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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
4
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the far west and cooler conditions in the southeast. The report also notes a social visit by Mr. B F Brown who entertained Mrs Rich Miss Rich and two other ladies at his northwest of the city home during the day.
The school board convened to choose a successor to Prof. G. H. Mullin. Of 27 applicants the board unanimously elected Prof. W. A. Pratt of Fulton at four o clock this afternoon.
Miss Nan Stapp will entertain a few young lady friends this evening at the home of the Misses King. Invitations include Vera Van Sickle Edith Wilson Gertrude Smith Easie McGugin Vera Ashby Winnie Adams Attie King Chic O Lough lie Dudley Crone Homer Ashby Lloyd Lytle Ed Wright Roy Stichter Fred Van Sickle and Mr Adams.
The passage argues that regular, visible advertising benefits merchants and professionals. Keeping name and address in front of the public prevents being forgotten, as exposure to thousands daily strengthens recognition and business presence despite continual changes in format and content.
In today’s notices J B Crayne accompanies his mother, 77, from West Chester to New Whatcomb, aided by a daughter in Whatcomb. E Swift travels to Oltumwa on business, Rev Ramsey leaves Columbus City for New Brighton services, Hawkeye Lodge plans second degree work at 8 with U W Hall. Pacing hopes for Dr Mckiwata’s Prosperity, pension increase for Ben F Cherry from December 6 1999, and M G Cave’s recent limb tumor surgeries with steady recovery.
Milwaukee June 20 The carnival's highlight was the electrical pageant last night. It featured twenty floats on electric streetcars lit by 6 000 incandes cent lights. The Wisconsin battleship replica led the display followed by a Rex the carnival king music chariot and mythological subjects. The finale showed Prince Carnival and his court amid carnival merriment.
Miss Jennie Creek and her parents filed affidavits in Hartford City Indiana asserting she flagged the World’s Fair special at a burning culvert near Mill Grove in 1800 and earned a medal and diploma from the French Legion of Honor. She later withdrew from a souvenir booklet contract with Marion parties amid accusations of false colors and claims the honor belonged to her foster father. she will return the badge and diploma now held by Marion officials.
Dan Hurley of Independence Kansas connected with Independence Gas receives notice of a large Irish fortune from a late relative but cannot claim it. Due to a prior desertion from the British navy, he will not travel to Ireland to pursue the wealth. The sum could make him a millionaire, but he declines.
Public ads promote summer excursions from Washington to Colorado points Salt Lake City Ogden Yellowstone National Park and Kansas City July 2 3 4 for 7.63 round trip with daily service to Paris and Old World destinations. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co offer tickets on demand.
Ray Fessler of Riverside suffered an eye injury by powder but avoided losing sight after the incident. The item lists local social visits, sick lists, and residents traveling between Crawfordsville West Chester and nearby towns.
KW White drove a gasoline engine to his farm yesterday to pump water for cattle. Mrs Mary G Rush visits Muscatine for a few days with relatives. J F E F Leonard returned from Chicago where he tended cattle. Baptist young people held a social on church lane last evening with good turnout. John Royce returned from Muscatine after attending the circus. Mr and Mrs J B Crooks hosted a reception last evening for J H Crooks and guests. about one hundred attended with Lena Maxwell playing violin solos, Jessie Crooks aiding. O H Schenck and wife of Pawnee, Neb., visiting old friends. they were returning from the east. Mr Schenck formerly with B and N W railway.
Ray Fessler suffered a severe eye wound when a cartridge exploded before discharge while hunting. He traveled last night for treatment and doctors hope sight can be saved. Mrs Gerome N. Schilling of Kalona, visiting locally, returned home this morning.
The Iowa Central Railway offers one fare plus two dollars for round trips to the 1900 St Paul Republican National Convention July 17 and 19 with tickets on sale July 14 and 17, plus a Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Chicago August 27 to September 1 with tickets on sale August 25 and 29. It also lists round trip excursion tickets July 9, 17 and August 1 to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Oxden Utah and select South Dakota and Wyoming points, valid to October 31, 1900. For details contact coupon ticket agents or G. Barry, G P and T A, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Rail rates and sale dates announced by the Burlington and North Western for summer trips to Kansas City Denver and several western points. One fare round trip with limited return dates and extra charges vary by destination and convention travel needs. Contact agent KE G Fox for details and tickets.
Cedar Rapids timetable lists incoming trains to North bound services with Central Time schedule. Passengers are provided with numbered train departures and times including Pass No 1 5 40 am and Pass No 8 9 55 am. The table also shows Pass No 51 10 25 pm Pass No 19 8 57 pm and Pass No 41 10 54 am.
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