20 May 1897
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1897
Page
1
In Centralia Illinois a box of strawberries carries a satirical romance plot as a Washington Iowa man and a Centralia woman figure in a tale of mystery. A box notes five thousand dollars and a letter to a mystery buyer raising rumor of a Sunday reply and a grocery purchase by Brindley and Eichlberger.
At 231 East Main street today twelve o'clock the marriage of Dr Charles William McLaughlin of Crawfordsville and Miss Bessie Belle Hamilton of this city was solemnized with a small ceremony in the back parlor. Rev A L Davidson officiated and seventy five guests attended a wedding dinner followed by decorated tables and elegant flowers. The couple will reside in Crawfordsville where McLaughlin has a medical practice. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Noah Eicher Mt Union Dr and Mrs Hay Keota Miss Emma Porter Keota Miss Laura Fleming Lexington Mr and Mrs D H McLaughlin West Chester and Howard Hamilton Monmouth.
Albert McKinstry faces nine months in jail and a $100 fine after the Supreme Court refused a new hearing. He must also meet a $1,000 bond or skip it, with the case ending at the higher court. The article notes the decision follows a dispute over a set of harness.
A large manufacturing treasurer, unnamed here, abandons coffee for Postum Cereal after a breakfast demonstration. The article extols Postum as a healthful, cereal based drink free of coffee’s stomach and nervous strain, suitable for children and adults. Also notes a pleasant ladies reception hosted by Mrs. R.S. Sproull and Mrs. Walker Skinner with about forty guests, light refreshments, and socializing.
A travelon circus program advertises Wood Bros showing at the palace museum and hip podrome with a Roman hippodrome and trained animal acts. Prof George Wood presents educated ponies and Prof Chas Ewer shows trick dogs. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
The Alley Glee Club met at Mrs Lizzie Andersons west side venue for songs and charades. A pleasant meeting was reported by members with a cheerful evening noted. Decoration Day plans include placing flowers around park basin and netting to keep children from touching it.
Fair tonight and Friday in Iowa with cooler temperatures. A circus day note warns residents to lock doors and windows. Reports include the arrival of Hon. Wim. Wilson Jr in town to assist a lodge organization and a message about John G. Stewart in New York. Also lists warrants issued in April 1897 across city funds with multiple vendors and salaries.
The Washington Iowa city council resolves to establish a four foot wide sidewalk on the east side of North Iowa street from the current walk on the west side of lot 2 to the Keeley Elevator crossing. Property owners must build within thirty days or the street commissioner will build it and assess costs to adjacent properties. The resolution is signed by Mayor GKKR O. Ross and City Clerk J J Kellogg on May ith.
The Washington Iowa city council adopts a resolution granting property owners the right to terrace and ornament exterior spaces along streets. Terraces must stay within specified widths on 60 and 66 foot streets and be level with adjacent walks. Owners may enforce protection of terraces and ornaments under city ordinances with misdemeanor penalties. The measure was adopted May 17, 1807, signed by Mayor EO. & ROSS and City Clerk J J Kellogg.
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