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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1901
Page
4
In Evanaville Indiana on February 26 Miss Bessie Ford pursued George Greenwald after he ended their affair. Greenwald refused to renew courting. Ford was arrested after attempting to gain entry to his Third Avenue home and asserting breach of promise. Greenwald’s mother filed an affidavit amid the dispute.
Advertisement for first class travels from Washington to Chicago with Pullman Sleeper daily except Sunday at 8 15 pm one fare plus 2 00. Mention of low fares to the Pacific Northwest and special sale dates February 28 March 1 and 2. Agent F E Stewart of the Great Rock Island Route promotes comfort and speed on the only first class line.
On Tuesdays in February March and April the Iowa Central Railway offers one way Settlers and Colonists excursion tickets to California Oregon Washington Montana Idaho and British Columbia at very low rates. Tickets for California points are valid for passage in Tourist Cars on Wednesdays. Inquiries to Geo S Bearry G P T A Marshalltown Iowa or the Iowa Central ticket agent.
Northwestern Iowa lands and parts of Minnesota and South Dakota are highlighted with low excursion fares on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Tickets issued on the first and third Tuesdays with a 21 day limit apply to numerous destinations. Full land information is available from Iiten Brooks Cedar Rapids Iowa and Cedar Rapids Route agents.
A young woman who left her baby on the Firefly two weeks ago arrived in the city. she claimed the child and took it home last night. The mother, named Sample and said to live in Morning Sun, formerly worked at a hotel there. The sheriff and county attorney filed necessary legal steps yesterday. Mr and Mrs Marbourg expressed sorrow at parting with the child and praised for their generosity. the mother will now care for it.
WANTS LOST FOUND For sale a large Durham cow five years old giving milk due to be fresh last of June gentle easy to catch good family cow Inquire at this office WANTED Men to sell staple and fancy goods Good pay to energetic men Call on F A Palmer Kent Hotel 4 6 For Rent Furnished front room large and light 3rd floor west end of Rookery For Sale A two horse gasoline engine in good shape Inquire at the JOURNAL office tf
The Chicago Tribune describes itself as a fearless independent newspaper aimed at intelligent readers. It promises strong national coverage a comprehensive news approach and superior local and foreign reporting. The paper touts fair treatment of opponents and a valued daily summary for busy readers.
A Bonaparte resident visited the city to adopt the foundling left on the Firefly train but the mother arrived first and secured the child. The woman was disappointed yet hopeful she will soon gain another opportunity to provide a home.
The Great Commander to His allwise providence has called James A Todd to the great encampment in the better world. G. A. R. Post 108 expresses sorrow and extends sympathy to his wife and son. The post commends them to Heavenly Father in this hour of loss. Signed by J W Morrow J R McKay Com E H Bover.
Fair tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy. The report notes extensive local activity including property trades as Horatio Benn buys the Ben n farm in Jackson township and moves to Highland in March. Licenses to wed issued to Geo W Marshall with Lillie Doran and Willis Beatty with Letitia Anderson.
The Pan American Exposition in Buffalo will feature a large live stock display with 25 000 animals on grounds. A prominent horse show includes harness, saddlers and jumpers. A model dairy will operate six months, and two acres will host a major agricultural product display from Western Hemisphere states provinces and countries.
Services were conducted for Robi Fisher and H F Steck with many friends in attendance. Stores offices and schools closed from 2:30 to 4:30 PM in respect. Pallbearers named, interment at Elm Grove Cemetery, prayers and scripture read by ministers. Opera Tonight by the International Grand Operatic Company at the Grahan at 8:30 PM.
Frank Belknap rode with Cotter this morning and Boston Brown bread will be at Jonson's bakery tomorrow. Daven port passenger Klein met with business, Frank Rogers is out after illness, and Miss Decker from Ottumwa visits the city to scout a business site. Irwin Ferguson came for H F Steck's funeral, other locals travel to Brighton, and Hotel Colenso dining room gains a steel ceiling.
Some subscribers who bought Opera tickets did not call for them. They were sold in good faith and all subscribers are expected to take their tickets.
Mollie Fischer an 18 year old homeless woman rode Chicago L trains for seventy two hours before police took her into custody. The outline notes other sensational cases from around the world including a California plant annexation by Armour and Company and a murder attempt involving arsenic in New York.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as healing stomach related diseases by cleansing the stomach and digestive organs. It features a testimonial from Mrs. Ken E. Bacon of Shutesbury Massachusetts and offers a free medical adviser and priced bound volumes by mail from Dr. R V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Miss Nellie Kuwer leaves tonight for Cedar Rapids to study new styles at a wholesale millinery house for three weeks and then goes to Wapello to accept a position. Eli Scranton of Oklahoma plans to move to Oklahoma City. his family will join him in about a week as friends extend best wishes.
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