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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1900

Page

2

New City and County Temperance Group Formed

County Society creates a local temperance organization breaking from the Young People’s Christian Temperance Union. Lloyd Latta chairs a drafting committee for a new constitution as Col D J Palmer D H Logan and Fort Sherman select officers. A public address by Prof Lewis is planned and next meeting will report 110 members.

Presbyterian Church Aocal Young People’s Christian Temperance Union Warule Lloyd Latta Col D. J Palmer D. H. Logan Fort Sherman U. P H. R. Stark Prof Lewis Faye Taylor

Dwight's Complexion Keautifier Free Sample Offer

Readers of the Even ING JOURNAL are urged to try Dwight's Complexion Keautifier, a pure toilet preparation. A limited time offer sends a free full size box to any lady who mails her address and 10 cents for packing and postage, with one free box per address to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, W. Va.

Evening Journal Dwight D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

Washington Boy Faces China Trip Prospects

Harry Nichols of Troop LB in the First U S Cavalry has good chances for a China voyage as 257 regular troops were ordered to the Philippines for service in China if needed. The force will move as transport becomes available with Ludington arranging transport. troops countrywide including Cuba and Puerto Rico are affected. Nichols saw Cuba service and the Santiago battle, with his unit last at Fort Riley Wyoming. Quick meal oil stores are advertised by J N Lewis Co on the north side.

Washington China Harry Nichols U. S Cavalry Department of Colorado Philippines Cuba Porto Rico Ludington Atlantic Pacific Santaigo Fort Riley Wyoming

Glass removal accident at Bowman Bros injures worker

H L Kendall suffered a lengthy gash on his thigh while boxing out a large plate glass after replacement at Bowman Bros. The cut required seven stitches and left him unable to walk, with recovery uncertain for some time. Rocky Mountain Tea ad follows.

Bowman Bros H. L Kendall

Last Keota Pony Found Near Fleming Farm

The last shell and pony advertised in this paper by R O C Hamilton of Keota were found last night at the Fleming farm north of the city. The pony arrived there yesterday afternoon and was well cared for. Fred Smith of Kalona visited the city yesterday on business.

R. O C. Hamilton Keota Fleming Farm Fred Smith Kalona

Weather forecast and Royal Neighbors picnic plans

The forecast for Iowa calls for showers and possible thunderstorms tonight then fair Wednesday. The Royal Neighbors plan a Highland Park picnic if weather permits and boats are available for use. Highland Park is described as a pleasant evening spot with Asher's black ice cream offered at Columbia Pharmacy.

Wasatheron D. C Tam Hkvanine Journal Highland Park Asher Columbia

Household goods sale at southeast square corner

Sale begins at 2 o clock tomorrow afternoon with household furnishings offered at your own price. W F Palmer visited Riverside yesterday and reported binders in the oats fields while haying progresses and corn lookes exceptionally clean with strong prospects for a large fall crop.

W. F. Palmer Riverside Chas. Reeves

Pantatori cleaning and shoe polishing offered in city ad

Wool dress skirts cleaned and pressed for 25c and shoes polished for 10c with call and delivery service. Telephone 275. McCleery and Berdo shipped two cattle cars and four hogs to Chicago market, buying cattle from C. M. Alexander. 20 head averaged 1500 lbs each and expected a fancy price.

McCleery & Berdo Chicago C. M. Alexander

Break-Up a Cold With Weeks Break-Un-A-Cold Tablets

Advertisement notes a home remedy to cure a cold or influenza in one night, offering a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails, from Stewart's Pharmacy. The item is presented as a cheerful guarantee for a quick cure.

Stewart’s Pharmacy

Accident Breaks James Wilson’s Toe During Horse Bridling

James Wilson of Wilson & Steamer’s suffered a crushed great toe when a skittish horse stepped on it during bridling. The injury will prevent walking for some time and the incident was described as very painful.

