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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
3
A stranger posing as an attorney seeks to organize farmers to press for lower rents and other concessions. He charges five dollars to join and dues to sustain the effort. The piece questions the plan's legitimacy and suggests awaiting investigation.
Advertisers must submit copy by 10:00 a.m. to insure that day’s ad changes. The policy emphasizes timely submission to guarantee publication updates and avoids delays.
Local residents and visitors are listed through Havre and nearby towns. Names include W A Rowe, Frank Bergquist, George Boileau, Julius Conger, J Lytle, J W Scott, D L Baird, Mrs Stearns, Mrs Kremer, Mrs Frank Woods, Rev Coffman, Tom Miller, Frank Creath, Miss Laura Moore, Frank Sage, H J Williams, J Wilson, Miss Moore, J T Matthews, Mrs McKaw, and others. The notes describe travel, visits, and social engagements with various towns such as Keota, Ainsworth, Burlington, Crawfordsville, Des Moines, Canton, West Chester, and Columbus Junction.
A blaze at the M. W. of A. Hall in Ainsworth started in the ante-room when a gasoline can exploded in janitor George Carson’s hands. He suffered severe burns to his face and hands, while the room and foyer sustained damage but the fire did not reach the lodge room. Dr. Laird treated Carson as firefighters formed a bucket brigade to control the flames.
Presbyterian worship canceled tomorrow due to Rev Stark's absence while other services proceed. First Courent or Curist group holds 10 30 am sermon Spirit. Seceder church suspends services for Mr Orr funeral in Columbus City. My Kentucky comedy by Chase-Sister company to play at Graham next Monday with Mr Carroll singing I d Leave My Happy Home For You. tickets at L D Robinsons. Seats at 30 cents, ladies free.
Word from Columbus City reports the death of Josiah Orr a longtime resident aged 87. He was brother to Mrs. Wmn Orr of this city and had been ill about a week. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at two o'clock conducted by Rev. Masson of the Seceder church.
The two prisoners convicted of burglary were taken to Ft. Madison on the Narrow Gauge last evening at five o clock. They were accompanied by Deputy Sheriff Will Black.
The seat sale for Chase Lister fpo My Kentucky Home occurs at Robin son’s East Side Store with ladies’ frees and retail prices 10c, 20c, and 30c. Tickets may be available today or all next Monday.
Mr G M Roberts of Burlington Iowa and Miss Anna Chance of this city wed Jan 18 1900. Rev Reipe of Burlington performed the ceremony at the groom’s sister Mrs Ed Jacoby’s home on South Third street. Only nearest relatives present. Friends in this city join the Journal in congratulations.
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