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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

3

Local News Highlights From Ainsworth And Vicinity

Numerous brief items note visits and travel among residents including Luke James, Robert Love, Amos Durst, Keola Howard Carter, Winfield, Charles Morgan, Ollie Deuel, Edgar Ingham, James Boyd, R. H. Walker, Mrs Roberta Wagner, Ona May Morrison, Howard Stone, Will Prichard, H. S. Harrison, and J. Beulah Stewart’s birthday surprise. Also mentions licenses to wed G. C. Ebner and Ona May Morrison, religious notices with Rev. J. W. Parker, civil service carrier changes, and T. M. Reynolds returning from convention. Ends with an advert for Rocky Mountain Tea.

Teller G. C. Ebner Ona May Morrison Howard Stone W. C. Nelson Valley Junction Will Prichard Lake James Cotter Geneseo St. Mre H. S. Harrison York Neb W. EB Chilcote J.H Stewart

The Bongert Case Change of Venue to McCall Court

Araminta Bongert sues her divorcee husband William Bongert for rent arrears and lease violations. Venue moved from Justice Folger to Justice McCall. Jury impaneled after witnesses examined. panel includes Galey Hise Jas Loughead D L Baird John Lewis C Meyer Dave Burrouchs.

Araminta Bongert William Bongert J. Kelloggie P J Hanleyford Galey Hise Jas. Loughead D. L. Baird John Lewis C. Meyer Dave Burrouchs

Hoxworth and Myall Wed in Simple Family Ceremony

Miss Anna M Hoxworth and Joseph E Myall were married last evening at the Hoxworth home three miles southwest of town. Rev F Lilley conducted a six o clock ceremony with a blue organdy bride and black suit groom followed by a multi course wedding dinner. The couple, after temporary congratulations, will reside on the Myall farm as the bride’s parents move to the city.

Anna M. Hoxworth Joseph E. Myall Charles Hoxworth F. Lilley First Baptist Church Chas. Hoxworth Jos Myall Journal

Funeral of Mrs. Elbert at 8:30 AM in German ville

The funeral was held this morning at 8:30 from the home of her brother John Minick with Rev I B Schreckengast leading services. The hymn Jesus Lover of My Soul was sung by Mrs R H Walker. Remains were not sent by train due to a wreck and were taken overland. A service by Rev Genter followed at the German Lutheran church in German ville with Mat Springman and his three sons as pallbearers.

Lyman Twins Entertain At The Opera House In A Merry Chase

The Lyman Twins presented their comedy A Merry Chase last evening. The performance featured slight changes since their last visit but retained the main plot. Clever specialties drew laughs and their similar appearances created lively situations with good support from the cast.

Lyman Twins Opera

Humstons Host Dinner for Durst Departure

Mr and Mrs J H Humston west of the city entertained guests at a twelve o clock dinner Wednesday in honor of Mr and Mrs Arthur Durst who will leave the neighborhood soon. An elegant two course dinner followed by games and social chat. Invited guests included Mr and Mrs G M Fulton and daughter Hazel J O Nelson and daughter Nettie Mr and Mrs S R Koupp J N Phillips and family.

J. H. Humston Arthur Durst G. M. Fulton Hazel J. O. Nelson Nettie S. R. Koupp J. N. Phillips

Latta Named Progressman in Washington Printing Office

Major E Latta is appointed progressman in the government printing office in Washington D C He formerly served as foreman of the Gazette and later worked at Waterloo on the Reporter as a linotype operator His many friends here will be glad to learn of his success.

E Latta Washington, D. C Latta Gazete Waterloo Re Porter Beoz House

Belle Bliven Dies After Indignities Case Travels

In Muscatine Iowa on February 12 Belle Bliven mother of a girl harmed by two assailants is reported dead from a broken heart. Iowa City hosted Brinton moving pictures with a packed audience last night marking their eleventh local show. Washington will see the same program February 14 and 15 featuring world tour visuals and varying drama and music with nightly changes. Admission ranged from 10 to 25 cents.

Muscatine Mre Belle Bliven Iowa City Brinton Washington

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington dispatch

Special to The Evening Journal reports the Iowa weather forecast. Tonight and Friday will bring warmer temperatures in the eastern portion, with warmer conditions for the night ahead.

Washington, D. C Iowa

Regular Meeting and Election of Reat Room Association

The Reat Room association will hold a regular meeting Saturday February 15 at 2 30 in the rest room. Annual election of officers and other business will be transacted. All members are urged to attend. Mrs A R Dewey president Miss Ella Brown secretary 2b.

Reat Room Association A. R. Dewey Ella Brown

Annual State Meeting and Excursion Ticket Notice

Announcement for the Annual State Meeting of Department Q Collect Partriarcha Militant in Marshalltown Iowa on Feb 20 21 1902. Excursion tickets at fare and one third from all points in Iowa offered. full details via local agent. Also notices of personal return to city, theatre, donations for Keokuk hospital, and visiting card etiquette from the Journal.

Department Q Partriarcha Marshalltown Iowa Lowa Central Rrr Gro Jone G. P T. A. Marshalston Owa

Washington Chapter to Hold Regular Meeting Tonight

Washington Chapter No 08 0 B S will meet this evening in the Masonite Temple. A valentine bloomer party was misdated with no date on invitations other than St Valentine eve. The Chapter will entertain friends Friday evening Feb 14 1902 instead of this evening as some reported.

Washington B. S

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsement Letter

A Michigan reader, Mr J A Moore of North Star, lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup. The product is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

J. A. Moore North Star Mich Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Timothy baled hay offered for delivery in bulk

Advertisement for Timothy baled hay offering delivery in minimum 500 pound lots at 550 per hundred. Orders left at Dunsey's barn or by calling Harry Whittaker line 7 4-05.

Dunsey's Harry Whittaker

Cure through Chamberlain Pain Balm claimed by Northwood resident

In 1888 R Wheeler of Northwood New York says he suffered severe joint pain and stiffness but improved from the first use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and claims full recovery allowing steady work all year. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.

R. Wheeler Northwood N. Y Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Life Preserver and Tea Spark Historic Health Claims

A brief note cites a 33 percent rise in average ages for men and women over the last decade. It mentions Rocky Mountain Tea as a popular remedy and includes a reminder of a life preserver attributed to J. H Stewart.

J. H Stewart

Mrs Lena Jenkins Seeks Homes for Children in Iowa

Mrs Lena Jenkins assistant superintendent of the American Home- Finding association of Iowa waits at the Hotel Stevenson to meet individuals willing to adopt a child. She can provide all information about the association’s plans and invites interested persons to call. 4-16.

Lena Jenkins American Home- Finding Association of Iowa Stevenson

Farm for sale or rent near city limits

Farm for sale or rent seven miles west of the city. Inquire of L. D. Higgins. Local notice concise with agent contact for details.

L. D. Higgins

Magician Maro to Perform at Graham Next Tuesday Evening

The Graham house hosts the marvelous Maro next Tuesday evening. He is described as a magician rivaling Kellar and the Younger Hermano, with rapid crayon artistry, music, and shadowgraphy. Tickets range 25 and 50 cents with gallery seating and child rates.

Graham the Marvelous Maro Graham Kellar Hermano

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