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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
4
A tale scene follows Lyndall and a boy near stone paintings in a veld setting. The boy speaks of ancient Bushmen and a painted rock place now lost as Boers killed them, lamenting that stones seem to speak of old times while they fade into memory.
In a rough cabin Lyndall and her siblings meet a German wanderer who claims Irish roots and a wife with three children. Tant Sannie questions him while the German hosts him, and Lyndall recalls warm memories of a distant German village and family past as night falls in the wagon house.
On a South African farm a German overseer contends with Tant Sannie and a wary Boer woman as a mysterious stranger arrives. The crowd, including Kaffir maids and regional workers, watches the scene unfold while the newcomer claims to have lost a £500 purse and seeks understanding amid distrust.
The passage contemplates aging, memory, and the souls of loved ones. A German saying links the departed with the stars, while children wonder if a star might be a beloved child’s reflection. The scene moves from speculation to hush and bedtime goodnights as a future reunion is imagined.
The Monmouth College Glee Club will give a concert tonight at the Graham opera house in Washington. It is billed as one of the season’s best glee clubs with a varied program. Citizens urged to attend by 8 15 and buy tickets if not already secured.
Admiral Dewey will be guest of St. Paul during carnival week with an ice built celebration echoing New York décor. An ice arch and court of honor will lead marching clubs to a review of a frozen flagship replica. The spectacle includes a bombardment of the cruiser with 300 to 400 icy crew members and land batteries firing rockets and Roman candles.
Miss Flossie Weaver, daughter of farmer James Weaver near Xenia Ohio, died by suicide after reportedly being left by an unfaithful lover. She cut a hole in the ice on a creek near her home and submerged herself, the body found about 5 am as her parents searched. A local suitor who refused marriage to another girl is cited as a possible motive.
A midnight sewer gas explosion at Knoxville near Pittsburgh wrecked a dozen frame houses, two stables, and several blocks of street. Twelve families lost homes. two women seriously shocked but unharmed. Several other properties were destroyed or damaged in the blast.
Four county officers took the oath of office in Ingham yesterday and assume seats. County Treasurer Hise and Sheriff Teeter continue, while Miss Hughes the county superintendent and Samuel Anderson join the board. Miss Klass retires after a creditable record. schools improved. C. J. Dautremont noted as an able new board member.
County Clerk Young issued licenses to wed to Fred A. Long and Ida Lambert, Geo Clapper and Lizzie Warfel, Chas Carpenter and Mamie Louser, Wm A Middleton and Catherine Ingham, James Ralston and Lillian Wertz, Bev R Marshall and Carrie M Sco field.
A masquerade skating party is planned for Thursday evening at Highland Park with a unique theme. The Globe Barber Shop advertises a broad range of hair cuts shaves shampoos and tonics including dandruff cures in a first class salon setting.
County Board of Supervisors remains in session as Samuel Anderson joins the board elected on the Republican ticket. Col D J Palmer is named delegate to the State Agricultural Convention in Des Moines January 8 and 11. L B Ward and family of Keota hosted New Year’s Day at Tom Downing’s home. Howard Jeffrey departs for Chicago to resume Northwestern duties. Hallie Berdo returns from vacation to resume studies at Lake Forest. John Babcock returns to Morgan Park Illinois to continue academy studies.
C J Wilson rode as a passenger for Des Moines last evening. Norman Hall returned to Colfax after visiting grandparents J A Young. Miss Maud Moothart hosted friends at her West Washington home with a pleasant evening and refreshments. Judge Dewey left for Sigourney to hold court on the 10th. Sarah Hughes left for Keokuk to resume school. The Dewey 20 cent meals noted. Dayton family spent yesterday in Brighton. A South Side fire disrupted a poker game. Mrs Charles G Wilson guests at C H Wilson home. Mr Wilson, foreman of the Chicago Evening Post, visited his parents. Joe Schrader, former local baseball and football player, heads to Peoria. Postmaster J A Cunningham and wife marked forty years New Years Day with a family dinner. Water pipes burst during Sunday fire, workers busy stopping flows.
Muddy complexions and nauseating breath are attributed to chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Root Tea is advertised as an absolute cure sold for fifty years with a guarantee. Price two cents and fifty cents at J. H. Stewarts druggist.
J W Good win of Camden Michigan found a dead coon in a hollow log and brought it home thinking bee sting caused death. On examination the skin held pure white clover honey. Flora Indiana resident Z T Smith of Radnor killed a chicken and found seventy six gun caps and other small items in its crop.
The World reports Canada is poised to lure major American trusts by forming under British law. A Dominion representative meets with New York firm leaders to discuss national charters. Trust leaders claim state impediments frustrate them and seek relief by Canadian charters, while remaining sueable only in U S courts.
Milwaukee detectives arrested a man claiming to be Archibald Allison a British colonel hired to buy horses for the South African campaign The letter of recommendation to General King was found to be forged The 50 year old man was well dressed tall with a gray mustache and will be held Also a 17 year old boy Walter Paten lost his legs after a cattle car theft on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line and received medical care for his injuries
WANTS three boys for trades at Washington Buggy Works. A lady’s pocketbook with a small amount of money was lost between Bowman Bros and the Rookery Building. The council adjourned due to no quorum. Mrs Horace McMillan visits East Main Street hosts.
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