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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1901

Page

4

Death of Mrs N J Cook prompts family notices

Mrs. N J Cook, about 50, died suddenly in Chariton Iowa last night. She leaves Mrs Stuart and several children in Chariton Grand River and this city to mourn the loss. Mrs Stuart travels to attend the funeral and interment will be at Humston Iowa. A rumor column later discusses theater reviews railway survey rumors and local development news including Illinois Central plans and Cedar Rapids progress.

Stuart Todd Stuart East Side N.J. Cook Chariton Iowa Mra. Stuart Grand River Humston Lowa Illinois Central Cedar Rapids Coppock Washington Kalota Riverside Journal Kalona Cedar Rapids Gazette Illinois Central Engineers Ilinois Central Milwaukee Engineers Marsh W. Bailey Kansas City Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Spirit and Okoboji Lakes John G. Farmer Pass

Local Happenings Highlight City Visits and Weddings

Numerous residents and visitors are noted in the city today including Arthur McDonald and Jacob Frank on business, Kerr‑Anderson wedding attendees Dell Boileau and Carrie Garrett, and April 23 arrivals. Licenses issued to Anderson Kerr and Muller Beauchamp Stan Keegan, with weddings planned at Southeast Washington and St Mary’s church.

Arthur McDonald Wellman Jacob Frank Riverside M. H. Walter Brighton Harry Moore Kerr-Anderson Bisesi Muscatine Mike Lombardo Neal Sigourney California Thomas van Nostrand Chicago Dell Boileau Carrie (Arrett Washington William E. Anderson Myrtle A. Kerr Leander Muller Alisa Jane Beauchamp Lymann Stan Ada Keegan Glenn Kirkpatrick Kalona News Don Raweon City Journal Kirkpatrick Brother Kinross

Burglars Enter Edmondson's Store in Kalona

Kalona Iowa April 28 Special Burglars entered Edmondson's general merchandise store last night and would have carried off plunder if not for Dr Allen returning from a professional visit. They fled after a pursuit along the railroad but were not caught. Entry was made by means of a key.

Kalona Iowa Edmondson Allen

Burglary attempt at Oxford post office foiled by resident

A four-man gang tried to rob the Oxford Michigan post office April 22 but fled when Randall warned them off while seeking a physician for a family member. They drilled the safe and planned nitroglycerine charges, escaping with a hand car toward Pontiac. Detroit police were alerted.

Oxford Mich Randall Pontiac Detroit

Crop Bulletin Reports Cold Start Delaying Field Work

Des Moines Louisiana bulletin notes unseasonably cold week with 5 to 8 degrees below normal temperatures and ice on mornings. Rain on 16th and 17th slowed field work. spring wheat seeding finished and oats and barley nearly done. Cold slows germination but no material injury. fruit buds healthy and promising.

Des Moines

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