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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1900
Page
2
Direct from manufacturer and importer, Beavers Otters Camels Hair Russians and more shawls offered in soft gray and tan reversible options. Hardy napped knotted fringe and borders optional. Average reduction of 25 percent on all of them.
Mrs Matilda J Lamphere died at 12 50 AM at her South and Jackson street home after a brief paralysis onset following a fall in the cellar. Born October 6 1828 in Buffalo New York she was 72. Survived by sons Frank K Davenport and Scott Ashton Nebraska and daughter Phronia of the city. Funeral arrangements pending. Also notes on fuel saving stoves and a planned stage performance by Harrison Wolfe and company at Moore’s venue.
The Iowa Legion of Honor, with 106 members mostly prominent business men, installed officers including Verne Mason as President and J W Keefer as Vice President on Thursday evening. The lodge meets the first and third Thursdays monthly. officers also include A N Alberson Recording Secy H Wilson Financial Secy J A Young Treasurer Lloyd Lytle Chaplain Chas Hebener Usher A O Pratt Doorkeeper Yaro Matucha Trustee for three years.
The program for this week's prayer services emphasizes Home Missions and prayer that the nation’s prosperity hinges on Christian teachings. It calls believers to recognize Christianity’s role in old and rural areas, cities, and the home kingdom, with sermons focusing on Christ and church members, citing John 17 10.
Laura E Thompson and Cyrus Huber were wed at the Thompson home near Lexington on January 10 1900 in a mortgage ceremony conducted by Rev W N Potter with close relatives present. The couple will reside on the Thompson farm and begin married life with well wishes from Washington county neighbors.
Thursday evening in Chapel Hall a reception was given by the faculty and senior scholars for new students. The social evening was enjoyed and the academy is flourishing with many new entrants at the start of the term.
Washington playgoers praised Wi Owen in the Graham staging of David Garrick, with strong support from McConnell as the London merchant and Reynolds as his daughter. The comic piece, True Love Never Runs Smooth, drew an enthusiastic, discerning audience that evening. Enthusiasm for a state normal school rises after visits by Palmer, Alderson, and Wilson. Citizens urge attendance at Monday’s 2:30 pm meeting. The Wellman Advance reports a farm fire near town destroying the Wahl house. loss is heavy though much of the contents were saved. The house, insured for 1200, may strain funds. neighbors sheltered the Wahl family at J H Ibrig’s while seeking aid.
The Iowa forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures. In local churches, First M E holds 10:30 am service on truth led by Rev. Schreckengast, with upcoming week special services. Baptist features morning World Wide Missions and evening A Spiritual Tramp. Presbyterian schedules morning and evening messages How Moses Left Egypt and Breaking Up the Fallow Ground.
A textile dealer announces a Saturday morning sale offering 400 silk samples in lots from ½ yard up to 4 yards at prices from 12 to 50 cents per piece. Lot 1 12c Lot 2 17c Lot 3 25c Lot 4 35c and 50c waists. Also Black Dress goods and black silk dress samples with mail samples.
An advertisement touts Dr. Dix Tonic Tablets as a swift cure for grippe aftereffects such as heart and kidney disease paralysis and nerve troubles. Free trial by mail offered by Hayes & Coon of Detroit with names of cured individuals and claims of revitalization.
An old column mixes patent medicine pitches for Karl’s Clover Root Tea and Week’s Break-up-A-Cold Tabs with a local altercation between Havre postmaster and a young man over mail delivery. It notes an assault charge, a guilty plea, and a small fine, plus brief arrival notices for Mrs. E. M. Brown and Thott Crawfords.
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