20 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1896
Page
1
A past fragment notes Hl. Sanford offering a horse and phaeton or a horse and survey as stylish yet safe conveyances for any lady. The item highlights fashionable yet secure transport options.
About one o clock Sunday morning burglars entered the home of A. Q. Cunningham and stole Mr Cunningham s trousers along with a few papers and a small amount of money They raised a window after failing to force the door and were interrupted when Mrs Cunningham awakened The incident followed by a theater review noting King Sawyer comedians opening a week at The Graham with A Busy Bay praised by audiences and highlighting performers Chic Turner Rita Harrington and Harry Noblett and predicting a profitable engagement.
The Observer notes the Second Regiment praising composure amid the Guest-Prime feud. Des Moines News is accused of bias while Gen Wright’s actions are seen as fair, though contested by Prime supporters who demand a new election and a proper canvass of votes.
The notice lists registration dates October 22 23 24 October 31 and November 3 with board hours eight am to nine pm for the first three days and nine am to five pm on October 31. November 3 restricts registration to those unable to be in city during prior days. Everyone must register to vote.
The Modesty Club and friends enjoyed a social evening at Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Guest home on Brighton Ave. Guests included Harry Montgomery Geo Stewart F B Hunt Bertha Hunt Jennie Steele Effie Hunt Gertrude Stewart Winnie Geisler and others from Muscatine. Ralph Dougherty Eve Hunt won the booby prize.
During the recent Marshalltown Royal Arch session Leigh H. Wallace of this place was announced by the new High Priest as appointed to the office of Grand Principal Sojourner. Wallace is an active order member and deemed worthy of the honor.
The three weeks old daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Nichols was brought from Oskaloosa and interred at Pleasant Hill cemetery five miles southeast of the city.
A group of young people traveled to Ainsworth last night on a moonlit Iowa road to be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Welch. The party included Margaret Duff Lizzie Anderson Maud Shields Don Sherman Ellen Woodford Mollie Cherry Minnie Con ner Ora Henderson and Nannie Laughead.
Yesterday E. F. Brockway found a flock of wild geese on his farm. He carried a gun and successfully shot three birds, earning congratulations for the capture.
Tonight at the Harmony school house west of town an oyster supper will be held to raise funds for a new library. Mrs. Charles Stump recently returned from Fairfield with her sister Miss Mary Heer for a visiting trip. Everyone is invited.
Unloading a car-load of Chamber Suits and Tables, Minter and Son announce drastic price cuts to move stock within thirty days. Chamber Suits sell for 12 dollars each and Fine Pillar Extension Tables for 3.90 dollars. Large High Back Cane Seat Dining Chairs priced to clear. other stock reduced proportionally. Come see at North Side Furniture and Undertaking House.
R W Jackson known as the Pipe Organ man fractured the small bones in his ankle after a mis-step while near his residence in Highland Park. He will likely be confined to his home for a period.
Special to The Evening Journal reports the forecast for Iowa. Air tonight and Wednesday remains warm with a cooler segment Wednesday. details describe temperature trends across the state for the two-day period.
Muscatine Louisa and Washington counties will hold a tri county teachers meeting this week at Columbus Je. It is desired by the convention management that all counties be well represented by the gray matter of our schools. Washington county should not fall below the rest in sending a large delegation.
The King & Sawyer company presents the comedy Love on Money with two nights of Ladies Free Tickets. Ticket prices are 30¢, 20¢, and 80¢, with ladies admitted free on all 30¢ seats. A money back guarantee applies if the show is unsatisfactory, and free tickets expire at 7 p m.
Mr and Mrs V Bellel celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary at their East Washington residence with friends and relatives. Residents in Southwest Washington report late night noise and corn throwing near homes. one resident vows to confront the problem.
Mayor McCollum received a letter from Secretary Stewart of the American Trotting Association this morning stating that the local judges error had been corrected and that his horse was moved to fourth place.
The funeral for Mrs. C. Con ger was held at the family home this afternoon at three o'clock with Dr. J G C W Coxe conducting. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery as a large crowd attended the private service.
County Superintendent Miss Klass prepares the annual report detailing districts in the county numbers of school age children teachers average attendance and branches taught among other school facts. Adam Horning and wife visited city buying furniture after their Dutch Creek wedding. Rod Fleming returned from Boston where he attended the Undertakers National meeting and praised the sessions. Mrs Stewart of the Christian church departed for Chicago after a two week series of meetings by Mr Stewart who will evangelize there two weeks. Banjo Mandolin and Guitar club seeks twenty members with lessons at Thomas music store Chas Stump at EBBE. Mrs Cook now of Ainsworth visited. Smoke Wolters trout rest and cigar in market.
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