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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
A Syracuse woman recounts severe indigestion headaches dizziness and constipation eased after nine bottles of Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and several Pellets. She says first bottle brought relief and she improved steadily and urges others to use the medicines.
Iowa Central announces discounted excursion fares for multiple upcoming conventions and meetings across the country. Destinations include New York City Boston Wheeling Detroit Burlington Denver Mendota and more with fare and one third or one fare plus two dollars round trips under the certificate plan. For tickets limits and schedules contact Geo S Batty G P T A at Iowa Central Marshalltown IA.
Former resident Frank Lin Dunlap died at about 2 15 am his son in Rock Rapids Iowa reported He was about seventy born in Indiana County Pa he moved to Jo Daviess Illinois in 1854 then to Iowa about 1860 He lived near James Palmer east of the city for 25 years later bought land near Rock Rapids His wife and five children survive including three sons and two daughters He was a former member of the First United Presbyterian Church of this city.
A literary program begins at 2 30 p m for alumni and friends. An evening banquet in the high school building follows for alumni spouses and invited guests only. Tickets to the banquet are six cents.
Rev F W Hinitt Ph D of Ottumwa First Presbyterian Church to head Parsons College Fairfield. A board meeting at Fairfield Friday will report nominations and elect the new president, with expectations of a new era of prosperity for the college.
A brief note describes a special July 28d service route to Denver. The item lists a single departure option with a focus on timely travel and a concise guidance for boarding. No other schedules or connections are provided.
A sequence of land transfers between multiple parties in Washington Wellman and surrounding areas. Transactions include Jennie Chilcote to Mame Chilcote Slocum of two lots, and numerous other deeds such as John Miller to Joseph Yoder, M. P. Lewis to James M Stewart, Elsie McCreedy to Wm McCreedy and Sarah McCreedy, N L Babcock to Milan Shields, and Andrew Ferguson to W D Miller among others with various lot quantities and dollar values. The record frames the property market activity across small parcels and estates.
After sixteen quiet days the county clerk reports a marriage license issued to J. S. Parsons and Pearl Ogier. Local residents Dot Maxwell and Ida Paisley visit Crawfordsville friends. Clark Cole of Independence, Iowa attends to business. Y P C U advertises a July 23 Denver special train. Dwight's Complexiono Beautifier promotion offers a free sample box to readers.
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 19 W H Culton testified as a star witness for the prosecution in the Goebel assassination case. He described discussions with Henry Youtsey about killing Goebel and the plan being abandoned after warnings from Ex Governor Bradley and others.
The remains of Senator Gear lay in state at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Burlington with Grand Army veterans guarding the casket. Elders Rev Dr Hulbert Rev Dr Salter and Rep Hedge spoke. the funeral ended with private interment at Aspen Grove cemetery attended by Governor Shaw ex Governor Drake and state officials. Telegraphed condolences came from McKinley and Speaker Henderson.
A Franks ford bookkeeper claims that a man’s teeth reveal his age as reliably as a horse’s. He notes observations from interactions with salesmen showing how mouth shape and tooth wear change with age. The Philadelphia Record and Max Degoir discuss the link between science and art in life and art, noting scientific thought influences on poetry and the plastic arts.
Kalona Constable seized contraband beverage said to be beer at a local restaurant. County Attorney Brookhart prosecutes with Justice Seaton presiding as Henry Brown the proprietor of a new restaurant. Disposition of the seized liquor occurred today while other local business notes are reported.
Mrs. Dr Hull and daughter Nellie visited the city today. Mrs Morhofer and son Joseph are on the sick list. A H Chapek returns from Carroll county where he worked railroading. George Harvey L Sharp and H Frees went to Minnesota for harvest. Miss Siagmaster and Miss Porter of Grace Hill called on Verdi friends. W N Derby went to Havre this morning. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Geo Garrett. Mrs Ed Thomas of Clay visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Rob Taylor. Mrs K Taylor and daughter visited at the David Logan home. Mrs Howe of Iowa City and Mrs Britton of Cedar Malls visiting at Thomas’s.
Mary Martin and Dora Martin are spending several days in Washington, touring landmarks and attending activities as noted in local society coverage.
RK G West and Mary Breed with W A Walker and wife travel to Columbus City for Willie McConnell funeral drowned in the Iowa River. Mrs Chas Olds returns home. Geo Mason and wife of Madrid visit en route from Ottawa Ill for Mason's father funeral. Davis Bros add two young minks. Farmers threshing. Alumni banquet tickets available at Washington National Bank and Cook & Sherman drug store. tickets to be secured by Friday to reserve tables.
Dr. Seaman recalls a visit to Japan where a U S soldier, after running over a blind man while riding downhill, was fined three dollars. He offers twenty dollars to the magistrate, who remits the fine and awards the soldier a diploma for his act of giving to the blind man.
A slice of old humor and political quips is recounted from Chicago publications. The dialogue parodies class and ambition with a suitor lampooning status, while a servant joke riffs on modernization and gloves. The exchange ends with a sly jab at politicians needing rumors to shape public life.
The Burlington and Northwestern offer special summer excursion rates to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer Sheridan and other points. One fare plus 200 round trip with several sale dates and 21 day tickets. additional tickets to Oct 31 1900 offered. Includes Young People's Christian Union convention rates in Denver July 25 30 1900. For details contact agent E G Fox.
The Northern Pacific Railway offers Home Seekers Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Tickets from eastern terminals to points on the main line and west of Aitkin and Little Falls, Minnesota, cost one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. The trips allow settlers to inspect land conditions and prices with aim to purchase homes in the northwest. For details contact G T D Rogers or S Fee, and a six cent booklet Wonderland 1900 is available.
The article extols Minnesota and North Dakota as vast regions with 64 million and 45 million acres respectively. It highlights lake country, timber, wheat valleys, corn potential, and a strong farming belt. It promotes tourism literature from Chas. S Fee, Northern Pacific Ry, St. Paul, for six cents a descriptive tourist book.
Washington travelers are offered numerous low fare excursions to Colorado Salt Lake City Ogden Yellowstone Paris and other Old World destinations via first class routes. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines operate with ticketing on hand. A Denver coach service through Washington is planned for the U P Convention July 25 leaving at 9 20 a m and arriving 11 00 a m next day. Various dates and extra features promote affordable comfort.
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