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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1900

Page

4

Local and Personal Tar and Mrs Bratton Entertain

Miss Alma Brindley appears in town rumor after a smallpox case at Hotel Allen. Mayor Ross orders nine day isolation for a man exposed, a Des Moines nurse may arrive tonight, doctors vaccinate, and no danger to visitors remains. The patient sits up and improves as precautions continue.

Hotel Allen Ewing Harveys Washington Ross Des Moines State Board of Health

Brattons Host Elegant Gospel Ridge Social Evening

Last night at Gospel Ridge, Mr and Mrs J M Bratton entertained about fifty friends with a progressive high five. Eleven tables were in use and Mrs Obas Parkinson along with Mr Harry Montgomery won honors. Prizes were neat booklets, followed by salads ice and cake, creating an evening of general pleasure and praise for the hosts.

Gospel Ridge J. M Bratton Obas. Parkinson Harry Montgomery Mrs. Bratton

Lecture postponement at M E church shifts to Saturday

On account of the Academy lecture the preaching and baptismal service at the M E church Friday evening will be postponed until Saturday evening Rev Coxe will preach. As unbaptised probationers are requested to be present for baptism at this time 1. B. Schreckengast.

Academy M. E Coxe B. Schreckengast

Couple Warnock and Galbraith Wed in West Chester

John Warnock of Keswick and Miss Sadie Galbraith of Atkinson were married yesterday at West Chester by Rev T Maughlin of the U P church. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Dublin.

John Warnock Keswick Sadie Galbraith Atkinson, Sr West Chester T. ©. Maughlin U. P. Church Dublin

Local notes show varied health and daily activity in town

Mrs B Jones recovers from illness while Fred Steck and Wade improve gradually. The Shakespeare club meets March 22 with Mrs Wm Wilson on East Main. Insurance agent Roger Swire of Iowa City visited Marion Anderson. M P Miller travels to St Louis markets for New York store dry goods. Kate Snyder heads to Brighton. Chas Greenwood returns from Keola. Lewis and Griffiths leave for Verdein to aid North Side Hardware. Sylvester Richey plans a Highland Park home. Win Smouse & Co fresco office. Dr Gibson of Tarkio Co visits Rev Davidson. County Treasurer Wise and wife report tax payments with Miss Laura Ingham assisting. Attorney Maloney of Iowa City attends district court. Lena Towsley visits sister Mrs St Clair Lewis. Millard Rickey of Kalona shows improvement. Ed Swift books thirty four car loads of brick for Turner Manufacturing Co Fairfield warehouses. Dr L Simons of Chicago named member of the board in Minnie area.

Sylvester Richey Highland Park Win Smouse and Co Dr. Gibson Tarkio Co United Presbyterian Collage A. L. Davidson Wise Laura Ingham Attorney Maloney Iowa City Lena Towsley Belle Plaine St. Clair Lewis Millard Rickey Kalona Ed. Swift Turner Manufacturing Co Fairfield Dr. L. Simons Chicago Wdetigepella Mhnet

Profanity Motive Tied to Self Destruction in Michigan

Felus Karppa quit a mine job in Houghton due to religious scruples over profanity. He moved to Oskar nine miles away, found work there, and hanged himself with heavy iron wire after discovering similar language among the men.

Houghton Mich Felus Karppa Atlantic Oskar Here

Chicago Board of Trade quotes and farm prices report

Chicago March 20 quotations show Wheat May 66% 66% 3 66% September 67% 61% 87% 87% Corn May 37% 37% July 8TH TG 37% September 38% Oats May 24% 24% 24% Barley prices and livestock quotes across Chicago East Buffalo and St. Louis markets list bids and ranges for hogs cattle sheep and veal, with receipts and price bands for each class.

Chicago Grain and Produce Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Mary Anvecsede MN Sahaskyves Nhte Ee Texas East Buffalo Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Pga St. Louis Detroit

The Bongert Case Divorces Courtroom Intrigue Unfolds

In district court Judge Clements hears Aramintia Bongert seeking a divorce on grounds of ill treatment and drunkenness while William Bongert counters with a cross bill alleging adultery. The day sees multiple witnesses and crowded spectators, with five testified in the morning and three more expected in the afternoon.

Clements Aramintia Bongert William Bongert Bongert Platooff

Local residents depart for visits and work

Mrs Geo Holmes of Deep River leaves to visit relatives in Pilotsburg. Pollock Wallace heads to Chicago for factory work. Baptist church entertainment tomorrow promises value with refreshments. Mesars W P and A Davidson of Crawfordsville were city visitors. Mrs Geo McFarland of Crawfordsville visited today. Miss Rhea of Crawfordsville arrives for a stay with the Waltersk Ketper home. J E Reed, west of the city, returns from Peoria Illinois after visiting relatives.

Geo. Holmes Deep River John Yockey Pilotsburg Geo. McFarland Crawfordsville

On Arrival Frank Lamphere Seeks Elliott Date Sale

Frank Lamphere arrives from Davenport on business. Remember Elliott Friday eve March 23. Tickets on sale at Mr. Wilson's office. Lost and found notices, a camera sale offering a folding camera set for 800 cash. Baby carriage for sale. Typwriter agents sought for Pittsburg Visible via Kindley Hardware Company.

Frank Lamphere Davenport Elliott Journal Cukar Pitsburg Kindley Hardware Company Pittsburg

Attorney Bailey Called to Brighton Over City Ticket

Attorney Marsh W. Bailey was called to Brighton this morning to assist in adjusting matters regarding the city ticket amid a disputed legal point.

Marsh W. Bailey Brighton

Absolute Cure Claim for Clover Root Tea Pronounced

Muddy complexions and bad breath said to come from chronic constipation. Karl's Clover Root Tea advertised as an absolute cure sold for fifty years with an absolute guarantee. Priced at 26e and 50c. Available at J. H. Stewart's druggist.

Karl J. H. Stewart’s

Noted preacher Sam Jones lecture signups urged

Advertises signups to hear Rev. Sam Jones in coming weeks with names left at Anderson and Burroughs. Mentions M. E. Dicken listing and word at a drug store if interested. Also notes A. Deutschman the Burlington piano tuner will be in the city late this month with orders at the Journal office.

Sam Jones Anderson & Burroughs M. E. Dicken A. Deutschman Tuper Burlington Journal Office Eod

New Line of Sample Commencement Programs Displayed Countywide

County schools show a fresh display of commencement programs and invitations. The four NAL handles Whiting's Butler's and other well known houses invite graduates to view before ordering.

NAL Whiting Butler's

Beautiful complexion hinges on pure blood and digestion

Ad promotes Clover Root Tea for liver bowels and kidneys with a 25¢ 50c price. Travel notice lists round trip tickets 21 days valid from Cedar Rapids Iowa to many Iowa Minnesota South Dakota points at a single fare plus 200 rail rate. Contact B O R N agents or Jne G. Farmer Cedar Rapids for details.

Art J. H. Stewart Iowa Minnesota South Dakota She Rock Abbott Crossing Waverly Jne G. Farmer A.G. P T. A Cedar Rapids

Painting and Paper Hanging Favors Moody Biography Ads

Wanted agents for Life of D L Moody by W R Moody and Ira D Sankey. Official authentic authorized by the family. High profits paid. Outfits free. Earn $300 a month. Dominion Company Dept J Chicago.

D. L Moody W. R. Moody Ira D. Sankey Life The Dominion Company Dept. J Chicago

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