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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
2
Mercer and Chilcote offers 200 pieces of Lock Stitch Muslin Underwear mainly Night Dresses and gowns. Stock features wide skirts, wide hems, filled seams and high muslin quality with varied styles and grades. Items will be split into three lots with prices starting at 0.48 for Lot 3 offering many gowns, Swiss cambric, lace and embroidery trims, and ribbons with half value pricing.
Mrs Nine Webb and three year old George were badly burned Saturday evening when a canning lid burst. Hot contents scalded their head arms and body as the mother sheltered the boy. Both receive care and are improving though recovery will take time.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related illnesses. It claims improved blood purification and circulation, with a testimonial from J F Kidd of Parmleysville Kentucky detailing recovery from severe heart and nerve symptoms after five bottles. Dr. Pierce's Pellets are also mentioned to regulate the liver.
The obituary notes a band member who died more than ten years ago will have funeral services held tomorrow at eleven o'clock. The notice emphasizes the long gap since death and schedules a private ceremony.
An older advertisement invites readers to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier from D. W. Custer & Co. It promises purity and elegance for the toilet table and offers a free full size box to ladies who send their address and 10 cents for packing and postage. One free box per address.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs J H Stewart announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Agnes to Ralph Smith. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening June 27 at 8 30 with a home to be established after August 1. The couple are prominent in local society and the event draws great interest.
Tomorrow evening at 8 30 the wedding of Milan Shields and Nettie Anderson will be held at the bride's east Washington home in a quiet ceremony conducted by Rev. J R Logue.
A large crowd from various churches attended the first park union meeting held last evening. Rev Stark preached on the Evils of Gambling with help from visiting pastors and a large choir. Weather allowed outdoors services and more gatherings are planned each Sabbath from 5 to 6 oclock when possible.
Marie Miller aged about sixty five passed away yesterday morning at nine at her home in Ainsworth. She was a highly respected resident missed by many. Her son Riley Miller lives in this city and she leaves D H Miller and Mat Miller of Ainsworth and Mrs L James and Mrs I Rabenold of Ainsworth as other children.
The people of Washington and vicinity may attend the lecture by Hon. William E. Ewing in the opera house Friday evening at seven. Judge Ewing is described as a noted owner, judge, and profound reasoner.
This afternoon a farewell picnic was held at Coppock for Miss Charlotte Osborne of Chicago who has spent the season with Miss Mike Lewis and will soon return to Chicago. The party traveled with lunch baskets and planned supper at Coppock and an evening there. Attendees included Lloyd Neal, Clarence Hollingsworth, Glen Terry, Dr. Pratt, Prof. Morrison, Myrtle Sage, Jessie Sage, Mide Lewis, Helen Lewis, May Long, Blanche Smith, and Charlotte Osborne.
We will cheerfully refund the purchase price if it fails to cure. Price 25 cents. Stewart's Pharmacy.
The Elks State meeting in Marion Indiana closed with a public wedding on the Midway and a grand firework display. Agricultural day showcased Indiana farmers and attendance rose from 10 000 to 20 000 as the carnival netted funds for a new lodge building. Scores from Sunday baseball games across leagues include Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago Pittsburgh results. Gov Nash avoided decision on Kentucky governor claim as papers awaited. Smyrna New York suffered a devastating fire wiping out the village with losses around 90000.
A social at Mrs Wallace's home featured Mrs Leigh Wallace hosting a small group of ladies while wives of Journal reporters were not invited. The piece notes the snub as humiliating and vows playful retaliation in future gatherings. The account praises the hostess's grace and describes the gathering as a smooth, joyful occasion.
The city hosts a renowned temperance speaker invited after high praise from the Chicago Times Herald and John Ballentine. Miss Shantz has addressed large audiences from coast to coast and will appear this Sunday at 3 oclock in the First U P church with free admission.
A dancing party scheduled for tomorrow at Phoenix will proceed as planned per official invitations. No postponement is expected and attendees are advised to follow the posted schedule and venue details.
The following forecast from The Weather in Washington D C predicts weather for Iowa air tonight and Tuesday.
The St James Catholic church choir from Columbus Junction aided in Catholic services at Columbus Je. They returned at night with two three seater vehicles. A $31 purse for Father Jacobsmeier was raised by Columbus Junction donors for a health trip to Colorado starting tomorrow. Oral Watters leaves academy for Fairfield then Parson's College next year. Dempsey Bros repair the billiard hall interior.
This week in the store the entire line of Shirt Waists will be placed for selection tomorrow morning. The shop promises a finest and prettiest selection ever brought to the city with a bold claim that every lady knows the waists are cut to give value.
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