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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
2
Readers are invited to obtain a complimentary full size fifty cent box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier by sending address and 10c postage to D W Custer & Co Huntington WV. One free box per address.
Bert Scofield offers 25c books from hc to 15c and stationery 20c to 50c boxes at sale prices 10c to 0c. The following night Mr Ds arrives with Mrs Clarendon and their young son from Eureka Springs Arkansas staying at the Benz House.
The ad touts Weeks Break-Up-A-Cold aslets as a quick remedy for colds or La Grippe with a 25 cent price and a cheerful refund offer if it fails to cure. Stewart's Pharmacy endorses the product.
Republicans of four wards held caucuses to select delegates for the county convention on the fifteenth. Delegates named include Gene Anderson J H Young John Cunningham Paul Reed Frank Neal J C Curris A M Gardner J Brookhart Hi Wilson W A Row J A Y Ashby W R Jeffrey E Deuel Fort Sherman and others.
A farmer living south of town severely beat a young man this morning then paid a 750 dollar fine in Justice court. The farmer said the youth had slanderously commented on his daughter and implied others shared the same offense. The case details remain largely unknown locally. Cavender plans amputation of his diseased left limb in Chicago following medical advice, aiming for Friday surgery. Living Lake church hosted a Young People’s Good Citizenship Union rally with Rev. Allen and Rev. Williams speakers. a resolution endorsed the union’s aims and prior work.
Forecast from Washington predicts unsettled weather with showers and cooler conditions in parts. A humorous tale about Bill Higgins, a seedy stranger, a missing man, and a Muscatine Street fair dates event adds local color, ending with note that T. B. Vogt holds exclusive agency for Kath's Silver Tom cigar in Washington.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Second United Presbyterian church held a social in the church parlors with about fifty young people in attendance. Frappé was served as entertainment included many humorous activities. John Zebder of east Washington reportedly captured a prairie wolf near the Narrow Gauge depot this morning, a tame animal possibly escaped from the Hayes farm, and it headed east after being released.
Rev. Stark spoke on temperance in West Chester last night. He was accompanied by Miss Myrtle Kerr, Carrie Hamilton, Dack Montgomery, and W. G. Montgomery who provided music. J. H. Stewart injured a toe by stepping on a spike at a square crossing, causing a painful, difficult walk today. Mrs. Bradford and her daughter Mrs. G. Stewart return home from spending weeks in Minneapolis after visiting relatives.
Reverend Nicholson traveled to Coneville this morning to see his brother. He has spent the past seven weeks ill with typhoid fever and is now recovering with swollen limbs and using a crutch for support.
J. H. Wherry and his wife of Guernsey Town arrived in the city last evening and are visiting Rev. J. Lackey at his Heights home. The couple were formerly members of Rev. Lackey's congregation. Ort Adams was a Firefly passenger this morning for Ainsworth.
The first United Presbyterian church Sabbath School held a picnic in Highland Park last evening. Members met at the church at four, traveled by hay ladders and private rigs, enjoyed a moonlit supper, and later rode boats on Highland Park lake. Pat Shea, directing his grading crew at St. Joe, Missouri, arrived in the city and left for Keokuk to continue Rock Island company bridge work.
A full rehearsal of The Pixies was held at the opera house this morning for an upcoming performance. Miss Mabel Dewey stars as Prince Florimel with Mrs. Chas Parkinson as Queen Titania and Miss Jane Shearer as Angelica. Solo numbers include The Patti Waltz Song and Life's Lullaby. Two hundred participate in a colorful display including a Japanese scene and a large Amazon March. Seats go on sale Tuesday at Columbia Pharmacy for the Thursday Sept 13 show.
Mr and Mrs Mc Keon hosted a dinner at their South Brighton street home for Mrs Wesco celebrating her 73rd birthday with the whole family in attendance. Washington residents and friends extended warm wishes. Washington pastors plan a study meeting with Rev Stark on Monday morning September 10 at 10:30.
Twelve new rolls of Potter's Best 4-4 6-4 and 8-4 oilcloths plus ten yards of Royal Blue oilcloths arrive for home use. Availability in local store encourages quick purchases and prompts patrons to inspect color options.
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