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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1900
Page
4
Belle Yockey and Samuel Miller were married last evening at the bride’s parents home in Wellman. Rev. A L Davidson officiated with few friends present. The bride, a High School graduate, and the groom, a farmer, plan to live on the Miller family farm.
Surveyor RK. 2. McCampbell of West Liberty is on site for a few days to examine proposed sewer locations and assess street grades on doubtful streets. A full account will follow after completion. The International Drama seeks a town correspondent to report weekly theatre happenings for 1900-01 with a Critic's Credential Card granting two passes to each play.
An executive committee including Capt. Harvey Doc Moore and A N McElwain secures funds for a major Washington Fourth of July celebration. Isaac Klein remains treasurer as organizers urge broad support and a unity driven day without regional divisions. Residents are urged to contribute and encourage the communal event.
The United Christian party will convene at Smouse's Hall on June 15 1900 at 1 50 p m to organize county structure select delegates to the state convention and nominate a county ticket. KK W Saan and J F Leonaro invite all aligned with Christian government principles to attend. Andrew Forp. Seats for the Academy commencement will be checked off Wednesday morning at % oclock at Andersons A Chicago man died in a millinery store reportedly of heart failure linked to a hat purchase. The minstrel show overture starts at 8 15 sharp with a grand opening chorus by the Darktown belles.
News by Telephone notes visits in town as Mrs S M Nicola and daughter Pearl host Earl and Chartie Taylor of Oskaloosa visiting Martin White. Mrs Patterson returns from Ainsworth to see her ailing father. Paul Holmes improves. Mr Bishops grandson arrives from Denver for summer stay.
Will Riley visits grandmother Mrs Daniel Sullivan and others in Davenport as J W Harding arrives in Davenport. A banker meeting brings A E Spaulding to Des Moines. Rev John Erwing of New Jersey visits brother in law Jesse Pearson. Mrs Maria Miles’s health improves. Mrs John McConnell visits Ottumwa. Emanon Concert company delivers fine show. Aid Society hosts a mock at MEK church lawn. Miss Zimmerman marries Chas Stover of Iowa City at noon. ceremony by Rev O R Zimmerman. Couple heads to Paris. bride daughter of Mr and Mrs M Zimmerman. groom Estherville superintendent of public instruction.
Mrs Alf Chilcote and daughter Edith visit the D J Welke home. Jas and Chris Harper left to attend a Davenport encampment. W F E Sewell travels to Winfield to visit his brother.
Carl Durst shipped two cars of cattle and Brown Abbott sent hogs while Cal Brady moved sheep and hogs. J W Hull and L P Jackson headed to Montana for western ponies. A reception at T Miller's home celebrated the Miller marriage. Edna Allen of Kalona visits. Tommy Morgan attends the Miller Yockey event.
Weather forecast from Washington D C predicts unsettled conditions with showers and thunderstorms to-night and Wednesday. A large locust tree overhanging the east park edge was felled today, snapping the top rail of a fence and breaking a cast iron post, a mishap described as avoidable with proper rope or supports.
The account lists opening address and oration titles by Peete Alma Godfrey Susan Elizabeth Watson Homer Ashby and others. It notes a piano solo by Grace Speer and a diploma presentation by Miss Florence Parrish amid class history and valedictory remarks.
The piece promotes multiple first class trips this summer to Colorado, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Paris and other Old World destinations. It lists dates in June July and August with one fare round trips, plus reduced rail rates for major conventions and events nationwide. Details mention agencies for major lines and a Marshalltown agent for coupon tickets.
Wants and lost found notes for sale cheap items. Includes buggy harnesses and a buggy, two acres inside city limits, furnished rooms to rent, and general help Wanted with weekly pay. entries reference Journal office and F J McKay listings.
Richmond Indiana June 12 The Richmond Fishing club loses 10 000 to 15 000 fish when Thistlewaite pond overflows and spills stock into the Whitewater River. Earlier a shipment of government fish was diverted to the pond by one man, prompting a club lease and private fishing rights. The current spawn will replace the shipped stock in the river.
Fifty thousand British troops are within half a hundred miles of the Boers north of Kronstadt and expected to strike. Sporadic war office telegrams offer little clarity as General Kelly-Kenny concentrates forces south of Isroonstad a second raid may be possible. Forestier-Walker reports at Roodeval on June 7 the Derbyshire Fourth battalion suffered heavy casualties as Boers cut Roberts line of communications with 650 British losses.
Reports from Sandy bay describe light catches of pickerel and perch with a few herring and suckers. Perch sells for 1 cent per pound and pickerel for 8 cents while other fish are salted and fetch no money. Salt is scarce and pricier than last year. Some spring-harvested herring sold for $1.25 per package as fishing slows across localities.
Special excursion rates offer one fare plus $2 for round trips to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Ogden Utah Salt Lake City and more. Dates of sale vary by route with 21 day limits and multiple sale windows through 1900. Also trains for Young People's Christian Union convention in Denver July 25 30 1900 with similar fare terms. For details contact agent BH G Fox.
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