returns to Kokomo Indiana from Cape Nome Alaska with wealth claimed at ten million dollars. He vows to take his single nieces to the Paris exposition next year. one niece married just before his return.
Invitations out announce the marriage of Miss Lillian Wertz and James Ralston at the bride's Washington home on January 1 with Rev. Palmer officiating. An after-wedding gathering will be held the next day at the Ralston residence near Keota.
Vanity Fair presents a high class burlesque show with a strong chorus and new wardrobe. The cast includes C. W. Williams Harbecks John Leonard Jennie Fulton Williams Albion Hawthorne Parsons Carlin Brown Edna Melrose Gussie Hill and many chorus girls. Two travesties A Jay in New York and Hotel Girly Hirly highlight the program with seats on sale next Monday.
County board schedules meeting on Monday at the court house. All bills and claims must be presented to the auditor by tomorrow, Saturday, December 30th.
Former coal business owner J. D Buckley announces that all who owe the firm J. D Buckley and Son must call at the office to settle their accounts immediately.
Berdo Rankin offers the celebrated Cole air tight stove that burns hard or soft coal, touted as the greatest stove on the market for efficient winter heating and ornamental use. Also notes subscription club rates for JOURNAL and Weekly Hawkeye and local news on visits and calendar deliveries.
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