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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
3
The forecast for Iowa warns of fair skies tonight and Wednesday with colder air in the east and central areas and warmer conditions late Wednesday. A help wanted notice seeks a lady to nurse or care for children with inquiries at the office.
City council conducts a long meeting with judges and clerks for wards, considers petitions for two incandescent lights, tax abatements for disabled soldiers, and a weighmaster appointment. Debate centers on street closures for a new park and a livestock weighing ordinance modeled on a Supreme Court draft, facing traffic and monopoly concerns.
Advertisers are reminded to send their copy by 10 o clock in the morning to ensure any requested ad changes take effect the same day. The notice emphasizes timely submissions to avoid delays in publication.
Stewart's West Side Pharmacy sought funds to satisfy Geo Hale's damages from street opening near his elevator. Councilman Mason noted 95 dollars were raised by nearby property owners. Rughey reported six smoke protectors bought and progress on the pew hose tower. Fire Chief Davis backed a ten year fireman certificate for Hubert Nicola, which was granted. Steam boiler report recommended new flues at the waterworks.
A Crawfordsville reunion in South Washington gathered about twenty five former residents at Mrs. Morehouse home. Attendees enjoyed singing old songs and playing charades followed by luncheon, sharing pleasant social time.
The column notes the mayoral proclamation and upcoming election on the 26th of the month. Caucuses must be held early with certificates of nomination due Thursday the 15th. The rest of the text advertisesRocky Mountain sea d as a health product.
A young show company member was attacked by two men after a show near a hotel. She sought help from a bystander who protected her, saying men assume she is indecent due to her profession. The protector could not identify the assailants, and calls the events disgraceful.
Local notes show movement of residents including Late Kline to Letts on business and Mort Keeley returning from Chicago. Visits feature Gene Brier of Brighton, Ida Bailey to Burlington, Orville Elder from Galesburg, Ira Sickles family from Fairfield, and Ida and Mayme Brown at Burlington. A devils auction witnessed by Editor Pearson of Ainsworth and Misses Essa Maud Dougherty returning from Pella. A social mite event planned March 6 at Mrs Dewey with refreshments.
Several passengers and visitors are noted arriving and departing. Names include H Beno Rob Fisher Bun Shields Will Witte Martha Nichols Frank Lamphere Milton Denison Chas Cunningham H S Oavin W Porter J Shanafelt J C McCartney Dr and Mrs Hay Bertha Dr Jenkins Mrs Freeman Ada Good Lewis Brenning Des Moines Erwin Porter editor Will Manners Maud Gorahm Dr McFarlane Martin White and wife Frank Maxwell Joe Davis Crawfordsville George McConnaughey Mrs Gunn Harriet Lelia Erdyce Katheryn Wilson Devil's Auction troupe Cedar Rapids Florence Freed Clarence Roth Florence Freed was to wed soon at Carthage Mo.
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