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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1902

Page

3

Advertising perseverance and a quiet wedding in Verdi

The piece argues that advertising yields come from sustained effort and cumulative impact, likening ads to an avalanche that grows with each issue. It also reports the marriage of Arthur Woods and Laura Wertz at the bride's grandfather D. M. Brooks home, a simple ceremony performed by Rev. Lt. B. Schrecken gast. The groom, described as industrious, will move to Verdi with plans to farm on a large scale and teach at Verdi school for a year as the spring term starts April first.

Aoad Arthur Woods Laura Wertz D. M. Brooks B. Schreckengast Verdi Journal

Weather Outlook: Generally Fair Tonight and Sunday

The report indicates fair conditions for tonight and Sunday with no significant precipitation. Temperatures are expected to stay mild, aiding outdoor plans.

Washington Eyewine Journal

Local tidbits from city social notes and visits

Casual notices detail visits and travels of residents, dining at Allen's, church and family gatherings, relatives from Kalona and West Chester, theatre and shopping trips, and a Cuba letter mentioning the Maine wreck. Mentions include J. A. Y. Ashby, Homer Ashby in Havana, and Joe Campbell visiting Ottumwa.

Joe, Durst Eva Rapp Fred Burnham Kalona Amanda Blind Warner Newark Ohio J. A. Y. Ashby Homer Havana Cuba Maine

Hull Wins Tight Seventh District Nomination Fight

The Seventh district primary ended with incumbent Hull defeating District Judge Prouty. Prouty had backing from the state government, but Hull carried Polk County, the pivotal county in the canvass, making an apparent victory likely.

Hull Prouty Polk County

Card of Thanks to the Public by Mrs Pollard

Mrs Pollard expresses deep gratitude to the public and friends for kindness during her late husband’s illness. The Junior Class set to graduate in 1903 was organized with Benton Dickeo as president and Nellie Wilson among its members. A committee of Chas Cunningham, Cleo Thomas and Mishel Buckley will decide on a class yell. Frank Bergquist, Chas Winters and Nelle Wilson were chosen for class decisions. MOILG Ice Cream Sodas 5 and 10¢ at Allen's.

Allen's Oscar George Jon Pollard, Jr Chicago Joseph Pollard, Jr Benton Dickeo Mabel Buckley Nellie Wilson Chas. Cunningham Cleo Thomas Mishel Buckley Frank Bergquist Chas Winters Nelle Wilson

First Church of Christ Scientist Services Prompt

The First Church of Christ Scientist holds Sunday services at 10 90 and noon subject Substance Text Luke 12 91 with Sabbath school at 11 40 a m.

1St Church of Christ

Sunday worship and programs at Rev. Bi Grant church

Morning and evening preaching by Rev. Jas St. Logue with themes The Work of the Women and Seeking the Lost. Sunday school at three P M Endeavor at six P M.

Endeavor Bi Grant Jas St. Logue

Sermon Series at Baptist Church Prompts Evening Rally

A Baptist church invites parishioners to an evening sermon by the pastor on The Lone Star and a new series on Lessons from the Life of David starting with David, His Individuality a Prophecy. Also recounted is a near miss on the Rock Island line as trains halted to avoid collision, praised for quick railroad signaling and careful crew actions.

S.S Baby PU Il Am Lone Star David Rock Island Southwestern Washington

Mahara's Minstrels Stage A Lively Opera House Week

Mahara's Minstrels played to a crowded audience last night delivering quality entertainment. The 40 exceptional performer led a troupe with solid other acts while a late parade earlier in the day boosted attendance for a week described as among the liveliest in months.

Mahara

Washington Rod and Gun Club Elects New Officers

Special notices report the Washington Rod and Gun Club electing A. H. Wallace president B F Dixon vice president Arch McCulley secretary Clyde Bailey treasurer and directors Jerry Curran Homer Nichols and A Meyer. Rock Island offers cheap rates to Minnesota North Dakota and Pacific coast points see Agent Rowland for details.

Washington Rod and Gun Cluo A. H. Wallace B. F Dixon Arch McCulley Clyde Bailey Jerry Curran Homer Nichols A. Meyer Rock Island Minnesota North Dakota Pacific Coast

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