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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement from J. N. Lewis & Co. calls on those owing money to call and settle soon as accounts will be placed with collectors. It notes Marion Anderson was an outgoing passenger this morning on the branch for insurance business.
The academy boys form an Athletic Association to provide fall and winter sports with football as the initial focus. Officers listed: James Ferguson president Everett Allen secretary Bert Dixon treasurer Mr Hillhouse sergeant at arms. An unrelated promotional note advertises Dwight's Complexion Beautifier offering free full-size boxes to readers who mail address and 10 cents for packing and postage.
Samson and Livingston begin excavating this week for a modern elevator on the west end of their yards east of the Narrow Gauge depot. The 40 000 bushel capacity cribbed structure will have seven bins, a 35 000 bushel hourly lift, 2x4 timber construction, and a small engine house with an 8 horsepower gasoline engine. The yard will be reconfigured with a new track layout, the coal bins rebuilt, and the grain house torn down. Local workers will be employed, and completion is targeted before winter.
J H Augustin and S Reeves auctioneers offer 650 head of sheep and 26 two year old heifers at the B and N W stock yards in Washington Iowa on Friday September 28 1900 starting at 1 PM consignments include 350 yearlings 300 lambs first class stock and Texas Six months time at 6 percent interest. Mrs L P Faris and daughter Mrs Fred Stewart travel to Morning Sun after the death of farmer John A Brown. E Sterrett death linked as nephew of the Faris family.
Miss IK Knox of St. Louis will present a two week display of hair goods at Mrs. R. TI. McCall's Millinery Store in Washington with free instructions and shampooing services. Local ladies and nearby residents are invited to view the collection and consult with the designer.
Funeral services for William Moore were conducted yesterday afternoon at Pleasant Hill church southeast of the city. Rev. C. E Hunt led the ceremony with large attendance from country and city communities. Pallbearers included R. T. McCall A Harmon William McFarland John Henry Kephart William Blair Wake Neal. Interment followed at Pleasant Hill cemetery. Our new Chocolates are in. The hot weather is gone and we can now offer you bright new Chocolate Creams of the very fanciest make. Call and see them at Johnoson's Bakery.
The forecast calls for threatening and colder conditions with showers this afternoon or tonight in eastern and southern Iowa. Wednesday will be fair with colder conditions in the east and central regions. Thursday marks the reunion day of the 25th Iowa regiment veterans with a program to be published tomorrow and plans for proper Washington decoration with flags.
A farce titled Two Married Men showcases Carnaby Fix being initiated into the mystic order of bod fellows. The play, praised by the eastern press, stars a company of actors well suited to farce and is set to open at the Gra ham next Saturday with seats available Thursday at 25c 35c 50c.
A man exits the Globe Barber Shop on the East Side without a smooth shave triggering a pursuit by local officers. Mant Wiirt is reported in the vicinity as investigations continue for the escape and any associated theft or disturbance.
Local horsemen travel to Iowa City for Johnson County Fair races open yesterday amid heavy track conditions. Entries include Manila and Martha J in the 2 20 pace Earl King in the 2 20 trot and Miss Pat in the free for all pace or trot. Also noted are travel plans of Mr and Mrs Gregory with Denver origins en route to New York for a pleasure trip.
The Journal reports receipt of the October Supreme Court docket and notes no cases are docketed from this county. Additional business from other counties is anticipated in the near term.
Miss Bertha Walker, who has visited local friends since returning from Mexico with Mrs. Ho and M. Bicher, returned to her Cedar Rapids home this morning.
Mrs Rownds of Texas has been visiting Dr Ballard and his wife and left Saturday night for Lincoln Nebraska, from where she will return home.
In Hartford on September 25 Joe Walcott defeated Mysterious Billy Smith in a scheduled twenty round bout. Smith tried to quit after the ninth round but referee Johnnie White barred the quitting. in the following round Smith fouled and lost.
Eau Claire Wisconsin September 25 the executive officer of the state board of health says the epidemic of supposed smallpox is nearly stamped out unless Fall Creek local authorities organize effectively the board will send a Milwaukee official to take charge. Vienna September 25 the admiralty reports from Taku dated September 24 that the Russians occupied the fortifications at Lu Tal about forty miles northeast of Tien Tsin and twenty miles north of Talc.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in the United States district court by George N. Bissnell of White Plains. The filing lists liabilities of 1 079 785 dollars and assets of 25 832 dollars, with 25 359 dollars claimed against the Second National Bank of Coopertown, N Xi.
Eight days into the Hubbell Soper criminal docket, local parties testify and cross examination showcases skill. Prosecution's Preston and defense's Colby engage in a lively trial, offering schooling for young lawyers as testimony wraps up and closing arguments near.
Announcement for a one day only hair shampoo and dress event for ladies on September 29. Includes manicuring, steaming, and massaging at Alcove Barber Shop with a 25 cent price. Engagements by phone number 2.
Bloomfield Iowa September 25 Special. The M E Conference appointments for Muscatine are released with few changes and Park Avenue Muscatine remaining unfilled. Listings name presiding elder J W Coxe and pastors at multiple towns including Muscatine First Church and Park Avenue, plus Keosaudqua Keota Drakesville and Washington among others. Additional notes mention Rev W R Jeffrey to Keosauqua J O Kemble to Fairfield and other reassignments. David Donaldson leaves for Clear Lake to visit his sister and hints at possible fishing.
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