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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1902

Page

3

Isenhart's Sees Fresh Candy and Fruit In Stock

Rev Jos Wells of Oskaloosa visited the city yesterday. I M Lewis of Grace Hill was a city visitor. John Copeland visited Keota for a few days. Rural Route Inspector Sweeney passed through. Misa Mary Bailey of Keota visiting at Thos Bailey's. Mr and Mrs Fred Jordon visited Keota. Mrs John Wolf left for Williamsburg to see her son. Don Rawson and Henry Wells of Kalona were in town on business. John Shields Son prominent in coal trade. Delta Coal and Centerville Coal referenced.

Delta Coal John Shields & Son Coke W. L. Winter Centerville Isenhart Jos. Wells Oskaloosa I. M. Lewis Grace Hill John Copeland Keota Sweeney Misa Mary Bailey Thos. Bailey Fred Jordon

Local Notes From Allen's Bat Allen's tce cream and visits across towns

Local notes describe visits and travels of residents including J A McCoy riding to Williarmeburg with plans to visit Myra McFarland in Chariton. Others return from Oskaloosa and Keota visits. People enjoy Highland Park Lake boating and Prentice grounds free. Fishing plans and social visits also mentioned with a note on the river flood dynamics near Coppock and Winfield.

Body Identified? Mystery Man Drowns After Red Cross Clues

Floating body found near Bunker's Mill remains unidentified. Inquest heard the man was intoxicated and chased the Stoner boys at the bridge. Features were unrecognizable. a Red Cross Insurance alliance button and a flower-engraved ring noted. Jury ruled death by drowning in intoxication.

Willem Kron Kron Stoner Bunker's Mill Red Cross Insurance Society Geo. Smith Richmond WF Kelifer S T Beranek

Rev G Campbell Morgan lectures at Moody Bible Institute

Arrangements have been made for the London evangelist Rev G Campbell Morgan to lecture at the Moody Bible Institute Chicago during October and November under the Northfield Extension movement. Pastors, Sunday school workers, and Christian staff may attend at 500 dollars per week for accommodations. Full details from A P Fitt at 80 Institute P Chicago.

G. Campbell Morgan London Northfield Extension Movement Moody Bible Institute Chicago Morgan

Lass-I wanter sues Eddie Jones for breach of promise

A quirky local snippet shows a lass suing Eddie Jones over a broken promise to attend a picnic. Exchange about neighbors and daily life highlights a simple, humorous scene with mentions of a hotel shoe shining parlor and a few characters like Mandy and Mandy’s mother.

Eddie Jones

Trinity Church notices for Ninth Sunday after Trinity

Rev Jos Ermcoran DeForest rector lists Sunday school at 10 a m and morning prayer with sermon at 10. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m Sabbath services canceled. Wednesday prayer meeting. Christian Endeavor business after prayer. Excursion to Fr Madison announced. Tent services limited. hymn and psalm singers scheduled for Sunday and Monday evenings led by Cnas Cullen orra evangelist.

Jos DeForest Trinity Christian Endeavor Society Cnas Cullen Sarra

Why Not Go West Excursion Rates Offer Summer Travel

The Iowa Central Railway unveils special summer excursion rates from all points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer in the Black Hills. Low round trip fares valid select June July August and September dates with stopovers and final ticket limit October 31 1902. For details contact local agents or A I Catt G P T A Minneapolis Minn through 0 15 02.

Iowa Central Railway Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer Black Hills A. i Catt Minneapolis Mino. Eow

Sleeping car service boosts travel from Midwest to major cities

The Iowa Central Railway promotes new sleeping car service from St. Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St. Louis and Peoria offering quick time and conveniences. The Peoria limited departs Brighton at 6 41 p m daily reaching Peoria by 11 20 a m. Contact Wrighton ticket agent for details. An unrelated notice offers a paid monopoly business opportunity to women promising about $18 weekly.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City St. Loui S Peoria Peoria Limited Brighton Wrighton Aep

Presby terian excursion to Fort Madison by steamship

An August 7 excursion from Kirlington via H and W to Hartington then down the river on the Otamwa Helle promises three hours in Fort Madison and a social time. Tickets are 150 round trip with 300 needed to secure a famed eight‑item lecture course headlined by the Bos ton Ladies' Orchestra George Lott Concert Co and Fred Emerson Brooke for two dollars.

Presbyterian Madison Hartington Otamwa Helle Kurlington Fe Madison Ft Madison Boston Ladies’ Orchestra George Lott Concert Co Fred Emerson Brooke Mr. Wilson

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