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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
3
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with higher temperatures and possible local thunder storms. The bulletin notes the day’s and tomorrow’s conditions for Iowa, as reported by The Evening Journal in Washington D C.
Local residents and travelers mingle at Chautauqua events with guests from Wellman, Fairfield, Crawfordsville, Columbus Junction, and Chicago. Names include Miss Mattie Craig, Rev BE Shreiner, Mrs Merchant, and Brinton exhibiting moving pictures.
Spirit Lake Iowa hosts the Knights Templar conclave with forty new rooms added and tents multiplying on the grounds. Grand Commander of Minnesota is expected. battalion drill, sharp music by Newton's thirty piece Knights Templar band, and high lake levels boost fishing and scenery.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sarah M. Drake were held this afternoon at 3:30 from the home of her son Pulaski Maxwell. The Rev I H Schreck engast pastor of the M EB church conducted the services. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers listed as 8 W Neal J W Maxwell A Harmon EK G Sigler James Work and Chas Keck.
Tomorrow promises a strong Chautauqua program as Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, is set to speak at two in the afternoon. He is described as a fine speaker and an interesting character, with attendees expected to be both entertained and instructed.
Father Vaughan, eminent Catholic lecturer, will speak at Chautauqua tonight on Sermons from Shakespeare. A special effort is urged to attend this talented gentleman’s notable lecture session.
The Brinton Show closes the Chautauqua program this year with seating arranged to accommodate several thousand under a big tent. Tomorrow evening promises full viewing for all attendees.
Toledo reports Father Dustal, the Catholic priest at Chelsea, drowned while bathing in the low river Tuesday night. By noon yesterday the body had not been recovered.
Muscatine pastor Reverend Jans will deliver a German sermon next Sunday the 12th at 10 a.m. in the Court of Honor Hall.
Government report by W A Cook notes 92 degrees yesterday the same as the day before. Last night marked the hottest of the year so far with a cool breeze today easing the heat.
A promotional note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as converting weakness into strength and lassitude into energy. Sold exclusively at Stewart's Pharmacy in the period-appropriate ad copy.
The body of Rev. Joseph DeForest, Davenport, died in San Francisco, was robbed in his hotel room. Money, water, and clothing taken. family detectives in Davenport seek recovery while hotel staff are under suspicion.
A wash goods sale at the New York Store offers fabric at 4 8 15 and 25 cents per yard. The advert promises values worth double and imparts a sense of bargain excitement for shoppers seeking low prices on fabrics.
Howard A Burrell announces he has sold the Washington Press and will retire from daily newspaper work after 37 years. He plans to continue some editorial duties with the Press and pursue travel writing, offering readers glimpses of life abroad. His departure leaves a unique vacancy in Iowa journalism, with strong wishes for his health and strength in future years.
A brief notice highlights wash goods offered at four, eight, and fifteen cents per yard. The item emphasizes low prices to attract shoppers and reflects a period catalog style.
Mrs. Wm Smiley of Winfield visits daughter Mrs J A Oral for Chautauqua events. Noble residents Lb Nelswanger and Miss Mary Bigham attended Chautauqua. Allen's offers vanilla ice cream Sears quart. Clyde Dove arrives from Iowa City to work in the new store. Mr and Mrs McClanahan visit Maquoketa, Parrett Kanouse from Chicago visits relatives before St Louis work. Tracey attends Chautauqua at KR PB Lewis home then to Brighton. Miss Jennie Minner arrives from Hoone to stay with Auld and Mintier homes. Keota Eagle’s Richardson visits. Cane missing. reward offered. Montaville Flowers entertains crowd at Chautauqua grounds with inpersonations. Ice cream at Allen's. Frank Liberts leaves for Chicago to study polyclinics. W F Brinton to show moving pictures on Chautauqua Grounds. City Marshal notes harvest hands bound for Kansas. six here yesterday. Mrs Dennis Brown gravely ill from burns. J M Bratton and family depart for Spring Park Minnesota. L Klein arrives to manage store during Bratton’s absence.
A brief notice states there will be no Eastern Star meeting held this evening, with no further details provided.
Tomorrow evening the Chautauqua closes with Montaville Flowers impersonator and Wes leyan Male Quartette plus Miss Smith entertaining. Brinton presents a moving picture exhibition as one of the banner events, aiming for strong fall attendance.
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month with a return limit of twenty one days from sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central for rates or address A. Cutts, G. P. and T. A., Minneapolis, Minn.
Parties may join two July excursions to Cana dian Northwest for 27 dollars. Depart on the first and third Tuesdays, the 7th and 21st, of July and return. For details contact Cash Caldren Company, Iowa City, Iowa.
A cook tells her case before higher authorities with a crumpled note about her sick father. The letter requests her return home immediately and humorously ends with a line about bringing the undertaker along in the wagon.
The dialogue centers on Mrs Cumrox and a man who has decided to hire another physician. The other doctor in question prescribes flaxseed tea and mustard plasters for the wealthy, provoking Mrs Cumrox's affront. The Washington Star quotation highlights class tension in medical care.
A short feature profiles Willie Littleboy, asking what makes a hero and noting a bold stunt tying a tin can to a bulldog’s tall. The piece blends humorous questions from Smart Set style with a mock heroic flourish.
A concise remark by Zimmertman warns against letting appearances guide judgment. The line urges deeper insight and integrity in evaluating people beyond first impressions.
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