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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
2
Muslin underwear and cambric gowns with lace and embroidery are advertised in large quantities. Some gowns previously sold as high as 150 dollars, now offered at choice prices around 48 to 1.48 dollars, highlighting exceptional value for the money.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Fallie McKee wife of Alfred McKee aged 26 years 3 months 18 days died after weeks of illness on the Dr MacClelland farm near the city. Tuberculosis was given as the cause. Funeral services will be Friday at two o clock from the residence and burial will be in the city cemetery Rev Clark of Kalona to conduct. Two small children are left motherless. The bereaved husband and children receive community sympathy.
Juniors and Seniors plus faculty gathered in Magnet Hall for a farewell banquet in chapel and society ball. The event featured scarlet decor and carnations, with a red themed luncheon and twenty one places at the table. Presidents and vice presidents from both classes attended, as music and conversation filled the evening, marking a climactic social moment before final class meetings.
A team belonging to visiting Mr. Putman bolted after a dropped line near the John Bellville residence. Putman was thrown from the rig and bruised as the animals dashed through a fence into Geo. Price's yard, wrecking the buggy before escaping. Witnesses say he was lucky to survive.
Swift's hall for small entertainment offers a bright papered interior a model stage and curtains with scenic props. An electric ceiling fan and a Belknap piano equip the space for dancing home talent plays and card parties. Located over J N Lewis hardware with Ed Swift contact for details.
One of the Fourth of July attractions this year will be the ascension of a famous Baldwin Brother balloon with a parachute drop. Baldwin Brothers balloonists are world famous and always thrilling. The managing committee’s energy is praised for securing this attraction.
Executive committee announces collections will occur early next week and be turned over to treasurer I. Klein. The group promises rapid progress and says Fourth of July attractions will surprise readers of the Evening Journal. Dwight's Complexion Beautifier offered free to readers who mail address and 10 cents for packing.
A large crowd attended last evening’s armory dance hosted by the Tuesday Knight Club. The Italian orchestra provided the music, adding a sweet and enjoyable atmosphere to the event.
Steward's Pharmacy advertises Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with a cheerful refund offer if the medicine fails to cure. The price is 25 cents and customers are assured a full purchase price refund.
The marriage takes place this evening at the bride’s parents home near Crawfordsville with many guests from the city including Mr and Mrs A Knox Mr and Mrs C N Sturgess Mr and Mrs G T Auld and Miss Nellie Anderson. Also notices of upcoming lodge meetings commencement program and travel ads appear with local names and details.
Riverside reports the 8:30 pm marriage at St Marys church of Margaret Wombacher and Wes Hart. Nora Eddlestein, Lizzie Bh, and Alva Gerot attend. couple to live locally. Harry Bloom returns with bride from Muscatine. both reside here. Keota hosts July 4 plans with ball game against Oskaloosa, firemen race, 15 dollar purse, and a social at Ruth Carris home. A W Islamis attends State Bankers convention. Mrs West and infant visit Eglin home in Richmond.
City of Washington Iowa issued a full list of warrants for May 1900 across funds. Names include W. Heath rex, J. M. Lytle clerk, S. W. Reed judge, Emery & Son rent, T. Gy Morgan and G. Bove among others. Items cover hose tower building, fire company services, coal and lighting, waterworks repairs, street labor, and burying dogs, with totals and payees listed. Mayor Geo F. Ross certifies full, true warrant record. notary Marian W. Bailey confirms sworn testimony.
The New York Store announces Wash Goods Week with daily specials on wash dress materials. Over 12 hundred yards of yardage in one pile and more than 2 thousand yards of dress goods priced at 10 cents per yard. Dimities Batistes Ginghams and Madras Cloths offered at 15 cents daily all week.
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