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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1900

Page

4

Local Notes From Ainsworth November Update

November 5 report from Ainsworth notes Bert Silmer returning home from Mt Pleasant, W Nelson returning to her city, Emily Mathers and Ella Laird as visitors, Jesse Marr delivering cattle to Chicago, and an Uniondale school exhibition aiding the library. Mr and Mrs Marr of Ainsworth visited Nebrask a.

Bert Silmer Mt Pleasant Nelson Ed White Your City Jesse Marr Chicago Uniondale School Emily Mathers Ella Laird

Hart Grain Weigher Co declares 12 percent dividend

At the annual stockholders meeting the Hart Grain Weigher Company declared a 12 percent dividend on capital stock amounting to 150000 pounds. Wilde was re elected vice president at a salary of 2500 per year. The Wilde family received half of their share today with the remainder due January 5, 1901.

Hart Grain Weigher Company Wilde Hart Grain Weigher Co Rior Ck Cp Bba Sah Savtsag Washington

Great Day for Cuba Ends With Convention Organized

General Wood presided as the Cuban constitutional convention opened at the Marti theatre in Havana. Delegates were sworn to uphold Cuba’s sovereignty and to define relations with the United States. The body adjourned to resume at 2 p.m. with plans to adopt regulations and send a cable expressing gratitude to President McKinley.

Havana Marti Velock General Wood Fitzhugh Lee America Senor Cisneros Sivera Wood Cuba United States Senor Llorente The Supreme Court Senor Villuendo Senor Alleman Yaya Constitutional Assembly Kirst United States of America

District Court Sees Quiet Start Amid Election Delays

The November term of District Court opened with little business due to election activities. Judge Dewey kept the courtroom open as minor entries were filed. Grand jurors were instructed to not appear until next Tuesday when the trial jury is summoned, since many jurors will participate in the election.

Dewey

Foley Holliday Photos Offer Xmas Cards and Cabinets

One dozen Platino Cabinets priced at 2.00 per dozen. Also a dozen small Photos with six positions plus a gold Photo Button for 0.75. Describes latest oval circle and panel mounts. Motto proclaims best for the least money.

Social gathering at Miss Hood's hosts young ladies

A group of Miss Winnifred Hood's friends enjoyed a pleasant evening with a spread. Attendees included Lucy Wilson Lola Wells Marguerite Pratt Hope Ott Mable Crawford Pearl Stewart Rose MecCGugin and Edith Baughman. W H Buchanagan, Adams Express route agent, was in the city on business. Mrs Suttie left yesterday for Waverly Texas. The Shakespeare club meets tonight at Mrs N L Babcock for Milton Paradise Lost Book 8.

W. H. Buchanoan Adams Express HS. Suttie Waverly Texas Shakespeare Club

Doctor to Visit Nearby Office for Eye Exams

Dr Pratt will be at his office near Klein's store Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday. Spectacles fitted at reasonable prices. It

Nashville Students Come Up Short With Local Crowd

A review notes the Nashville Students received high prior praise but delivered a lackluster performance. Local papers praised the band yet the Journal questions the praise and urges the group to return to Nashville to focus on their core craft.

Low Rates to Northwest by Northern Pacific Bay

One way and round trip by Northern Pacific Bay every Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Gro D Roarts tr Dist Pass Agt Des Moines Ia.

Northern Pacific Bay Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Gro. D

California Tourist Car Line Inauguration Announced

The Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line for 1900 1901 from Minneapolis to Los Angeles via St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa departing each Wednesday starting Oct 1 with four days en route. Luxurious Pullman vestibule gas lighted cars offer full conveniences. For details contact Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.

California Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Los Angeles Calif Minneappolis Iowa Central S. Batty Marshalltowa Iowa

Extra Morning Edition Sets sight on next President

The Journal promises an early morning extra with the final word on who will be president for the next term. Citizens await the outcome with resolve as campaigns wind down and supporters cling to hopeful consolation. Hurrah for the man who gets the most votes.

Elegant 6 O'clock Dinner Honors Mrs Ramseyer Guests

Mrs R T McCall hosted a 6 o clock dinner last evening in honor of Mrs Ramseyer and her daughter Catherine and Miss McKee of Newton Kansas. A pleasant social time followed with attendees Mr and Mrs M Richer Rev A L Davidson Miss Eisie McNobb Misses Mide and Helen Lewis and Mrs Anderson.

R. T. McCall Ramseyer Catherine Miss McKee Newton Kansas M. Richer A L Davidson Eisie McNobb Mide Helen Lewis Anderson

Card of Thanks from the Faris Family

The Faris family expresses sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and aid during their recent bereavement.

I. P. Faris

What I Can Circle Plans Evening Meeting

The What I Can Circle will meet Miss Myrtle Sage this evening at 7 30. All members invited to attend. Miss Ite Stauffer and Mr Paul Reed entertained guests at the Hotel Allen with duplicate whist and delightful refreshments. A ballot showed general enjoyment. City Marshal Norton warns of a theft report involving brown and bay mares taken from the Clifton Livery barn in Tama Town by a dark thickset man weighing about 160 pounds. Elrod Dayton was in Sigourney yesterday and reports lively politics there.

Myrtle Sage Hotel Allen Ite Stauffer Paul Reed Norton Clifton Tama Elrod Dayton Sigourney

Iowa Central Railway to Inaugurate Sleeping Car Service

The Iowa Central Railway plans a daily sleeping car service connecting Minneapolis to Kansas City with stops at St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Albia. Northbound trains run Kansas City to Minneapolis with arrivals in St Paul and Minneapolis in the early morning hours. Contact the Iowa Central ticket agent or George Barry G P T A Marshalltown for information.

Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Wabish Railway St Paul Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia St Louis St. Louis Hidora Iowa Central Gro. Sbarry,g. P.&t Towa

Yeagey Under Bond After Kalona Shooting

The Yeagey boy arrested in Kalona yesterday for the shooting of Ed Haegler is released on a 200 bond pending coroner jury investigation. Coroner Stewart went to Kalona to hold an inquest and said a post mortem examination would likely follow.

Yeagey Yeagey Boy Kalona Ed Haegler Stewart

First Class Vacations From Washington to Chicago

The Rock Island Route advertises first class trips from Washington to Chicago and back at 8.99 on select dates with homeseekers and winter tourist tickets. Pullman Sleeper service operates daily except Sunday at 8 15 p m with low fares for Pacportswest as part of a broad excursion program.

Washington Chicago Pacportswest Pullman Des Moines Valley Division D. M

Want ads: iOS and fruit farm inquiry near town

Classified note seeks a small inexpensive house near the square and asks about a fruit farm with a deep well and wind pump. The seller offers trade for town property and mentions a 3b item.

Atlas of China on sale at stations and by mail

Advertises an atlas titled 12x14 inches available at large stations of the B. GC. R. & N. Ry. for 10 cents or mailed postpaid for 13 cents. Claims only a few copies remain and urges securing them promptly. Publisher listed as MO G Farmer AGP TA BORS and N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.

China MO G Farmer AGP & TA Bors&n Ry Cedar Rapids Lowa

Land sales offer cheap round trip fares along new line

Prospective buyers can secure 60 better rates than Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Ry. tickets dated September 4 through December 18. One fare plus two dollars for round trips to points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly at 21 days limit. Agents Iton & Brooks Cedar Rapids IA offer full information and ticketing to other regions. Call for rates and train times.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Messrs I Iton & Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa John G. Farmer A.G P&ta BOR & N Ry

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