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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1900
Page
3
A notice row lists a found lady's black belt and a brown veil finder asked to report. Also feathers for sale and laundry ad from KEEMBLE FLOWER Co. in Oskaloosa Iowa. Other lines request return of a black marten tail and coin/advertised items with directions to leave at the office.
Local news notes several yesterday visitors including J. E. Bidwell of Coppock and D. W. Norton of Ainsworth. P. E. O. tea is set at the Bovees. Luggage and business trips cited along with a stallion import, back pay, and a county supervisor sale of a chestnut team.
Old Uncle Jed headlines a Graham engagement featuring Clever Specialties and a Swell Orchestra for a lively comedy and music night. The act promises humor and musical flair as the venue hosts the billed program.
The Katherine Ridgeway Concert Company will perform in the city Wednesday evening February 28 under the Academy Lecture Course association. Banker Spalding of Ainsworth helps arrange the Groupe Nine meeting for Southeast Iowa bankers.
A town notice urges advertisers to have copy in by 10 o clock a m to insure same day changes. The piece also reports a large surprise gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John De wa north of the city with many friends attending and dancing.
The Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with snow flurries in the northwest, warmer tonight and colder Wednesday. A seven year old from Sigourney lost vision after an operation in Iowa City. Shakespeare class meets tonight led by Rev. Allen Study. Keeleys host German class supper yesterday. Mrs. E J Davidson of Crawfordsville visits the Round home.
W. Mason, son of Wallace Mason, acquires the East Bod Grocery from John McFarland and starts a new firm in Ainsworth. He hires W. Hopkins, veteran salesman with ties to T. Y Wyckham & Sons since 1870, to join the venture. The store is kept clean and neat, with Mr. Mason promising strong prospects. Old Uncle Jed brings comedy, specialties, and a superb orchestra to the Graham this evening.
The I G White Woman's Relief Corps records the death of Bathsheba Burroughs, honoring her memory as an active member and offering sympathy to her family. Also notes a concert return by the 51st Iowa Band and local medicine ads promising refunds if formulas fail after use. Prices listed for band seats and medicines include 10c to 50c, with refund guarantees.
A touring comedy group called Uncle Jed with a superb orchestra performs at the Graham theater tomorrow evening. Ticket prices are 10 cents for children under twelve, 25 cents in the gallery, 85 cents in the balcony, and 50 cents in the circle.
I F Parrish of the south side Savings Bank Store departed for St. Joseph and Kansas City on business last night.
Local eatery Harvey and Warfel promotes public meals and lunch in a strong reputation for good service. The ad asserts customers are welcome to dine and that no one can serve better.
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