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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1900

Page

4

Entertained by the Ladies as Rathbone Sisters Convene

Tomorrow the Rathbone Sisters of the first district meet in Arcadia Temple No 55 with about fifty delegates from Mt Pleasant St Madison Columbus Junction Wellman Riverside and Wapello. The event opens at two with welcome by Nell Hebener and a paper on Rathboneism by Naomi Temple of Wellman. Remaining program includes ritual opening and work by Arcadia Temple and music by Laura Moore and others.

The Rathbone Sisters of the First District Arcadia Temple Mt. Pleasant St Madison Columbus Junction Wellman Riverside Wapello Nell Hebener Naomi Temple Laubenfelds Strauss First District Mt Pleasant Miksch Laura Moore

Record Heat Peak Marks Warmest Day of Season

Yesterday reached ninety two degrees per Cook and Sherman thermometer as Havre endured heat. The day opened with eighty eight degrees and cooled after a noon breeze. Local residents endured the hot spell with others visiting from Havre Riverside North English and Fairfield figures.

Cook & Sherman

Local Notes On Visits Movements And Shipments

T Barnes left for Hebron Indiana to visit his parents Rev J A Barnes. Dr J G Gay called to Iowa City for a week due to his sister’s illness. Miss May Walker completed census work. Six stock cars shipped to Chicago. Mrs J A Chambers and children moved to Morning Sun Iowa. Tony Fritz moves to a new house. Nate Babcock shipped cattle. Oats loaded for New York export. Mrs Agent McMillan visits A C Millers in southeast Washington.

T. Barnes Hebron, Ind Rev J. A. Barnes J. G. Gay Lowa City J. A. Chambers Morning Sun Iowa Nate Babcock New York Agent McMillan A.C. Millers Washington

Reorganization of Iowa National Guard Signal Corps Planned

The signal corps of the Iowa National Guard will be reorganized immediately as the last guard department to be restored after the Spanish American War shake-up. It will comprise four sergeants, one from each regiment, eight corporals, two from each regiment, and twenty eight privates, seven from each regiment.

Signal Corps Lowa

Bonding service grows as personal surety gains favor

BV Dixon & Co holds general agency for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co for Washington and Keoku counties and offers bonds for official positions and offices. The article notes the rising appeal of personal surety bonds and the incentive a corporate bond provides for responsible conduct.

BV. Dixon & Co United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Washington Keoku

Special Summer Excursion Rates to Western Destinations

Promotional notices detail one fare plus 200 round trip fares for numerous destinations including Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer Sheridan and more. Sale dates vary June July August with 21 day limits and Oct 31 1900 end dates. Also routes via Fiat Classe House with low fares to Yellowstone National Park and other July August trips.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colo Salt Lake City Odgen Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer S. D Sheridan Wyo Young People’s Christian Union of the UP Church of North America Manitou Pueblo Colo Gale E. G. Fox Agr

Attend a nations convention in Kansas City in July

A promotional notice invites travel to Kansas City for a nations convention with events on July 2 3 and 4. It advertises round trip fares from 7.63 dollars and daily trips to Paris and other Old World destinations via White Star Red Star American and International Transportation agencies. Tickets available locally with on‑the‑spot service.

Kansas City Paris White Star Line Red Star Line International Transportation Co

Excursion Tickets On RCR&N Rail Line This Week

On July 3 and 4 the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railway sells excursion tickets to points within 200 miles with return valid to July 5. Prohibition National convention rates apply June 27 28 for round trip from all points. Homeseekers excursions on first and third Tuesdays from all stations at low rates. Contact Cedar Rapids route agents for details. W E Kerr visited Crawfordsville on business today.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Chicago Cedar Rapids Jnog Farmer, Agp& TA Rcr&n Ry

Work Ceased on Holland Ferry Bridge Project

Work on the Holland Ferry bridge in Washington and Johnson counties halted for a few days due to high water from heavy rainfall on the Iowa River. Local company D shows a flare of excitement amid world events, with rumors of possible mobilization and a return to war.

