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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1902
Page
3
The Eyewine JOURNAL reports a weather forecast for Iowa. Partly cloudy with showers in the southeastern portion this afternoon and possibly tonight. Wednesday will be fair and cooler in the east and south portions.
Several entries report residents visiting Keota for cattle sales and family visits to Sigourney, Marshalltown, and Monmouth. Bakery offerings at Johnsons and Allen’s appear alongside a city track repair update and a local alderman candidacy mention.
Old settler Dr Abram Neff Miller dies at home in North Washington after a stroke like illness. Born March 6 1821 in Kingwood W Va he came to Washington county in 1847 and built a long life in medicine and cabinet making. He leaves four children and several siblings. funeral planned at Elm Grove Cemetery beside his wife.
A Winfield bowling club defeated Washington in a second contest held last night. Final scores show Winfield 1010 to Washington 870 in game totals with the highest individual score 206 by a Winfield player. Two Washington players withdrew in the final game of a five-on-five match.
Readers are asked to bring donations to the F. F. Parrish Savings Bank store this week to support the barrel of articles sent to Missionary Rittenhouse working among the mountain whites of West Virginia.
The coach train numbered 500 moved through the city this morning from Oska loosa to the east aboard the Firefly. Chief Engineer Daucey and Division Engineer Wickham rode, along with Sup t Brady of Davenport and Roadmaster Shields of this place. Officials plan several Branch line improvements this spring and summer including steel rail work. Nicola Campbell's furniture store reports a new line of couches just received.
Special notice announces cheap passenger rates via the Rock Island to Minnesota North Dakota and Pacific coast points. See Agent Rowland for particulars. 18 ow.
A Citizens caucus is set for Friday evening March 11 to nominate aldermen in four wards at specified venues. A general caucus at Smouse's hall will nominate a county assessor candidate, with each ward urged to elect a committeeman for the coming year.
The Howard-Dorset Company headlines a three night run at the Graham starting next Monday March 17 with opening night free for ladies. Seats go on sale Thursday at Carria drug store as crowds are urged to attend this top attraction. The Iowa Central offers April and May specials with low fare to numerous western states and provinces.
Notice is hereby given that the Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa has on file a document purporting to be the last will of Joseph Pollard Jr. A reception date is set for Thursday March 13 1902 at 9 01 am to prove the will in the March term.
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