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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
The piece covers a Democratic county convention in the city selecting delegates for state and congressional meetings with twelve delegates for Des Moines and Burlington. It lists the ward delegates and notes a high school class reunion in Palm property changes and a steam shovel near the Iowa River. Attendees include old classmates from 1870.
The Great Live Stock Pavilion dedication set for Monday Aug 25 at the Iowa State Fair Grounds marks a milestone in the state fair. The 4000 seat steel brick structure hosts cattle and horses in a premier 170 by 120 foot show ring and signals Iowa’s livestock exposition leadership. Local and visiting attendees from Burlington Columbus Junction and Davenport prepare for the ceremony.
Frank McKay bought Ab Miller's east town residence yesterday. Sherman Crone of Wells and McCQulley meat market purchased McKay's South Marion avenue property and will move in.
Dan Rohrer reports the Crooked Creek flood rose three feet from noon to six last evening over the banks. The water then receded during the night. Bay threshing coal of John Shields Son, 2001.
Washington Chapter No 08 O EB S holds its regular meeting at 7 30 PM with note on important business. The Burlington & Western Railway offers a special train from Washington to Burlington for the Forepaugh and Sells Circus on Friday August 22 returning after the show with a round trip fare of 1 for adults and 50 for children, promising convenient connections and satisfaction.
In Washington County Iowa W N Potter and Losina Potter file to quiet title on a large tract described as southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section nine and other parcels in township seventy six north range eight west. The petition seeks full ownership by adverse possession over twenty years and cancellation of mortgages and liens. Defendants unknown claimants and listed heirs are notified to answer before the next term starting September 2 1902. Elcugr and Wilson attorneys represent plaintiffs.
On account of the Modern Woodman picnic at Moline on August 14 Rock Island will sell round trip tickets for 1.50 with limit August 15.50.
A congregational meeting is scheduled at the First United Presbyterian Church this Saturday at 2 o clock afternoon. The gathering will consider the resignation of Rev. A L Davidson.
A brief observation notes that individuals who appear significantly older than their actual age face social misconceptions and challenges in youth-oriented settings. The voice emphasizes appearance versus maturity and the impact on daily interactions.
An unidentified man was found dead on the outskirts of a Kanene town. A revolver and $100 were found on his person. The coroner held an inquest and billed $75 for expenses. The police judge fined the corpse 25 for carrying concealed weapons and confiscated the gun. The local obituary publisher reported no proceeds.
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