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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1900

Page

4

Iowa Central Excur sion Tickets For Summer Meetings

The Iowa Central offers reduced round trip fares for several summer gatherings. Burlington hosts the Biennial Saenger fest Aug 9 12 at two dollars above fare. Des Moines Chautauqua Assembly July 10 24 one and one third fare on certificate plan. Waterloo July 20 26 Young People's Camp Meeting and Evangelical Association fare one third. Humboldt Aug 11 23 L O G T Training School and Grand Lodge meeting one and one third. Clinton July 25 Aug 26 Mississippi Valley Spiritualists one and one third. Iowa Falls July 24 Aug 7 annual convention and state camp meeting one and one third. Clear Lake July 17 Aug 10 state camp meeting one and one third. Details from Geo S Batty P T A Iowa Central Marshalltown.

Iowa Central Burlington Iowa Saengerbund Northwest Des Moines Chautauqua Assembly Waterloo Young People’s Camp Meeting Iowa Conference of the Evangelical Association Humboldt Grand Lodge G. T Clinton Mississippi Valley Spiritualists Association Iowa Falls Iowa Baptists Assembly Clear Lake Batty Marshalltown

The Toboggan Slide and Clear Lake Resort Pamphlet

The Iowa Central General Passenger Department releases a pamphlet titled Clear Lake, Ia and the Oaks for summer visitors. It profiles Clear Lake as a charming resort with sections on sailing and bathing, the Oaks, and how to reach the area. Engravings and views of Bath House and Toboggan Slide accompany captions urging readers to obtain a copy from railway agents or Geo S. Ratt, Iowa Central Ry.

Iowa Central Clear Lake Oaks Hotel Geo S. Rat T. A Iowa Central R’y

Farm House Burns Near Lexington Iowa

A dwelling owned by S P Beatty, a well known farmer, burned this afternoon near Lexington Iowa. The house and its entire furnishings were destroyed while the Beatty family was away. The cause is thought to be a wood stove.

Lexington S. P. Beatty Iowa Meree Car el Weley

Keota and Oskaloosa Face Off Amid Crowd at Ball Game

A large crowd attends a Keota versus Oskaloosa contest with even chances. Local residents Gou Norton and family visit the Ramsey home before traveling to Oskaloosa. Miss Lelia Erdice of Ainsworth visits relatives nearby.

Keota Oskaloosa Guy Norton Ramsey Oskaloose Lelia Erdice Ainsworth

Mrs Wallace and Aunt of Richland Stop Between Trains

Mrs Wallace and the aunt of Richland were seen stopping here between trains on Thursday. Mr Humble is not so well and remains quite restless today.

Mr. Humble

Local visitors J W Morton and J A Cunningham arrive this morning

J W Morton and J A Cunningham from the city were brief visitors here this morning, stopping briefly to meet locals before continuing.

J. W. Morton J. A Cunningham Your City

Local social notes list from Lone Tree and surrounding towns

Mrs H Hardy and brother Br Godlove travel to Lone Tree and Edna Rice with Esta Holtz visit friends in Solon. Mrs Thompson of Iowa City visits mother Mrs Brown. Mr and Mrs Jos Critz leave for Iowa City. Dr Wescott and Mr Edwards stop at the K P lodge in Wellman. Mrs G T Matthews visits Mrs R Lane in Washington.

H. Hardy Br. Godlove Lone Tree Edna Rice Esta Holtz Solon Mrs. Thompson Lowa City Brown Jos. Critz Dr. Wescott Mr. Edwards K. P. Lodge Wellman

Mrs. Fleming Returns From Oskaloosa and Miss Hishop Visits

Mrs. Fleming returned today from Oskaloosa, and Miss Agnes Hishop is visiting in the city.

Fleming Oskaloosa Agnes Hishop Your City

Local Visits and Events Spark Community Presence

Miss Bessie Conger of Washington visits the Leech home while Miss Jennie Schurr from your city stays with her sister Mrs. White. A large Bible class gathered last evening and Miss Laura Nash of Nichols visits her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nash. Many residents attended the Keota ball game today and remember the band concert this evening.

Bessie Conger Washington Leech Jennie Schurr Your City White Laura Nash Nichols Mrs. Nash Keota

Local Social News Hits and Visits Around Town

Miss Kate Chambers returns home from Morning Sun. Mr and Mrs McFadden of Iowa City visiting Jas Stewart Jr. Mrs Clarence Warner of Sedalia Mo arrives to stay with her father W W Mason. Mr and Mrs John Stone of Crawfordsville visit. Rev J P Davis returns from Pennsylvania. Regular preaching at the U P church tomorrow.

Kate Chambers McFadden Iowa City Jas Stewart, Jr Clarence Warner Sedalia W. W. Mason John Stone Crawfordsville J. P. Davis Pennsylvania U. P J R Logue J. Hillhouse Havre Harry Ditmars Brighton Washington Swift John Dodds Aldentown Geo Sayles Chicago Laura Rich Ethel Tillotson Charlotte Cunningham Hayward Mr Paul Columbus Junction

March Band Concert Promises Classic Selections

The notice lists a varied program including Dalby March and Trinity College pieces with Gilbert and Hall March. Brooks Second Air Varie and Jarrar Waltzes appear amid selections from Gilmore and Crimson Flush.