Holland Ferry Washington Johnnson Lowa River China Philippines

Young ladies take Conelake fishing trip and illness prompts travel

A party of Miss Cun ningham Grace and Blanch Cun ningham Grace Robbins Hilda John son Edith Clark Eva Anna Long and Rita Welch with IT B Maxwell traveled to Conelake for a few days fishing. Mrs Marion Neal was summoned to Ed ford then Mt Pleasant to catch train. Meantime Keota prepares for Saturday ball with What Cheer as strong rival. Keota will rely on John Uoesser Cam allman and Brad anad in various roles.

Grace Blanch Cunningham Grace Robbins Hilda Johnson Edith Clark Eva Anna Long Rita Welch B. Maxwell Conelake Marion Neal Edford Mt. Pleasant Keota What Cheer John Uoesser Harper Cam Allman Bradanad Fairtied

Iowa Central Railway Excursion Tickets Announced

The Iowa Central Railway offers direct service for excursionists with tickets on the first and third Tuesdays to western and southern points including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Fare is one fare plus two dollars for a round trip. Inquiries to central agents or GeoS Barry GP&TA Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway Hompeekers Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Barry Gp& TA Marshalltown Iowa

Butterfly at Johnsons and local news notes

Try the Butterfly at Johnsons while Mrs. Lytle and Grace stay with her brother James Gordon north of the city. Prof Grumbling plans no summer academy this year to focus on canvassing for next year. Enrollment short, but efforts aim to raise more than 700 of 1000 dollars. no outside gifts yet. Belnap visited Keota on business. Mayor Ross’ new home under rapid construction.

Mrs. Lytle Grace James Gordon Grumbling Tribune the Tribune West Daily Tribune

Bowman and Youoking Residences Near Occupancy

The Bowman and Youoking residences are nearly ready for occupancy with finishing touches underway and final inspections imminent. Local officials expect residents to move in within days as the project completes a final phase.

Bowman Youoking

Baldwin Bros Balloon Co Plans July Fourth Ascension

The Baldwin Bros Balloon Co of Quincy Lils will conduct an afternoon ascension in Washington on July Fourth.

Baldwin Bros Balloon Co Quincy Lils Washington

Rescue at Northeast Square As Horse Fells

A horse collapsed at the northeast corner of the square last night. Clarance Van Sickle and Claud McCroy rushed to its aid and saved the animal’s life with quick action.

Clarance van Sickle Claud McCroy

Kansas City convention draws J eo Taetood worriers abroad

Griscout renews demand for settlement of the United States Indemnity claim. Ezra J. Warner of Chicago adds 20000 to his gift to Middlebury College. Yaqui Indians in Mexico abandon warpath. Cuban teachers sail to Boston for Harvard summer school. A French architect uses a captive balloon for cleaning domes and monuments. A Utica Missourian dies after learning his pension was increased.

J Eo Taetood Wierroers Kcmoecivey Kansas City Griscout Porte United States Ezra J. Warner Chicago Middlebury College Middlebury Mexico Boston Harvard Utica

Iowa Central offers reduced rail fares for conventions and excursions

The Iowa Central Railway announces special fares for two conventions and several Colorado excursions. National Republican League events in St Paul July 7 and 19 offer one fare plus two dollars round trip, with sale dates July 1 and 7. National Encampment of the Grand Army in Chicago Aug 27–Sept 1 offers one round trip fare with sales Aug 25 and 29, return by Sept 1. In July and August 1900, round trip excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and parts of South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus 82, valid to Oct 31. For details contact coupons or agents, A. Barry, G P T, Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Railway National Republican League St Paul Minon Grand Army the Republic Chicago Lll Colorado Iowa Central Ba Y Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Colo Salt Lake City Ogden Utah South Dakota Wyoming Iowa Central Great Rock Island Kansas City Missouri River John Sebastian Washington

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