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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1902

Page

4

Elmer Keck Sells Home Plans New Greenhouse Move

Elmer Keck will sell his East Washington residence and relocate to ten acres south of the Conger residence to build a new home and greenhouses. He will also operate a downtown greenhouse and office near the Dr McClelland properties to serve retail trade, aiming to open by Christmas. Mrs Batley of New Cambridge, and her daughter Mrs Roberts, will occupy the current home. Tracks in bad shape.

Elmer Keck Washington Keck Conger Mra A. Batley New Cambris Mra Roberts

Trains Delayed Throughout Iowa Floods Disrupt Main Line

The Denver Limited bound for Chicago passed early today while many main line trains diverted through Washington due to track washouts from widespread Iowa floods. No 12 Express to the east arrived late at noon after a washout near Fairbury Nebraska. all trains running behind schedule.

Denver Limited City Chicago Des Moines Washington Denver Omaha Fairbury

West Chester Hog Farmer Sets High Chicago Market Price

8. D. Carris of West Chester Iowa sold 100 hogs at Chicago today with an average of 46 pounds each, bringing 895 total. It was the highest hog price since 1805, as reported by Drover's Journal on July 10.

D. Carris West Chester Chicago D Carris Iowa George Chandler Morris & Co Drover's Journal New York Metropole Cycling Club Boston

Birthday Party For Marguerite Templeton At Mia Keating Home

Mrs J H Templeton hosted a group of Marguerite Templeton's friends for her thirteenth birthday. The carriage party traveled to Mia Keating's east of the city with baskets and a gala day atmosphere. Included were Rhea Ford Marie Chilcote Ethel Reynolds Helen Templeton Dorathy Foley John Templeton Harold Blait Ray Foley Donald Chilcote and Paul Reynolds.

J. H. Templeton Marguerite Mia Keating Rhea Ford Marie Chilcote Ethel Reynolds Helen Marguerite Templeton Dorthy Foley Jobn Templeton Harold Blait Ray Foley Donald Chilcote Paul Reynolds

Marriage of Metzgar and Quinn in city office

William Metzgar and Julia F. Quinn were married last evening by Justice RK at the south side office. The groom works in a Davenport factory and the couple will move there after a brief visit. The Gazette's St Neal ends a Civil War series praised for its lively style. Johnson the baker sold out corn bread at dinner and plans another bake tomorrow to meet demand.

William Metzgar Julia F. Quinn Justice RK Davenport Johnson

Tracey 18 Lost Once More In Western Deserado Pursuit

July 10 In Seattle Wash the pursuit of cabin Harry Tracey appears suspended as Sheriff Cudee has called guards from southern suburbs leaving a patrol to cover. The Renton to Black River Junction search failed with a bloodhound posse returning at 2 pm. Tracey is believed hidden in dense woods and may appear at a house for food.

Seattle Wash Harry Tracey Sherif Cudihee Cudthee Renton Black River Junction Tracey Ile

River levels rise and events from across the nations

The outline notes the Republican River in Kansas rising a foot above high water and widening to four miles in places. It mentions Iowa Pharmaceutical association state convention in Sioux City and Colombia events. A tapir added to Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo. Joliet reports eight smallpox cases. Edward Addicks Bay State Gas facing receivership. July corn price unchanged. A daughter born to Col John Jacob Astor in New York.

Republican Kansas Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Sioux City Prene’ Chamber of Deputies Lincol Park Zoo Chicago Joliet Edward Addicks Bay State Gas Company New Jersey Chicago Board of Trade John Jacob Astor New York

Proceedings of the Turners on Press Freedom Debate

The Turners heatedly debated press freedom amid a Delaware Wabiteleh incident. The committee warned against curbing public discussion and urged resolutions to Roosevelt and Congress. An amendment linked to Here Most’s case faced party splits, while women were barred from joining the band on Monday.

Ivenport Delaware Wabiteleh Chicago Ton Tornerhand Committee On Bond Affairs Philippines United States Roosevelt Congress

Minneapolis hosts nation at educational convention crowds swell

In Minneapolis Minnesota 15 000 delegates fill hotels and venues for the Nations Educational association gathering. The week features council meetings and sessions with speakers from letters politics invention publishing and government.

Minneapolis Minn The Nations Educational Association National Council Indian Department Wis

Local notes from town and region

Local items include visits by Charlies Nicola and Mise Ida Miller returning from Gower, Mrs. Hervey Bell's Tacoma trip, Merton Law and baby arriving from Texas, and Uncle John Kilgore’s 90th birthday. Fishing by William Miller and sons yields 10 and 15 lb catches. J A Y Ashby agency sells Malin farm to Casimir Boreas. Wapello team has 5 wins in 6 games. Bakery ads and a county line discussion with Louise county officials close the roundup.

Jack Woolm Rock Island J. A. Y. Ashby Wailer J. Mickey Malin Casimir Boreas Johason Reynolds Dive Palot Louisa County Louise County

Richmond era notices and charges in June city expenditures

City of Washington Iowa lists warrants issued in June in numerous funds. Names include Walter Mfg Co, Shields & Son, Morgan, Hays, Conger, Davidson, Ragan, H McCleery, and Neal Boileau. The document records labor, repairs, and street work costs, and includes a sworn city clerk affirmation.

Washington Iowa Tieo Lowe Orville Bider S Ng Ete Coool Mark Hays Gee Norton F. G Norton Walther Mfg Co Nfe Shields & Son Elswanger Apenas Bonats & Morrison Blewett TG Morgan Sh Ragan H Richardson T Labor Jono Davidson Has Davidson Hugh Arthur St Labor Oe Neal Boileau JA Miller L. H Cowner Wilson Hardware Co State OF Towa Washington County Hugh H. McCleery Uae Hugh H McCleery Hugh MH. McCleery

District Court Session Notes from Washington County Iowa

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa during September term A Moyer appears as plaintiff with case details partially legible. the document records a civil action filed by A Moyer and outlines court procedures and forthcoming dates.

Washington County Iowa Termian A. Moyer

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