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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
4
An elderly German man shelters a weary stranger in a sunlit room. He shares soup, tends a sleeping boy, and reads from a Bible as he prays, imagining Christ near him and the dawn bringing solace to all three. The scene centers on faith, charity, and quiet nocturnal devotion.
In a sunlit room a narrator recalls a whimsical tale of Bonaparte linking himself to Napoleon and Wellington through pedigrees and joked adventures. The dialogue with a German visitor blends history, travel stories, and a bear encounter told with grand theatrical flourish.
Bonaparte Blenkins remains seated on the bed breathing easier after a previous day. He speaks clearly and eats heartily while a German figure sits on the mud floor nearby, ending the bottom of a chair as he watches.
Bonaparte Plenkins recounts a perilous chase and a heroic bear confrontation. He recalls giving his life saving someone in the wilds, and laments betrayal and ingratitude after losing wealth and ships. The German listener notes the tale as the story ends with a vow of continued independence.
James W Peletier of Marysville Missouri killed himself in Chicago after thieves stole his money and baggage checks on the way to Norfolk to wed. A New Year celebration in Havana featured a torchlight procession. In Roth LaSalle Arkansas George A Wilson Jr shoe merchant confronted a burglar in his store and was shot at twice as the robber fled.
Report from Manila describes bombs and ammunition found in a central city house while police hunted insurgent leader Recarte. Plot aimed to strike foreign consuls during General Lawton funeral events, using high Escolta buildings to cause international crisis.
Miss Nora Belle Wilcoxon and Lloyd Ralph Diller wed at eight last evening in the M E B parsonage Rev J B Schreckengast officiated in a small ceremony. Miss Wilcoxon is from West Virginia and now lives with J B Crail. Mr Diller is a Press compositor formerly with the Evening Journal. They will reside with Mrs Finney on South Second Street W and the Journal offers best wishes.
Fire at 212 220 Monroe and 217 Pittman avenues early Saturday caused losses over 1 million dollars. Large portions insured. several firemen injured lightly. Sparks and embers from high winds sparked a spectacular blaze in Chicago. List of affected businesses includes Edwards Stanwood Co, Wooley Co, OConnor Bros Co, John Harper, Schwartz & Kline, J W Butler Paper Co, Henry C Shepard, and more.
The year just closed set a record for marriages with 172 licenses issued by the clerk's office in 1899, down from 1844 licenses the year before. Yesterday Miss Cora Bell hosted a pleasant gathering with friends, featuring a dainty luncheon. Honored guests included Miss Stauffer of Fairfield Miss Mallory of Creston and Mrs Walter Ayers who depart soon for Mt Pleasants and Burlington.
Local residents and visitors are noted leaving for Albia Chicago Iowa City and other destinations yesterday morning. Records show marriages licenses issued and individuals returning home from visits in Mt Pleasant Keota and Fairfield with updates on travel and social events.
Charles Arnold of Brighton visited the city while G B Hastings left for Galesburg Illinois on business. Anna Wells departed for Shell Rock to resume teaching after visiting her parents. Carrie Rupp sailed to Ainsworth last evening. Harrieson of Albia stayed with Rev. Allen. Gallagher of Muscatine returned home after visiting his parents. Lemmon of Greensburg Indiana visits LD Robinson’s optician. Young couple headed to San Bernardino California for winter. Hook and Ladder plans a supper February 1 to raise city eatables. Rev. R W Williams of Cotter preached on Abraham’s Faith. Anna Cordelius returned to Seneca Illinois after a visit. A E Yauger returned to Des Moines. W F Brinton and wife went to Deep River for an entertainment tour. J W Fellows and wife returned to Oskaloosa after visiting at the Chance home.
Wanted a reliable housemaid and a bright young man to learn printer's trade at the JOURNAL office. Lost a garnet ring between N Wu Black's and Finney home, please leave at JOURNAL.
Muddy complexions and nauseating breath from chronic constipation are cited as symptoms. Karl's Clover Root Tea is promoted as an absolute cure with a fifty year guarantee. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, sold by J. H. Stewart, druggist.
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