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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
4
The Iowa forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight followed by thunder storms on Sunday possibly warmer. Mrs GC Bradford and her daughter Cecil, who had visited Mr and Mrs Miles Bradford, returned to Des Moines this morning after a two week stay.
A series of classified notices list lost items including two Cooks in front of Col. D J Palmer’s residence, a lady's brooch pin with pearl and opal, and a pair of gold-rimmed eyeglasses near J D Glasgow's. Also advertised are a last year’s model bicycle for sale, 20 acres near the city for sale or trade, two unfurnished rooms for rent, and requests to inquire at the Journal office.
The Washington County Normal Institute will feature returning and new instructors. Prof W O Riddell of Des Moines and Prof Ray of Chicago will lecture on pupil government and history, with Prof Beeder of Cedar Falls and Miss Mayne of Salt Lake City teaching primary work. Local educator Prof Grumbling and state figures also contribute to the program.
The Town Central Railway offers a direct line for home seekers with excursions. Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays monthly to western and southern points at one fare plus two dollars round trip, including Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Inquiries to Town Central agents or Geo S Barty Marshalltown.
Lexington and Elvaston visitors mingle with relatives at W. Runyon home. New Rob Amolny girl visits John Eyestone and Julia of Mt. Pleasant. Maggie Gamble goes to Des Moines for university summer school. J O McConnell returns from Wapello after visiting Dr Puskinson. Chas Holliday of Columbus Junction tours the city. J A Sherbeck returns from St Dodge Kansas with J T Matthews to discuss farm trading. A Houck seeks restaurant location. Mrs F F Butler returns from Morning Sun after visiting sister Mrs A J Laird.
This afternoon at one o clock occurred the death of Miss Lizzie Bean blossom at her home in South Washington. Deceased was about 38 years old and had been ill about a year. She was much revered by all who knew her, and a further notice will follow.
A column notes various local movements and visits including Dr Harter in town for dental work, Harry Harbaugh visiting Mason City, Rev Newton Porter traveling to Slinvis, Mrs Reisman returning to Oskaloosa with her son, Nettie Black returning home from South English, carpenters starting a cold storage building, and a string of social calls. It also mentions a trivia about a July Fourth site dispute and potential court action against squatters Thos Anderson and Henry Hieber over lemonade stands.
London report cites The Times correspondent that the United States battleship Oregon ran aground in fog off Too Kie ishind near Chefoo. Jarding Mathieson & Co. sent aid.
Ed Swenk and Clarence Hollingsworth attend the Keota ball game this morning. Several players from Keota joined What Cheer as the rivalry opened. Del Stewart leaves for Chicago to study law. Preaching at Second U P church tomorrow morning titled The Purchase Price of Truth. Washington Steam Laundry advertises service and phone number.
American silk exhibit in Paris wins top prize over all competitors, earning a gold medal for regional textile craftsmanship. The event showcases national industry excellence with judging by international experts.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show wheat and corn fluctuating with July and September contracts, while hogs, cattle, and sheep prices vary by grade. St Louis and Milwaukee reports add regional movement. Detroit notes white and red wheat prices and oats.
Travel ad touts low fares on the first class route from Washington to Colorado points and to Yellowstone, with excursions to Kansas City and Paris. Mentions agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co and a Great Rock Island Route agent rE Stewart.
The town railway announces special round trip rates for the Hiensial Convention National Republican League in St Paul July 11 to 9 with one fare plus two dollars, National Excampment Grand Army in Chicago Aug 27 to Sep 1 with one fare, and Cheap Colorado Excursions July 9, 17 and Aug 1 to Colorado resorts and Salt Lake City with one fare plus two dollars. Tickets on sale dates and return limits given. information via coupon agents or G. P. Barry, Marshalltown Iowa.
A woman's eyes reflect health and emotion more truthfully than features hidden by the Yashmak. Dark circles and hollows show pain and sleeplessness caused by disease of the reproductive organs. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claims to cure irregularities and female weakness, restore strength, and aid motherhood.
The Burlington and Northwestern offer season fares to destinations including Kansas City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Hot Springs and more. One fare plus $2 for many routes, with multiple sale dates in June July and August and varying return limits. For details contact EBG Fox, Agent.
A fragment suggests weighing options on locating a better place, with Washington cited as a key reference point for comparison. The text hints at evaluating surroundings and opportunities, implying a search for a suitable site or community.
Real estate markets push forward with new additions offered at unusually low prices, promising substantial value as buyers anticipate further growth and markets respond to demand.
The Northern Pacific Railway offers Home Seekers' Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Tickets from eastern terminals to points along the line west of Aitkin and Little Falls include fare plus a small surcharge for round trips. The program invites settlers to inspect land prices and conditions at various stops with the aim of buying homes in the northwest, especially appealing to young people. For details contact District Passenger Agent G D Rogers in Des Moines or General Passenger Agent Charles S Fee in St Paul. Wonderland, a 1900 illustrated tourist book, is available for six cents.
Fragmentary timetable lists trains No 11 Ar 6 10pm No 12 Ly 7 0am No 13Ar 9 20pm No 4 Ly 7 40pm with a connection at Burlington for B and Q trains. No 12 lands passengers in Chicago at 25 p.m Peoria 11 40 a m Indianapolis 6 p m Cincinnati 9 06 p m on B Gc R &N Ry.
Timetable lists northbound departures from Cedar Rapids with passenger numbers and times at Columbus Junction. Print notes Central Time and morning and evening slots, including No. 1 at 5:40 am No. 3 at 9:55 am No. 5 at 10:25 pm No. 19 at 8:57 pm No. 4 at 10:56 am.
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