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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
2
On hand are Beavers Otters Camels Hair Russians and others direct from the manufacturer and importer. They are revers border hardy napped knotted fringe shawls. You can own one of the best shawls for a very small price with an average 25 percent reduction.
Freight car No 86 derailed while a flying switch failed, blocking three side tracks with bridge timbers and delaying freight on the Rock Island for over two hours with no injuries. The Rock Island trains, Armory events, and a show with the 51st Iowa Band plus Aguinaldo's March are featured along with local notices.
A neighborly surprise toast marks Mr. and Mrs. Hannon celebrating fifty years of marriage. Family, friends, and old neighbors gathered at Wm N. Moulton’s home to honor the couple with cake, gifts, and a gold headed cane and gold ring. They were married January 5 1850 in Binghampton New York.
Advertises Shiloh Consumption Cure with a two thirds usage rule and a refund option if no benefit. Prices 25c 50c and 1 at J H Stewart druggist. Also promotes Karl's Clover Root Tea and an upcoming Corsican Brothers show by Harrison J Wolfe company. W R Bryce returns from Bloomfield with marriage accompanying spouse Pryce.
Judge Scott overruled the motion for a new trial in the Brownfield personal injury case against the O R I & P Ry Co. The verdict favored the railroad, and the losing side will likely appeal to the Supreme Court. Jacob Geyer received notice of his father’s death in Germany at age 109 years 7 months and 12 days.
F. E. Swift of Washington Iowa visits Waterloo with Chamber of Commerce members to inspect local clay deposits and explore building a brick and tile factory if a suitable clay seam is found. He may bring a local partner and runs a Washington plant managed by his son. he also manufactures the Swift Furnace Kiln used nationwide. Waterloo Courier reports. Harrison J. Wolfe’s company presents Alexander Dumas The Corsican Brothers at the Graham tomorrow evening, a top priced production.
Harrison J. Wolfe, noted actor and scholar, speaks on Shakespearean and Romantic drama at the Graham Wednesday at 3 30. The program features Alexander Dumas The Corsican Brothers with Monte Cristo and Three Musketeers as companion pieces, a heated opera house, and free admission for all attendees.
Advertisement for Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab claims to cure a cold during sleep with a 3 cent price and a cheerful refund of the purchase price if it fails. Stewart's Pharmacy promises satisfaction.
Miss Hallie Berdo of Lake Forest is chosen from many students to accompany the Lake Forest Glee Club on a trip to a city forty miles north of Chicago for an entertainment performance.
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