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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
4
Mrs. Jordan with both arms broken and Mr. Jordan badly shaken up after a wagon tongue failed and threw them from the vehicle near Brighton Iowa. The accident occurred while en route to visit a daughter with Mrs. Jordan about 60 and Mr. Jordan 70. Mr. Jordan remains in serious condition with uncertain recovery prospects.
Dr. Hamilton visited the city today while Miss Laura Marr arrived from Washington to visit friends. Miss Beulat Easter returned home from Davenport after a two month visit, joined by Miss Amy Davis of Rock Island. Mrs. Myra Fairbanks traveled to Treo ton Missouri en route home to Cripple Creek Colorado.
Miss Lizzie Eckles dies at her home northwest of the city after a year of ill health. aged about 35, she was born in the county and taught in several districts including America. She leaves her parents James and Emma Eckles, four brothers, seven sisters, and many friends. Funeral arrangements pending, with relatives near the family home. Marsh W Bailey attends the Republican State convention in Des Moines. W L Tetley and son are in the city on business from Des Moines.
The State Board of Agriculture faces scarce space for the upcoming State Fair. Exhibitors push for more barns, with many planning stock shows and a new stock hall. A full Midway, improved amphitheater seating, and adjacent fireworks programs are planned. Des Moines Day features a busy schedule, and officials promise ample seating and affordable admission. The secretary will distribute folders and catalogs with the latest fair information.
One fare plus 2.00 for round trip on the Burlington and Northwestern to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood and Custer S D Sheridan Wyo. Dates of sale June 5 19 July 3 17 Aug 7 21 for 21 day tickets. Dates of sale June 20 July 9 17 and August 21 for tickets valid to Oct 31 1900. For rates and sale dates contact EB Fox agent.
The note extols Minnesota with vast lakes and timber areas while praising North Dakota for wheat, flax and grazing. It claims 54 000 000 and 45 000 000 acres within bounds, cites Red River valley as world’s greatest wheat area, and mentions corn, health benefits, churches, schools, railways. Contact Chas. S. Fec for literature and Wonderland 1900.
The Northern Pacific Railway runs Home Seekers Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Tickets from eastern terminals to points on the main line and branches west of Aitkin and Little Falls Minnesota are offered at one fare plus 200 for the round trip. Intent to settle is encouraged with stops to inspect land prices and conditions, aiming to help buyers reach desirable northwest areas. For details contact G D Rogers Des Moines Iowa or Charles S Fee St Paul Minnesota. For six cents readers can obtain Wonderland 1900, a illustrated tourist book.
Mabel Caine three years old was bitten by a dog owned by Doc Phillips Jr near the Caine household. The cross nature animal attacked as the child opened the door, tearing the left cheek and lip but showed no rabies signs. She was taken to Dr. Stewart for dressings and is expected to recover in days.
The General Passenger Department releases an attractive pamphlet titled Clear Lake In and the Oaks aimed at summer resort seekers. It highlights Clear Lake as a charming resort with sailing bathing the Oaks and access directions. Readers are urged to obtain a copy from railway agents or Geo S Ratty in Marshalltown. A separate item notes a boy with a matches set fire to a woman's hat on the Graham & Morton dock in Chicago.
Chas Reeves and family Elrod Dayton and family and Mrs De Galliford with Miss De Galliford of Keota have returned home from a camping trip near the Brighton Mill. They report plenty of fish and chicken and enjoyed outdoor life and a good time.
Prof John A. Keith will lecture to Normal attendants and interested churchgoers Thursday evening at six o'clock at the Second United Presbyterian church. His subject will be The Man With the Hoe.
A group of youths enjoyed a sunny picnic at Sunset Park including Mrs. Frank Brindley and several others. Notable attendees named include Nena Wilson Mary McCulley Lucile Hamilton Frank Wells Patsy Wilson and Harris McGugin. The report notes others will travel from Rock Island to visit the A J Dawson home before moving into the L D Robinson residence they have rented.
Chicago and East Buffalo report live stock prices with receipts and quotes for hogs cattle sheep and lambs. Chicago shows mixed hogs at 4.50 to 6.37 percent and cattle from 2.50 to 5.90 per hundredweight, while East Buffalo notes car receipts and prices for steers cows bulls stockers and hogs.
Lowa Central announces low fare excursion tickets for events across Iowa and nearby towns. One and one third fare round trip certificates or special one fare for the Iowa Firemen's Tournament at Cedar Rapids August 7–10, with sale August 6–7 and return by August 1. Contact Geo. S. Batty, G P T A, Marshalltown.
Chicago July 81 Judge Gibbons declares a tax sale title in Avondale worth 12000 should be reconfirmed with redemption costs and interest after finding insufficient notice. He rebukes property owners for tax neglect and says tax purchas ers assist state functions and serve as public benefactors.
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