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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
4
Heavy turnout across all four wards boosts registrants with 175 added between yesterday afternoon and today afternoon. By 3 pm today Third Ward led, Second and Fourth Ward tied, First Ward at 131, Second 225, Third 238, Fourth 225 after a day of intensive efforts by ward workers.
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds services 10 30 a m with subject Adam and Fallen Man A quarterly meeting is set for tomorrow at the A M E church Rev M J Gordon of Muscatine to assist Rev R Holly preaching at 11 am Sunday School at 2 pm Gordon to preach at 3 pm and 7 pm Public are invited Presbyterian Church holds morning and evening services with themes Alpha and Omega and Pauls Confidence in God Covenanter Church Sabbath morning services at 11 led by Rev W C Allen Divine Interovations Who Whence Whither What Why Living Lake services tomorrow at 3 pm conducted by Rev W C Allen.
Washington hosts Jones and his Band of 65 musicians and grand opera soloists on Thursday afternoon December 6, if three hundred advance tickets are sold. The offer requires immediate subscription at Bow and Shields Gall and Sign to guarantee the event. Box supper at McClelland school last night drew fifty attendees with boxes at twenty-five cents and music by Gallegan Mintle and Hughes. Miss Hoppengardner is praised for her success.
A debate in the eighth room of the High school featured the topic capital punishment is not justifiable. Percy Walton and Marie Stewart argued for the affirmative while Maud Reeves and Mabel Morton spoke against it. the affirmative won the decision.
Washington smokers welcome Miss Oaly a fine five cent cigar made from a rare 1897 tobacco crop now for sale everywhere M W Kuorz Mfg announces arrival and availability through local retailers.
Local notice invites visiting brothers and attendees for Monday events led by C. M. Kreck along with a pay offer. The notice mentions Rocky Mountain Tea and Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold Tablets with a refund if not effective, price 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Richmond briefs with W Auten moving into Joe Spevacek’s house. Bishop caught six catfish led by an eight pounder. Father Weiland visited Riverside. Frank Friese contemplates a trip to South Dakota. John Peasley visited from Fairfield. Mrs. McClurg and Miss Hawkins drove to Washington. Will Disberry Fred Sweet and Jim Johnson returned from Burlington.
Oct 27 D O Thompson of Chicago is visiting on business today. Rev W S Mitchell of Ames arrived this morning visiting old friends. Mr Timberlake and wife of Alpha Illinois returned home after attending the wedding of their niece Miss Alice Sherbee.
Tickets go on sale for the big scenic show Under the Dome at Graham on Tuesday evening with balcony 50 cents and gallery 25 cents. Parduet is listed as a venue name in the offer.
On next Wednesday evening in October Brinton will show a program of moving pictures including war drama tragedy and comedy at the opera house W F Brinton admission to all disappointed fairgoers of Sept 20 1809 is free upon presenting their name at the door others pay 10 15 and 25 cents
Chas Deutschman the piano tuner will be here for work Wednesday Oct 31. Leave orders at Journal office. Mesdames J Bailey and R Mc Creery of Coal Valley Illinois arrived last evening to visit with the former's son W M Bailey.
Frank Be. Smith of Kalona, a local businessman, visited the city today on business.
A carload of scenery will be used next Tuesday evening October 30 for Charter's Big Scenic Naval Play Under the Dome at the Graham venue.
WANTS LOST FOUND FOR SALE A dandy coal cook stove and wood heater see Gus Ross Lost A pair of gold spectacles from Mrs Clyde Basiley Return to Journal office 2B For Rent House of four rooms $2.00 per month can pay in work 11 Mrs A BouGert For SALE Picket fence apply at JOURNAL office A good air tight heating stove for sale cheap See Will Keifer $3.00 a day guaranteed agents selling our high grade laundry and toilet soaps for exclusive territory write Millen Soap Company 612 Adams street Chicago thuu stf
Iowa Central Railway announces a daily sleeping car service starting Sunday Sept 16 between Minneapolis and Kansas City with stops at St Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa and Albia. Cars of buffet and drawing room pattern depart Minneapolis at 8:05 am and reach Kansas City by 7:00 am. northbound return leaves Kansas City 9:20 pm arriving Minneapolis 6:30 pm. For details contact Iowa Central ticket agents.
The Iowa Central Railway announces the California Tourist Car Line for 1900-1991 from Minneapolis to Los Angeles via St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa with weekly departures starting Oct 1. The first car leaves Minneapolis the date and arrives in Los Angeles four days later. Pullman vestibule gas lighted cars offer modern conveniences. Full details from Iowa Central ticket agents or Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa.
The Lowa Central Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one third fare for meetings in Cedar Falls Iowa on November 1 and 4 for the Annual Meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association of Iowa Milwaukee Wisconsin from October 31 to November 2 for the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers Chicago Illinois from October 23 to 26 for the Annual Meeting of the Women's Board of the Interior Details available from Towa Central ticket agents or G S Barry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
One way and round trip by Northern Pacific every Tuesday for points in Minnesota North Dakota Manitoba Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and British Columbia. For details write Gro D Rogers tf Dist Pass Agt Des Moines Ia Date
A brief note praises Lombardo’s confections as made from purest materials. The passage claims the sweets satisfy all palates and appeal to men, women, and children alike with irresistible candy varieties.
Des Moines October 27 Frank Shankland of Des Moines faces an eighteen month sentence at Fort Madison instead of two years to break his opium habit. He deliberately admitted stolen goods to ensure confinement without opium access, hoping the longer term would cure him. He has prior prison experience and comes from a respectable family seeking penitentiary aid during the expected strain.
Louis Knudtson aged 23 unmarried drowned while crossing the Grand Rapids Sulp and Paper river near Biron Wisconsin. His companion Amiel Larson was rescued after the boat drifted toward the slide when the oar broke. Knudtson recently secured an accident insurance policy and was the main support for his aging parents.
Cedar Rapids Iowa reports Reginald Andrews aged 22 has been named sole heir and executor of his great uncle in England. The notification confirms his inheritance from a British estate.
Sioux City Iowa October 27 The Hlinios Central plans a new Sioux City to Chicago passenger service. It will operate independently of the Omaha Chicago route and link the two cities directly.
Watertown Wisconsin October 27 John Noborne a 55 year old laborer was killed by a Milwaukee road train. He leaves a wife and eleven children. The incident underscores dangers on local lines and prompts calls for safety measures.
Chicago markets note hog receipts of 3,000 with sales $3.50 to $4.92. cattle receipts 8,000 with steers $2.00 to $6.00 and varied grades. sheep receipts 6,000 with western lambs $3.50 to $5.35 and native lambs $4.00 to $5.60. East Buffalo quotes hogs $4.35 to $4.95 and cattle $4.80 to $5.60. sheep and lambs firm. St Louis and Milwaukee notes show wheat and corn futures moves with mixed prices and vols across the week.
A historical notice announces round trip tickets on the line north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly at one fare past 2 with a 21 day limit on specified dates in September October November and December. Agents Liton Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa offer information on lands and other travel routes and rates via John G. Farmer AGP&TA BOC R N Ry Cedar Rapids.
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