Iowa forecast unsettled with showers in coming days
The Iowa outlook shows unsettled weather tonight and Tuesday with thunder showers in the east and south portions. Cooler conditions arrive Tuesday.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
4
The Iowa outlook shows unsettled weather tonight and Tuesday with thunder showers in the east and south portions. Cooler conditions arrive Tuesday.
This morning before noon Jake Moothart working on Missa Belle Smith's new home in south west Washington fell about twelve feet from a weak scaffold. His chest was bruised but no bones were broken. He came up town after dinner to consult a physician.
Parl Dayton is confined to the house with an attack of the mumps. A letter from Mrs. T T Keeley at Little Rock Ark says they are enjoying their southern trip very much.
Dr Van Dyke Tripp, born 1830 in DeRuyter, died April 25 1900 at his home in Spafford near Borodino after a lengthy medical career and active reform work. He long practiced medicine in Moravia and Spafford, later retiring to a farm, supported temperance and Good Templar causes, and left a respected record as husband father neighbor and Christian. He served as Spafford town supervisor and aligned with abolition and later Prohibition movements. Funeral notices and public notices follow including homeseeker excursion details and Iowa railroad reunions.
The lines describe a substance praised for uplifting mood and spirit, likened to a bright summer morning. It extols its comforting, restorative qualities and hints at a traditional remedy rooted in communal trust. A fragmentary note references Rocky Mountain tea as part of the praising text.
The womans board of managers of the Illinois state fair met in Springfield to arrange cooking lessons by Mrs. Sarah Rohrer in the womans building during fair week. Members include Mrs. R. J. Oglesby Elkhart Mrs. Joseph Fifer Bloomington and Mrs. N. B. Wiggins Springfield.
In Galesville Tom Thunder of the Winnebago seeks to block Thomas Roddy of Obieng from leading the tribe. Thunder has set Galesville as his base to confront Roddy in a showdown to the finish.
Henry Hicher spent the day at his mother's Noble home accompanied by several young ladies including Patsy Wilson Martha Lindley Zell Stewart Marguerite McGugin Lucy Neena Wilson Mary Steck Hannah and Lydia Hicher.
On the first and third Tuesday of May and June homeseekers' tickets go on sale at a single fare plus 2 for the round trip to various parts of the country. For rates limits and territory call nearest agent or address Jon G Farmer A GP TA BORWSWN Ry Cedar Rapids la.
Judge William Hook in Kansas City issues a seven day absolute injunction against strikers and organizers including Harry Bryan to prevent interference with Metropolitan Co. cars and operations. US marshals join police to enforce the order as streets run normally and strikers urge Congress to curb federal judges and favor electing judges by the people.
The sixth day of the St Louis street railway strike passed with little activity as police protection was provided for remaining workers. The Transit company opened only a few lines with police aid while rioting and dynamite damage occurred elsewhere. A mounted officer was hit by a stone from a woman and a striker shot at a street car on Laclede avenue.
A short medical ad offers Weeks Break-up A Cold Tab at Stewart's Pharmacy for 26 cents with a cheerful refund if it fails to cure.
County schools showcase a fresh range of commencement programs and invitations. Four leading houses including Whiting and Butler offer exclusive rights and urge graduating classes to review options before ordering.
An advertisement promotes a residential building lot in Washington with good drainage shade and ornamental trees. It offers sidewalks and a fine neighborhood plus the option to have K build a house on the buyer’s plan and pay monthly.
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