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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1902
Page
3
Special to the Tus Evening Journal reports a cloudy forecast for Iowa with showers tonight and likely Saturday. A cooler spell is expected in the extreme east portion tonight.
Fragmented notices list sales and events such as special spoon sale at a north side jewelry store on July 19, oil promotions, coal trades, and ice cream mentions. Local residents and visitors are recorded: Hise, W L Derby’s return to Verdi, Mrs. James W. Scott from Brighton, Chas Hise to Ft Madison, Harvey Barnes from Ainsworth, and more. Community updates include staff changes at Clean Sweep hay loaders, arrival of Emahiser to the Shellebarger barber shop, and visits among families. Information highlights events at the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 30 with live stock pavilion dedication August 25.
A Tent meeting last night drew a smaller crowd due to threatening weather. Evangelist Smith preached on How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation citing Christ’s sacrifice and redemption. Regular meetings continue tonight and Sunday with prayers, daytime services, and special women and men sessions.
Ice cream sold at Ivenhart and Pring Larmore brands with delivery by Ivenhart Tel 275. John Shields & Son offer coal and building material. Deering twine and other supplies available from Fred L Stewart at market price. Tel 275 for delivery and orders.
A note a Reynolds Gallery features large works as Engineer Nickerson arrives from the Milwaukee cut off with Division Engineer Woods on business. Visitors include Miss Ritchey of Corydon and Mrs Frank Shenafelt and four children from Ratherville. Various townsfolk are mentioned with brief travel notices and local ads.
The Iowa Central Railway launches a sleeping car line from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria predicting quick travel times. The Peoria limited departs Brighton daily at 6 41 a m arriving Peoria 11 20 a m with Brighton ticket agent noted. Governor Cummins considers how Iowa will select two Rhodes scholarship beneficiaries at Oxford University England with guidance from Secretary of State Hay.
The Skunk River, whose flood was detailed yesterday, declined most of the day by about 12 inches. Rain overnight is not expected to raise the river much unless rainfall extends over the wider drainage area.
Dyspepsia relief advertised with claims of gentle thorough cure. Price set at 25 cents. Local meeting notes Hawkeye No 1 Friday night to discuss next year membership and A A W members urged to attend. Also fish sale planned on public square every Thursday at ten o clock with local peddling to follow. Colorado Springs trip travelers returned home delayed by washouts.
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