McKinnie Visit and Smith Stewart Wedding Notes
Dr and Mrs McKinnie of Viola Indiana attended the Smith Stewart wedding and planned to stay for a visit. Mrs McKinnie and Mrs J H Stewart are sisters. R C Ferguson of West Chester visited the Journal. Auctioneer Reeves traveled to Ainsworth. Robt McCall was in Keota on business. Mrs O Bradford and her daughter Cecil of Des Moines, visiting Miles Bradford, spent the day in Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. McKinnie
Viola, Inl
Reeves
Ainsworth
Rob’t McCall
Keota
O. Bradford
Cecil
Des Moines
Miles Bradford
Brighton
Dixon agency promotes corporate bonds for surety needs
Br F Dixon and Co advertise as general agents for United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co in Washington and Kookuk counties. They claim corporate bonds reduce personal liability for offices, notaries, administrators, clerks and other officials, and note growing acceptance among reputable businessmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. F. Dixon & Co
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Washington
Kookuk
Local and Personal Victory for Mrs Smouse in Marion Case
Florence Smouse sued the Iowa State Traveling Men's Association over a life policy of 5000 for her husband Arnold Smouse who died after an accident at home. The Marion trial lasted three days with Henry Michel for Mrs Smouse and A B Cummings for the defendant. The jury found for Mrs Smouse within thirty minutes, awarding the full policy plus interest totaling 441.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Smouse
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Marion
Arnold Smouse
Smouse
Henry Michel
Finance committees to meet for temperance union fund drive
Finance committees named from each church to collect money for the Young People's Christian Temperance Union are requested to meet this evening in the First United Presbyterian church at eight o'clock sharp. Home talent show in Swift's Hall tonight at 8:30. Doors open at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Temperance Union
First United Presbyterian Church
Swift
Delegates Return Home From Rathborne Sisters Convention
All delegates attended Rathborne Sisters convention returned home last night or this morning. The social gathering ran until midnight as Colum bus Junction delegates departed. Frappé was served at the lodge rooms by Arcadia Temple. Visiting delegates praised the city and the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathborne Sisters
Columbus Junction
Frappe
Arcadia Temple
Letters and social notes mix at Waterloo August temple event
Mrs Chas Hebener and Mrs St Clair Lewis attend the grand Temple of the Rathbone sisters in Waterloo in August. A H Wallace and grandson Ben return from an eastern states trip. Donovan's orchestra performs in the park tonight, with the Jacob Doll piano and a Forepaugh Sells show trip by J L Strain G A Carson and C P Nichols to Muscatine this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Hebener
St Clair Lewis
Waterloo
A. H. Wallace
Ben
J. L. Strain
G. A. Carson
C. P. Nichols
Muscatine
Hebener Returns From Bedford Visit For Business
Chas. Hebener arrived this morning from Bedford where he went on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hebener
Bedford
Lad
Crawfordsville Visitor Mrs Buck Heads City
Mrs. Buck of Crawfordsville visited the city today, touring local spots and meeting residents during her brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Crawfordsville
Olds and Burlington Visitors Spend Day at Dr Es kamp House
John Hooper of Olds arrived for a day visit while H A Matthes of Burlington came with his sister as guest at the Dr Es kamp home this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hooper
Olds
H. A. Matthes
Burlington
Dr E'skamp
Oko Boji Wedding Unites Anna Crawford and Dr A W Roth
Miss Anna Crawford of the city and Dr A W Roth of Detroit marry at Anythde Cottage Okoboji Iowa with Rev H R Stark officiating. The ceremony features a ring rite under a oak leaf bower. guests include Deila Crawford and Miss Kyle. They plan a two week lake stay then visits to Fairfield and Detroit.
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Anna Crawford
A W. Roth
Detroit
Mich
H. R. Stark
Presbyterian Church
Okoboji
Iowa
Deila Crawford
Miss Kyle
Lincoln
Neb
Lawa
Journal
Birh
Lake
Fairfield
Matthew Kerr
Pennsylvania
T. K. Roth
Groom
Edward Roth
J. A. Beck
D Roher
Stagmaster
Oliver Grawford
Ida C. Roberts
Washington
Margaret Kyle
Ednad Kyle
Des Moiner
Délla Crawford
Strasburg
West Chester Town News and July 4 Celebrate Plans
West Chester prepares for a big Fourth of July celebration with two bands and fireworks. A new bank is anticipated to open July 9. Local residents Mrs J I Arnold from Keota and Mrs N A Crayne travel for state visits, with J B Crayne accompanying. Depot repairs continue as grain merchants handle shipments and D S Munro ships stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.I. Arnold
Keota
N. A. Crayne
J. B Crayne
Washington State
J B. Crayne
D.S Munro
Local Briefs Highlight Ankle Sprain And Visits
Steven Hawkins is described as not well. M Funston suffered a painful ankle sprain last night but it is not serious. Mrs C Lawson and daughter Winifred of Sigourney are visiting J A Crawford and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Hawkins
M. Funston
Seriouy
C. ©. Lawson
Winifred
Sigourney
J. A. Crawford
Fife
Car Load of Oats Sparks Brief Station Visit
Dr. Parks from Brighton attended Mrs. Morgan who is ill this morning after a car load of oats was dispatched from the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parks
Brighton
Mrs. Morgan
West Chester women attend Rath bone sisters convention
Mrs 8. K. Statler of West Chester and Mrs Stuaver attended the Rath bone sisters convention and returned home this morning. Warren Moore, manager of the Graham, went to Muscatine to attend the circus. Conductor Davenport of the fired run is taking a day off and Conductor Kavanaugh is rushing to his post. G. F Schelling and Gib Bailey also went to Muscatine this morning for Forpaugh's show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. K. Statler
West Chester
Stuaver
Warren Moore
Graham
Muscatine
Davenport
Kavanaugh
G. F Schelling
Gib Bailey
Forpaugh
Inheritance tax law challenged in Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing reports Attorney General Owen filed the brief defending the inheritance tax act as constitutional. The case is submitted with no immediate decision expected. The AG argues the law’s framework permits necessary collection costs, and even if parts fail, the act remains valid overall. Other items note case deeds with revenue stamps and several pedestrian deaths and accidents in Wisconsin and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Mich
Owen
Supreme Court
Duluth
St. Paul
Register of Deeds
Anderson
Insects Attack Chicago Park Foliage
Police report widespread insect damage in Chicago parks affecting trees and plants. The nuisance prompts city gardeners to increase spraying and monitoring in multiple neighborhoods.
