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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
4
A fragmentary line mentions Isenhart Cady Kitchen in relation to a fenced candy counter, signaling a brief local note or update. The readable text lacks full context or events.
In Pittsburgh on December 20 a boiler explosion at Black Diamond Steel Works killed five workers and injured twelve others while two remain unaccounted for. The report notes President's removal of appraiser Wakeman from office and reflections on Secretary Gage.
Judge W. F. Conrad of the Ninth Judicial District died this morning in Des Moines Iowa. The obituary notes his service and official position in the state judiciary.
Washington December 20 The President removed appraiser Wakeman of New York who refused to resign at Sec Gages request and wrote letters to the president criticizing Gage. Johnson the baker has received Bon Bon boxes and offers the choicest candy in the city and a large line of candy.
We offer the county's best stock of fuel and building materials at the same old stand. Our yard now features a complete sewer pipe stock. We sell 2600 lbs to the ton and guarantee correctness or a correction. Join our customer list and support your local supplier.
A K Stewart, a noted Keota Iowa Democrat and longtime resident, died last evening at four o clock after two years of illness and blindness. Born in 1820 in Beaver County Pennsylvania he lived in Dearborn Indiana Louisa County and Washington County before settling in Keota in 1875. He leaves sons Warren Lee and Arthur and a son A K Stewart Jr of Des Moines and brother James of Aosworth. Funeral set for two o'clock tomorrow.
Kindergarten pupils closed the winter term with a special Christmas program and a tree laden with candies and gifts. Marjorie Hebener, Helen Motts and Emisie Dean recited as boys sang carols. Santa greeted children and distributed presents. The 136 pupils were joined by 70 public-school children receiving tree gifts. P E O ladies donated many presents and candy. Miss Davidson received a Froebel portrait from local supporters.
A switch engine was badly damaged in an accident at Rock Island yards this afternoon. It pulled three cars from the scales and collided with a second engine backing up. One hogs car derailed, the steam chest burst, side rods stripped, and the cab badly demolished.
R. A. Warner son of Mr and Mrs W H Warner wed Miss Dessa Work at the bride's home six miles northwest of the city. Rev Yard of Pella officiated at seven. Mrs W F Eystone played the wedding march. About fifty relatives attended. A fine supper was served. They will move to the Alonzo Booth farm in about three weeks.
An ad invites shoppers to choose Christmas candies and bon bon boxes likely aimed at pleasing ladies, highlighting gift options and seasonal confections in a concise promotional tone.
Two diphtheria cases reported in Marion township. Mrs Rolla Bradford five miles south of the city is very ill and her son is also very ill. The attending physician says the boy will have a mild form. Marshal Wes Ragan notified the township clerk to enforce quarantine.
Notice lists a missing pocketbook between J. W Logue and Eugene Schnoeider and seeks a girl for general house work in a small family. Also advertises a farm for sale with 180 acres near Crawfordsville including 5 room house, orchard, barn, and water supply, plus hay for sale at 50c a hundred and delivery options.
Fire destroyed the Henry Davis residence six miles from Jackson Mississippi injuring his family. His wife and 2 year old child were cremated in the disaster. A Cairo dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes suffered heat stroke. The Colonial Brewing Company of New York assigned for creditors. Massachusetts memorial tablet at Andersonville dedicated. Atlantic Rubber Shoe Company capital $10,000,000 incorporated in Cranston.
Five hundred girls and boys sought samples of Isenhart's Xmas candy on Saturday December 21 as the holiday promotion drew a large local turnout.
Chicago court heard four witnesses as William J Chal mers and Henry A Penton of Allis Chalmers faced conspiracy to commit an illegal act for hiring nonlocals to replace striking workers. The case under state law requires advance notice of labor trouble. Witnesses testified they were told the strike was over and signed a contract reading they would replace striking workers as directed.
A sand house near Tipton Indiana serves as a tramp meeting place with over 1000 signatures on a register. Rev Mr Stands led a Sunday religious gathering where Mission Money Man Farna donates his earnings to tramps for food and gospel talks. The man is about 40, slight, with a black alpaca coat and red bandanna neckerchief.
Mrs Myrtle Phinney who delivers the northbound mail ten miles from Miller South Dakota escaped serious harm after a lantern exploded between her feet in a wagon igniting oil and robes. She extinguished the flames, was badly burned yet continued her daily rounds despite blocked roads from a storm.
Lt James McKinley US Army and nephew of the late president says his aunt in Canton remains in a status similar to after the president’s funeral with little chance of improvement. In Minnesota Nellie Mitchell missing from a Chicago hospital is found returning home, having left a watch and belongings.
The missing lumber barge Galatea is safe after being picked up ten miles northeast of Racine by the steamer Santa Maria at 12 a m yesterday. Her crew is unharmed and the vessel and its load remain intact.
The home of Henry Johnston near Berwyn was burned yesterday in Ardmore Indian Territory. His three sons, ages five eight and ten, perished in the flames.
Andrew Carnegie proposes a 15000 grant for a public library in Red Wing Minnesota on standard conditions. Secretary Gage sends to Congress a bill to stiffen penalties for repeated counterfeiting offenses. William Alden Smith Montana introduces a bill to make McKinley’s birthday a national holiday.
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