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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
2
President Earling of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul arrives in Chicago City last night amid other officials in a showing of corporate leadership and transportation planning.
A party led by A J Earling president and other Milwaukee railway executives arrived by special car from Muscatine to inspect Washington for a potential Muscatine to Washington survey. They weighed routes via Columbus Junction and Green street depot sites while considering south and north city segments and Rock Island connections. Officials expect a decision after cost estimates and anticipate a possible double track between Davenport and Muscatine.
Frances E Riley aged 86 was found dead at Rev. and Mrs. A B Smith 204 South Wilson Ottumwa this morning. She was born Luzerne PA May 21 1823 wife of Nathan Riley mother of six with four living Edward E Riley John D Riley William Riley and Mrs A B Smith. Funeral services at 5 30 this afternoon at the Smith residence and remains sent to Crawfordville for burial tomorrow.
A 90 ton locomotive No 1401, built by Brooke's, made its first trip on the Rock Island and Kansas City branch drawing about 100 onlookers. Master Mechanic John Gill led the run and noted the engine can haul 30 percent more than 70 ton rivals. It stands 14 feet high and is among the era's massive railroad machines.
Advertisement claims Cascarets cure constipation forever with a money back offer if not satisfied. The copy promotes 20 cent package and asserts relief through a simple regimen, aiming at a broad audience.
Miss Marie L Kreth and Mr Edwin Pratt of What Cheer were married at the Kleppenstine residence in the presence of a few guests. Rev Stryker performed the ceremony. Nearby notices list visitors and local movements throughout Fairfield County.
A second coach of dagos passed through en route to Oklahoma for labor on the CO R J and P railroad between Liberal Kansas and El Paso Texas. A prior shipment reached the same destination and another 300 are due next Monday. The company saves by hiring them for 1.40 dollars compared with 1.75 dollars for Americans.
A group of youths visited Winfield last evening and were entertained by Ed Smith and local residents at the town’s leading hostelry. The party included Miss Hallie Berde Miss Vera Van Sickle Miss Mary Boyer and Messrs Vern Kerr and Earl Lewis with social time before and after supper.
Miss Elith Shields hosted a small group of Vern Kerr’s friends at her home in a reunion setting. The entertained guests enjoyed music readings and social chat before a luncheon was served. Vern Kerr is home from Iola Kansas.
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