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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1900

Page

2

Walnut Tree Case Settled at Riverside

The Walnut tree dispute between George Kos and John Frank over a ten dollar tree was heard in Riverside before Squire O D Huntley after transfer from Richmond Ka lona Justice. James Brookhart argued for Kos and J Wilson for Frank. the judge ruled for the defendant.

Richmond George Kos John Frank Frank Kos Kalona Riverside Squire O. D. Huntley James Brookhart J. Wilson

Opera House Orchestra to perform at Graham Friday

The Opera House Orchestra directed by L. M. Galyean presents selections Friday evening at the Graham in the production of A Gilded Fool. Program includes March Austrian Army Wilenberg Overture Northern Light and Cavalleria Rusticana intermezzo. Is named musicians and roster details listed.

Opera House Orchestra L. M. Galylao the Graham Barnerd Galyean Asma Mies Weidenbeck Pleiser Marie Weldenbeck Nainied Ak D Donovan Lass

Dwight's Complexion Beautifier Advertisement Offer

Readers are invited to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifier, touted as pure and harmless for the toilet table. A limited-time offer ships a free full-size box to each addressed lady who includes a 10-cent postage payment and returns this notice to D W Ouster & Co. Huntington, W Va. 3OTy 1.

Hvening Journal Dwight D. W. Ouster & Co Huntington, W. Va

Resolutions Praising Washington Academy Leader Grambling

Business men express appreciation for Washington Academy as a first class local institution and its principal Prof C M Grambling. They commend the Board of Trustees action and pledge moral and financial support for the academy’s maintenance and community benefit.

Washington Academy Academy

Gilded Fool shines on American stage at Friday Abaham

A Gilded Fool is praised as one of the best comedies on the American stage. The performance Friday evening featured Mr. Owen and company delivering lively humor and strong ensemble work.

Mr. Owen

Democrats Attend Delegation Convention in Des Moines

Delegates named at the county convention travel to Des Moines for the state convention starting tomorrow. Many use Rock Island home seekers rates. Bee Stump heads to Minneapolis and others to Pueblo, Emporia, and Jop with several listed by name.

Des Moines Rock Island Bee Stump Minneapolis Kan Geo. Godlove Pueblo Colo Kate Byers Emporia LE. Latta Jop

Iowa Forecast Calls for Cold Temps and Frost

The Iowa forecast predicts fair weather tonight and Thursday with frost tonight and much colder conditions in the east and south portions. The report is filed from The Weather in Washington D C dated May 2.

A Gilded Fool headlines Graham theater closing season

To Graham patrons and the public, William Owen and his company present the American comedy A Gilded Fool Sunday evening. The note promises it will be one of the finest attractions in Graham with strong outside-town demand and ticket sales opening at Anderson & Burroughs pharmacy before Friday night.

Wm. Owen Graham Pharmacy of Anderson & Burroughs

Three Damage Cases Heard in Keokuk County Court

Judge Scott presided over three damage cases in Keokuk County last week. Elliott vs Elliott ended in a hung jury over a $3,000 claim for scandalous affections. Smithhart vs Darden awarded $100 to the plaintiff for slander out of a $5,000 demand. Smith v Town of Sigourney and Grand Central Hotel involved a Chicago traveling man seeking $15,000 for injuries from a hotel alley fall, with a verdict of $1 awarded.

Sigourney Scott Keokuk County Elliott W. ©. Darden Smith Chicago Grand Central Hotel Company

Iowa Centrl Ry Excursion Tickets To Western States

On specific Tuesdays May 1 and 15 June 5 and 7 July 8 and 17 August 7 and 21 September 4 and 18 October 2 and 16 November 6 and 20 December 4 and 18 the Iowa Central Ry will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets to many western and southern territories and states including Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and southeast points. Tickets may also be sold to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs Colorado. For full information call ticket agents or address Gro 8 Barry G P and T A.

Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota Southeast Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Colo Gro. 8 Barry G. P T. A

Edison moving picture show at Graham draws big crowd

A large crowd attended the Edison moving picture show at Graham last night under church sponsorship. Most pictures were repeats and the new ones were ordinary. The exhibitor claimed the outfit was old fashioned, yet the audience applauded often. The show was mediocre and similar to past local presentations by W. F. Brinton.

Graham Edison W. F. Brinton

Clinton Herald gains two Linotype machines for paper progress

J. K. Groom of Clinton Iowa earns praise as a true newspaper maker after taking over the Clinton Herald. He has ordered two Linotype machines signaling advancement for the paper. Mrs Haggett led her class on a flowering expedition in the south school fourth room and Miss McNeil accompanied.

J. K. Groom Clinton Iowa Clinton Herald

McClellan Boyd Wed At St James Washington

Miss Nettie McClellan and Mr James Boyd wed at St James parsonage with Father Jacobsmeier officiating. A small reception followed at the bride’s home with about twenty guests and a wedding supper. They plan to set up house in east Washington and build a residence soon. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs T D McClellan of Pleasant Plain. quartz found on a nearby farm near Mediapolis may lead to mining with machinery planned. A New Haven Baptist church service is announced for May 13 at 3 PM conducted by F B Palmer. A resident forgetting his home briefly wandered back to his old house.

Washington St. James Nettie McClellan James Boyd Father Jacobsmeier C. D. McClellan East Washington T. D. McClellan Pleasant Plain New Haven Baptist Church F. B. Palmer Keota West Chester

Christian Science Reading Room Opens May First

Beginning May 1 the Christian Science church will host a daily reading room from 2 to 4 p m except Sundays. A member will be present to offer help and information on Christian Science. Literature will be sold and distributed to visitors. All are invited to attend. Rose Soukup and C J Karel wed yesterday at the bride’s parents home near Richmond. The couple will reside in Chicago after their ceremony. Mrs John Gibson arrived from Valley Junction with household goods and will stay with her mother Mrs Dickson.

Christian Science Church Rose Soukup C. J. Karel Chicago Richmond Mr. Karel John Gibson Valley Junction Dickson

Shirt Waist Sale Announcement

A neighborhood shop promises a shirt waist sale tomorrow morning to show evidence of new stock and special pricing, inviting shoppers to view the offerings as doors open.

Sale Notice on Shirt Waists at Bargain Prices

A local sale advertises 60 shirt waists at 10 cents each with earlier stock cleared from 50 and 75 cents. It also offers 50 white waists at 25 cents each, slightly used but good value, and 240 new elegant waists at 50 cents, made of percale in fresh colors.

Elegant New York Store shirt waists in bright colors

The New York Store offers 120 stylish shirt waists in vibrant colorings at $1 each. For elegant white waists priced from $2 to $4, all sizes are available, guaranteed by the store’s wide selection.

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Mercer & Chilcote Sol. Rich & Co Wm. Blair & Son Wyman & Rand, Inc Burlington, Iowa Jefferson Street Stewart’s Shiloh J. H. Stewart J.B. Crans Thomas Huntley Mond Justice Fine Music Vree Complexion Beautifier Prof Grambling A. N. Alberso H. M. Eicher Robi. Giffith Reuben Ricker J. Bidwell R. E. McClint Washington, D. C Tan J. Wood Iowa Centranl Ry Homeseekers The McClellan-Boyd St. James Parsonage M. ©. McCray Mediapolis Boice & Hazen Prin W. S. Douglas J. A. Harwood South Sid New York High Standard I Klein J.A. Cunningham Is Crosby J. A. Gunningham
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