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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
2
Lot 2 features muslin and cambric gowns with insertion lace and embroidery. Some gowns sold as high as 150 dollars. advertised values strong, with prices around .48 to 1.48 for items on offer.
Keota Iowa hosted a large Y P C U of Keokuk presbytery gathering with about 150 delegates from Keota Burlington Crawfordsville and nearby U P congregations. Delegates arrived by crowded trains from Columbus City Ainsworth West Chester and other towns for a packed program including talks by Rev A C Douglas and Miss Embleton.
The fourth annual Muscatine District convention runs June 19 to 21 in Wellman with about 75 delegates and many visitors. The opening program features greetings by Ralph Downing and remarks by Rev. Loveland on The Church of Golden Lillies, plus solos by Della Saunders and a collection to cover expenses. Washington delegates S. W. Neal and others attend. Martha Dill of the graduating class has been elected a Columbus City School teacher in the intermediate department.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifying remedy that treats eruptions and facial blemishes. It claims rapid skin improvement and a testimonial from Miss Carrie Adams of Battle Creek Michigan after using the product. Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are also promoted for bowel health.
In Phoenix last night about fifteen choir members of St James Catholic church surprised Father Bernard Jacobsmeier as he packed to leave for Denver for health recovery. The group gave a solo with guitar by Jobo Pleiser, served a light lunch, and presented a purse of 45 dollars as thanks for his faithful training, then saw him to the train.
Real estate transfers include J W Teeter to Singmaster 60a Franklin and Mary Miller to Amelia Mehaffey English River 30, with several other parcel moves and prices. along with notices about Parsons college vacancy filled by Miss Cora Smiley and an unrelated claim of a cure for various ailments by Oxydonor offering. The mix shows multiple property transactions, a college appointment, and an advertisement for a medical remedy.
Last evening at Robert Andersons East Main Street home Nettie Ander son wed Milan Shields at eight o clock with Rev Logue officiating. The couple, unescorted, celebrated with about twenty guests and a formal supper before announcing their residence at 510 East Main Street until their new home is finished in September.
An outdoor concert in Atlantic City promises a program of waltzes and marches by Donovan's Orchestra. Featured pieces include Polonaise Hungarian and Bridal Wreath, plus works by Stinson and Wellsboro era composers.
This week we offer our entire line of shirt waists for selection. Tomorrow morning we place our finest and prettiest waist collection in the city. Every lady knows there is no mistake about the quality and value.
An ordinance vacates parts of West Washington Street and West Jefferson Street in Southwest Washington and the Addition to Southwest Washington. It authorizes releasing the streets to Washington Park Association for public park use and reversion to the city if the association dissolves, with full force after publication. The mayor attests to passage and approval.
An advertisement for the Globe on the East side at 6 105 Marr Wut, operated by Marr Wut, touts hydraulic chairs as best in the city and credits courteous treatment, good work and clean towels, with emphasis on fine tonics and overall quality.
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