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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
4
Milwaukee Gen s Manager Williams Arrives for Inspection
General Manager Williams of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway is due in the city tonight. He travels by special car No 7 with a buggy journey from here to Muscatine to inspect the engineers survey. President Harling may join him to decide on the route for the line. One thousand loaves of bread will be baked at Johnsons tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Here
Muscatine
Manager Williams
Chicago
Mr. Williams
City
Harling
Marriage of Carrie Garrett and Dille Boileau in Southeast Washington
The marriage of Miss Carrie Garrett and Mr. Dille Boileau was celebrated last evening at the bride’s mother Mrs. Sarah Garrett’s home on Dean Street. Rev. J. Kologue of the Second United Presbyterian Church officiated at o’clock, with few intimate friends present. The couple, beneath a floral wreath, stood before guests as lilac silk organdy and smilax decor filled the scene. A wedding supper followed. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Sarah Boileau. the bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Sarah Garrett. They will reside at 208 East Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Garrett
Dille Boileau
Washington
Carrie. Garrett
Sarah Garrett
Dean Street
J. Ko Logue
Second United Presbyterian Church
Sarah Boileau
East Second Street
The
Journal
Riverside Savings Bank Wreck In Wall Collapse
A section of Riverside’s Citizens Savings Bank caved into the cellar during excavations for a new building by Mrs. Mary Bouquet. No workers were harmed but the dispute over land borders adds tension as talks continue. The page also notes a May 3 performance of Quo Vadis at Graham with seat sales starting Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Mary Bouquet
Citizen's Savings Bank
Railway booklet promotes Spirit and Okoboji Lakes resorts
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railway released a booklet describing summer resorts at Spirit and Okoboji Lakes in Northwestern Iowa. Free copies are mailed on request to John G. Farmer, Assistant Gen. Pass. Agt., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Iowa
John G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Aged Woman Fatally Struck by Train Near Lima
An elderly woman was killed by a passenger train along the Fort Wayne railroad tracks near Lima Ohio. She is believed to be Rosana Gaskill of Champion Pennsylvania en route to visit Fort Wayne. The report blends other brief notes on events in Streator and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Fort Wayne
Rosana Gaskill
Champion
Ind
Ron
Village Chimney Bends Draws Curious Crowds
A tourist points to a crooked cottage chimney and claims it draws attention from every passerby. The exchange notes the chimney’s odd shape and its viral appeal among onlookers.
Nine apples removed leaving one apple
A concise Chicago News item reports a pupil asking for completion after a teacher notes the math question about nine apples with eight taken away leaving a single apple. The exchange highlights a classroom moment reflected in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Willie R Bootblack-Chee Shine Request Noted
New York Evening Journal highlights a playful request for a shine on Willie R Bootblack-Chee with the headline inviting attention to the amusing scene. The item captures a moment of street humor in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie R Bootblack
Chee
New York Evening Journal
Rapid Progress At Studio Described As Speaking Portrait
A studio owner reports rapid progress since opening. A recently completed portrait of a deaf and mute man is praised as speaking-like and expressive, drawing public acclaim for its lifelike portrayal.
Question From Father Sparks Reflection On Strength
A brief exchange from the New York Evening Journal shows a son asking about his father with the reply that the parent remains strong. The fragment hints at familial resilience and care across generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
New York Evening Journal
Mrs Riley Dies Sudden in Ottumwa Visit Raf Crawfordsville
News reached Crawfordsville of the death of Mrs. Riley widow of Nathan Riley. She died suddenly last night at the home of her daughter Mrs. A B Smith in Ottumwa where she had been staying. A letter to her son Ed in Crawfordsville foretold a visit today. Burial will be in Crawfordsville after remains arrive from Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Nathan Riley
Crawfordsville
A. B. Smith
Ottumwa
Local business visit and health update with quarantine notes
George Haines of Crawfordville was in town on business today. Miss Nettie Wallace of Glenwood Minnesota is recovering from smallpox and doctors say she will not be married. Lelia and another young lady are quarantined with her sister and were vaccinated earlier. Quarantine life feels lonely but the illness remains mild if contracted. The notice ends with a plug for Burnham's Golden Buck cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Wallace
Glenwood
Minn
Willas
Lelia
Classifieds blurting wants and sales in brief
Young man seeks clerkship inquire at Journal office. Parlor organ walnut piano case for sale. One set Johnson's Encyclopedia in good order for sale. Five room house on the Heights for rent with fruit and cistern. Little girls coat for sale. Good sound horse and ladies side saddle for sale. For sale good second hand organ. Seven room house two acres near Sigourney street for rent. House for rent near square. House and lot two blocks from the square for sale, price 1250 at Journal office. This place will make a nice home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Heights
Frank Webb
A. KE. Roe
Journal Office
Sigourney Street
KECK
Firet Class Excursions via the Firet Class Route
Travel deals advertise first class excursions from Washington with low fares to cities including Davenport Des Moines Columbus Centerville Lincoln St Paul Dubuque Kansas City Detroit Milwaukee Chicago Louisville and more. Pullman sleeper service daily except Sunday departs at 8 15 p m with various trip dates and adjusted fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Columbus
Ohio
Centerville
Lincoln
Neb
St. Paul
Dubuque
Pullman
Chicago
P. R
Des Moines Valley Division
D. M. Val
Knoxville
Des M
Rock Island
Washington
BL &N. W
Lands Still Open in Northwest Iowa and Nearby Regions
The notice invites readers to consider lands in northwestern Iowa southwestern Minnesota and South Dakota with low excursion rates from the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Tickets on the first and third Tuesdays expire in 21 days at one fare plus $2 to points north of Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly. Information is available from Iiten Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Burlington,Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Abbott, Shell Rock and
Waverly
Iiten & Brooks
Cedar Rapids
Alabama
Arkansas
Quo Vadis to Be Staged Here Friday May 3
Original production with elaborate scenery comes to our city Friday evening May 3 in six acts and eight tableaux. The drama follows a young Roman soldier who loves a Christian maiden amid Nero’s persecutions and eventual triumph through faith. Peter the Apostle appears as a key figure. Seat sale begins Tuesday with Gallery 25c Balcony 50c Parquet 50c Circle 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
Peter
Apostle of
Christ
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