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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
2
Local notes describe a large Saturday crowd at a Graham Street Fair concert while county politics stir. On the Republican ticket for recorder board clerk there are many candidates, but for county attorney Marsh W Stailey is uniquely noted as deserving the nomination. Democrat names are not yet mentioned.
The writer has accepted all bills for subscription advertising and job work to date with Mr Elder starting the 11th. Old bills will be collected and paid at the office. Mr Elder will issue slips for three months subscribers who opt for the one dollar rate. Advances credited. All accounts recorded up to the fifth. Mr Wider beyond that date.
The Ev n ING JOURNAL promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier as safe and elegant for the toilet table. A limited-time offer mails a free full-size Fifty Cent box to each lady who sends her address and 110c for packing and postage, one free box per address, to D. W. Custer & Co. Huntington, W. Va.
The Graham audience enjoyed the Ten Nights In a Bar Room Co., first staged in Washington in years. The small company gave an uneven performance and did not fully satisfy, though the actor playing Joe Morgan stood out as an artist whose work pleased many.
The Amateurs of the city rehearse the three act comedy Cap't Rackett or a Hot Time for an academy benefit this month. It should draw a fine house with a strong cast. The event supports the Academy lecture course fund. Tol Charles Phillips, a progressive farmer, reports sixteen acres of corn planted late April showing good growth.
The article describes black, brown, and grizzly bears roaming Yellowstone Park hotels and hills, amusing tourists who photograph them. It warns bears do not harm people and advises against throwing sticks or stones under park arrest penalties. A book titled Wonderland 1900 about these bears can be requested with six cents in stamps.
A farewell letter from G. Logan Payne explains leaving the Hustler after five years of growth, praising the city and staff including Mr. McCleery Mr. Black and Mr. Elder takes charge with tomorrow's issue. Report from Dewey school Crawford township shows 20 days taught 11 enrolled and high attendance with named students. Monmouth College Glee Club and Wagner Ladies plan return concert May 26 at Graham with updated programs and advance seats.
West Chester may 14 special report notes the new bank nearing completion with brickwork remaining. A May 26 ice cream festival at the Baptist church benefits the church, with West Chester band providing music. Health concerns surround Isaac Nash Calvin Craven and Wm Dayton while stock shipments to Chicago raise health-related travel. Local activities include a band concert and a runaway incident near Casey's barn. The Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway offers through tickets via New York lines.
The Thermal Bath Cabinet is offered for sale at Powers' grocery, opposite the opera house, during this prime season.
The Presbyterian choir schedules an evening concert on June 12 featuring chorus and quartet music along with piano violin and pipe organ solos. The program aims to be elaborate and attract strong patronage. A street fakir performed a land office stunt on Saturday drawing crowd gullibility. Miss Kate Montgomery visited the McKihhinney home on East Main and returned to Brighton for school. Will Quinn ships household goods to Newbury and plans to settle there after buying property. Miss Blanch Chatter from Lexington enters the Academy for a regular course.
The B and CR&N Ry announce very low rates to Sioux Falls eight dollars for the AOUW meeting in June. Tickets should read via this line and agents can provide rate limits. Rev Dr I A Shearer of Aledo Illinois visits Cedar Rapids host J S Shearer and is remembered as a former Presbyterian pastor in town.
FounD A spotted pig about 20 pounds. owner to pay charges to Press Fig gins for recovery. Wantrep A girl for general house work. inquire at this office. For Rent A six room house with large barn garden. also for sale with chickens shoats and household goods. inquire at JOURNAL. Toy For SALE Mandolin bargain. inquire at JOURNAL office. 73 36
Ort Waters, proprietor, operates cleaning and dressing of ladies shoes with attentive service. Shose care includes preservation and shine. customers advised to bring items for professional treatment.
A testimonial on Dr Miles Heart Cure claims strength and restored activity for a heart patient. The piece emphasizes warning signs like palpitations and chest pain and urges immediate action before condition worsens. Included is Abraham Jackson of Versailles Ohio describing improvement after using the treatment.
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