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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
2
A theater piece titled The Tide of Life drew strong local support with good country attendance and favors. Mrs Hervey Bell hosted a small social gathering for friends while C M Keck’s home hosted a comfort knotting event.
The Tide of Life a five act drama by Edward Weitzel played to a full house at the Graham Theatre. A child kidnapped and adopted by a wealthy family learns her origins, returns to her parents, and all ends well. Frank Kilday as Dan Gillette impressed audiences and the troupe travels to Muscatine next for a show.
Margaret Long died at her home west of Havre La on Wednesday morning after a several week illness of lung fever. Born in Baltimore on June 6 1833 she moved to Iowa in 1857 with her parents. Four children survive George and Agnes at home John of Missouri and Mrs Ed Knox of Harpers. Funeral services were held at ten o'clock this morning conducted by Rev Doud of Crawfordsville with interment in City Cemetery.
A local tailoring ad touts L J. Wilmet offering reliable artistic work for dress or business suits. The copy promises a fashion plate appearance through superior fit and finish and invites readers to try their services.
Samuel Steven son, brother in law to John Alexander Dowie, seeks a receiver for Zion lace industries after alleging Dowie withheld promised pay and offered a $50 000 bonus and stock. He says Dowie gained control via a signed document and imported fifty English lace workers. The suit claims Stevenson's salary was only a guaranteed superintendency.
Cedar Rapids official J W Geiger will speak to Hawkeye No 10 on Friday night. Members are urged to attend and give him a royal welcome. The noted speaker is described as a gentleman and a scholar. Also advertisement for Smith's Sure Kidney Cure offering a money back guarantee.
A biographical sketch recounts Benjamin Franklin’s thrift and property gain methods via a tale of an eastern shore youth learning from an old farmer. It describes a 50c grab sale at W C Nelson’s and contrasts plain living with sudden luxury including a silver spoon and china bowl bought by Franklin’s wife.
Letter from a city lady explains needs of the workers at the Dubuque Woman's Rescue Home. They urgently require pecuniary help to install a furnace this winter, estimated at 175 dollars. The State WTU pledged 53 dollars. donations are welcomed at the Journal office for delivery to the home. Nice young turkeys ducks geese and chickens advertised by Topp Stuart.
Occurred when a Madison Avenue Sixty Third Street area burglar alarm auto brake was pressed by accident. Crowd of residents armed with sticks and stones rushed to the station before realizing it was a false alarm caused by a brake device at the ticket counter.
Three ears of choice Nut Coal offered for cook stoves with delivery to any city location at three dollars per ton. Prompt orders welcomed via telephone number 30 or at Columbia Pharmacy Howland and Shields.
Mr. Hamlin Garland offers The Captain of the Gray Horse Troop set on the Tetong Indian Reservation. A young army officer relieves a dishonest agent and protects a starving tribe amid cattleman and politician pressure. The heroine is a senator’s daughter and a land grabber. Includes illustrations by Remington and Hambridge. serials begin December 14 in The Saturday Evening Post.
Mary Jacoby filed information in Justice Folger's office charging her husband Her man Jacoby and Cora Miller with adultery. They were returned from Burlington by Sheriff Teeter and are now jailed with a preliminary hearing set for December 3. Singer sewing machines offered at Nicola and Harmon’s with repairs.
John Arthur the eminent English actor heads the company presenting Virginius next Wednesday at the Graham Theater with all special scenery. Seat sales begin Tuesday and a fire production is promised.
A local retailer advertises a bona fide clearance grabbing attention with every package priced at 50 cents or more. The sale aims to clear stock for upcoming holiday merchandise to attract customers.
Professor Richards delivers the sixth lecture in the series at 8 45 tonight at the Graham on The water world or the wonders of Hydrogen. Admission is free for single tickets. W O Linton visited Brighton today on business.
Watson and Arthur advertise wood for sale at 65 cents per cord. They offer to furnish fuel and invite orders at any city wood yard or Cunningham's or Brindley's Grocery. Satisfaction guaranteed.
James Lyle died at noon Wednesday near Keota after a long illness. A Scotish descendant who settled here in 1866, he lived in Keota 35 years and was highly respected. He leaves a wife and seven children: John Walter George Will Jacob and Grace. Funeral held today at his residence. Also notice of Anna Houdek mint meat sale and W P McCauley horse struck by a narrow gauge train Tuesday.
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