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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1900
Page
3
A string of daily movements shows residents and visitors from Ainsworth Sigourney Keota Brighton Havre and Kalona traveling to Des Moines Oskaloosa Fairfield and other nearby towns for business errands and family visits. Notable names include Win Smouse Eva Davis J A Marsh J S Barnett M Diller and Glen Terry among others.
The Chase-Lister Co departs for Belle Plaine this morning to begin a three nights engagement. Local notices mention Rev. D Hoyt conducting services at Trinity Chapel Sunday at 1 30 a m and 7 00 p m.
From the northern part of the county reliable reports tie the St Louis shoplifting arrests to former residents of the area. Wells, the alleged leader, was reportedly jailed near Wellman about two years ago on chicken stealing charges. News notices include February issues of Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly praising contributors and Washington centennial portraits.
Advertisers are reminded that copy must be in by 10 o clock in the morning to insure changes appear the same day. Prompt submission helps ensure timely publication and accurate ad updates.
A Knox visited Havre on business while W R Beamer left for Richmond. Jas Metzgar headed to Burlington and Stemple White returned to Brighton. Max Marbourg visited Winfield for business as O K Clapper left for Chicago. Mrs Hay and daughter Bertha went to Wyman. Ralph Crawford visited Alosworth. Smith Riley and J E Cameron traveled for business to Winfield and Burlington. Miss Bessie Anderson arrived Keokuk guest of Miss Ada Jenkins. A Pearson and wife left for Yellow Springs Ohio for a two week visit. T Collins of Iowa City promotes fuel savings with Mica Insulating Co. see notice elsewhere.
The decade’s bestseller follows a church group asked what would Jesus do in every situation. They resolve to imitate Christ in all actions and choices.
A clergyman who sought to preach as Jesus would have did dramatic work and faced a tragic end. The account reflects intense religious experience and the author’s perspective on faith and sacrifice.
Renowned author Rev Charles St Sheldon takes a place among today’s strongest writers as his novel The Crucifixion of Philip Strong is announced to begin serial publication in this newspaper soon.
John Adams Mrs Dougherty and Scott Adams of St Paul visit their sister in Knoxville. J B McCartney wife and son Hugh and mother arrive to visit relatives. Laura Allen of Washington visits sister Mrs Jennie Rogers for a few days. Mrs D A Chalmers leaves town to return to Havre with her husband at work.
Advertisement for Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure promises refund if not effective. Sold for 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar with a fifty year guarantee. Available at J H Stewart’s drugstore.
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