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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
2
A compact survey of the city reports meetings socials court notices weddings and deaths over the past day. Readers gain a snapshot of local activity including social gatherings and official proceedings in brief items.
Over one hundred city ladies attended a W C T U reception at the home of Mrs. John Cowan and Miss Sarah Parker on East Madison Street yesterday from two to five. Attendees donated ten cents each, raising over a dollar for Christian purposes.
J L Brookhart was a passenger this morning for West Point Iowa where Nellie May Noble awaits him. At 8 this evening they will take formal steps toward marriage. The couple plans a southern trip before settling back in Washington for their future home.
Special to The Evening Journal reports Iowa will have fair skies tonight with slightly warmer conditions in the east and central areas. Cooler air is expected in the western portion on Thursday.
About thirty temperance supporters from this city traveled to Lexington to assist in organizing a temperance society in the village. The meeting at the M. E. church elected Rev Porter secretary and L. E. Gardner treasurer with W. C. Runyon as committee man. A glee club provided music and speeches by Rev Stark and Rev Davidson concluded the event. Attendees from this city included County Treasurer A Hise and many locals.
Advertising must be lively and purposeful to work. Treat ads as part of daily life, using the paper as a window into your store. Reach readers who visit town infrequently and lure them to chase the store when they are nearby.
The company is here and the scenery in place for a performance of Old Arkansaw at Graham tonight.
The county Democrats plan a major rally in the city at Graham Opera House at 2 o clock with Hon D J OConnell Burlington as speaker opposing Congressman Hedge and a Douglas of Lincoln debate lineage as another speaker. Keota Quartette with E A Hulse A H Richardson H W Smoch and J C Richardson will sing amid brass band music.
Of 375 circular letters with reply envelopes returned about 75. Mr. Wilson asks you to send back the subscription card in the addressed stamped envelope now, regardless of interest in season tickets. He needs to know this week and says it is only a small effort to return the envelope.
Scott Smith becomes assistant at Jacobs and Outright barber shop after a rest. The proprietors add a third barber to improve service. The traveling men praise the show and the shop aims for continued prosperity.
Dr. Coxe came home last night after preaching in Tiffin and Oxford on Sunday, delivering religious messages at two locales. He spoke to congregations, sharing guidance and reflections from his visit.
Ladies' hair dressing shampooing manicuring and face treatments offered by a lady attendant with twelve years of experience. Phone No 2.
The Board of Registration will meet in Washington Iowa on October 25 26 28 and November 3 1900 each day from 8am to 9pm to register qualified electors and issue certificates to those absent during registration. Registrars named for each ward and locations listed. Mayor Ross signs notice October 9 1900.
An advertisement claims one night relief for a cold or La Grippe with Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold pills. It promises a cheerful refund of the purchase price if not effective and lists Stewart's Pharmacy as the source with a 25 cent price.
Henry Eagle traded his East Madison street property to Lafayette Coop of Perlee for a farm near Perlee. Coop plans to move to the city to make his home while Eagle may stay if he can rent out his farm. Eagle and Mrs. Brine left for Perlee yesterday.
Oct 9 news reports illnesses and travels in Riverside and Cedar Rapids. J H Crooks is seriously ill, his father being summoned home. The Seventh Iowa Regiment reunion opens in Oskaloosa with Judge Ryan and Mayor Wray giving welcomes. Notables include Col. Bell Rodman Montgomery Young and Samuel Logan. West Chester visits for a ball game. Craxwtorp's Steam Laundry touts new edge-smoothing machine.
Sixty five head of thoroughbred Percheron Norman and other well known stallions arrived last night from New York. Victor Vercheval, in charge of the shipment since it left New York, arrived on the Firefly and proceeded to Keota. The horses reached about eight thirty and were taken to Keota this morning. It was one of Singmaster & Sons largest imports. The horses were beautiful but out of condition after the long voyage.
City office relocation to Columbia Pharmacy opens October 1 with prompt attention for orders and bill payments. Listings show numerous land transfers and deeds, including Wash- SAPWONN UD and Lime Creek tracts with values noted, plus real estate actions involving Indiana Dawson and others. Political notice invites Republicans to a Smouse Hall caucus on October 16, 1900, to nominate Justice of the Peace and Constable candidates. Also mentions up-to-date Kitchen Cabinet and engraved card samples at the JOURNAL office.
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