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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
4
In Chicago on January 14 special report says Phillipps failed to raise enough funds to meet the margins required by the board of trade. The Corn King and associates spent an anxious night trying to cover obligations of the Philips company amid scenes of unrest as margins could not be secured.
Miss Mollie Cherry entertained at her North Marion avenue home with a six o clock dinner attended by Rev and Mrs H R Stark and other guests. A wall display of paper butterflies tied to partner numbers led to a humorous sermon puzzle and lively entertainment for all present.
Mrs M P Miller hosted a P E society meeting at her home as a farewell for Mrs H K Stark who will leave the city. A brief program included a special talk on the loss of an honorary member and three new initiates. Mrs Stark spoke briefly and a luncheon followed.
A meeting is called for tonight at 7 80 o'clock. All members are requested to be present. Ass t Foreman.
The High School Rand Concert ticket sales begin Saturday at Carris Pharmacy. Journal collectors plan to attend tomorrow to observe proceedings as part of district court business in Davenport. A narrative about Jenny Lind and Grisi recounts a vivid incident of rival performers turning into supportive comrades.
Telephone news from Crawfordsville reports a church has not yet organized despite 300 interested, correcting an earlier claim. The item lists visits, a death in Pawnee City, and sale of J S Horn farm near Ainsworth through Thompson and Harper, with McCleary mentioned.
Christian Science lecture by Edward A. Kim at the Opera House Fairfield Indiana on Saturday January 18 at 8 p.m. Admission free. Also a detailed list of warrants issued in Washington Iowa for December 1901 across General Fund Sewer Fund and Road Fund with names, salaries, supplies, and services, certified by City Clerk Hugh H. McCleery.
Mr. E G Fox and Pearl and Edith leave on the 4 20 train for Brighton due to the very serious illness of Mrs A T Park, mother of Mrs Fox. She is not expected to live.
City directs calls to phone number 1 for hotel Allen with orders to be attended by Frank Rogers. The terse instruction outlines prompt handling of requests and designation of the contact.
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