Iowa Weather Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair conditions tonight with warmer west portion and for Wednesday it will be probably threatening and warmer with possibly snow flurries.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1902
Page
3
The forecast for Iowa calls for fair conditions tonight with warmer west portion and for Wednesday it will be probably threatening and warmer with possibly snow flurries.
Franklin County born 1825 Ohio Civil War veteran. Married twice, wife Margaret Duke died 1898. Survived by four children including Flo Taylor, plus daughter Mrs A J Cherry and sons Harvey Wilson. Funeral tomorrow at 11 a.m. from his residence with Rev Masson officiating. Interment City cemetery.
The Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Dr. H. C. Hull. Rev. Rolland Williams of Bethel will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath evening. John F. Buxbaum left for Chicago to buy new goods for his store, with brother Charles of Grace Hill in charge during his absence. Miss Lena Maxwell returned to Washington after a long weekend at home.
Local notices urge patience and entertainment as the manager announces the famous musical comedy A Merry Chase to appear soon. The piece is described as far above prior offerings, promising lively humor and engaging performances for the audience.
Frigid conditions persisted as a strong north wind swept through, driving temperatures to near record lows overnight. The cold snap left most areas with icy roads and a chill that lingered into dawn.
Elijah Lamar, Civil War veteran and member of Company E, Forty ninth Indiana, died of heart disease during Sunday prayers at a Holiness chapel in Nashville Tennessee. He collapsed after leading in prayer as fellow worshippers saw a tremor in his voice. He was noted as a veteran and G A R member. The report also notes militia strength across states and a few shipping losses with fatalities. The U S Supreme Court has adjourned to February 24.
Annual meeting notes a prosperous year with record hiring and leadership reelected. Officers include A N Alberson as president, J F Henderson and A N Alberson as directors for three years. Also mentions local residents and various social visits and business updates.
The Pleasant Plain Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet on Wednesday February 5th at the home of Mrs Sarah Noker in this city. I want for David Harum an old haircloth sofa and chairs. Anyone having these please call and see me Warlen Moone Manager Graham Theatre. Furniture must be old fashioned. Rural Route Subscribers.
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