Mothers Mutual Benefit Band to Meet Friday
Mrs Frank Wilson hosts the Mothers Mutual Benefit Band on Friday at 2 p m. June 20 with officer elections. The note mentions Mr W R Beemer and family spending the day in Wapello and jokes about beauty standards with a Rocky Mountain Tea ad offering 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Harry Franz
William Franz
W. R. Beemer
Sapho
Wapello
J T Beamer
Mothers’ Mutual Benefit Band
Frank Wilson
Summer Excursion Rates to Denver and Western Points
Special excursion fares issued by Burlington and Northwestern to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and other western cities with one fare plus 200 for round trip. Dates of sale June 19 July 31 Aug 7 21 for 21 day tickets and June 20 July 9 17 Aug 21 for tickets usable until Oct 31 1900. Also Young People's Christian Union convention rates for Denver area July 25 30 1900. Tickets via Iowa Central Railway and West routes with biweekly sale schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Gienwood
Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Odgen
Utah
Tlot Springs
Spearfish
Deadwood
Custer
S D
Sheridan
Wyo
Young People’s Christian Union of the UP
North America
Galo
Vianitou
Pueblo Colo
First Class Excursions from Washington to Western Points
This space advertises low fare, first class rail trips from Washington to Colorado, Salt Lake City, Ogden, Yellowstone visits, and national gatherings. It promotes four summer excursions in June August and invites travel to Kansas City and Paris with round trips. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co. tickets available daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Colorado Points
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Yellowstone National Park
Kansas City
Paris
White Star Line
Red Star Line
International Transportation Co
Rail fares set for conventions and encampment travel
The Iowa Central Railway offers reduced fares for convention travelers. National Republican League in St Paul July 17 and 19 with one fare plus two dollars round trip, sale July 15 and 17, return by July 21. National Encampment Grand Army of the Republic Chicago August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
National Republican League
St Paul
Mion
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Iowa Central Excursion Tickets to Colorado and West
From July 9 to August 1 1900 the Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and parts of South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus 2 dollars. Tickets good to return until October 31 1900. On sale August 25 and 29, inclusive. Geo S Barry Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colorado
Iowa Central Ba Y
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Iowa Central
Geo. S. Barry
G. P
T. A
Marshalltown
Iowa
Great Rock Island
Kansas City
Missouri River
Paints
John Sebastian
Chicago
Washington
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Cnrcag O
E. C. Keck
Florist
Postoffice
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
National Bank
Washington, Iowa
W. R. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J. T. Anderson
Aus't Cash
Washington County Savings Bar
Don
Kmox
A. Wire
H. Keon
V. P
M. Kwon
First National Bank
Wm Blair
A. 8. Wallace
Joseph Keck
D. H. Keck
L.D. Robinson
Frank Hart
J. F. Henderson
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
R. F. Riley
Reshruits
Arthur, Invincible
la Preferencia
Pallister
M. Lombardo
North Side Square
UNC
New York
Philadelphia
FINS
G. Fox
R. C. Ferguson
Kerstken
Iola
Kan
John Arnold
Fred Arnold
H. Richards
Wm. Roberts
Cotter
Wil! Williams
Letts
Geo Hale
J. D Glasgow
FF. J. McKay
Iequire
Journal Office
Kemble
Kempie Flower Co
Oskaloosa, Lowa
L. D. Robinson
BOB, Dixon & Co
Washington City
B.F. Dixon & Co
Evening Journal
Mrs Smouse
Stewart
C. E. Dayton
Globe
J. W. Morton
S W
Oko Boji
Lexington
Misa Lora Martino
Ironwood
Thomas Pollard
Manston
Wis
Ole Nelson
Here
Pioneer Limited
Ife
Nelson
China
Lake Calumet
Abraham van Willigan
Robert Winserkt
Gportores
Russia
Porte
Michael J. Sampson
Ireland
Queen Victoria
Fanchon Thompson
Covent Grarden Company
Louis Pollock
Governor Taylor
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Bon
W. Bulletin
Burlington & Northwestern
Homeseekers
Town Central
Gro S. Bartry
Gp&ta
F. E Stewart
Racycle
Mr. Ray
W ‘ O. Solbric
Opera House
Walther
Cary
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Knoxville
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Rock Island
B&q
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Cincinnati
Cedar Rapids
Tecl Jan
St. Bwany
Rgt
Mason City
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Omaha
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