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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
4
An extended vignette blends Bonaparte Alenkin’s return to a Boer farm with tensions in a harsh frontier setting. The scene follows religious exhortations, household dynamics, and a hidden machine project by a boy, weaving themes of faith, repentance, and secret invention.
A boy eats bread and coffee while his thoughts dwell on a completed machine. He perceives only what his eyes and hands reveal and senses a gentle presence guiding him. He reflects that even heavenly courts could not outshine the intimate moment in his small room.
Henry T. Corbett testified in his own defense admitting use of multiple assumed names to aid his business. He described a morning canvass of portraits across Racine with witnesses placing him at various locations from Zip to 10 o clock. His alibi included sightings at the Welman and McAvoy homes and at several businesses, while facts about a leg length difference and asthma were noted as favorable details.
The first annual Illinois Historical Society session began at Bradley Polytechnic Institute with Judge H. W. Beckwith presiding. Richard Edwards of Bloomington delivered the annual address on the worth of a state historical society as many members plan a state tour afterward.
At the Republican Central Committee gathering this afternoon officers for the coming year were elected: H. T. Reynolds chairman, Eugene Anderson vice chairman, W. P. Moothart secretary, J. T. Matthews treasurer. A motion sought to elect delegates to the National and State conventions and Congressional convention in March. Havre visitors A G Armstrong J B Eckerman and Wim Etchelberger called on business. Jack Heath returned from Burlington. Prof Knight of Parsons College Fairfield stayed with Rev H R Stark overnight before leaving this morning.
County assessors from most townships gathered at the county auditor's office with Ed Lewis as chair and W A McDonald as secretary. Officers to be elected and reports given. topics include revenue laws interpretation and duties of township assessors. Present were many named assessors from Lime Creek English River and others. The meeting also noted installations at Degree of Honor and Court of Honor events and church services led by Rev T J Myers.
A New York bound dispatch notes Ellis Glenn receiving a letter signed Mother from Addison Webster County claiming to be Cora Cunningham-Rader’s mother. The letter pleads for Glenn to help, causing nervous reactions and prompting officials to watch for the writer's arrival. Meanwhile Davenport line opens freight service with passenger trains to start next Monday and Judge Person receives a leather reading chair from the grand jury in Lansing.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat at May 65% to 69%, Corn around 30% and 33%, Pork futures near 10.95 to 10.12, Lard at 5.80, and Short Ribs around 5.62 to 5.67. Live stock in Chicago ranges include hogs 3.80 to 4.52, cattle 4.10 to 6.60, and sheep 2.75 to 6.25 with mixed regional bids from East Buffalo and St Louis markets.
Lexington returns from Os kaloosa and is urged to try Karl's Clover Root Tea as an absolute cure for chronic constipation and nauseating breath. The ad claims fifty years of sale with a guarantee, priced 25 or 50 cents at J H Stewart's druggist.
Three large pleasant rooms for rent near the public square, cheap for a small family. Enquire at JOURNAL office. Toto wanted a bright honest young man to learn printer's trade, apply at JOURNAL office tomorrow morning. Do not apply unless you mean to learn the trade.
This afternoon at two o'clock the property of H. O. Soper in the Columbian addition was sold at sheriff's sale to satisfy claims. It consists of one house and lot and was purchased by Attorneys Brookhart and Eicher for $800. Born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Grayson a 94 lb boy. Congratulations. A. Greenman returned home from a Burlington visit. Mrs. S. L. Cocklin of Eureka arrived from Crawfordsville where she has been visiting her parents. Miss Hazel Fichbaum of Winfield visited Mrs. EB Strain and returned home this meeting.
Mrs. J W Gallagher of Muscatine returns home after visiting relatives since the Davidson Gallagher wedding.
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