05 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1897
Page
1
In Novelty Work building the Washington Sash and Door Co invites customers to install new screens for the summer. Local dealers promote durable frames and insect shields suitable for warm months.
C S Bentrett and wife attended the J R McKain home yesterday. The Palma band traveled to Ainsworth to perform Triss this evening with Yaro Matucha leading the band. Editor Hart of the Wayland News sells half his stake to longtime employee Moss. R R Lane, a local manufacturer, advertises Aromatic Carmina towels.
Rev. Gunn former state penitentiar y chaplain at Anamosa and Ft Madison spoke under the Young Men's League on prison life. He described providing newspapers and a library to inmates, aiding post release employment, and his success in guiding six hundred eighty youths into business. Music followed by Frank Sage and Allen Green.
Washington readers urge opposition to KH. and W. line service extending to Burlington citing potential loss of local shoppers and freight benefits. Business leaders argue Washington should receive priority for the new schedule despite claims in the Burlington Gazette.
James Hayes and his crew unearthed eleven water snakes from a Graham farm snake hole yesterday all exceeding three feet in length and all found dead Mr Hayes asserts the finding is factual despite its oddity.
Washington plans its annual county fair as usual with Secretary Glasgow aiming to surpass last year’s exposition. The event runs on the last two days of August and the first two of September.
The Columbias and Shamrocks face off at Wagner's race track this afternoon in a decisive showdown. Local sports fans expect a tight contest as both teams pursue a win on a sunny racecourse day.
Judge Dewey elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Iowa Ancient Free and Accepted Masons was feted at a Washington Masonry event. Guests praised his service, with remarks from John Alex Young, Amos N. Alberson, and others. The gathering featured Prof Stump’s Orchestra and a toast to Masonic unity.
The case of State of Lown versus Pearl Morgan for rape filled Justice Rogers' docket, with about twenty witnesses. Principal witness Della Campbell testified she was sixteen May 27 and recounts the March incident. Bidwell testified Morgan admitted ruining the girl but offered marriage. Judge Rogers to decide Monday. The piece notes possible seduction angle and markets a catarrh cure at 75 cents.
A lively June 4 gathering at Mrs. Fred Smiths home entertained husbands and friends with clover decor, a treasure hunt for four leaf clovers, and a pink and white dining setting for twenty two. Guests included Jed Smith Leigh Wallace Cloyce Dougherty Frank Melain and several Misses. Annie Springer Laura Springer Cornelia Klass Minnie Klass Minnie Stichter and Bessie Scofield among others.
Rev S I Houston of McConnellsburg Pa and Rev A M Malcom of Eau Claire Pa will preach at the Seceder and Episcopal churches tomorrow with morning and afternoon services. Episcopal services at 11 am and 7 30 pm. A M E church hosts preaching by Rev Reinhart of Muscatine. Baptist church attends a 11 o’clock service with the pastor preaching. B Y P A meeting at 6 15 pm. No evening service due to union meeting. Presbyterian communion in the morning with a sermon on Pauls Prayer for the Church at Ephesus.
The fine family horse of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Keeley is suffering from lockjaw and may die. The loyal animal has been faithful and valued, making its potential loss hard for the Keeleys to bear.
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