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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1902

Page

2

Presbyterian church calls Rev L D Young pastor

Congregation unanimously chose Rev L D Young of Indianapolis to lead the First Presbyterian Church. He will be married in May after presbytery on the 15th and will relocate from Highland Kansas after a Chicago seminary background. Born to Scottish and Scotch Irish parents, Young brings strong education, charm, and a broad evangelical ministry. He will attend presbytery in Iowa City and then proceed to Chicago and Charleston before settling here to serve the city.

First Presbyterian Church L. D. Young Lodianapolis Young W. K. Williams Rev. Young A. Hise Presbyterian Church Indianapolis Histoain Street Highland Kansas Highland University Princeton McCormick Seminary Chicago Yung Princeton College Charleston Ind Loch Glasgow Scotland Iowa City Winamac Lod Dorothy Spriestersbach Washington

Railroad leases gravel pit near Coneville for ballast

Attorney Geo M Titus, local rep of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad, returns from Coneville where he negotiated a five year lease on a nine acre tract from Hal Wolford and James McKee for 2000 dollars. The pit, a half mile east of Coneville, will supply sand and gravel for ballast as trains operate day and night with an electric light plant for after dark work. The company aims to begin immediately with two work forces and plans continuous activity until the road is ready. Dr Gamble, former Alaska government physician and World’s Work contributor, will visit his roommate Dr Clyde Boice. Gamble’s parents live in Winfield. Engineer Kyle surveys East Second street to grade Frank Brindley’s new house.

Geo. M. Titus Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company Conesville Hal Wolford James McKee Coneville Columbus Junction Gamble Clyde Boice Winfield Alaska Minnesota

Ordinance Appropriates City Expenditures in Washington Iowa

Ordinance No appropriates twenty nine thousand dollars for city expenditures for the year ending April 7. Funds from the city treasury pay bills presented and approved by the City Council. After passage and publication the ordinance takes effect. Mayor Winsor approves April ith. City Clerk McClarny attests.

Or Pemrageon Iowa Washington Wigeting Ton C. H. Winsor

Local News From Crawfordsville and Surrounds

County Attorney Batley visited Crawfordsville today and others from Wayne and East Washington were in the city on various errands. A freight car labeled Chicago Rock Island El Paso and plans for a Sunday train named Chicago California Mexico were noted along with ongoing local travel and minor accidents.

Batley Crawfordsville J. M. Haines Allen DeLong Wayne Rev Thompson J. R. McKate Brighton Jake Houck Omaha Sherm Welch Charlies Deutechman Columbia Winlfred Brockway Sheldon Ill Nina Leenhart Roland Rock Island Dexter Iowa Fox Des Moines Oskaloosa Ottumwa Chicago el Paso Chicago, California & Mexico Los Angeles City of Mex

Eastern Star Chapter 98 Meets With Grand Patron Visit

Washington Chapter No 98 Order of Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at 7:00 PM Thursday April 10 in Masonic Temple with initiation of candidates and inspection by Grand Worthy Patron W H Wray of Oskaloosa. Refreshments to follow. Twenty six Degree of Honor members surprised Henry Minick at a 6 PM birthday dinner noting calendar mix ups and planning next year’s date.

Washington Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple W. H. Wray Oskaloosa Degree of Honor Henry Minick Henry

County contract with Warren Mann couple and land transfer

A yesterday agreement between the county and Warren Mann and wife transfers their home and four and a half acres on the creek to the county. The couple will receive four dollars weekly and fifty dollars yearly for clothing and wood. If both die before the property value is exhausted, the residual goes to Sunset Park and the Presbyterian Church.

Warren Mann Sunset Park Presbyterian Church

City Bands Prepare for May Park Concerts

The two city bands plan summer concerts starting in May with the U T D band on Tuesday evenings and the High School band on Saturdays. Both seek public support and expect new uniforms and strong performances. Each band urges donations to sustain programs as they prepare for a bustling summer season.

Ed Johnson Charles Langenberg

Status of Canal Bill in Senate as Leaders View Progress

Washington April 10 Special. Senate business proceeds smoothly under Republican steering, canal bill placed as priority after Philippine measures with plan to vote. Democrats expect Gorman to regain leadership after Jones of Arkansas defeat opens path for Maryland man. Quay’s Chinese Christians speech missing. Doliver and Bailey praised by Depew for eloquence on the bill. Bailey rises as popular new senator, debating oleomargarine bill and clashing with Spooner with measured, cordial skill. ARTHUR W. DUNN

Gorman Howee Jones Arkansas Quay Depew Taffy Washington Senate Friends of the Canal Senator Jones Maryland Senator Penrose Pennsylvania Senator Quay Dolliver Bailey Senator Depew Iowa Texas House Congress Spooner Wisconsin Arthur W. Dunn

Son Saved by Chamberlain's Colic Remedy Claim

A Virginia mother, Mrs. Mary Haller of Mt. Crawford, says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy saved her son after severe cramps and a regular physician's prognosis. She states three doses revived him within hours and full recovery in a day. The remedy is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.

Chamberlain Mary Haller Mt. Crawford Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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Alex Black Mercer & Chilcote E. J. Carpenter Prince Albert L. J Stuart's Meat Market Presbyterians Aoa Kyle East Second Street Frank Brindley Columbia Pharmacy Bowland © Shields The Grand Army Post Washington, Iowa Rev Coates Walter Ayres Emanon Quartet Capt. Kellogg Dack Montgomery Dept. Com. Geo Metagar Ladies Gov A. B. Cummins Hoga H. McClarny Olty Mrs. Wake Neal R T. McCall Crawfordville Frank McCaulley Rock Island Tracks Redfield Jobo Alberson Jack Woolm fKeota Shaw Payne Chicago Exchange Jeff Davis Kidon Clay Georgia Henderson Popular New Senator Washington City Warner Sigma Thompson Batist Asc BBC Boe Worth Sc Newport Aurora Puritan New York SOL Rich & CO Marshall Minn Marshael Marshall, Minn W. Brindley
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