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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
4
Special to The Evening Journal from Washington Iowa reports fair weather for tonight and Thursday with a drop in temperature. The piece also records a Marshalltown county supervisors convention, local visits, illnesses, and several brief town notices including shop ads, travels, and livestock shipping notes.
The Coppock family hosts two weddings this evening. Stella Coppock will wed Richard Faris of Keota, and Benjamin Coppock will marry Melinda Buros of the city. Ceremonies are at six o'clock by Rev John Stafford. Both couples will reside on local farms.
Mr and Mrs J A Harwood mark their twenty third wedding anniversary at their West Washington home a family dinner and many friends sent congratulations and best wishes for many more years together.
Engineer Dr. Kyle surveying with William Sefield and Killen Risk when his chain crossed ice on the Skunk River. The ice gave way and he fell in, getting soaked from head to toe. He exited to the Seaton home to change. others present offered no aid.
Walter Ayres proclaims happiness today as Isabel Ayres is born this morning. The couple expresses hope for long, happy years for their daughter and family.
Noon derailment of Engine 350 in the O R L P yards occurred when rails on the south track spread. Firefly crossed the same track safely, but 350 derailed. All wheels except one rested on ties. repair crews worked several hours to rerail the engine.
In Kalona Iowa several evening services at the M. Be church drew growing attendance with side rooms opened to house the crowd. Rev Schreckengast preached strong sermons. A pre service youth meeting led by Miss Kinne the deaconess started at 6 15 each evening. James Brookhart won a lawsuit in Seventy Six township over a horse claimed by his brother Jake Wilson. The dispute centered on consideration of value and a gift from their father. In Kalona Geo Abbot’s lumber business was absorbed by the Dubuque lumber trust with his sheds sold for around 2000 as part of a deal by The Standard Lumber Co of Dubuque, price about 5000 to 6000.
Members gathered last night at Mrs J Stewart’s house and discussed current events and quotes. The reading focused on the lives of Mrs Jefferson and Mrs Madison as part of the group’s history study. The next meeting is set for Mrs L D Robinson’s home.
The Court House basement steam pipes are being wrapped with asbestos under a contract let last week to IE Patter son. Jas Casey, aided by the fire weather, was moved uptown today in his wheelchair and reports partial mobility in his upper limbs.
Miss Jennie Bear of Waeh visits friends in Pilotseburg as part of a weekly social update and greetings report.
Jan 22 lecture at Opera House by Rev. Charles E Shelton drew a full house and high praise. Attendees included Wm Anderson visiting Washington and Will G Manners returning from Oskaloosa. A group led by Proudiit and wife Esie Harper Grace Robbins and Mrs Zook attended the Poor Relation event in Washington.
Miss Simpson arrived from Keota to visit her parents Mr Stout and Mr Hyde. Wm Stout and Wm Hyde installed telephones linking to the Grace Hill line. Bert Wolf returned to Libertyville after visiting Henry Benz. Jan 23 B F Weston and wife move from the Thomas household to Washington. Harry Newland and wife, recently married, will move into the Thomas home.
J A Todd remains seriously ill after moving from Washington. His condition shows no improvement and his doctors doubt a recovery.
Dr McClelland recovering. Mrs McClelland ill with the grip. Photos at Penny Picture Gallery near Harwood’s store south side square. 61 21 seats on sale at Rowland Shields for My Friend from India. Miss King of Keola visits Mr and Mrs Jas Work in West Washington today.
Mrs Carrie Nation and allies were arraigned in Wichita city court on malicious destruction of property charges after smashing saloon windows. Bonds set at 1000 dollars, posted, releasing the women. Complainant: John Herring. Additional item notes a young reporter son involved and guards at saloons. Also brief obituary note for Agnes Louise Davis aged four, daughter of Rev Cass Davis, who died after predicting her heavenward fate.
John F. Bass former New York Herald correspondent to the Philippines and China says a short commission would harm not help. He argues a true study must last two or three years to gauge insurrection and native attitudes. He notes Filipino merchants backed American rule, while many locals remain ambivalent or prone to revolt.
In a discussion on allegiance oaths, analysts note Filipinos favor insurgent pledges over American authority, citing cultural differences in oath significance. General MacArthur’s order against neutrality threats reveals native hostility to U S rule, while “amigos” are framed as weak allies. The piece links antiamerican sentiment to independence drives and racial tensions, ending with a soapbox anecdote about Patrick Branigan, an 11 year old arriving from England to join his uncle in Madison.
Sioux Falls Jan 28 Twenty five years ago Harvey Hawman former Sioux City police chief stamped J W 8 on a half dollar at Stoughton Wis The same coin was handed to him at a Sioux City fish market last week The coin wore smooth from constant handling over a quarter century Chicago Jan 22 Frieda Mueller missing girl from Webster avenue now found wandering in Shell Lake Kis is blind doctors cannot explain Joliet Illinois Jan 28 Joliet Stove works back in operation after six weeks resuming with about 200 workers and long run orders
Senators and representatives faced cash shortages in Indianapolis until a 105000 appropriation was approved to cover legislature expenses. Fleming replaces Ryan after unseating him. Kell remains hold-over as elections committee report passes. Ryan bids farewell after addressing the chamber.
George A. Newett editor of Iron Ore Ishpeming Mich will not join the state tax commission after a heated political battle. Governor Bliss offered any other candidate suggested but Newett supporters rejected the alternative. Osborn editor Sault Ste. Marie News and state railroad commissioner led opposition aided by Senator Gad Smith Marquette with seventeen senators ready to oppose confirmation.
Mary E B Lease filed for divorce from Charles L Lease in Sedgwick county Kansas with an affidavit from Lease in New York. The petition cites gross neglect of duty including failure to support the family for more than twelve years. Lease signified he would not contest the case and the couple married in 1873 at Osage Mission Eas with four children. The story also notes Senate activity in Washington and a Racine Wisconsin death from a runaway accident targeting Nels Sorenson, a well known Dane.
An ad claims a nationwide Iowa campaign will sell Young's Natl Seed and Plant disinfectant to farmers. It pledges insects will not touch it and promises five dollars per acre protection and higher corn yields. address lock box 303 Alexis Illinois for agency. Also notes a rental listing for a large light furnished fruit room on the Rookery Building's third floor.
The article warns that women cyclists risk overtaxing their strength through rivalry and fast movement. It urges women with feminine irregularities or strains to begin Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription, claiming it corrects irregularities, dries drains, and tones the nervous system to make weak women strong.
In a note to customers the COAL AND BUILDING MATERIAL business marks 27 years of operation and announces plans for the 28th year and new century. The letter invites new customers to use telephone or visit the Columbia Pharmacy office at Rowland & Shields for prompt order attention.
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