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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1900

Page

2

Seceder Congregation Plans New Modern Church Home

Architect Howard H. Hahn submits plans to build a new house of worship for the Seceder congregation replacing the old structure. Construction planned to start around August 1, with about 200 seats in the main auditorium and 50 in the chapel, a small spire, porch, and vestibule. Two thousand dollars pledged, more anticipated. old building to be moved and used during construction in southwest Washington.

Howard H. Hahn Seceder Church Masson Washington

Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Free Trial Offer

An advertisement urges readers to request a free full size fifty cent box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier for women. Each address may receive one free box with a ten cent postage payment. Send order with address to D W Custer & Co Huntington West Virginia.

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

Five Year Old Hurts Arm While Playing on Barrel

The five year old son of Samuel Huff man residing west of the city broke his arm Tuesday while trying to balance on a rolling barrel. His older brothers had been standing on the barrel on a slight incline when they left, and the boy attempted the same stunt, falling and breaking the arm above the wrist.

Samuel Huffman City

Alumni Meeting Literary Program and Banquet

The Alumni meeting starts with a public literary program at 2 30 in the afternoon inviting friends. An evening banquet follows in the High school building for alumni and invited guests only. Tickets to banquet are 50 cents.

Enticing Wordplay Sparks Family Wind Joke

The Brighton Enterprise quips about the editor and his two daughters Gale and Breeze. It jokes they should call the old man Wind to even the score, warning a family cyclone could follow if provoked.

Brighton Enterprise Gale Breeze Wind Sigourney News

County Attorney Wins Kalona Beer Leisur Case

County Attorney Brookhart successfully prosecuted a beer leisure case at Kalona. Forty seven bottles of the favorite beverage were condemned and spilled under law. B F Bettle of Grace Hill, visiting relatives in Muscatine, returned home this morning.

Brookhart Kalona B. F. Bettle Grace Hill Muscatine

Weather and a Scranton Wedding Tale From Iowa

The forecast for Iowa calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday warmer. A Scranton Journal wedding notice recounts Will Shortridge and Bettie Bloomfield marrying amid improvised flowers borrowed from townsfolk. The bride wore a home sewn Silverstein gown. the groom had a $10 hand me down suit. The groom earns $27 monthly. the couple plans a trip to Des Moines soon.

Scranton Journal Will Shortridge Bettie Bloomfield Silverstein Sallie Botts Des Moines Will Bettie Lettie

Sale of Dhalman stock of shoes by F H Wells & Co

The sale began this morning in the former George Dahlman shoe store room. By seven the place was crowded and clerks worked hard to serve shoppers seeking bargains. By 10:30 the crowd grew large and the stock scattered, forcing a mid day closure until 1:30. The firm aims to have new stock on shelves by mid August.

Dhalman F. H. Wells & Co George Dahlman Fairfield Journal

Church Services And Sermon Topics For Sunday

First Church of Christ Scientists holds services at 10 30 a m with the topic Love First Baptist sermons feature The Good in Others and The Ministery of Song at 7 30 p m with a large chorus led by Fred Fischer Fischer will sing solos at both services A welcome to all Presbyterian preacher tomorrow morning with Y P S O at 6 30 and no evening service

First Church of Christ First Baptist Fred Fischer Chicago Presbyterian Y. P.S

State Bar Association Convened in Iowa City

Between two and three hundred estate lawyers gathered in Iowa City for a bar convention. Washington legal satellites participated at times as brilliant addresses by state leaders and Iowa City citizens highlighted the event. University President Geo EK McLean spoke on The University and Its Relation to the Bar as Flo welcomed attendees, praising the bar and its peacemaking spirit.

Iowa City Washington Geo. EK. McLean Flo

Ladies Entertained by Mrs. Owen Wilson at White Home

About sixteen ladies gathered yesterday afternoon at Capt and Mrs S A White residence hosted by Mrs Owen Wilson. Cards dominated the event with Miss Etta Stauffer earning first honors and receiving a china plate. A two course luncheon followed. Guests included Mrs Every of South Haven Michigan and Mrs Babb of Chicago.

S.A White Owen Wilson Etta Stauffer Every South Haven Mich Babb Chicago

Trial Declared Off In Winded Horse Case At Ainsworth

Witnesses from Pilotsburg traveled to Jackson township for the Zeck vs White case alleging warranty breach on a horse shipped to Chicago. The trial was declared off by the plaintiff’s cast, with Zeck supporters claiming sound stock and weather or transport as factors. Residents returned home after the cancellation.

White Ainsworth James Zeck Washington County Jackson Township Chicago Squire Pearson Zeck Pilotsburg

Dry shop proclaims top tonics and business in town

Clip mentions GLObe proprietor Mart White at 8216 Lee Young ill Prof Guthrie visits West Chester on professional business Mrs Harry Horn travels to Davenport to spend Sunday Leah Coder of Letts Iowa visits Nina Isen hart guest Mr and Mrs Jas Greenwood visit Keota to see R G Vincent family Mrs Frank Wesson and twin sons return to Oskaloosa Walter Fulton returns from Iowa Falls to visit family Don Stubbins Paul and Leo Preston visit Ed Raguet Heights then ride to Davenport The campaign scene is marked by a cheerful donkey wager reminder in Des Moines Capital remarks.

the Globe Mart White Lee Young Guthrie West Chester Harry Horn Davenport Leah Coder Letts Iowa Nina Isenhart Jas. Greenwood Keota R. G. Vincent Frank Wesson Matucha Oskaloosa Walter Fulton Iowa Falls Brighton Street Carson Pittsburg Don Stubbins Paul Leo Preston Ed. Raguet Heights Miles Des Moines

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