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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1900

Page

4

After-Dinner Speech on Fruits and Evening Meals

An excerpt notes fruits as appealing for a satisfying after-dinner speech setting. It contrasts morning versus night for eating fruits and hints at further discussion of fruit desirability and meals.

Two Married Women brought to Graham by Billy Rice

The Graham program announces the comedy Two Married Women led by Billy Rice, with a strong cast including Blanche Aldrach Wilfred B Taylor Mary Pfaff Roy Clements and Blanche Holt. Positive notices praise the brisk lively plot a double marriage farce with broad laughter and a strong musical side.

Billy Rice Graham Warren Moone Mag Odiavadolis Journal Johnson & Co Grand Theater Hannah Evangeline Schuyler Blanche Aldrach Wilfred B. Taylor Mary Pfaff Roy Clements Herbert Ralston Blanche Holt Mrs. Jackson Jay Simms Jackson, Sr Willis Castle Sam Wheeler Fred Thomas

Northern Pacific Bay Tuesday Travel to Northwest and Canada

Travel flyer notes weekly Tuesday departures on the Northern Pacific Bay route. It promotes one way and round trip tickets to Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. Contact D. Rogers in Des Moines Iowa for details.

Northern Pacific Bay Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregoo British Columbia D. Rogers Pass Des Moines

District Court Notes Involving Dean Herring Turbott Cases

The district court hear- ings reviewed multiple cases. Chas Dean admitted five witnesses and faces possible jury deliberation tonight. G W Dash pleaded guilty to a pharmacist drug list matter and was fined 300 dollars. Hochstetler paid 100 dollars in Kalona and the docket closed for injunction and nuisance cases.

Dean J. H. Herring James A. Turbott Ainsworth G. W. Dash Washington County Bb. I. Hochstetler Kalona W. A. White

Married sixty seven years Stewart anniversary observed at home

Mr and Mrs James M Stewart of Ainsworth celebrated the 67th anniversary of their marriage with a family dinner at the old home. They were married in Indiana and moved to Washington county about forty nine years ago. The couple have nine children thirty eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Both enjoy good health and their family extends congratulations and best wishes.

Ainsworth James M. Stewart Mrs. Stewart Mr.Stewart Indiana Washington County Stewart Rockford Als William Mary Yates

Pointers tease cakewalk champ and cyclists in odd town chatter

A playful list from Harve the cakewalk champion to Sam Hoyt who drinks coffee but dislikes it. Lines mention Jones fearing water and Milton Metzgar planning a cyclone cave on his lot with Donovan & Son handling construction.

Dick and Diller Sam Hoyt Donovan & Son

Marriage Cards for Green and Simpson

Marriage notices announce the wedding of Mr Green of Keota and Miss Minnie Simpson at the Simpson home south of the city on the 28th at high noon Rev Logue to officiate.

Green Keota Minnie Simpson Jobn H. Simpson Rev Logue

Local witnesses depart on 4:30 train for Dean trial

E M Phillips of Olds and J R Sponburg of Trenton left for home this evening on the 4:30 train. They served as state witnesses in the ongoing Dean trial. Bring your wants and lost and found items to the JOURNAL office for potential help.

State of Iowa Chas Dean Phillips Sponburg Heary County State E M. Phillips Olds J.R Sponburg Trenton Dean Journal

Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Claim

The snippet promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy that comforts the heart and strengthens the mind, claiming it improves mood and brightens the face in all conditions. It frames the product as beneficial for good or ill health.

Vanderbilt Honors Kissam Hall With New Dormitory Gift

Vanderbilt University in Nashville received a renewed gift from William K. Van derbilt. The new dormitory Kissam Hall costs over 180000 dollars and serves as a memorial to Mrs. Kissam, born Maria Louisa Kissam. The gift underscores the Vanderbilt family's lasting support of the university.

William K. Vanderbilt The University South New York

Wanted Lost Found Fire-Proof Safe in Coppock Iowa

Wanted: second hand fire proof safe. Contact J. L. Coppock, Coppock Iowa. Reward offered for recovery.

J. L. Coppock Coppock Ia

Sunny Women and the Promise of Favorite Prescription

An article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness and related health issues. It praises its temperance composition and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Maud Pearce of Fairfield County Ohio who reports recovery after using seven to twelve bottles.

Dr. Pierce

Supreme Court Sustains Tennessee Cigarette Law

Washington November 20 The United States supreme court upheld the Tennessee cigarette sales law in the case of William B Austin v Tennessee ruling the state law valid though four justices dissented. The decision agrees the law does not violate Congress interstate commerce powers and notes the cigarettes were not sold in original packages.

National Supreme Court Washington United States Supreme Court William B. Austin State of Tennessee Congress Tennessee Supreme Court Opiion Aother Justice White Justice Brown State Court

Attempted assassination shocks Hancock pastor

Rev. Sam G. Bettes of Portage Lake church reports an unknown assailant fired at his home during Sunday evening, with a bullet smashing a window. He says threats appeared on the church door earlier in the week demanding he leave town within 24 hours.

Hancock Mich Sam G. Bettes Portage Lake Church Bettes

Quiet London wedding ties Duke of Manchester to Miss Zimmerman

A cable from London reports the marriage of the young Duke of Manchester to Helene Zimmerman of Cincinnati occurred last Wednesday at St. Marylebone Parish Church. The couple faced family opposition and a very quiet ceremony. The groom calls it a love match and rejects Peter Zimmerman’s objections to the match.

New York London Duke of Manchester Helene Zimmerman BE. Zimmerman Cincinnati Canon Baker Marleybone Peter Zimmerman

Ile Objects to the Decree in Burlington Case

Bennett Selwood of Fairfield learns from a newspaper that a court has decreed him dead and a large heir’s estate will be divided. He rushes home to prove he is alive and disprove the obituary-like ruling.

Ile Burlington Bennett Selwood Fairfield Ohie

Pitt of Ottumwa Attends A P N TT Meeting

G A Pitt of Ottumwa attended the A P N TT meeting last night and stayed as a guest at the home of his friend William Brogan, returning to Ottumwa this morning.

G. A Pitt Ottumwa Wm. Brogan Otumwa William Stone Burlington W.C Nelson

Pile Remedy Ad Offers Cure or No Pay Guarantee

An OCR fragment advertises a "great pile remedy" promising cure or no pay with a written guarantee. It notes sample availability and mentions a pharmacy name for distribution.

Fran Phar Marty

Iowa Central Announces California Tourist Car Line

The Iowa Central Railway will inaugurate a California Tourist Car Line for 1900-1901. The route runs Minneapolis to Los Angeles with weekly departures starting Oct 31. Features include Pulman vestibule cars, gas lighting, and full amenities. George S. Batty is shown as the G P and T A in Marshalltown Iowa.

New Sleeping Car Service Inaugurated By Owl Central

The Owl Central Railway announces daily sleeping car service from Minneapolis St Paul to Kansas City with stops at Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Albia starting Sunday September 16. Northbound service departs Kansas City at 9 20 pm arriving Minneapolis at 6 30 pm. For details contact the Iowa Central ticket agent or G S Barty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Owl Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Gripnell Oskaloosa Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Wabash Railway Minneapolis St Paul Grinnell Towa Central Ticket Gro. S Barty Iowa

Prospect of land sales offered by a rail line

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway promotes no higher rates for land buyers and offers round trip tickets valid 21 days to points north of Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly on select dates. Agents Itoon & Brooks of Cedar Rapids provide information and ticketing to other areas with low rates. contact John G. Farmer for details.

Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Ry Abbott, Shell Rock Waverly Itton & Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa John G. Farmer

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