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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
2
A dealer touts a selection of shawls including beaver, otter, camels hair and Russian styles direct from the manufacturer. The items come in soft gray and tan shades with flexible borders, fringe, and hardy nap. Average 25 percent reduction offered on all stock.
The Farmers Mutual Insurance association of Washington county Iowa closed its annual meeting at Smouse's Hall with claims allowed including a near unanimous vote for A G Whittaker who suffered a heavy burn loss. Officers and directors were elected for three years and reports approved. The day also noted Loan and Building association events and an upcoming Coontown 400 show at the opera house with tickets on sale. The county infirmary gains telephone linkage with the Washington Exchange. Dick Mablin was a Columbus juoetian fieiter yesterday.
The Iowa forecast is fair Sunday with threating weather tonight and moderate temperatures. Mr Owen and Superb Company presented David Garrick at the Academy of Music last evening, praised for wit and high sentiment. A curtain call honored Mr Owen and Mr Reynolds. Also listings for Homeseekers Excursions via Iowa Central and a price note for tickets, plus ad copy for Weeks Break-up-A-Cold Tablets and advertising philosophy in the Evening Journal.
The Black Heifer drew fair business at Graham last night despite a crippled company and Mae Wilkin being ill. Cast changes reduced punch, jokes felt stale, and the troupe then moved on to Fairfield. The Crawford township school report for December 29 lists 19 enrolled and 16 average daily attendance with several local names.
Last night about one hundred friends attended a reception at the new Hay residence for Mr and Mrs Wm Hay of Haskell or Hskridge Kansas. Music by a local Mandolin club accompanied a multi course dinner. Out of town guests listed include TG Dunn OL Samson WM Carson and others. A pleasant dinner followed today for the Hay family with close relatives present.
Dr. McConnaughey has tended his 95-year-old father for a week in Washington county where he lies very low with little hope of recovery. The note comes from the Wayland News and indicates the seriousness of the condition.
Last evening the Hawkeye Lodge No. 1 A. O. U. W. installed new officers led by Grand Master Workman Will M. Narvis of Muscatine. Officers for the term are GS Tripp F H Smith Ht McCall A J Fields OM Gray. Narvis delivered a pleasing address. The door was locked after closing, and D. of H. ladies had prepared refreshments for the members, who responded with actions.
A heritage advertisement touts Clover Root Tea as improving complexion by supporting digestion and liver health. It claims the product acts on bowels kidneys and liver, with a price of 25c and 50c, sold by J. H. Stewart, druggist.
A gathering at the Jeff Armstrong residence last night featured a large group of young men enjoying a hearty possum supper. The event focused on fellowship and shared meals among attendees.
Baptist church announces morning sermon The Upper Room and evening What Must I Do to Be Saved After service the hand of fellowship for new members and the Lord's Supper Observed. Second U P holds morning and evening services with A Comforting Promise for the New Year and Teach Us to Pray. Presbyterian schedules both services with The Pre-eminence of Christ and a Y P S O J E at 6 and a 7 o'clock preaching time.
Families from southeast and east Washington meet weekly at Dr. Farris home and form the Prize Glee Club. Elected officers include Musical Director J McHenry President D L Baird Vice President D J Farris Secretary Etta Coulter Treasurer Edna Young Pianist Faye Farris. T A Bartle injured at Narrow Gauge station earlier departed for St Joe in poor condition and rheumatism adds to injuries. Will Goble of Ainsworth visits city and plans to move to bite ite doa.
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