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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1902

Page

4

Excursion to Burlington and Mississippi River outing offered

The OC B S Presbyterian church of Iowa promotes a August excursion to Burlington and Fort Madison via a special 15-coach train. Riders will view a new standard gauge, enjoy a 50 mile water trip, picnic in the park, and visit the state penitentiary with a return by Mississippi steamer Ottumwa Kellie. Adults 15 and children 5. Includes band music and boat passage.

OC. B.S. Presbyterian Church of Iowa Burlington Ottomwa Kelle Mississippi River Ft. Madison State Penitentiary Washington C. BE Aleo Mr. Fox Denver

Local Church Activities and Community Notes

Church services and meetings outlined across several congregations with reminders of excursions and upcoming events. Burglary reported at Charley Thomas residence with no loss and unidentified intruders. local residents Illness updates and social visits noted.

Gough's Quick Wit Suppresses Disruptive Audience Interruption

On a John B. Gough tour in the west an effort to spur converts toward a prohibition movement aroused political interest in several states. Distillers and liquor dealers reportedly feared the influence and employed men to respond.

John B. Gough West Topeka San Gough Smarty Philaphia

Wanted Lost and Found Items and Local Classifieds

Classified items include wants to do tasks, a delivery wagon for sale, baby jacket return, pasture for rent with water and sheds, and a Windsor Grocery steel range inquiry. Also excerpts from a temperance speech and humorous anecdotes from 19th century newspapers.

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Surprise party for Miss Kate Alien at North Second Ave

A surprise party was planned and carried out yesterday afternoon at Miss Kate Alien’s home on North Second Avenue. About thirty five guests attended and Mrs. Allen supplied a 40 plate luncheon.

Miss Kate Alien North Second Avenue Miss Kate

Landmark Iowa land suit seeks quiet title in Washington County

Francis Swift files in Washington County District Court claiming fee simple ownership to the southeast quarter of section 15 and adjoining parcels in township 75 N range 7 W. The action names John McComb Hannah McComb Norman Everson Richard H. Marsh John Keating Susan Keating John Keating Jr Phillip Fesal Nancy Fesal John Wagner Isabella Keating Joseph Beatch N Everson Emma Skinner Frank W Skinner and unknown claimants asserting clouds on title and asking for cancellation of liens and a court order vesting title in Swift. The defendants and unknown claimants are urged to appear by September to avoid default.

John McComb Hannah McConth Norman Everson Richard H. Marsh John Keating Susan Keating John Mention Jr Phillip Fesal Nancy Fesal John M. Wagner Isabella Keating Joseph Beatch N. Everson Emma Skinner Frank W. Skinner Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. A Nmber Washington County Iowa Amd A. D District Court of Francis Swift Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific R. K Towa Towtt Hannah McComb Norman Rverson Richard MH. Marsh Jon Keating, Jr Phillip Pesa Na Fesal Jen M. Wagner Ianbella Keating Joseph Jeh. N. Rverson Mma Skinner Mecomb Rieteard H.ish Sawnaohn Keating, Jr Phillip Pesal Ohn Kuma Skinner John McCe Norman Sere District Court City of Washington W. Livinester

Special Train Offers to Minnesota Resorts this Fall

Tickets on sale at Carris drug store and Burd John son s grocery for trips to St Paul Minneapolis and Minnesota resorts with return by October 31. Iowa Central railway promotes low rates for health leisure or recreation. Consult local agents for details and reservations.

Columbus Junction Carris Drug Store Burd & Johnson's Grocery Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Minnesota Iowa Central

Fraternal Orders Schedule August Meetings Across Cities

Biennial Meeting Knoights of Pythias San Francisco August 11 to 4th Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake City August 12 to 14 Annual Meeting National Fraternal Congress Denver August 26 For full information regarding rates routes call or write Morev LAW Asst Gen Pass Aut Kurliogtoo Iowa E G Fox Agent

Colorado Ang Uva Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Junction Ogden Salt Lake City Utuba Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Kiks Ucab Portland Tacoma Seattle Peoria Farmington Iowa Central Knoights of Pythias San Francisco Cal Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Utah National Fraternal Congress Col Kurliogtoo Iowa Fox

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