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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
4
Roy Fair banks, a boy, fell twenty five feet through a skylight at the dismantled La Crosse Lumber mill into the engine room. He struck head first after hitting an iron beam but skull and neck injuries were not found. He was unconscious for a time after the fall near a roof with fresh snow.
Wisconsin Republican electors met in the governor's office and cast the state's ballots for McKinley and Roosevelt. Henry E. Boethe was named messenger to carry the returns to Washington.
Mrs. Margaret Russell was granted a divorce from Irwin H. Russell on cruelty grounds with custody of daughter Ivy. Russell retains custody of other children. Judge Clements adjourned court to Thursday afternoon and then heads to Oskaloosa and Sigourney to review a new trial request in the Kubin murder case.
Iimer Mason of the City feed yard narrowly escaped injury when a fifty pound mass of ice and snow slid from the Temple roof about two oclock. The mass struck near him and he leaped away, then fled the scene at speed as onlookers laughed at his dramatic escape.
A 72 year old Captain J B Teller with a broken shoulder walked to the clerk's office and announced he was ready for work. Despite pain, he can write and was at his desk today, signaling a rapid recovery.
J A Harwood Jerry Currin O Bailey M C Slocum and Doug Page went to the Dusenberry farm six miles west of the city yesterday for a rabbit hunt. They killed fifty three rabbits before returning home reporting a fine day of sport.
Mr and Mrs D W Harvey and Misa Chic O Loughlin invite about fifty friends to a card party this evening at their home The Deacons of the Baptist church and families will host a reception for Rev John Stafford at the church on Thursday evening January 17 at 7 30 All other city congregations are invited to attend.
Special to Journal reports Iowa outlook with threatening conditions this afternoon and tonight east portion with possible rain. colder Wednesday expected in the west and central regions.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Marr living about 1 1/2 miles west of Ainsworth observed their 44th wedding anniversary with a dinner yesterday. Guests included W T Marr and family James M Stewart and wife Mrs Sapbrona Easter Mrs Emma Osborne and others. Parsons Poultry Packing Done says F L Parsons of Burlington Vermont finished receiving poultry for shipment and will complete packing tomorrow. He will ship four cars to Vermont then proceed to Minnesota before returning to Vermont. The Shakespeare club meets tonight at S A White residence. James Brown ill at his father’s home in Letts after cloak sale in New York store. Twentieth Century circle meets at Mrs L Anderson’s rooms. Cashier Harry Moore of Wellman was in the city today.
Richard Yates takes the constitutional oath as governor in Springfield in a crowded hall of representatives. The ceremony featured brief inaugural remarks by Yates, a parade down Capitol avenue, and cheers as Yates and officials were sworn in. Dorothy Yates, the governor’s year old daughter, shed tears during the reading of the inaugural.
A quirky ad from Stewart's Pharmacy hawks Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with a cheerful refund guarantee of 25 cents. The item markets as a cure for colds during sleep.
The Grand Army decision against Denver encampment met with a railroad response as the Chicago and Northwestern issued a notice of cent mile rate to Denver if the encampment is held there. Patterson named to succeed Wolcott as U S senator after a Fusion caucus in Denver. Louis Currier, Albany resident, killed his wife and child then himself. Admiral Cervera illness denied by the admiral.
Advertises 141 acre farm near school and church with two story house two barns orchard and good neighborhood priced at 65 per acre and 770675 total offer terms including ten year run at 5 percent interest with 10 dollar plus prepayment options. Also lists Crone farm 100 acres 100 per acre and 147 acre farm two miles east priced 90 per acre selling for 125 within a year. Other black land farms 624 to 85 per acre plus city and suburban homes at low down figures urging quick bargains.
The Cedar Rapids Route announces a major expansion adding 130 miles of new track in southern Minnesota. The Worthington to Hardwick section is active, Germania Albert Lea line grading nears completion, with four new towns starting. Albert Lea to Faribault line extends north toward Owatonne and possibly Faribault, centering on Hilendale as the main town between Albert Lea and Owatonna. Nearby Ellendale is highlighted for its larger-than-average territory. The map shows extensive dairy country in Steele and Freeborn counties, prompting a demand for numerous businesses and professional services including stores, hotels, a newspaper, and medical and legal professionals.
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