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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1900
Page
2
A large crowd at park union services heard Rev. Rob t Gray urge true giving for famine sufferers in India. He contrasted monetary habits with real charity and cited a missionary tale about neighborly duty. A $65 collection was taken, with Washington National book to receive further contributions today.
Last Friday evening the election of officers for the Washington County Bible Society took place in Stewart's drug store. Chas Il Keck was named President A A Sage Vice President Jobo Shields Secretary J H W Stewart Treasurer and Depositor Directors include DTI Logan Lloyd Latta AJ Dawson and S P Wylie. The treasurer was ordered to send seventy five dollars to the Parent Society, the largest sum yet raised from the churches. Ft Madison Company musters out Adjutant General Byers travels from Des Moines to muster out Company F at Ft Madison, noting its long poor condition. Burlington awaits 150 men to be mustered in as Byers proceeds from St Madison to form the new company.
Rev. E A Flastings of Oskaloosa preached at Smouse's hall to a large Christian church audience. His practical discourse titled The Faith of the Christian Church was enjoyed by all, with Mr. Hastings leading in singing.
Last Saturday afternoon the Nineteenth Century Club held guest day with light refreshments after the regular program. The meeting at Miss Roberts home featured a paper titled The Tourist in Paris by Mrs. Roberts and another on French Porcelain and Tapestries by Mrs. H. A Burrell, followed by a general discussion on French industries opened by Mrs. A. R. Dewey.
The ad invites readers to try the Kinney Kooker at J. E. Cameron with a partial refund offer if not satisfied. At U S Express, customers are urged to sample the cooked item and enjoy its taste, while also noting local well drilling at Sunset Park that found an eighty foot water flow from solid rock to feed a nearby reservoir.
Principal O M Grumbling announces curriculum changes at Washington Academy. The classical course adds freshman English and geography with Latin moved to sophomore year, while the scientific track removes Latin and adds German in senior year. Graduation paths now allow entering junior year after average high school, with renewed emphasis on English and natural science. The post graduate option may return if demand warrants. The school pledges a bright future and optimal location in the state.
Chas Lindsay Burroughs of Chicago University wins his 100 yard heat at the Amateur Athletic Association meet in Stamford Bridge London. Fifty American athletes compete against British Australian Canadian and Indian rivals as Tewkesbury Duffy and Kraenzlein advance in the trials. Burroughs advances after a walkover in his heat and American runners dominate the event with one Australian champion, Stanley Lowley, remaining undecided in the finals.
Delber Montgomery delivered his first sermon before his home community at the Second U P church last night. The address drew a large, sympathetic audience, and critics praised its plain, reasoned style over flashy oratory, noting the preacher’s aim to do good, win belief, and spread understanding.
Cracked eggs priced at five cents per dozen advertised by the Egg House with a guarantee of freshness. Rev Charles Brown of Oakland California is expected this week to preach at the Methodist church next Sabbath. Quick meal oil stoves are shown by J N Lewis & Co on the north side of Miss Picket of Columbus Junction. Miss Charlotte Cunningham’s visitor from Columbus Junction has left for Waterloo Iowa. The Iowa Central Railway promotes home seekers excursions with tickets on the first and hired Tuesdays each month to western and southern points at a rate of one fare plus two dollars round trip. Inquiries to Lawn Central agents or Geo S Batty GP TA Marshalltown Iowa.
Promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as a pure harmless toilet preparation. A limited-time offer promises a free full-size box to ladies sending address and 10¢ for packing and postage, with a limit of one box per address. Also notes Mr and Mrs Crusemark visiting Peoria and considering Washington county farms for relocation.
Wool dress skirts for ladies cleaned and pressed at the Pantatorium. Contact phone number 275 yf for service and pickup arrangements.
A prescription style ad notes Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablets from Stewart's Pharmacy offer a cure for La Grippe with a 25 cent price and a cheerful refund if it fails to cure.
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