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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
3
Specially arranged by Alfred and Madame Phasey of the Phasey school of dancing London for Chas H Yale. Includes a danse Grotesque in act one a Chinese ballet in act two and new features in act three. Seats on sale and the auction comes next Monday evening.
A compilation of short items reports travel, visits, and errands of residents from Wellman and surrounding areas. Ed A Ritchie went to Fairfield for business while Charles Work rode as a passenger to Keota. Others traveled to West Chester Centerville and Buffalo New York with various errands and social engagements noted.
Geo F Ivory of the King Bridge Company Des Moines met with the board of supervisors at the Court house yesterday. Fifteen young people enjoyed a social at Al McCoy home in East Washington Tuesday evening. Henry Eames the pianist will play at Graham January 18 promising a fine recital. Tickets 35c 50c and Twkets. Condensed sales pitch for Rocky Mountain Tea promotes constipation cure with Stewart's as retailer.
A pharmacy advertises Rector pile cure with a positive written guarantee no cure no pay. Each package includes a free pile pipe and samples are available. Stewart's Pharmacy promotes the treatment at 40 cents.
Advertisers must submit copy by 10 o clock a m to ensure same day ad changes. The notice emphasizes timely submissions to guarantee processing and placement.
The notice outlines events for Friday January 11 and Saturday January 12 focusing on early church fellowship devotion and world evangelization. It cites Acts 24 47 for Friday and Acts 13 2 for Saturday, presenting them as models and supreme needs for the modern church.
Injury from a door accident near Brownie Ainaworth left Jas Matthews unconscious after a ladder fall. Bank directors in Brighton renewed officers. Nellie McElree and Harry Page wed in town. Clerk Matthews reports a surge in marriage licenses. Licenses issued include Caldwell Grady with Iona Ayres, Hewett Karr with Paulicoe Wehrle, and more as the term opens.
Monday night the officers for the ensuing year at Orico lodge No 75 were installed with J. F. Curran as C 0 and remarks by Curran. Absence of other officers caused postponement of further installation exercises. Curran spoke of serving the order’s good.
A fragment notes hot drinks at Temple Pharmacy and a 8 45 start time with doors opening. Also mentions a cheap sleigh for sale and local visitors including OQ, N Stewart, W H Orr and son, Fred of Columbus Junction, and M T Anderson in Brighton. John Swearinger left for Keota. The cigar Brownlie is referenced.
Charles H. Yale presents a new auditorium spectacular at the Graham on Monday evening featuring a full acenic and electric setup. Seats are on sale at Rowland & Shields with balcony 50 cents, parquet and circle 100 dollars, children 25 cents.
On Friday evening January event Robi Downing and his superb company will open the Auditorium in Washington. Trains leave Washington at 7 40 returning after the performance. Round trip rate is five dollars eight four cents.
West Superior Wisconsin January 11 The jury could not reach a verdict in the Hall Sunday saloon closing law case with initial indications four to two for acquittal The trial focused on whether the law should be enforced in extreme cases.
Mr Henry Eames will present a piano forte lecture recital Shakespeare in Music at the Graham on the evening of January 18 1901 The program appeals to lovers of art literature music and Shakespearean drama with emphasis on the pianist as lecturer and teacher. Mr Kimes is noted for broad studies and university training but chose music as his career. The feature includes Mrs Norton and Mr Ab Anderson birthday notes and local social mentions with Mr Cope visiting for the drug trade.
The report notes Kirk B. Armour, nephew of the late Philip D. Armour, convalesces in Kansas City from pneumonia while Admiral Cervera's health declines toward hopeless recovery. Pig iron furnaces produce 250000 tons weekly in the U. S. An Aussie steamer line is aboard near Faraman on the French coast. John B. Garrett announces retirement from Pike peers to devote time to education and philanthropy.
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