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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
2
The past month of June brought exceptionally heavy rainfall with W A Cook reporting 8.6 inches for June and 21 rainy days in thirty, the heaviest for June since 1882. Historical June totals from 1882 through 1902 are listed, showing a long term pattern of high precipitation.
Resolved that coal miners and operators declare the joint movement based on justice and competitive equality. They urge avoiding strikes through trade agreements and honor contracts between the voluntary organization and business associates. The pledge calls for faithful enforcement and mutual confidence to sustain the agreements. Mrs. KE Stewart and daughters depart for Loveland Colorado to spend the summer.
Community notes from Washington and nearby towns include visits by Mrs. Neva Peck and Miss Ling Vaughn, a Bonnets and Lulu Vernon pairing visit, marriage announcements for Edna Hough and Ethan Barnett, and local preparations for Fourth of July celebrations. Also reported are a rail project glimpse, accidents, and social events at the A. M. E. church with brief notices of residents traveling and working in the area.
H H Dawson of Colorado Springs and Mrs Elia Gerlaw Smith of War ren county Lil were married at the bride s home in Monmouth yesterday morning The ceremony was quiet with few friends present They will live at 19 West Washington St Colorado Springs after July 15 and visit briefly before settling into a home there Mrs Smith is daughter of R W Gerlaw a longtime Warren County Lil citizen
The Great NE T A Meeting in Minneapolis July 7 to 11 offers greatly reduced rail fares from Iowa Central. Tickets go on sale July 5 to 7 and are valid for return until September 1. Local ticket agents can provide details and schedules.
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