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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1902

Page

4

Eastern Newsy Notes On County Town Happenings

A county column reports local items including officers installed by Washington Chapter No 98 Order of the Eastern Star led by W P and Secretary Connie Pointe Adah Rath Kathe Martt Eiecta. It also notes the marriage of W J Smylie and Araminta May Wallace of Crawfordsville performed yesterday by Justice McCall at Marsh Batley’s office.

Washington Order of the Rastern Star Justice McCall W. J. Smylie Araminta May Wallace Crawfordsville Yeterday R T. McCall Marsh W. Batley

Hayrack accident injures Henry Rhodes near city

Henry Rhodes, employed by D. A. McLaughlin southwest of the city, fell from a hayload yesterday on a hayrack pole and suffered a broken right rib. He will be laid up for several days.

Henry Rhodes D. A. McLaughlin

Train delays and stalled engine disrupt Buffalo service

The Chicago mail did not arrive until noon today and the engine on passenger No. 15 broke down at Buffalo this morning causing delays.

Chicago Mail Buffalo

Reverend Browe in Critical Condition at Monmouth Home

The community notes Rev. N. H. Browe is in critical condition at his Monmouth residence. former city pastor. The item also records social visits, travels, and local events including Miss Lena Maxwell joining the High School band, Miss Gertrude Williams’ Burlington return, and various visits by residents to Chicago, Keota, Cicero, and nearby towns. Pension figure for Samuel Gordon listed. Christian Endeavor officers named. broader local activities in education, industry, and church life.

Monmouth

Lost and Found Classified Notice

Found whip available at JouRNAL office. Wanted a good second hand organ. Inquiries at JouRNAL line Vall Up phone 1 Hotel Allen. Leave orders, promptly attended by Frank Rowers.

Olty ‘Ous Vall Hotel Allen Frank Rowers

Eccentric Paris Diner Tale and Local Notices

A Parisian gourmet known as the butter man is described through a famed restaurant episode with tiny portions and lavish tips totaling 200 francs per meal. The story spans meals, staff, and a mysterious disappearance. Also noted are grace at meals at a Westminster Gazette item, a retirement and sale of the Richland Clarion, and a Victor resident’s visit.

Paris Grand Hotel Westminster Gazette

Obituary of Frank Maxwell in Kalona Iowa

Kalona Iowa January 10 Special Mr Frank Maxwell died at his home Wednesday evening at 1 oclock of dropsy He was 45 years old and leaves a wife and three children The funeral services were held this morning at the MEB church conducted by Rev Sharky.

Kalona, Ia Frank Maxwell

Local shoppers and visitors stop in Washington today

Kalooa residents Jan ten Marion Frank and the Misses Era and Manda Snyder were shopping in Washington today. Mrs Sarah McCarty of Wellman was a guest of friends there today. Mrs El Turoipseed is dangerously ill with lung fever. Mrs W W Emmons of Iowa City arrived today for a visit with relatives and friends.

Kalooa Marion Frank the Misses Era Manda Snyder Washington Sarah McCarty Wellman el Turoipseed W. W. Emmons Iowa City

Lost child alerts streets in reflective tale excerpt

A youth, amid misfortune, weeps in the street and declares I am lost. He explains to a passerby that his mother has lost him, muttering that he warned she would misplace him in a line from Muirhead's Land of Contracts.

Muirhead

That boy o' Rogers and the governor visit tale

An old Bismarck Tribune verse recalls th ar boy o Rogers a notorious prankster who vanished westward and later, after twenty years, may meet the governor. The note cites 1820 penmaking by Gillett as a historical aside, praising steel handmade pens.

Waal Rogers Bismarck Tribune Gillett

Noncommittal About His Health Dialogue

Exchange shows Tom giving evasive answers when asked about his health. The conversation highlights a reserved attitude as he avoids direct statements. No concrete health details are provided in the exchange.

Robert Tom Richard Boston Transcript

Also Mentioned on This Page

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