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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1901

Page

2

Presbyterian Rev Stark Accepts Frankfort Call

At morning service Rev H R Stark announced his acceptance of the call to Frankfort Indiana after seven years of ministry here He said it is a call from God and that he and Mrs Stark will cherish the friendships made A congregational meeting is set for Thursday evening after prayer meeting to appoint a pulpit committee and conduct other business Miss Anna Scott spoke of her mission work with the Y W C A in Passaic New Jersey detailing outreach to factory girls and the significance of the work Washington should be proud of her dedication.

Anna Scott Presbyterian Church H. R. Stark Frankfort Indiana Mrs.Stark Crawfordsville Washington

Iowas Daily Newspapers Form Chicago Advertising Board

A meeting at the Palmer House in Chicago formed a permanent association of Iowa city daily papers led by EK P Adler as president and James A Kvana as secretary. They reappointed G Logan Payne to represent Iowa papers in Chicago for another year and plan a stronger campaign with a spring banquet for advertising agents. Members include the Hawkeye Dubuque Telegraph Register Davenport Times Times Ottumwa Courier Muscatine Journal Clifton Herald Waterloo Courier Cedar Rapids Republican Keokuk Gate City Iowa City State Press Ft Madison Democrat.

Iowa Chicago G. Logan Payne Palmer House EK. P. Adler The Times James A. Kvana Keokuk Gate City Payne Ottumwa Muscatine

Public Sale Notice in Wellman Area January 1902

Notice for a closing out sale at Highland Park Breeding Farm near Washington on January 4 1902. Items include four horses and mares aged 3 to 10 years a cow calf and pig stock plus farming gear and household goods with credit terms over 10 dollars and 5 percent cash discount. W A Crone and O B Reeves listed as auctioneer and bidder.

Highland Park Washington Poland Rock Island Plymouth Rock W. A. Crone Reeves

Wedding Quietly Unites Mae Emmons and J W Coffee in Iowa City

Miss Mae Emmons daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Emmons and Mr J W Coffee wed Christmas evening at the bride's brother W W Emmone's home in Iowa City. Rev De Witt Clinton officiated. only the bride's mother and brother attended. The couple will reside in What Cheer after he takes a Bain Bros position.

Kalona Mae Emmons J. W. Emmons J. W. Coffee W. W. Emmone Iowa City de Witt Clinton Methodist Episcopal Church J. W. Snare

Star Boarder farce to be presented tomorrow evening

Charles H. Boyle and company present the farce A Star Boarder tomorrow evening. Free concert by a Star Boarder band will precede the show.

Charles H. Boyle Mnny Voncett

Recommendation of a Chicago Physician Endorses Cough Remedy

Dr Mary R Melendy lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and adults noting its non narcotic safety. She claims it relieves obstinate coughs colds bronchial afflictions and calls it a universal panacea. Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman sell the remedy.

Mary R. Melendy Chicago

Mrs Daugherty hosts farewell party for Erma

The Misses Maud and Erma Daugherty entertained about twenty friends Friday evening. The gathering introduced Miss Erma who will leave next month to travel with her sister in Illinois to pursue cooking and domestic work. A luarbeon was served.

Erma Illinois The Inter

Elixir of Life Promises Free Cure for All Ailments

A sensational ad announces Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana has discovered a miraculous elixir of life that cures any disease. The doctor claims free distribution to prove its efficacy, listing cures for rheumatism neuralgia stomach issues and many other ailments along with testimonials and warnings about risk.

Affiecks Sell Patrimony as Rhodes Buys Dalham Hall

Cecil Rhodes, managing director of the British South Africa Company, has purchased the Dalham Hall estate near Newmarket for about £100,000. The property includes a Georgian house built in 1704 and 3475 acres of shooting. The Tatham estate, held by the Affleck family for two centuries, now belongs to Sir Robert Affleck.

Affiecks London Cecil Rhodes British South Africa Company Dalham Hall Newmarket Bishop Ely Tatham Affleck Robert Affleck

Rathbun to Enter Indiana Penitentiary After Manslaughter Conviction

Jeffersonville Indiana December 26 Newell C Rathbun found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to the Indiana reformatory for four to twenty one years for causing the death of Charles Goodman in Jeffersonville last month will not seek a new trial and will proceed to the penitentiary at once.

Jeffersonville Ind Newell C. Rathbun Indiana Reformatory Charles Goodman

Kaiser Question Prompts Schley Court Martial Doubt

Berlin dispatches report letters sent to Admiral Schley detailing a conversation with the Kaiser about the naval inquiry. The Kaiser remarked that the men performed well and asked why they would court-martial them.

Berlin Schley

Boy Drowned in YMCA Pool Accident

In Calumet Michigan on December 26 the body of Rose Allan a 13 year old boy was found in the YMCA swimming tank. He entered the pool against association rules while no trained attendant was present and drowned.

Calumet, Mich Rose Allan Young Men's Christian Association

Champion to Stay Under Water in Diving Suit World Record

Chicago reports Captain Louis Sancho at the Coliseum remained under ten feet of water in a diving suit for nine hours setting a new world record. The prior best was eight hours and thirty minutes. Christmas Gift for Trolley Men notes Indiana Railway of South Bend raises wages for motormen conductors and all power station staff across lines in South Bend Goshen Elkhart Mishawaka and connected areas.

Chicago Louis Sancho Coliseum South Bend Ind Indiana Railway Company Elkhart Joshen Goshen Dunlap Osceola Mishawaka

Fish in a Water Tank Doubtful Source of Monster Catch

James White, a L and N brakeman, hauled a twenty five pound fish from a water tank at Queen's Lake near Red Bud Illinois. He says the tank had little water when the engine paused for water and the fish likely was pumped in years ago through the four inch feed pipe. The crew found the fish flopping at the tank bottom once water was drawn.

Red Bud James White Louisville and Nashville Railroad Queen’s Lake White

Mother and Son Arrested in Indiana Beating Death

George Scott was beaten to death at his Marietta area home after a dispute over land boundaries. Clarence Sandefur, 23, is jailed for murder. his mother held as accessory. The incident followed an argument as Scott drove by with fodder.

Shelbyville Ind George Scott Marietta Clarence Sandefur Scott Sandefur

Wat erspout in Saffe Morocco Drowns 200 People

A waterspout struck Saffe, a fortified seaport town near Tangier, inundating the lower part of the town for twelve hours. About 200 residents are reported drowned. no Europeans among the dead. The town of 12 000 includes around 3 000 Jews and features walls a palace and a fort.

Tangier Morocco Saffe

Democrats Plan National Reception In New York

The Manhattan club schedules a reception for non resident members on Feb 22 1902 to revive interest in Democratic doctrines and unite Democrats nationwide. The event aims to gather leaders and supporters from across the country.

New York Manhattan Club

Bankruptcy filing in Butler Indiana by G Wolff

G Wolff filed a bankruptcy petition in Butler Indiana showing liabilities of 16500 and assets of 7000.

G. Wolff Butler Ind G. H. Mull Erie Railroad Lima Newport News

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