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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
2
Advertises Simpson’s Indigo Blue Wrappers at 49c (was 90c) and Arnold Indigo Blue Flounce Skirt, fully lined, at 85c (was 85c? notes nearly half value). Describes high quality, large manufacturer, perfect fit, waist lining and sale pricing.
The city school election concluded with no opposition as 102 votes were cast. Frank Wilson was elected to the board, Frank Stewart was re elected, and S A White was chosen as treasurer, all greeted with approval. An unrelated advertisement promotes Dwight complexions Beautifier offering free full size boxes to readers.
Excitement at the local high school as seniors planned a class colors parade with blue and violet flags. The flag vanished from the building overnight, sparking a sidewalk gathering and cheers. It later emerged Janitor McKain had accidentally placed the flag in the garret, while seniors celebrated with a half holiday and a townwide yell audition.
The advertisement promotes New Century Wall Papers with four hundred patterns in rich dark reds blues and greens and other browns and yellows. It lists styles from Damask and Denim to Florals, Chintz, Stripes, and many historical and exotic designs. Anderson and Burroughs invite calls and examinations to ensure satisfaction.
Mr Wim Owens and his company present The Lady of Lyons with special scenery on March 21 at the Graham. Free lecture on Shakespeare and his works by Mr Owens follows at 3 30 p.m. Doors open 3 p.m. All welcome.
The seat sale for Wm Owen and company in The Lady of Lyons will open Thursday. Gallery 25, parquet 50, circle 75c. 22-36.
On March 4, 20, 28 and April 4 the Iowa Central Railway will offer round trip fares to points in North Dakota at very low rates. For information call coupon ticket agents or write Gro. 8S. Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Displayed new line of sample commencement programs and school invitations across the county. Ads promote Whiting's exclusive NAL hand orders, Butler's and other noted houses. A Shiloh consumption cure bottle guarantees benefit or refund. contents used at two thirds. Prices 25 50 and 1. J H Stewart's druggist sells.
A fragment recounts strict school whisper rules with lines about speaking softly and avoiding neighborly smiles. It notes D Turney, a Fairfield wagon manufacturer, visiting on business totey.
The Sigourney Review reports Judge Clements noting Mrs. O Day had prior divorce during the trial. He launched into a lecture remarking that if the decree is granted she will stay out to look for another husband before the plaintiff interrupted asking if the judge is a married man.
Mrs W Orr died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son Newton near Cotter after a Pleuropneumonia illness. She leaves husband seven children Margaret John Frank Newton James Arthur and Sarl and was active in the Seceder church. The family moved between this city and Louisa county in recent years.
The Journal recounts the walnut pulpit-stand from the Young chapel near Lexington. A. Guzeman says he built the chapel in 185[?] with timber from Wm Stewart and Michael Hayes farms. The front panel was carved from walnut from the Hayes farm and a forked tree, with a bureau kept from the same tree. The rest of the stand used timber from a tree felled by Guzeman and Jas Norwood on the Stewart farm, then hauled to the chapel site.
The Air Ship a musical comedy by J M Gaites directed by Marx Reich company is announced for presentation at the Graham in April. It blends farce with refined singing and action and features bright new music and unique dancing including The Battle of the Roses performed by a group of attractive young women in rich costumes with prisma tic lights. The cast is of unusual merit with performers suited to this style.
A subscriber asks for details on the voting machine and where to learn its operation. The editor notes the device has been tried with satisfaction in several large New York cities and directs readers to the February Review of Reviews for information and an illustration showing how it works.
A series of caucuses to nominate a councilman from each ward plus city treasurer and assessor will be held on Wednesday March 11 at 7 30 p m First ward Fire House Second ward City Hall Third ward Smouse's Hall Fourth ward Armory D A general caucus to nominate treasurer and assessor will follow at Armory at 8 15 p m Dates March 14 20 28 and April 1 offer 85 rates from Saint Paul and Minneapolis to Jamestown Leeds Oakes and Pembina North Dakota to settle lands along the line Also $5 rate on these dates For details contact C W Mott or Chas S Fee Northern Pacific Ry St Paul Minn Also notes L D Robinson W A Wilson Tom Dupuis depart for Des Moines for telepone lines meeting and Miss Hattie Hillhouse of Havre arrives this morning
A Washington man appeared as principal witness in a Burlington court. He carried a $373 check and other funds amid an alleged attempt to fleece him in a local saloon. A friend who interfered was ejected. the friend charged the saloonkeeper with assault and battery. The saloonkeeper claimed the friend was the robber, and the man retained his money, so the case was dismissed.
Mrs. A Hise reports her son Charles at Oberlin sends notes of interest for alumni. Madam Johnson the dean of the ladies department has resigned. Mr. Warner of New York gave fifty thousand dollars to the institution amid ongoing scarlet fever concerns. Oberlin community responses mixed.
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