22 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1896
Page
1
A brief note praises Smoke Walters for a game trout cigars selection described as the best in the market. It mentions Se Cigar quality and urgesTry for top picks available.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific railroad shifts to measuring freight by tonnage rather than car count. Mabel Dewey offers vocal lessons at home. A 35‑pound halibut arrives from Washington via Campbell & Bowman. Tom McClean sells screen doors and windows cheap with first‑class work. Neiswanger & Son erect a Crawfordsville cemetery monument for Mr Brown of Winfield. Rev Allen of Covenanter church shows a tomato weighing 19 to 20 ounces. Karl's Clover Root Tea advertised by BC Carris & Co.
Special to JourNAL reports a clear day as delegates assemble for the convention. By noon attendance is light with plans to form a temporary organization and form committees. Senator Newland of Colorado is introduced, roll calls proceed, declarations read, and a letter from a senator pledged for Bryan and Sewell inspires cheering before an evening recess.
Attendance rises with 232 enrolled yesterday at the Normal. Miss Minnie Klass helps supervise, and a discussion on economics will stir political views among the Normal students. Brilliancy praised as a balance to looks in the bustling campus.
From July 13 to 16 Des Moines reports extreme heat and dryness raising fears of wind damage. Cooler weather with showers followed, central and southern districts seeing 1 to 5 inches. Rain aided corn and late potatoes while oats are short and light. state yields may fall to less than a third of 1895. Corn shows strong promise with little damage.
Rain cooled the area after a hot dusty spell as wind from the northwest snapped tree limbs and blew off hay-stack tops. Corn lay flattened in spots while Dr Moore's billboard near the depots suffered minor damage. The rainfall measured 1.40 inches.
Treasurer John G. Stewart announces a county wide delinquent tax collection drive with an additional levy. Citizens owing back taxes will be called upon by the treasurer or a designated substitute to settle accounts.
At a Burlington Congressional committee meeting A Miller was elected secretary and Henry Eicher named temporary chairman of the convention to be held August 19. Both were elected by acclamation.
Counties and townships in south east Iowa for sale. The World renamed well and cistern cleaner and purifier patented February 21, 1896 by S. Lowderbaugh of Lyons providers. Call EK BK Evans at Washington House for agency or work. Rates for cleaning cisterns and wells very reasonable.
In West Washington yesterday evening at six o clock at the bride's home Mr Gee McAvoy and Miss Elizabeth Hout were married by Rev A L Davidson. They had a small wedding supper for intimate friends and receive many congratulatory wishes for long life and happiness.
About three weeks ago a woman and her two sons from Guthrie County settled in southeast Washington. George Howe rented them Mrs. Abbot's house. They owned two cows and a team of horses which they herded by day, annoying neighbors. Saturday night they reportedly tried to damage grain but fled when startled by L Young. They gathered their belongings and departed this morning for other areas.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Brown on the Heights entertained a small company at tea yesterday evening. Those present included Mr and Mrs Gray, Mr and Mrs Breed, Mr and Mrs Sage and Mrs Uhier of Burlington.
In Fairfield on July 22 during a heavy rainstorm, the Leggett House was struck by lightning but suffered little damage. J. M. Wilson and several others were inside at the time but none sustained a severe shock.
A bridgeman working on the railroad bridge near Coppock sustained sunstroke and is in bad condition. The man, a Brighton resident, was among a gang of workers on the structure.
The city council invites bids by July 27 for sinking all deep wells on the water works lots. By order of the city council, dated July 21, 1896.
The notice warns residents that this year requires voter registration to cast ballots. It emphasizes compliance with state law and outlines registration timing and procedures for eligible voters.
A historical ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure from I J Cheney Co Toledo. The page also lists local social and travel notes, mentioning Rev Hopkins, Mrs J A Uhler, Rev John Poole, Phil Rupp, and others, along with weather and minor incidents around Crawfordsville and nearby areas.
Washington July 22. Special to Evening Post. The forecast calls for cooler conditions in the northeast portion tonight with Thursday fair weather expected.
Evening rain drenched Col Palmer’s residence area scattering drowned blackbirds. Frank Trebilcock ill. Robin Breen seriously ill. Wilde’s lumber tent blown down. Coppock Campers wet. Epworth League Coppock excursion poorly advertised. Geo Teal and Fred Howard attend Riverside wedding. I E R Swift plans east end school grounds development. Henry Kicher’s residence washed out with danger signal. Job work advertised at fair local rates. Crawford Steam Laundry well completed. Rachel Orth and family returned from Wheeling. Otto moves west to live with daughter. Harland Dawson painting home. Lawn grading and sidewalk lowering underway. Populist convention bulletins at St. Louis published until adjournment. Margarette McCleery granted vacation and traveling to Switzerland. Morence trip to see ancient city sights.
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