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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1906
Page
4
A box car cascaded over the Rock Island coal chute after cars rolled too far onto the chute. The brakeman on the summit barely escaped as the car fell, suffering potential internal injuries and a broken back for the car, while the rear tracks stayed on the rails and coal spilled to the ground.
A regular meeting is announced for tomorrow night with good attendance urged. After the business session Geo. Nisie will present a sketch of his army life. J. M. Thompson, P. C.
A five day promotion offers a cash rebate on all hair cuts from April 3 through April 7 at Friend's barber shop located at the north side square.
Joe Eagle of the east side restaurant is reported ill after leaving work before noon. He is feared to be threatened with appendicitis and remains at home awaiting further word.
Pueblo, April 2 That Herman Dewning, a prominent citizen of Knoxville Iowa, was a victim of the Adobe railroad disaster, identified by his wife Friday. He was en route to Spokane and had arrived in Pueblo on the Rock Island the night before the wreck.
The G A R will hold an open meeting tomorrow evening inviting everyone. George Nisse Hill will speak about his army life as an Ohio soldier.
Mrs Geo Alexander arrived this morning. Albert Jackson of Winfield and Roadmaster Shinn of the Q were business visitors. Sam McKee visiting from Chicago. Miss Mamie Herbert left for Riverside. Miss Kate Donovan arrived from Des Moines where she teaches. Miss Mary Jones visited relatives in Ainsworth. Mrs J T Beamer and daughter Janet visiting Glenn’s country home. Pearl Montgomery teaching near West Chester. Mrs Frank Strain visiting J B Crooks. L C Langdon of Chicago with Selby Shoe Co visited Frank L Wilson. Bagan of The Journal leaves for Omaha then Cheyenne to improve health. Ruth Benkett of Davenport sang two solos at the Methodist church promising contralto under Professor Powers. fourteen years old with strong voice.
The Rev Ross plans to leave the area in a short time ending his tenure at the local Presbyterian church. Church officials announced his departure, noting no fixed date but indicating the move will be soon.
The Rev. F. Ross pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church resigns and goes to Rock Prairie Wisconsin in response to an unanimous call. He and his family expect to leave between the 22nd and 30th of the month. The Rock Prairie charge near Jaynesville on the Milwaukee road is a highly regarded United Presbyterian country post.
The Journal expresses appreciation for the kindness shown by the gentleman and regrets his departure from the community, noting the impact of his presence and service.
A lengthy tribute praises Rev. Ross for fearless preaching and civic involvement during a three year pastorate. Under his leadership the church grew and annual expenditures reached 164.2ss with foreign missions totaling 1745.90 and yearly giving at 7,262.08 across branches.
Anderson Indiana March 31 Deputy County Clerk Frank Buser reports a hen laid 148 eggs in 156 days starting at four months and one week old. The bird produced seven eggs in seven days then five eggs in ten days and finally one egg daily before death likely from overfeeding.
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