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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1900
Page
4
A horse belonging to J A McCail ran away with a delivery wagon for about a block and stopped at a barn near the Narrow Gauge depot. Will Moore, delivering goods on East Madison, left the horse with Howard Hayes briefly. The horse frightened the pair, throwing the boy to the ground and causing bruises but no serious injuries.
Ed Swift paid a note to his helper in Fairfield this morning. Mrs. McCullough returned home from an Ainsworth visit. President Purdue of the U U R I and family passed through in a special car en route home from a trip on the southwestern division. Elizabeth Cooper, a Parsons College student, arrived to spend Sunday with the Conner sisters. The government thermometer read 53 percent at noon and a rapid warm spell followed frost on Thursday. A 13 year old boy recovering from a compound fracture in both leg bones after a colt riding incident is now walking with crutches. Lewis Wallace is remodeling his East South street home.
Filipino leader Buencamino, once part of a rebel cabinet and freed by General Otis, declares reconciliation with U S sovereignty. He sends a peace platform to insurgent leaders including Aguinaldo, seeking recognition of U S sovereignty, cessation of hostilities, and a reform program for Filipinos under American protection.
Dr. Will Crooks came from Crawfordsville yesterday for business. With the pastor away at the general conference, there will be no preaching at the MFE church next Sunday and no young men meeting Monday evening. All other services will continue as usual.
Members of the Junior young people society held a social at Geneveva McCaw's Heights home. A dialogue by Geneveva McCaw Frank Taylor Lottie Guthrie and Amy Barrows plus games were enjoyed. Misses Kila Dawson and Elsie McCobb hosted without charge and the event was considered a success.
The Monmouth College Glee club with Wagner Ladies Quartette and Mr. McCoy will sing at the Graham under the Young People of First and Second United Presbyterian churches. Reserved seats go on sale Monday with 50 cent admission for adults and 25 cents for children.
A press interview with Senor Buencamino outlines three obstructors of peace in the Philippines including independence agitators and friars, with a path to peace if the civil commission protects Filipino rights and the U.S. Congress decides future status. Beloit and Grand Rapids items follow on local actions and crimes.
Stewart's Pharmacy offers a cheerful refund of the purchase price if Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab fails to cure. Price set at 26 cents.
Displayed today is a new line of commencement programs and invitations for county schools. The four NAL handles Whiting's exclusive right Butler's and other well known houses. It will pay graduating days in the county.
A cheerful sales pitch offers a Washington building lot with good drainage shade and ornamental trees plus sidewalks in a fine residence area from 100 dollars. Buyers can have a house built to their plans and pay monthly installments if desired. Additional properties, new and near new, are also offered at cheap prices on favorable terms.
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