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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

4

Young Oglesby Romance Sparks Sudden Wedding News

Colonel Ogleby learns of his brother Jasper EB s supposed marriage to Miss Idan Rogers and spends a day telephoning and sending messages seeking an explanation. The couple reportedly plans to wed soon amid family inquiries and a sudden announcement.

Biot Gfield Ite Ogieeby Jasper Mies Idan Rogers New Mre Ogteshy Nice Colonel Ogieshy Rogers Ogiceby Miss Rogers

Elections in Illinois Wind Through Local Towns

April 2 reports show Democratic control in Freeport and Kankakee, with GOP gains in Danville and Washington townships. Danville township backed Republicans for most seats while Democrats won two aldermen. Overall results reflect mixed shifts across several towns in Illinois.

Freeport Mis Kankakee Wis Tlhck T. A. Kerrent Fred Danville His Repub Goo Soo Aion Wie Inington Township LNB

Peace delegates step toward talks amid Boer War clashes

Telegraphed reports say peace delegates meet Steyn and Delarey while negotiations appear promising. Meanwhile a rail accident near Barberton in Transvaal injures forty five British soldiers, nine of them killed.

Steyn Delarey Ani Barberton Transvaal

Keombie's Flowers and Direct Order Charges Noted

A fragmented item notes Keombie's Flowers as the 3 option and mentions customers paying charges when ordering direct. The snippet includes references to SMELB FLOWsR Co in Valowa Iowa with unclear context.

Keombie Smelb Flowsr Co Valowa. Lowa

Very Cheap Colonist Rates Across Western Lines

Low colonist fares apply on the Lowa Central road all March daily. Reach Rotten Boise Tacoma Spokane Portland Salt Lake City and Denver plus many intermediate points at these reduced rates.

Montana Idaho Washington Oregon Utah Lowa ‘Central Road Boise Tacoma Spokane Portland Salt Lake City Denver

Hazel Stewart Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Little Hazel Stewart hosted a party for about twenty young friends from four to six o'clock. A luncheon was served and ice cream delights followed as she received many presents, making the event a very pleasant occasion for all attendees.

Hazel Stewart Haezsl

Pioneer Settler Joseph Cooper Dies at 88 in Kansas

Word reaches relatives of Joseph Cooper a county pioneer who left about twelve years ago. He died March 25 in Jewell City Kansas at eighty eight. Native of Virginia he settled south of town around 1850. Surviving children include Mrs Levi Anderson Mrs David Benson and Mrs Richard Moore.

Joseph Cooper Jewell City Kan Virginia Levi Anderson David Benson Richard Moore

Chicago Opera Company Debuts At Graham Opera House

The Chicago Opera company presented its first city appearance at the Graham opera house last evening. The ensemble included skilled singers whose strong high notes impressed a small but appreciative audience. The performance was creditable and well received.

Chicago Opera Company City Graham Opera House

Local Hews and Community Notes Roundup

Residents return home after short visits including Dr Ida Harter from B O Car ris and John Jay homes and Howard Crawford from Ales worth. Clara Wolf comes home from Fair field while Walter heads to Columbus Junc tion on business. Johnson's advertises bread cakes pies as neighbors attend Rev W Rolland Williams sermon at Hardin school. Calico carnival planned by Degree of Honor at A O U W hall with date to come.

Ida Harter North Rogilsh B. O.carris John Jay Howard Crawford Alesworth Johnson's W. Rolland Williams Hardin School Haskins

YOUNKIN MEek NUPTIALS

The marriage of Miss Fannie Yous kino and Mr. Sr. Meeks of Riverside took place at noon today at the home of the bride's brother Samuel Younkin on West Third street. A quiet ceremony was performed by Rev. H Lilley of the First Baptist church, followed by a wedding supper hosted by Mrs. Samuel Younkin. The couple will begin housekeeping in Riverside.

Fannie Youskino Riverside Samuel Younkin West Third Street H. Lilley First Baptist Church Dloder Ira Bowman

Two youths fined for attempted burglary at Marsh hardware

In Aboworth two boys aged 12 and 14 from a good family tried to burglarize Marsh hardware store by crawling through a rear window. They were found by Wiley Davis, jailed overnight, then fined by the justice of the peace and released the next morning.

Aboeworth Marsh Hardware Wiley Davis Lodge Night Watch Justice of the Peace

Boy 11 Kicked by Horse in Brighton

Ray Brioton son of Mr and Mrs T 1K Brioton was kicked by a horse while leading it to water about six o'clock. He suffered a serious forehead wound and remained unconscious until after midnight. Dr Parke treated him with stitches and he remained in critical condition.

Brighton Ray Brioton Brioton Parke McDonald, Ga Cardus Thedford Georgia Lee Cagdui Ladies’ Advisory Department Chattanooga Cine Company Chattanooga, Tenn

Teachers' orders ready at Washington Co Savings back tomorrow

Instructions state that teachers' orders will be ready for pickup at Washington County Savings Bank tomorrow. Recipients are asked to call to receive the items.

Washington Co. Savings

Forger Targeting Bearer Checks Plies Across Estate

Police report a series of small bearer check forgeries over recent months. Victims Sam son and Livingston recall checks under ten dollars presented around the 18th last month. Shops Wella McCulley and J H Moore meat markets remember little, noting the suspect appeared as a laboring man with sandy complexion and stamps reading per H F Sameon.

Samson & Livingston Wella & McCulley J. H. Moore Meat Markets H. F. Sameon

Scarlet fever quarantine ends spread risk in East Washington

Patay Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wilson of East Washington street, was quarantined for scarlet fever today. Authorities acted promptly and expect no spread from the case.

Patay Wilson J. Wilson East Washington Street

Fire destroys Peaslee-Gaulbert warehouses in Louisville

Fire at the Peaslee-Gaulbert Paint and Varnish plants on Fifteenth Portland avenue, Louisville, causes about 200000 in losses. Reports list three large warehouses destroyed and property damage in Ashley Michigan and Durand area incidents.

Louisville Peaslee-Gaulbert Paint and Varnish Company Portland Avenue

For Rent Good flat eight rooms to rent

For Rent notice describes a good eight room flat freshly painted and papered. Inquire at JOURNAL office 3s to

Journal Office Johnson's Bakery Rookery Inquire Journal Ofice Renor Journal

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