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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
2
A reportedly escaped convict from Anamosa was found near a creek southwest of the city while washing clothes and tidying a brush camp. Authorities realized the description did not match and released him, noting frost that night forced shelter in a woodland camp as he sought work.
The Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with possible local thunder storms in the west portion and warmer temperatures in the northeast tonight. A program for a band concert Saturday evening lists entries from March to August including bands and marches like The Dominant and Poet and Peasant Overture.
Leonora Jackson famed violinist secured for a Burlington concert Monday. Fred Wilson of Burlington promoting the attraction and tickets on sale at Anderson and Burroughs. Miss Jackson, a young artiste, has entertained European royalty. Bo and N. W. offer a special one fare round trip for the event.
The Graham theater closed its season with William Owen and company in A Gilded Ool, a production praised for its high class performance. Owen remains a city favorite as the entire company delivers fine work with pretty artistic stage settings, pleasing all in attendance. Dwight's Complexion Beautifier is advertised with a free full size box offer to ladies sending their address and 10 cents for packing and postage to D W Custer & Co Huntington W Va.
The New Haven Baptist Church will hold a Sunday service on May 13 at 3 p m conducted by F B Palmer pastor of Keota and West Chester Baptist churches. The church has been idle for some time.
The Monmouth College Glee club with Wagner Ladies Quartette and Mr. McCoy reader appears at the Gra ham Saturday May 26 under Young People groups. The group travels east after January and has a new program. seats go on sale Monday. prices are 50 cents for reserved adults and 25 cents for children under 15.
Palmer's troupe performs Ten Nights in a Bar Room at the Graham for one night only next Saturday evening May 12 after a week in Chicago.
Church services listed for First Church of Christ Scientist and Second United Presbyterian with themes Elijah and A Lost Book Found. Social notes include Miss Berryhill visit from Davenport, entertaining at Mrs. C G Raguet’s home, and local residents traveling or attending funerals in Wellman and Oskaloosa.
Neighborhood notes report a grey wolf near Crooked Creek preying on spring lambs with local men pursuing it, including hunts with hounds and a $10 bounty. Other items note fruit-tree deliveries, a missionary tea, and a train incident in Winfield with horses beside the track.
Citizens in Washington consider buying autos as roads and weather improve. Beginning May 1 the Christian Science church opens daily 2 to 4 PM as a reading room with staff to assist and literature for sale. All are invited to visit.
Representative C. J. Wilson received a bound album from Capt. Joe Davidson in the Philippines. The album contains seventy two photographic views taken by Corporal Schell of Indianola, a member of the 51st, who captured scenes of action between battles.
The Graham crowd enjoyed a travelling orchestra described as among the finest, with eleven musicians delivering superior music. An ad notes the best season to use the Thermal Bath Cabinet and promotes sale at Powers’ grocery opposite the barracks.
Miss Lillian Hall of Creston returns home after visiting the city to arrange a ladies minstrel with Sunset Park directors. The entertainment may be staged soon and under review by park officials.
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