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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
2
The Washington crowds flood the streets for Buffalo Bill’s exhibition with Cowboys Rough Riders and Wild West acts. Buffalo Bill leads the parade through town drawing families and youths eager for the famed pageant and its many attractions.
This afternoon the exhibition in the big tent attracts thousands who enjoy both entertainment and education. The management notes night shows are best, as electric accoutrements greatly enhance the battle scenes for greater impact.
Special weather forecast notes fair conditions for Iowa with cooler air moving in tonight. The outlook covers eastern and southern portions as the cooler trend continues into Friday.
A Tribune note invites readers to attend The Pixies presented by Trinity Guild at Gra ham on Thursday September 13. The show promises a fairyland stage with tropical flora moving palms and colorful birds, featuring about two hundred pixies fairies goblins and elves in music and chorus for an elaborate, lively performance.
A Journal office notice lists items wanted and found including a found handkerchief and a child care position. It also mentions a lost account book and a nearly new baby carriage with reward for return, plus rooms for rent and two stores for sale.
Advertisement for a Tuesday September 11 excursion to Columbus Ohio and return for 11.87 dollars valid thirty days. Other destinations cheaper. Train departs 7 05 a m. Agent E G Fox invites inquiries and promises reliable service.
Miss Ethel Helwick and Mr. Harry Welch wed last evening at the bride’s parents home six miles north of the city. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jones of Riverside with two attendants and about eighty guests from near and far. A wedding supper followed and neighbors enjoyed a charivari later. The couple will reside on Sprouls farm and plan a visit to Ohio before housekeeping. Music by C RK and Jobo Pleiser on mandolin and guitar.
A Third Ward Republican caucus will convene at Smouse's Hall on Friday September 7 at 8 o'clock to choose delegates for the county convention and to elect committeemen by order of J L Brooknart Com.
The Republicans of First ward will hold a meeting at the Fire House Friday night September 7 at 8 o'clock to choose delegates for the county convention on September 15 and to select a committeeman for the coming year. Eugene Anderson, Committeeman.
John McClelland offers farm property at 2 PM including cattle hogs sheep horses poultry and a New Bell buggy. The sale features 23 cattle 6 milk cows 5 calves 5 horses 150 spring pigs 25 Shropshire sheep 2 short horn calves and 1 span of four year old mules. Terms: 12 month credit on sums over 10 with note. cash for 10 and under. 7 percent off for over 10. O S Reeves, Auctioneer.
Marshal Norton encountered four suspicious individuals in the city’s west section last night. The men, described as hard lookers, were ordered to leave town and headed east on No 12.
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