Ruby Wedding of Mr and Mrs Martin Swift Observed by Family
The Swift couple of Oregon Two celebrated forty years of marriage with a Tuesday anniversary gathering. Their children arrived with baskets and gifted two upholstered rocking chairs. The family resided across Washington County where Martin Swift holds several hundred acres. eight children, five sons and three daughters, are all married.
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Martin Swift
Mrs. Swift
Lindsey
Washington
Martin Jr
John
Havre
Abe
Francis
Mike
Weather forecast for Iowa tonight and Friday
Cloudy tonight with snow in the extreme southeast portion Friday. Generally fair conditions with colder temperatures in the east portion.
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Cial To Tre Eventna Journal
Towa
It Might Be Young Doctors Father In town
An elderly gentleman who visited yesterday is noted as possibly the father of a young doctor. Rev Sam Jones may lecture in Washington late May if 300 tickets are sold. contact C H Wilson to reserve at 50 cents each. Mrs Duncan, aged East Main Street resident, died this afternoon. funeral may be tomorrow. EK Fretz, horse buyer, was kicked by a horse, injuring his leg and causing a prolonged limp.
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Sam Jones
Washington
C. H. Wil
Petition Calls for Simpler Ballot Marking in Iowa
Citizens petition the 26th General Assembly to amend Iowa election laws by removing the ring at the top of the official ballot and require voters to mark a cross in the square next to a candidate's name. The text cites Massachusetts as a model and criticizes Dr. Rea's advertising image referencing Mt. Pleasant.
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General Assembly
State of
Iowa
Board of Instruction
High School Literary Society Named The Temple
The new literary society organized by high school scholars is named The Temple. The young group is now well organized and reports interesting sessions with active member participation.
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Tem
Excursion to Burlington for Princess Bonnie by B N W railway
The B N W railway runs a special excursion to Burlington next Tuesday for Princess Bonnie with a 75e round trip fare and a return to Washington after the show. Three plain drunks faced Justice Rogers with one sentenced to thirty days in jail, the other two fined 10 dollars and costs. Mrs J A Baughman of Holgate avenue hosts a birthday gathering in Washington with about twenty five friends. her husband Mr Baughman a veteran helped welcome guests as surprises, games, and refreshments filled the evening until morning. Bargains for all announced in today’s JOURNAL.
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Texas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
CC. M
B. & N. W. Railway
Burlington
Princess Bonnie
Washington
Rogers
J. A. Baughman
Holgate Avenue
Judge Burton Dead in Ottumwa After Stroke Illness
Ottumwa report notes the death of Judge BE Burton aged 64 in his home. He suffered a second stroke just after finishing a day in district court on April 21, 1893, while about to begin the Niese case, leaving him helpless until his death at 8:45 a.m. today.
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Ottumwa
A. m
BE. L. Burton
Niese
Ile
Miner Dead in Blast at Dan Towarth Coal Mine
Oskaloosa Iowa January 22 Jones killed by a blast in Dan Towarth’s coal mine at 11345. His brother John and Thomas were nearby when the explosion struck in the next room. West and Peter Stommel pulled him out but life was extinct. A later note describes city laborers mistaken as “Weary Willies” tapping rock. Creston report mentions a sensational elopement of 13 year old Miss Smith with clerk Hardin. Stealings amount to $50,000.
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Oskaloosa, Ta
Jones
Dan Towarth
John
Thomas
West
Peter Stommel
Centerville
Knights of the Road
Creston
Greenfield
Miss Smith
Smith
Hardin
Forgeries and defalcations by Minden official rise to fifty thousand
It was first believed Chas Altmansperger would face losses under ten thousand forgeries at Minden. New figures show total losses reaching fifty thousand with Seifert & Wiese’s branch lumber yard tied to the defalcations. The junior member’s bond to insurers and institutions surpasses three times the firm’s stated loss. Minden remains home to many prosperous German residents.
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Avoca
Chas
Minden
New and Second Hand Store Auction Prices
Come every body prices away down do not miss a bargain second hand furniture bedsteads bureaus cupboards stands tables chairs etc at auction prices hardware novelties and toys tinware glassware hollowware cheap both new and second hand stoves heating and cook stoves gas stoves also buy highest market price for copper zinc rubber lead and rags
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