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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
2
An item listing notes Wrappers-Simpson's Black and White and Arnold Indi go Blue Fiounce Skirt with full lined waist. It claims sale at nearly half value, around 85e, from a major manufacturer.
Jury impaneled Saturday in Martha Barrett versus J A Harley, but plaintiffs withdrew the case and no trial occurred. Settlement talks proceed in Franklin township over land rents and shares, with Martha and Anna Barrett owning 80 acres each and Harley and his son renting the farms for three years starting March 1, 1898.
The Weather section forecasts showers this afternoon then fair tonight and Tuesday with warmer skies in the distant east and a colder Tuesday. Local items mention W Cherryholmes visiting Winfield, J B Crayne traveling from West Chester, and multiple residents from Keota, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, and Columbus Junction on various visits.
Obituary notices two brothers in Triadelphia West Virginia and details of social events at East Washington street led by Second Church Christian Endeavor. Reports on high water flooding Crooked and Main Creeks and ice gorge blocking freight roads. local figures Bartonew, Bartholomew families, and Keeley’s elevator staff return to work after accident. Also advertisement for Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets and New Century Wall Paper by Anderson and Burroughs.
Ray Payne returns from Adel Iowa after his fathers death in a Louisiana incident. The elder Payne, once Dallas County sheriff and state association president, was struck at a Fenton Louisiana rail yard while reading a paper. His mangled body was sent home for burial as Ray prepares to inherit about seven thousand dollars. George Washington Wise relocated to Washington Monday and now lives there as engineer on the stub with train service changes prompting the move.
If you wish to hear the Sam Jones lecture leave your name at Anderson and Burroughs or with M. BE. Dicken. If not listed, leave word at the drug store. In town, young horses are for sale at Sean Birney’s residence on East Washington street. Also available are white oak posts, 21-56. Il. & W. Scorieno.
Mr Wm Owens and company perform a return engagement offering that beauti ful drama with magnificent costumes and special scenery on the Graham stage. A free lecture on Shakespeare and his Works will follow at 3:30 pm after doors open at 3 pm. J E Booth has moved to the city from Cedar township and welcomes the Booth family.
Announcement for the musical comedy The Air Ship by J M Gaites directed by Marx Reich at the Graham in April. The farce features new music bright dancing and a notable cast including the number The Battle of the Roses performed by attractive young women in rich costumes with prism lights.
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