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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

Page

2

Death of Miss Louisa Brown in Indiana

Miss Louisa Brown dies at 6 50 am at the home of Mrs. Wm E Chilcote on North Iowa street cancer of the stomach is given as the cause of death. She was born in Indiana about 67 years ago and lived in this town for 33 years with Mrs. Chilcote. Two sisters survive Mrs. Henry Hough Crawfordsville and Sarah Brown this place. Funeral services will be from Mrs Chilcotes residence conducted by Rev Schreckengast with interment in City Cemetery.

Chilcote Henry Hough Crawfordsville Sarah Brown Iowa

City Firework Ban Notice and Safety Warning

Special notice cites Ordinance 23 section 9 banning unlawful firearms and fireworks with 4 July proclamations potential suspension. Mayor declines suspension this year due to nightly violations endangering women and children out driving across the city. Also advertises Smith's Sure Kidney Cure with money-back guarantee.

Pantaloons Fire Prank Leads to Purchase for Fourth of July

Karl Dayton at Jacobs Cut Right shop played a joke by hiding Amos Crawford pantaloons in a stove. A kerosene soaked paper sparked a fire. Karl paid seven dollar pants cost at 50 cents a week, then used his own money after lesson. Kindergarten program at High School Assembly room concludes with songs recitations. Gas range ad ends with warning about hot weather.

Karl Dayton Jacobs & Cutright Karl Amos Crawford Amos Hart Howev

Mrs Crone Taken to Mt Pleasant Hospital for Nervous Trouble

Mrs Crone long afflicted with nervous troubles was taken by car to Mt Pleasant hospital for treatment after a family and physician consultation. Her husband Frank Webb and Mrs Teeter accompanied her. the family at home cannot provide the necessary care. The hospital offers modern methods and rest to aid recovery. Later, Miss Esther Samson hosts young folks at the Samson home near Wyman for entertainment. Also noted plan for macaroons and kisses at Johoson's tomorrow.

D. M. Crone Mt. Pleasant Frank Webb Teeter Samson Wyman Esther Samson Messrs and Mesdames Milan Shields Lloyd Latta Helen Lewis Ralph Livingston Hugh McCleery Howard B. Hamilton Ainsworth

Boy nearly crushed in rock accident near Catholic school

James Casey's young son was pinned by a rock while playing near the new school. Workmen freed him. he sustained only bruises and will recover. Also notes Fourth of July travel rates to all destinations and hospital visit for Chas McKinzie with hip infection.

James Casey Casey

Elks Carnival in Iowa with Special Round Trip Fares

Elks Carnival in Iowa runs July 2 to 5 with single round trip fares on B N W and B & W lines. Double daily train service each way. For full information contact E G Fox Agent Monrite Law Ass't Gen P A.

Iowa E.G Fox Monrite Law T Gen. P. A

News by Telephone and Local Society Notes

Kalona June 26 report lists Mr and Mrs J C Emmons and children visiting Iowa City, Dr Wells hosting guests, and a spring health advertisement for Dr Kay's Renovator. A notice says the Legion of Honor will meet tonight with Cons Herrn'er presiding and requests full attendance.

J. C Emmons Iowa City Dr. Wells

Birds and Burrellsims From Keokuk Lecture

Editor H A Burrell delivers a June Keokuk talk on birds praising flight and freedom. He derides cats and clergy as poultry enemies, argues birds save crops, mocks barbaric tastes, reflects on humanlike bird traits, and urges loving protection over hunting.

H. A. Burrell Keokuk

Court of Honor Inspects New Uniforms for Drill Team

The Court of Honor is invited Friday evening to inspect new uniforms and robes for the drill team. The CHANCELLOR urges members to decide whether to keep them, praising them as the finest robes used in the state for fraternal insurance orders.

Court of Honor

Miss Nellie Turner Heads to Illinois for Visit

Miss Nellie Turner departed this morning to visit relatives in Illinois.

Nellie Turner

Sunset Park lawn festival moved to Friday evening

The kindergarten entertainment scheduled for Thursday is postponed to Friday due to the event. A local ad touts Dr. Kay's Renovator as a spring tonic for cleansing blood and boosting health, with tablets and liquid forms advertised at local pharmacies.

Sunset Park Melissa, Kineley Turkey Temple Pharmacy Stewart Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Columbia Pharmacy

Iowa Weather Forecast For Friday And Tonight

Generally fair weather expected in Iowa with possible local thunder storms in the western portion. Cooler conditions in the northwest. Clyde Brown traveled to Chicago yesterday for a brief visit. Miss Brown, visiting her brother Clyde on the Heights, has returned to Chicago.

Clyde Brown Chicago Miss Brown Clyde the Heights

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