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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
4
A Walton dog roamed West Chester causing terror after escaping by day. A search party and gunfire failed to stop it until a farmer shot the animal near Dublin. No injuries were reported among residents or horses, though bites were feared.
Will Anderson of Crawfordsville and Oto C. Coe of De Sota visited the city today. Mrs. Isaiah Taylor recovers from illness. Oto Coe arrived from Te Sa to visit the G. W. Smith home. Harry Townsend of Monroe left after a stay with J. W. Ingham. his wife remains. Jessie Kent of Redland was in Burlington today.
The forecast for Iowa warns of heavy snow this afternoon with colder winds from the west and north. Saturday may bring snow to the eastern portion. A red brick south city literary meeting drew a large crowd with local and city residents. Debated topic on secret societies ended with judges backing their benefits. Safe Coop argued against. Wim Southerland and Cal Bean Blossom supported them. Other program features highlighted an engaging literary event in the community.
Saturday afternoon and Saturday eight marks the final Glass Blowers appearance. Every lady attending Saturday afternoon will receive a glass tumbler engraved with her name. Admission is 10e for all.
No services tonight or Saturday night at the Mr church. Special services will close Sunday evening. Kk. A. Hulse will conduct the music Sunday.
Journal correspondents report a general county snow storm with wet packed snow today likely delaying rail traffic. railroad men warn six inches could slow trains and twelve inches could blockade lines, noting last snow left a groove between snow and rails where wheel flanges run.
The Brick Literary Society members thank Sheriff John Teeter for attending their meeting last evening. He gave remarks and reminded some boys of their bad behavior. The letter is issued by the society president.
A W U W members chose to hold apolverys February 22. Property trades included F G D dyge Davenport to L K E Latta for the Philip Thoma farm in Highland township, Latta to move soon. Fairfield visitors Ed Anderson and Mrs Buchannan returned home. White Cloud School House box supper netted 19 dollars with a short program by Chas Latchem and pupils. Dr B D J Dewey bought a five year old trotter from Perry Hayes. Geo Teas sold a trotter to Owen Griffith for 175 dollars.
A massive underground dynamite explosion at the San Andres mine in Sierra Madres Durango area kills eighty seven miners and residents including Herman Sintiman the mine superintendent and his family. The government orders an official investigation.
The steamer Ventura arrived from Philadelphia with news of a fatal steam pipe burst in the engine room. Five crew members died from scalding, including George W. Robb and J. Williams Farren, with Felix Glass among those injured. The disaster occurred while the ship was en route, leaving the crew in agony and prompting rescue efforts.
Through J. J. Kellogg a pension is secured for Mrs Sarah Schrock of Wayland at 1 per month dating from November. Mrs Raymond Alberson will return home to Des Moines tomorrow. Mrs L Z Mirsch is ill and threatened with lung fever.
WANTS LOST FOUND FOR SALE Four good lots 150 each if taken soon Seg J W Teeter 341 For Rent Furnished front room large and light 3rd floor west end of Rookery Lost Dark muffler between post office and residence Finder please leave at residence W P Moot hart It ads promote cheap fares on Pacific Northwest and California trips through Great Rock Island Route F E Stewart Agent
Advertises Warner's After-Meal Tablets as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and related digestive issues. Claims the tablets restore nerve and gland function in the stomach, improve gastric juice quality and quantity, reduce mucus, and strengthen weakened stomach muscles with a 50 cent mail price.
A first class tailor offers genuine tailoring not from agents. A two month trial guarantees fit or garment returns. Lower prices for quality workmanship and materials. Garments resist wear and ravel and six months free repair. Cleaning, repair, and pressing neatly done. Visit Schneider Block for samples from Wilmet.
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