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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1900
Page
2
Luncheon Held At W Scofield’s German Club Honor Marsh Batley
Last evening at West Main street home of Mrs Wim. Scofield the German Club hosted a luncheon in honor of Marsh W. Batley whose engagement to a Burlington young lady was announced. The event followed the club’s regular program and featured toasts and a pleasant gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh W. Batley
Wim. Scofield
West Main Street
Burlington
Farce and court notes mix with drunken appeal
A local mayor handles two alcohol cases from yesterday. One man pleaded guilty and paid a $350 fine plus costs. The other, previously allowed to go home to sober up, pled guilty later and was sentenced to ten days in county jail with an appeal filed through his attorney.
A Hot Time at the Graham Tonight
The Graham hosts a lively event titled A Hot Time with a hearty laugh expected. Patrons are invited for an evening of entertainment, comedy, and social gathering at the venue.
Mayor targets peddlers over license fees
Mayor George Ross harps on license compliance for peddlers and transient merchants. He forced cloth peddlers to pay the regular merchant license while noting Dr Crider’s absence and charging him 82.60 for evading the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
Crider
Weeks Break-up-A-Cold Tab lets.
Stewart's Pharmacy offers a cheerful refund of the purchase price if the Weeks Break-up-A-Cold Tab fails to cure a cold. Price listed as 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's
Stewart's Pharmacy
Death of Cora Wolverton at Sunbeam T
J. E Wolverton and son Ellis returned home after being called to Sunbeam for the death of their daughter Cora aged 14 years 9 months. She had been ill a week, was conscious to the end, and active in the U P church. She had lived in Sunbeam four years and died peacefully, with family and friends mourning. Funeral was held yesterday at Sunbeam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E Wolverton
Ellis
Sunbeam
Lil
Cora
Mr. Wolverton
U. P. Church
Sunbean
Guarantee on Shilohs Cough Cure at J H Stewarts
The Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure is sold with a money back guarantee. If it does not cure, return the bottle for a refund. Available for 25 cents 50 cents and 1.00. Sold by J H Stewarts druggist with over fifty years of guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J. H. Stewart’s
Karl
Cold Morning Readings At Cook & Shermans
The official thermometer at Cook and Shermans registered five below zero this morning. The low matches yesterday morning, but daytime temperatures have stayed colder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook & Sherman's
A Hot Time Comedy At Graham Tonight
A funny show titled A Hot Time plays at the Graham tonight. Runaway Yesterday reports Ol Farris' team drove off with the oil wagon on the Heights. The horses caused damage as the wagon’s rear wheels were badly rid dled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ol Farris
Weather and theater notes from Washington DC reports
The forecast calls for Iowa fair and continued cold tonight with increasing cloudiness. In Washington the Graham theater reported the season’s largest audience for the Chase Lister Theater Co engaging in My Kentucky Home. Will Carroll, the manager, drew public praise for clean shows. John Waldron leads. Helen Hinkley Gillingwater replaces Miss Ewing. Mare Neilson joins as soubrette. Alpine family acrobats highlighted the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Chase-Lister Theater Co
Will Carroll
Kentucky
Mr. Chase
Newton
John Waldron
Helen Hinkley Gillingwater
Gertie Ewing
Mare Neilson
Alice Neilson
Alpine troupe stars in A Hot Time comedy show
Tonight the Chase Lister Co presents the funny farcial comedy A Hot Time with a laugh from start to finish and plenty of specialties. See the Alpine children in their clever wire specialty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase-Lister Co
Social Dinner at the Heights Hosts Ten Friends
Last evening on the Heights Mr and Mrs John Cunningham entertained ten friends at six o clock dinner. An elegant dinner was served and the evening was spent socially in pleasant company. Guests included Mrs R Warfel Miss Ella Cunningham Miss Julia Grumbling Miss Myrtle Morton Miss Maud Morton Messrs R Warfel Al Reynolds and Pearl Gardner.
Fire department supper to aid Hook and Ladder Co
The Hook and Ladder Company of the fire department will host a supper on Wednesday evening January 31 at Armory D. Supper will be served from 5 to 9 p m with admission set at 25 cents. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hook & Ladder Co
Fire Department
Armory D
Horse Stolen Near Wapello. Reward Offered
Word reaches that a bay horse with a black mane and tail was stolen two miles from Wapello on Saturday night. A tan saddle and bridle and a rope tie halter were taken along. A $25 reward is offered. Local officials note rising horse thefts in Louisa county. W. E Dauchey, Chicago chief engineer, and Capt. Conlan, Rock Island roadmaster, were in town overnight en route east after a branch-road inspection. The party departed this morning on the Firefly car 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Louisa County
W. E Dauchey
Chicago
Capt. Conlan
Rock Island
Mr. Dauchey
Grand Remedy for Coughs and Consumption Claims Cure
A long standing remedy used worldwide for fifty years is said to cure many incipient consumption cases and relieve advanced stages. Money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents, 50 cents, and 1 dollar at J. H. Stewart's druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stewart
Fire at Wesson home on South Iowa Street contained
A small fire broke out in a flue at the residence of Mr. Wesson who runs a repair shop on South Iowa Street. Strong wind threatened the building but neighborly help contained the fire and saved the block, avoiding a call to fire crews on a rough morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesson
Iowa Street
Kemble’s flowers advertised for direct orders from Sarees EMBLE FLOWER Co
A local note mentions Kemble’s flowers and direct orders from Sarees EMBLE FLOWER Co in Oskaloosa Iowa. It notes Scott Adams from St Paul Minn visiting his brother John Adams on East Madison Street. The piece ends with an ad claim for Rocky Mountain Tea priced 85c via druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemble
Emble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Scott Adams
St. Paul, Minn
John Adams
East Madison Street
Washington County Normal School Committee Plans New Schools
A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Washington County Normal School Association at City Hall outlines future work and argues for creating three new normal schools in Iowa. Col. Bell and Win Smouse report on Des Moines efforts. statistics compare states’ normal schools and funding to justify expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Normal School Association
Col. Bell
Win Smouse
Des Moines
Washington
Mr. Smouse
Iowa
Play Without a Name at Chase Lister Theater
The Chase Lister Theater company presents A Play Without a Name on Wednesday at 3 15 p m for ladies with a five dollar prize for the best title. Cast includes Felicat Madam DuBois Helen Gillingwater Mile Edith Mary Nilsen Mile Cesarine Miss Kitty Berry Mons Morrisseau Geo Castleberr Mons Beauchamp Walloc Mons Godfrey M Carroll Mons Montjore Fisher Captain Daniel John Waldron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase-Lister Theater Company
Felicat
DuBois
Helen Gillingwater Mile
Edith
Mary Nilsen
Cesarine
Kitty Berry
Morrisseau
Castleberr Mons Beauchamp
Walloc Mons
Godfrey
M. Carroll
Mons
Montjore
Fisher
Daniel
John Waldron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Manchester
Mercer & Chilcote
Sol. Rich & Co
Sion
Ment
A. N. Euwer
the Globe Barber Shop
Watehi
Re. Shis
I. J. Neiswanger
Beasty’s
CashCoal
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
W. Scofield
Brighton
Fort Madison
Teeter
Washington County
Mahaska County
Cora Wolverton
Graham Tonight
Washington, D. C
John Cunningham
the Heights
Mrs. John Cunning
Ham
Normal School Association
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Massachusetts
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New York
Pennsylvania
Missouri
Lowa
Cedar Falls
Cedar
M. J. Henderson
Ainsworth
Just
Hace” Ceaak
J. N. Lewis & CO
North Side Squars
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