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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
4
The Steamer Walla Walla was sunk this morning after colliding with an unknown vessel. At least forty lives were lost. sixty crew and passengers were saved. The incident occurred near Eureka California reported January 3 by Special.
The Preasant Piatos Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will meet at Mrs Jane Noaker's home next Wednesday January 8 at the usual hour. By order of the Pres, Mrs A M Wechant came up from Marion township that evening to stay awhile. She may be met at the library during the long winter evenings. Miss Bertha Curran returned home last evening from her visit in Bureau. A son at the Curl Keck home. Good weight, hearty lungs. The name shall be perpetuated. The Journal wishes health of the happy parents, sister, son and brother.
The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors held a public installation of officers at Woodman hall with Past Venerable Counsel John Little and Mrs EB B Cresap officiating. Music by the Opera House Orchestra and a church entertainment planned by the Young Men's Club of the MEB church features Miss Grambling, Miss Nora Curran, and others with solos, violin, and vocal performances. Rabbits at Play is described with a humorous note from Saturday Review.
Fredrik the Magician will perform as part of the Fredrik Magic and Musical company during the ninth lecture course number at Gra ham next Friday evening.
Mrs Gillett presents her society comedy All the Comforts of Home at the Graham Theatre next Saturday evening. Seat sales begin on Thursday, with prices announced at the box office.
Rev Fred Haines of Marceline Mo returns to preach at the Crawfordsville Presbyterian Church next Sabbath. Guests include Rev Win Yard of Pella and Prof C O Ruggles. The evening features Frederick Truman impersonator, Columbia Opera House show with Crawfordsville Orchestra. Odd Fellows banquet at Pearson Hotel ends with social games and music.
A young woman pursues extreme daily voice practice to gain power and fame while many readers chase rapid results in health money and success. The piece cites get rich quick schemes and legal trouble, noting harm to health and legality as the likely outcomes.
The new reporter filed a note about a burglary at a butcher shop. The account opens with Jeremiah Cleaver, a well known local butcher, described as "losing flesh rapidly," hinting at a humor toned lead in a newsroom exchange.
This morning Cook and Sierman noted two readings above seven on the thermometer making it the coldest day of the year. The Journal learns several wagers were placed on the outcome and excitement grew among locals.
The county clerk issued licenses to F. A. Hout and Blanche Kephart and to Charles A. Maiden and Lulu M. Botleau yesterday. Details of the weddings could not be obtained.
Announcement invites the public to the installation of new A. O. W officers Friday evening January 3 1902 Grand Day John W Geiger to install and deliver a talk accompanied by musicians Arcadia Temple holds regular meeting next Monday at two o clock with installation and year end business Cal Daugherty of Goldfield visiting Prof R D Daugherty recently and left for Okaloosa yesterday.
WANTS LOST FOUND For Sale AT A BARGAIN A Lakeside organ in good as new condition at F B Latehem Kisswee street Apply at JOURNAL office Wanted A good second hand organ Journal office seeks a replacement. Good all purpose farm 130 acres 604 clover timothy 5 room house barn stock water well orchard and porches near Crawfordsville Maine from Lybo to mire of A Mine.
A narrator recalls playful misinterpretations of English and French by a child. A history reading about the mayor and Wat Tyler leads to a joke about a mare versus mayor. The piece notes a mother confusing sundry with a land in Palestine and reflects on language learning in a family setting.
A critique of astronomical errors in classic fiction citing Hall Caine, Dickens, and others. The piece notes missteps like the moon in its first quarter being low in the east during daylight and a star that appears every night in one fixed place, urging writers to observe better celestial details.
The London Standard critiques literary uses of astronomy, noting Rider Haggard and Coleridge exaggerate eclipse timing while Twain’s Innocents Abroad misreads lunar phases on a voyage. It argues authors often sacrifice accuracy for drama and questions belief in such statements.
A partial transcript shows a judge hearing a marriage issue with the remark I have enough of my own. The exchange reveals a personal dispute framed as a legal proceeding and hints at strained relations within the case.
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