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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1901

Page

4

Divorces Granted In District Court Session

Judge W. G. Clements presided as two divorces were granted and a third case was deferred. Mary Relster and Barbara Clossen obtained desertion-based divorces, with Clossen seeking return to maiden name and child custody. Margret Russell sought divorce on cruelty with child custody, noting a prior divorce and remarriage, while court kept the matter under advisement after learning of a separated life agreed four months prior.

Barbara Clossen Crawfords Ville Byron Clossen Margret Russell Irwin H. Russell

Winter tourist tickets on sale to Pac Northwest

The Great Rock Island Route advertises low fares for public trips and outings with first class comfort and speed from Washington. It promotes Pullman Sleeper service to Chicago daily except Sunday at 8:15 pm and urges customers to inquire with agent F. E. Stewart.

Washington Pac Northwest Pullman Chicago

One Fare Plus Two Dollars for Midwest Excursions

Low excursion rates offered on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway to lands in Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. Tickets are valid on the first and third Tuesdays monthly with a 21 day limit. Contact Messrs Ilen & Brooks in Cedar Rapids for full details.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway Abbott Shell Rock and Waverly Messrs Ilen & Brooks Cedar Rapids Alabama Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Canadian Northwest Colorado Florida Georgia Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Michigan Missouri Mississippi Montana New Mexico Nebraska North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Joan G. Farmer AGP &T. A. BO. R N. R

Woman in Critical Condition After Heavy Fall

A woman was found unconscious after a fall and carried home. She remained unconscious for a long period and is now conscious but in critical condition. Dr. De Parks will not disclose injury details. prognosis is that recovery is unlikely.

de Parks

Funeral Services for John McCall Slated for Tomorrow

Funeral services for the late John McCall will be held tomorrow forenoon at 11 o clock from the residence southeast of the city. Interment will follow at City Cemetery.

John McCall

Doctor in Riverside Runaway Injures Sister-in-Law

Richmond, Jan. 14 Special A physician from Washington Dr G H Kiskamp was called to Riverside and rode with his sister in law Miss Mary Smith. Their sleigh ran away near Richmond, both were thrown out. Dr Kiskamp uninjured while Miss Smith suffered considerable bruises.

Richmond G. H. Kiskamp Washington Riverside Dr. Kiskamp Miss Smith Ray Eugene Brinton Everette Robbie Helen Hallac Rig Brinton Everette Hallac Helen

Vanderbilt Wedding Draws Newport In A Day Of Splendor

Alfred Vanderbilt and Elsie French wed in Newport Rhode Island with Wm. K. Vanderbilt arriving from New York. Artist George Munzig attended as guest of honor and his full length portrait of Elsie in her wedding dress was shown at the French villa.

Newport Alfred Vanderbilt Elsie French Wm. K. Vanderbilt New York George Munzig

Devil's Auction at Graham Tonight with New Effects

A Graham show bills a great entertainment night featuring the Devil's Auction and new scenic and electric effects. The page also reports a sled run accident in Brighton Iowa where seven children were involved. one child in critical condition and another injured, with six escaping unhurt. The piece ends with General Order No 5 from Des Moines warning about misusing Grand Army of the Republic badges and potential penalties.

the Graham Brighton Iowa Helen Hallac Everette Department of Lowa Grand Army of the Republic Des Moines Madison K. Davis

Frank Moore Sells Fresh Jersey Cow

Fresh Jersey cow offered by Frank Moore. Listing notes the animal as a 83-06 model.

Jersey Frank Moore

Brighton Visitors and Local Notices Prompt Week of Events

T L Emry visited Washington today and others attended the opening of the new opera house in Winfield. Rev A B Cornell of Allerton preached at the Christian church while Mrs Walker Mickey is critically ill. Verdi school house hosts evening services by Rev Romig all week. Mrs Anderson Miller dies near Verdi cancer claims life. funeral held at Sandy Hook cemetery with brothers Geo Stout of Mexico and Monroe Stout of Idaho attending.

Walker Mickey Romig Grace Hill Verdi School House G. M. Henderson Bethel Otto Scheible Sandy Hook Lizzie A. Bowman New Matamoras Washington Co Ohio

New York Dry Goods Merchant on Daily Advertising

A New York dry goods merchant shares advice from a newspaper advertiser. He warns that advertising only at intervals loses cumulative publicity and that keeping the business name before the public daily builds habit and steady recognition.

New York Philadelphia Record

Sleighing and mild climate charm readers Saturday night

A lively scene of sleighs and revelry contrasted with a warm spell that threatens to end such outdoor fun. Names Ben Marshall and Mrs. Marshall appear with travel notes, while Miss Lizzie Peck and Mrs. Fred McCausland are listed among travelers and visitors.

Ben Marshall Plattsburg Mrs. Marshall Wm Scofield Lizzie Peck Pleasant Plaine Fred McCausland Des Moines

National Congress of Mothers to Meet in Columbus Ohio

General Beekman du Barry, retired U S A with Civil War service, died in Washington Saturday. Hikes defeated Ross in a 15 mile motor paced race in Boston Saturday with a time of 27 15 25 by a half win.

National Congress of Mothers Columbus Beekman du Barry Washington Hikes Ross Boston

Pan American Exposition Leaders Milburn and Buchanan

President Milburn and Director General Buchanan drive the Pan American exposition set to open May 1, 1901 in Buffalo. Milburn, a Buffalo lawyer, leads planning and sits atop local clubs. Buchanan, a former circus organizer and diplomat, brings vast exhibit management and international trade ties to the project.

Milburn Buchanan Buffalo John G. Milburn Exposition Company William S. Buchanan New York Buffalo Club Liberal Club Pan-American Project Cleveland Roland I. Molineux United States Iowa Sioux City McKinley Argentina Boards of Trade

Going Back to the Soil Explores Small Farm Viability

J P Mowbray argues in Worlds Work January issue that a man can profitably run a small farm if markets are accessible and the owner has intelligence, industry, and health. The article cites examples to support this view.

J. P. Mowbray Mowbray

General Repairing Offered for Wood Metal and Furniture

General repairing in wood and metal including furniture and sewing machines. Organs cleaned and repaired. Work called for and delivered. Call or drop postal card to get service.

New Lines of the Burlington Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway

The Cedar Rapids Route expands with 130 miles of track in southern Minnesota. Key links connect Worthington to Hardwick and Albert Lea to Faribault with four new towns, including Ellendale, planned as a central hub. The market town will host diverse stores and services from banks to hotels, aiming to serve the dairy region between Steele and Freeborn counties. Agents Tiros H. Brown and Roy J. Dongty promote lot sales at Cooleyville, Minnesota.

Cedar Rapids Ada Soutern Minnesota Worthington Hardwick Miag Nhow Germania Albert Lea Farbault Freeboro Steele Rice Faribault Mion Owatonna Ellendale Ejlendale Cooyville Creamery Steele County Minnesota Eilendale Elsendale Freeborn Steele Counties Banke Tiros H. Brown Blo Sioux Falls Roy J Dongty Cooleyville Minn

Washington Des Moines Valley Descriptions of Train Schedules

Railroad timetable notes arrival and departure times for multiple divisions and trains. Des Moines Valley Division lists trains 7 216 241 242 and 294 with connections at Knoxville and Burlington linking to B Q Rock Island and others. Cedar Rapids timetable shows northern bound and departing patterns with station connections and special notes for freight and passenger services.

Des Moines Valley Division D. M. Val Des Moines Knoxville Des M Rock Island Washington Bl& N. W

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