James Wilson Wilson & Steamer’s Mr. Wilson

New Bridge Piers Across Skuck Bottom

The Rock Island plans seven new piers replacing the old structure across Skuck bottom near Brighton. Piling will be driven through quicksand to hard pan, then concrete and steel work will follow. Gazelle Hose company to hold a meeting Wednesday evening. All members govern themselves accordingly. Gro TEAS, Foreman.

Rock Island Skuck Bottom Brighton Gazelle Hose Company Gro

Elegant Curtains and Oriental Design Goods for Sale

Parties may call at the Payne home two doors east of the Presbyterian church this evening or tomorrow before noon to purchase curtains poles binds a tine maquette and grain carpet at very cheap prices.

Payne Home Presbyterian Church

Logan regimental arrival eases soldier anxiety at Taku

The transport Logan arrived with the Ninth regiment at Taku yesterday, easing soldier anxiety. Mr. McFarland is likely safe and his Ainsworth parents rejoice. Washington sprinters train at Wagner's track planning a twenty five yard dash for public amusement.

Logan Taku Mr. McFarland Ainsworth Washington Wagner

Omaha man Geo McQuade returns home after Bruty death

Geo McQuade of Omaha, recalled by the death of J. P. Bruty, came back home Saturday evening. Mrs. McQuade and Mrs. Lohlein stayed to visit relatives and friends.

Geo. McQuade Omaha J. P. Bruty Mrs. McQuade Lohlein

Etha Dawson Heads to Rock Island Visit

Etha Dawson leaves this morning for Rock Island to visit Brakeman Ed Davidson and his wife at their home.

Etha Dawson Rock Island Ed Davidson

Helen Galloway Missionary Born in Washington

Helen Galloway, a Washington native and Methodist missionary, trained as a bookkeeper before joining the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. She was sent to Chung King in 1891, with reports from Pekin noting Boxer aggression and uncertain outcomes.

Pekin Washington Helen Galloway Methodist Church Conger Helen R. Galloway Methodist Episcopal Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Chung King Des Moines

Hostler’s Hilarious Reply In Warranty Case

Sir Robert Finlay handles a breach of warranty dispute over a horse. The age of the mare is disputed, and a hostler’s rustic answer reveals the joke: I had it from the mare's own mouth. The exchange ends with Finlay’s sharp question and the witness’s simple confidence.

Robert Finlay Ion Dspute Sir Robert London Chronicle

Cracked eggs 5e per dozen at the Egg House

Bruce Moore of West Chester visited the city yesterday. Write to Geo S Batty in Marshalltown Iowa for a souvenir of Clear Lake Iowa the northwest’s most delightful summer resort. Special low rates with board and lodging at Lake Shore Hotel in July and August. Iowa Central ticket agent provides full particulars. Clar Lake Iowa is the county’s coolest place in July and August. Iowa Central Railway offers round trip tickets with two seven and fourteen days board at Lake Shore Hotel. For information contact Iowa Central agents or Gro Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Geo. S Batty Iowa Central Ry Marshalltown Iowa Clear Lake Lake Shore Hotel Iowa Central Ticket Agent Clar Lake Iowa Central Railway Lake Shore Iowa Central Batty Montrose Bicycle Rome O. D Montrose Shelby Chicago Express J. L. Mead CO Ygle Compan Sil

Special Summer Excursion Rates Via the Burlington and Northwestern

The Burlington and Northwestern railways announce special summer excursion rates. Travelers may enjoy discounted fares on round trips with attractive schedules to popular destinations. Booking and travel dates are limited.

Burlington & Northwestern

Ticket sale dates for Y P C U convention in Denver

Dates of sale June 20 July 17 and August 21 for tickets limited to Oct 31 1900 for the Annual convention Young People's Christian Union of the U P Church of North America in Denver Colorado. One fare plus 200 for round trip to Denver Colorado Springs Manitou and Pueblo Colorado. Dates of sale July 23 24 1900. For rates and dates of sale call E G Fox Agt.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colo Salt Lake City Qodgen Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer S. D Sheridan Wyo Young People’s Christian Union of the U P. Church of North America Manitou Pueblo Colo

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