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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1900

Page

2

Preacher Returns Home After City Visit

Rev Shannon preached at First U P Church yesterday afternoon and evening then returned to Winfield this morning. He stayed with Robt Anderson at the Heights. Democrats plan a Wellman meeting on October 24 with Hamilton of Sigourney in the afternoon and Dr O Connell in the evening. Keota Quartette to sing.

Rev. Shannon U. P Winfield Robt. Anderson The Heights City Wellman Hamilton Sigourney Dr. O'Connell Keota Quartette Dr. McFarlane Commandery Keota Dave White Oskaloosa Clark Sitlar Mrs. White Sitlar Thos. McClement Wilson Morning Sun Dump Dixon Osbourn Lowa City W. Downing Mr. Downing James Miller East North Street Lida Huntley Goode Hotel Grinnell Mable Goode Ada Queensware

Pretty Little Game Between Academies On Gridiron

Academy and High School boys played a friendly football game at Smouse's Park with a 5 to scoreline. The Academites scored a TD and were within one yard of the goal line at finish as crowds cheered both teams. Stars included Shearer and Shields for the High School and Adams, Allen and Shearer for the Academy.

Washington Academy Smouse’s Park Academites Shearer Sherare Anderson Bidwell Shields Adams Allen Dr. Hull Vogt Jordan Mount Jeffrey

Republicans Hear Senator Dolliver Speak

A large group of prominent Republicans attended a morning speech by Senator Dolliver. Participants from the area included Colonel Palmer H T Reynolds S W Brookhart S W Neal A Hise J A Cunningham D H Ballard Col Bell J Alex Young W P Moothart and others who traveled overland and began their day early.

Senator Dolliver Gol. Palmer H.T. Reynolds S. W. Brookhart S. W. Neal A. Hise J. A. Cunningham D. H. Ballard Col Bell J. Alex. Young W. P. Moothart

Football Injury At Smouse Park

Willie Kerr suffered a severe shoulder sprain during a game at Smouse Park and was removed for care. Initial fears of a broken bone were dispelled by a physician. he should recover with a short nursing period. County Treasurer A Hise reports September tax collections at 47000 dollars, the last month to pay the half without penalty.

Willie Kerr Smouse Park O. K A. Hise

Licenses Issued by County Clerk Listed Names

The county clerk issued licenses to Albert Mumper and Etta Rock and to E. J. Blackwood and Estella BE Moyer. The latter couple reside at Brighton. Elias Hole, recently in Fort Scott on a prospecting trip, returned home last night.

County Clerk's Office Albert Mumper Etta Rock E. J. Blackwood Estella BE. Moyer Brighton Elias Hole Fort Scott Kansas

Weather Forecast and Lecture Course Push in Washington

Special forecast for Iowa predicts generally fair weather tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in the central portion. A lecture course in Washington needs 100 tickets by Monday evening to be a sure go, costing over eight hundred dollars and touted as the largest and best offered here. C H Wilson is the contact for those supporting the course. Also notes a new laundry machine producing smooth edges at Crawtorps Srekam Laundry.

Washington C. H. Wilson Tf Crawtorp Srekam Laundry

Washington visitors tour Singmaster ranch near Keota

A party from Washington visited the Singmaster ranch near Keota yesterday by invitation of Charles Singmaster. They dined and supped at the Singmaster home and toured the farm including the elk and deer park. The group included John G. Stewart and wife Ella Savage George Griffith and wife Alex Miller and wife Frank Singmaster and wife Joe Mc Anulty and wife.

Washington Singmaster Ranch Keota Charles Sigmaster Singmaster Elk and Deer Park John G. Stewart Ella Savage George Griffith Alex Miller Frank Singmaster Joe McAnulty

Reserved Seats for Londale Stock Company Show

Reserved seats for Londale Stock Company supporting Miss Blanche Pluckett go on sale Monday morning. Buy now as a big crowd is expected. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents.

Londale Stock Company Blanche Pluckett

What Happened to Jones Dominates Broadhurst Plays Abroad

The plays of George H. Broadhurst dominated English audiences with What Happened to Jones and related works. The comedy drew 150,000 viewers in four months in New York, with later runs in London and praise as an 18 karat comedy without a flaw. Local items note travelers and visitors including R H Emly, Mrs. Ealy, and Dr. McFarlane among others.

George H. Broadhurst Jones Mr. Wright Smith Hogland New York India Australia George H. Broadhart Jone S Bijou Theatre New York City Capital London Metropolitan

Brighton Telephone News Roundup

G W Smith visits Washington for business. J Wilson visits Brighton. Democratic meeting in Washington attended by locals. Rathbone Sisters social dance in the opera house with about sixty tickets sold. L D Robinson and Fred Dupuis handled telephone matters in town.

G. W. Smith Washington J. Wilson Rathbone Sisters Messrs L. D. Robinson Fred Dupuis

Band concert to feature Washington helpers

The band concert tonight is expected to be successful with assistance from Washington residents. Henry Crooks shows improvement today. Abe Twinam and his son Boyd have returned from Kansas City with a cattle shipment for feeding purposes.

Washington Henry Crooks Abe Twinam Son Boyd Kansas City

Senator Dolliver to Speak in Wellman Tomorrow

Preparations underway for a large crowd as Senator Dolliver is expected to address residents within 50 miles. Forecast calls for fair weather, contributing to what may be one of Wellman’s biggest days.

Dolliver Wellman

Local Visitors and Caucus Nominations in Ainsworth

Oct 12 reports list Chas Miller and family from Mulberry visiting relatives. J T Long returns from Kansas to see his son. Mame Hammer travels from Janesville after visiting M B Rush. G L Stone heads to Ottumwa. his wife and children visit Mrs BE Neal. Republicans convene in opera house naming J N Sands trustee O W McGrew constable M L Ords constable A L Erdice justice T H Barnes clerk.

Chas. Miller Mulberry, Ltd J. T Long Kansas Mame Hammer Janesville Ohio M. B. Rush G. L. Stone Ottumwa BE. Neal Opera House J. N Sands O. W. McGrew M. L Ords A. L. Erdice T. H. Barnes

Judge Withrow Earns Unified Support for Re Election

Judge Withrow, who presided at the None- Such Washer trial, has been unanimously chosen by all parties for re election to the 20th judicial district judgeship. He appears a prime favorite among readers and leaders. John Shields & Son announce a city office move to Columbia Pharmacy two doors north of the Postoffice. orders and bill payments may be directed there after October 1.

Columbia Pharmacy Postoffice John Shields & Son Judge Withrow

Weeks Break Up A Cold Tablets Ad

Advertisement for Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets promising to cure colds overnight or by La Grippe with a money back guarantee. Product offered by Stewart's Pharmacy at 25 cents. Includes smiling guarantee and refund policy.

Stewart’s Pharmacy

Londale stock seats go on sale next Monday

A local note reports the Londale Stock Company seat sale opens next Monday. It also notes the marriage of Miss Lottie Riddell to Mr. Braden Long in Shannon City Iowa. The couple’s nuptials and recent movements are briefly described along with a social dinner hosted by Dr and Mrs Coxe.

Lees Londale Stock Co Graham Londale Stock Company Lottie Riddell Shannon City Iowa Braden Long Miss Riddell Mrs. Beard Mr. Long

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