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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
4
Hon Samuel Gardner Song tie Broken Pinion and Come Unto Me lead a program by choirs and quartets from local choirs. The event includes a discussion on law enforcement by prominent citizens with a free entertainment for all.
Reports from Mt. Pleasant Iowa claim a large wild panther roams the Skunk River bottoms south of the town. Witnesses describe a powerful cat seen in pastures and near Sheriff Putnam’s wood lot. A farmer and a woodcutter both encountered the creature, their dogs terrified and injured in the encounters.
In Kalona Iowa on October 18 a corn crib backstop toppled during school hours pinning Clem Grady a 8 year old boy under it. He suffered a broken leg and was removed to his home in Carriage for care with no other injuries reported.
The Philadelphia Cloak and Suit Company will show a special line of ladies and children suits and jackets at the New York Store tomorrow Friday. A gentleman from the east will be here to present the goods. Remember one day only.
Mrs KR T Carris died at her Keota home last night about 7 30 following months of illness from cancer She was fifty married to Mr Carris about a year ago as his second wife She was a daughter of the late Wim Seaton a pioneer funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM from the U P church conducted by Rev Brownell Degree of Honor lodge to meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with all members requested to attend A social event at East Washington street hosted by County Auditor J W Ingham last night entertained by Frank Brinter and featuring new pictures music and a luncheon Several named attendees listed including Aner Gardner Stella Minsley and others
The Red School will open for the fall term on October 23. It invites all to enroll, with a uniform required and a noon luncheon provided by the school board. A daughter was born this morning to Mr and Mrs L V Hazen. both mother and child are doing well.
Funeral services for Tony Fritz will be held at his Kalona home tomorrow at 10 am conducted by Rev. J. R Logue. The remains will be moved to this city for interment at Kim Grove cemetery at 2 pm with services conducted by Woodman Lodge members.
Washington residents learn of Miss Joly arriving from Columbus Junction this morning. Miss Oadly is a five cent cigar made from rare old tobacco from 1807 and sold widely by 6b M W Kuorz Mfg.
Washington readers learn that McFarland and Eckerman will replace McFarland and Bell in West Chester. Gus Eckerman has bought Bell’s share and invoicing begins this week. Eckerman moves next week with his family as the business starts. Friends in Washington wish them success. The piece warns farmers about Chicago department stores soliciting orders and urges buying from local merchants for service and correction when needed.
An advert promotes Dwight's Complexion Beautifier with a free full size box offered to every lady who sends her address and 10 cents for packing and postage. Limit one free box per address. Also notes local notices of travel, a pocket-book found, a Percheron stallion sale, a marriage license issued to Warren Holdy and Mercie Howe.
A lighthearted notice offers a 25 cent purchase price refund if Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab fails to cure. Stewart's Pharmacy provides the product and Deutschman the piano tuner will arrive late next week. Leave orders at the Journal office.
The article notes fall preparations as households clean, move stoves, service furnaces, stock coal cellars, and store wood. A child gathers kindling while adults dine out, and Indian summer air plus crab apple scents fill October scenes. Mr and Mrs Henry Holmes of Washington County visited Centerville Street home en route from Missouri land deal.
The Ainsworth ball team defeated Crawfordsville 27 to 13 with pitcher Green striking out twelve. Errors in the 7th and 8th allowed Crawfordsville to score, while Art Welliver caught five fly balls. Obas Hazen wed Miss Mionie Edwards yesterday evening.
The items describe a cow consuming and returning a grindstone from Harwood and Lodder’s store yard, pension board actions with six applicants whose names are withheld, Hon. Thomas Hedge arriving from Burlington and visiting Hotel Allen, Wm Coppock receiving a pension increase to fourteen dollars per month, and J C Jones and son Ed of Lime Creek township visiting the city.
Mrs White and her daughter came home yesterday morning from a visit in Iowa City. They are joined by Mrs White’s mother who will live with them for now. The Globe Barber shop added a fine combination case made by C S Miller and Son. A Washington barber recently married a lady barber and the shop now shows a sign declaring the spouse as the barber’s wife. Peerless wafers in several flavors available at Johnson’s.
Help wanted for a reliable horse suitable for driving. Contact John Wagner. Also advertising: agents wanted to sell high grade laundry and toilet soaps with exclusive territory. Millen Soap Company, 612 Adams Street, Chicago. Three dollars per day guaranteed.
E J Hel Mick of Salem states health improved after taking Dr Miles Nervine and credits the remedy with recovery. Sold by druggists on guarantee. Fresh bulk and canned oysters available at Todd Stuart's.
Governor Pingree favors a two day special session after the November 6 vote to resolve constitutional amendments on railway taxation. He believes the present legislature, already informed, can finish in three days, saving time and about $3,000, despite potential obstruction.
Union Traction Company cut Marion to state normal college fare from five to one cent. It placed 800000 one cent tickets on sale for the Soldiers Home line. The Marion trades council organized a boycott against the Union Traction lines where these tickets are sold.
Nankin lodge No. 306. 1, O. O. F. of Wayne Michigan has purchased the Vining block on Monroe avenue from the heirs of the late Mrs. Ann R. Vining for 3500 dollars. The second floor will be fitted for lodge rooms and ready for occupancy by December 1. The lodge has about seventy members and is in prosperous condition. In Burlington Iowa H A Kelly longtime school board secretary and prominent attorney is revealed as a defaulter for a large sum. He admits guilt and says the misappropriations span several years.
Indianapolis reports Captain Bona vita the lion tamer bitten days earlier is much improved at the city hospital. Doctors say he will likely be discharged soon though blood poisoning remains a concern and the arm loss was avoided.
Washington Oct 17 The cabinet meeting yesterday offered no new information on the Chinese situation and after a brief discussion of the political scene adjourned. Bedridden for Forty Years Brazil Ind Oct 17 Mrs Luciana Asher 76 was found dead in Asherville.
The Association of Railway Superintendents of Bridges and Building is holding its eleventh national convention at St. Louis. Two civil engineers allege they originated the scheme Yerkes proposes for the London underground road. Private James O'Hearn of the Twenty-sixth volunteers was burned at the stake by Ladrones in the Philippines.
A Connecticut style moral sketch asserts affection in child-filled homes contrasts with formal love in childless ones. It cites Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as aiding women's health and motherhood, claiming no alcohol or narcotics and featuring a testimonial from Mrs Vastine. It notes bowel regularity from Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets.
Advertises a tobacco special with a boast that the cigars are of high standard and affordable. Promises unbeatable quality as tobacco grows, highlighting a deal of six cigars for 25 cents.
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