Dalby The Richmond Bee Lil Lou Jarrar Trinity College Gilmore Brooks Wean . Thornton

Baseball scores and a local industrial acquisition noted

Baseball results from Hall Field Chicago list New York 8 over St. Louis 2 and Brooklyn 7 over Cincinnati 8 among others. The Arian Improvement company takes over the American screen door factory in Hillsdale Michigan, with immediate relocation announced. A death in Grayville Illinois follows an accidental aconite overdose of farmer Prince Calvin in Calvin Alabama.

Chicago New York St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg Philadelphian Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Cleveland Buffalo Milwaukee Indianapolis Kansas City Adrian, Mich Hillsdale Arian Improvement Company Grayville, Il Prince Calvin Calvin, Als

Burglars Driven Off At Smith Shoe Store

In Cinjesburg Michigan on July 21 burglars attempting to break into W. J. Smith's shoe store were scared away by an alarm or disturbance, preventing a break in. No injuries reported and local authorities notified.

Cinjesburg Mich W. J. Smith

Oregon in dry dock at Kuri Japan with minor damage

The U S battleship Oregon lies in dry dock at Kuri Japan after grounding incidents. Other items note Illinois pharmacists elect Walter H Gale Chicago as president and R M Dodds Sangamon county as secretary, plus various short regional notices and travel updates.

U. S Oregon Kuri Japan Ilinois Walter H. Gale Chicago R. M. Dodds Sangamon County John J. Keane Damascus Dubuque Paris Thillo Hawaii George Gary Brawne Chicago Lawn Percy Young San Francisco St. Louis Oystern Battle Sea University of Town Duke and Duchess of York York House London Cleveland Daniel Bonbeight Northwestern University Evanston, Till Janos Hyde New York Legion of Slower

Wheat and livestock markets mixed on July 20 reports

Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat at July 15005 and high lows. corn and oats trade firm with August and September quotes. Hogs cattle and sheep provide diverse ranges in Chicago and East Buffalo markets with daily receipts and price levels.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Wbg Ohio Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis Detroit

Another Horse Case in Folger Court

In Squire Folger's court an action in replevin between John Strouse and C L Cox over a horse continues with legal talent engaged and a decision possible tonight. Cox alleges a past trade that included a portable engine. witnesses are being examined as Kellogg Alberson defend Strouse Bailey Morrison. Jury members include David Eichelberger W J Hamilton Alex Coffman Henry Gray Norman Pierce Mr Miller.

Squire Folger Grace Ilill L. Cox John Strouse Cox The Plaintff Kellogg and Alberson Bailey and Morrison David Eichelberger W. J Hamilton Alex Coffman Henry Gray Norman Pierce Mr. Miller

Noted Morning Workouts At Wagner Track

A good crowd watched morning drills at Wagner track. Pat W impressed with a 2 15 mile run, a slow second mile 2 22, while Martha J and Miss Pat raced in heats with times 2 32, 2 18, and 2 34. Jim Phillips and Cap Riley ran three heats with times 2 39, 2 36, and 2 24. The session pleased participants and entertained spectators.

Wagner Pat W Martha J Miss Pat Jim Phillips Cap Riley

Omaha visitors return home from Bruty residence

Mrs Geo McQuade and Mrs Geo Lohleta of Omaha, who had been visiting at the home of their brother Frank Bruty, returned home last evening on the Narrow Gauge railroad.

Mra Geo. McQuade Geo. Lohleta Omaha Frank Bruty

Wanted and Found Classifieds Advertisement

WANTS LOST FOUND. WANTED Single room with Pe family. Leave word at Journal office. Two unfurnished rooms to rent inquire at Journal office. A hustling young man can make $60 per month and expenses. Permanent position. Experience unnecessary. Write quick for particulars. Clark and Co., 4th and Locust sts., Philadelphia.

Journal Office Clark & Co 4Th and Locust Sts Phila

Special Summer Excursion Rates via Burlington & Northwestern

One fare plus two dollars for round trip to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer South Dakota Sheridan Wyoming with various sale dates and 21 day ticket limits in June July and August 1900 For Young People's Christian Union annual convention rates to Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Pueblo July 25 30 1990 contact Rh G Fox Ag t

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colo Salt Lake City Odgen Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer S. C Sheridan Wyo Young People's Christian Union of the U P. Church of North America Galo Manitou Pueblo Cola Rh. G Fox. Agt

First Class Excursions From Washington to Western Points

The Washington agency promotes first class rail trips with low fares to Colorado destinations Salt Lake City and Ogden Yellowstone National Park and Paris to all Old World points. Four June July and August excursions plus a U P Convention through coach car from Washington to Denver July 25 leaving 9 20 am arriving 11:00 am next day. THOS F E Srewart Agent Great Rock Island Route.

Washington Colorado Points Salt Lake City Ogden Yellowstone National Park Paris Old World White Star Line Red Star Line International Transportation Co Denver U. P

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