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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
2
Union services were held at the Second United Presbyterian church with Rev. A. L Davidson giving the prayer and Rev. Allen delivering the sermon on Paul’s proclamations and modern governors. A collection for the city’s poor was taken.
Superintendent Barrett presents a five year table showing Iowa school gains with 1901 figures. It notes more funds, 1128 more teachers needed, higher male pay, lower female pay, and rising school houses value. Female teachers outnumber males and high schools improve with trained staff.
Mr and Mrs L O Brindley and daughter Alma Mr and Mrs Frank Brindley and Dr and Mrs W R Cubbins of Chicago were entertained at dinner yesterday by Mr and Mrs Aaron Hott of south Washington. Mrs Lizzie Harris and daughters Hortense and Julia returned to their home in Aledo NL after visiting the Dickson home on East Second street for Thanksgiving.
A local tailor touts Lt. Wilmet crafted suits with exquisite finish and artistic fit. The practice promises customers a fashion plate look and invites trials to experience the quality firsthand.
Ostrander of Muscatine was taken to Davenport to answer to a larceny charge filed by Ed Rodier, who says tools were stolen from the shop while he was away hunting. He denied the accusation and was jailed at the police station. friends note prior mental troubles and possible recurrence after a sprained ankle incident in Muscatine.
Christian evangelist Hitler John W. Rogers of Filley Mo recalls his infant child’s violent croup attack last winter and credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with quick relief and prevention. The ad notes the remedy contains no opium and is safe for babies and adults, sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Burlington Route announces tickets for the live stock show go on sale November 30 through December 3 and remain valid until December 8. Contact E. G. Fox, Agent, for quickest service and line. Bulk oysters available at Allen's, 39-76.
The review notes several performances on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and a Thursday matinee. Despite good talent and commendable effort, the small audience at the Graham hindered a fully effective presentation. Arthur delivers pleasing comedy while deeper emotions fall flat amid gallery disturbances. Scenery and costumes meet the plays' demands though audience mood dulls impact.
The Newport advertises latest Photo and Christmas Mounts with a motto The Best for the Least Money. It invites customers to bring the baby for a new Baby Poser and assures honest work and prompt delivery for Christmas photo finishing.
The Nashville Studente famous concert band and symphony orchestra will perform next Monday at Graham. The event features the renowned ensemble in a concert likely drawing local music fans and supporters.
Mrs M Y Wallace had a slight stroke of paralysis Wednesday evening while reclined on a sofa. A door rap caused her to rise and the attack affected her face and tongue. she has not spoken clearly since but is better today.
Keota, Washington met on Keota field with a large crowd watching. No score in the first half. In the last minute of play Keota scored a touchdown on a quarterback run but missed the extra point. Washington drew cheers from a youthful following. Keota fielded older, heavier players.
Miss Helen Ogden the famed creole soprano known as the Black Night ingale appears with the Nashville Students next Monday evening. Ticket prices are 25 35 and 50 cents with seats selling now. Not a minstrel show.
Lexington November 29. Steve Claar bought an 80 acre farm near Oskaloosa and will move there in spring. Mr and Mrs Cangdon will relocate to Riverside to run Rev H R Smiths farm next year. A M Gardners horse stepped on a nail and was lame. Chas Henderson visited over Sunday. Thanksgiving sermon to be held here next Sunday. Jumped on a ten penny nail story and treatment with Chamberlains Pain Balm praised for quick relief. Journal sells engraved calling cards for Christmas gifts. Fresh turkey and fowl offered by Topp Stuart.
The Maxwelton Golf Club was hosted at the Wm Scofield home on Wednesday evening as lawyers arranged a breach of contract case. Fred L Whitney seeks 1 000 000 in damages claiming Miss Scofield made promises not kept, with mental anguish and ridicule noted. the case was settled to let all enjoy refreshments.
The Nashville students announce a parade and a grand concert by Prof Lowerey’s band at 2 30 p m in front of the seat sale. It is not a minstrel show.
Catalogue offers 1 000 copies of sheet music including marches waltzes two steps cake walks popular and classical songs for piano voice mandolin guitar violin cornet at ten cents a copy music rolls priced fifty cents to two dollars and a free catalogue from Saling Belkoap's Music Store Washington
An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy with a money back guarantee if one bottle fails to satisfy after use. The offer notes a 50 cent price and refund from the druggist.
The Nashville Students concert at Graham on Monday evening offers seats priced at 26 35 and 50 cents. Tickets are reported as available now for the event.
Elvira Swift celebrated her six teenth birthday with a small gathering of friends for games and music. A rose bowl of Hungarian ware was left as a remembrance. The page also notes various regional visits, theatre attendance, and public notices including a murder trial in Paris and civic changes in Washington.
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