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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
4
An anecdote recalls a night near St Pauls where a inebriated man misreads the time as the big clock strikes twelve. The bishop laughs and hints at a risqué undertable moment between two young couples, noting that enjoyment in whist depends on the hands held.
Eskimos observe death rites with a 25 day fast and hair cutting after spousal death. A schoolteacher asks a boy about his father and learns he is a sausage contractor who finishes ends after another fills them.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pringle of Richland died instantly when she fell from a cellar door at a neighbor's home in Richland March 14. She leaves six children and was beloved in the area. Funeral services are set for Sabbath morning at ten from her late residence.
The second quarterly meeting will be held this coming Saturday and Sunday. Saturday preaching at 2 50 pm by Rev W G Thorne. Sunday services include moretog followed by the Lord s Supper. A love feast at the Epworth League hour and Sunday evening preaching by the pastor. Special invitation to Christian readers without a church home. Rev B Sennecken oasr.
A pig weighing 70 to 80 pounds strayed from Clarence Coen’s home heading south. Glee Club at Methodist church seeks 700 attendees Tuesday March 18. Jersey cow for sale, farm on Lequire at JOURNAL. House help wanted middle aged woman. Wood saw orders accepted at Cunninghams. Furnished front room for rent at Rookery third floor. Inquiries at JOURNAL office.
Rev and Mrs W K Williams relocate to Ainsworth joining Bethel church pastor Williams will drive from here and settle in town. Gertrude Heard leaves for a visit with her sister in Monmouth. S R Stone of Chicago visits his ill mother Mrs J Stone. Mrs Joe Adams and Alpha Thompson travel to Washington this morning. Miss Cretia Carson goes to Cotter for the Rabenald reception.
Henry T. Crook of Asheville Gazette reports a severe rheumatism case after getting feet wet. He tried several remedies before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which he says cured his pain after two thirds of the bottle was used. Sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The first day was a failure but yesterday's shooting meet drew delegations of courteous locals who praised the contests. No single shooter dominated the purse with Crouteup of Nichole winning the largest prize. several home players posted solid scores. The Journal could not print full scores due to space.
Iowa Central offers one way excursion tickets to California from all stations to Iowa and Illinois at a special low rate during March and April. Elegant tourist cars depart every Tuesday, direct to the coast with full modern comforts. For details and reservations contact local Iowa Agent or Geo S Batty GP and T Marshalltown Iowa almay. Also advertise Rocky Mountain Tea for spring and fall tiredness at 50 cents.
W H Graham remains in fragile health after a very critical spell. He had a quiet night and shows notable improvement today. Dr Ludwig Simon of Chicago consulted by telegram reports he is in better condition than expected. Nearby updates note travels for funerals and local society news.
On the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May at one fare plus 2.00 the Iowa Central will take you to Pointe in Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Utah Colorado Nebraska and to many points south southwest and southeast. Full information address Geo. 8. Bacty G. P. & T. A. Marshalltown Iowa Send for an interesting free booklet on homeseekers 6-10.
A social quip contrasts Lamb who “played the markets and went broke” with Wolff who “worked the markets and got rich,” illustrating divergent fates of market players through a humorous cartoon line.
Howard-Dorset company presents Oliver Doud Byron's greatest success in four acts The Plunger at the Graham Monday evening. Prices at theatre with a free ladies ticket offer for every 50 cent ticket bought before 7 pm. Regular theatre prices apply.
An American suggests speeding a London lift by moving the building up and down. An Englishman, born in England but living in America, listens with serious interest as the wry joke unfolds during a visit to London.
Old sponges with wart like growths and forms resembling hands and idols are shown as curiosities not for market use. Small sponges carve into slates shoes and paper. largest in New York City fans three feet across valued at $100 as an exhibit. Mediterranean imports dominate with prices from a cent to 20 dollars per piece and up to 60 a pound for rare specimens. best sponges of surgical use. Varieties include mandraka batt elephant ear velvet grass and sheep s wool. cheap sponges wash carriages and suit painters.
In historic British Columbia settlements a potlatch festival appeared as a lavish social display. A chief or prominent host dispenses wealth through edible and drinkable gifts, aiming for chieftain status or social prestige. Large gatherings include feasts in special halls with blankets and ornaments shared among the community.
Sheridan recounts an Irishman and a Briton in a classic encounter. The Celt challenges the Briton and quotes a sharp line about truth and publication before they clash, with Patrick throwing down his coat and a brief pitched fight ensuing.
A pithy weather proverb from Chicago News notes rain settles dust and sun dries mud, reflecting seasonal change and practical rural wisdom.
After twenty years of prohibition Sparta becomes a wet town. A large celebration by saloon crowds followed a close election as both sides distributed campaign literature and preachers addressed the issue from the pulpit.
The state supreme court of appeals affirmed the circuit court ruling in Field vs. Davis, holding that Virginia does not recognize common law marriages. Separately, a blaze at Pax Lake Fox Lake Wisconsin on March 12 destroyed three business buildings with an estimated loss of $12,000 and $4,500 insured.
The Second Presbyterian church of Minneapolis has issued a call to Rev. Owen Davis Odell of Dubuque Iowa. Lord Wauncefote is at Biltmore in North Carolina. Rev T Dewitt Talmage is at New Orleans recovering from grip contracted in Mexico. Father Crowley left Archbishop Feehan’s police in Chicago. The Chicago Limited train ran through a cyclone north of New Orleans, passengers frightened. A S S Francis pleaded guilty to misappropriating 15000 of clients money and got five years in the Old Bailey.
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