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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1901

Page

4

Pastor M. E. Pastor to Retire This Year

Rev. Schreckengast of the First M. K. Church will retire at the close of the conference year due to his wife’s health. He will stay until the Tawt Sabbath before September, then possibly enter the insurance field and relocate to Keota with a new home purchase. No action has been taken by church leaders yet.

I . Schreckengast M. Ki Schreckengast Washington Schreckenwast Keota

Elite Candy Kitchen Ice Cream Offer at Corner Square

The Elite Candy Kitchen advertises the finest cream in town with a focus on ice cream at a corner square location, inviting customers to visit for a treat.

Candy Kitchen Corner Square

East Washington Hosts Visitors for Evening At Home

Mr and Mrs Harry Horne entertained about a dozen friends at their East Washington home to honor visiting Misses Clark and Sutton of Davenport. Piano music by local ladies Sage Parrish and Jenkins delighted guests. A three course luncheon followed by social conversation closed the evening.

Harry Horne East Washington Clark and Sutton Davenport Sage, Parrish and Jenkins

Man Pleads Guilty in County Jail Case

Thomas Karr of Wellman withdrew his not guilty plea before Judge Bishop and entered a guilty plea for stealing hides. He waived time and asked for immediate sentence. sentenced to ninety days in jail with costs. Lee Burham of West Chester was indicted for gambling and pleaded not guilty.

Thomas Karr Wellman Bishop Lee Burhham West Chester

Noble couple wed at Second United Presbyterian parsonage

Mr W Ernest and Miss Mary Schadd of Noble united in marriage at the Second United Presbyterian parsonage at 7 30 last evening by Rev J R Lovue. The groom is a carpenter. They returned home today after spending last night in the city. The Journal Extension of best wishes.

W. Ernest Mary Schadd Noble Second United Presbyterian Parsonage J. R Lovue

John G Stewart Seeks Sale of Harness and Wagon

John G Stewart offers a double harness set and a two horse wagon for sale. Seekors can contact Stewart for details and viewing.

John G. Stewart

Papers Lack Courage

Alfred Harmsworth proprietor of the London Daily Mail sailed home aboard the Oceanio. He spoke from New York about newspaper changes saying Britain tests innovations and will adopt them here, but American papers are too light and lack courage in reporting news. He cited faster elevators and cars, slower other areas, and plans to bring back improvements to England.

New York Alfred Harmsworth London Daily Mall White Star Oceanio England Pugland

Smallpox Spreads Amid Alarming Outbreaks in Indiana

Reports from Rising Sun Indiana and surrounding counties describe a growing smallpox outbreak with numerous cases. Authorities cite revival meeting origins, quarantine actions, and rapid contagion as frontline towns like Tarrlot Florence and Ising Sun prepare further restrictions.

Rising Sun Ind Ohio Switzerland Switzerland County Tarrlot Florence Ising Sun

Market tonnage and bid ranges for hogs and cattle sales

Daily receipts and bid ranges reported for hogs cattle and sheep with many prices and weights. Hogs mostly around 5.35 to 6.12 per cwt with varied lots and packing grades. cattle and calves listing multiple grades and prices. sheep and lambs showing western and native categories with notable top and range figures. Local markers in East Buffalo and St Louis wire reporting include Dunning Stevens and regional price signals.

Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Case Goes to the Jury in Larceny Trial

The district court case against John Bartholomew's schoolmate Edwin Davidson of Moulton Iowa ended a lengthy day of testimonies and closing arguments. Jurors retired at 3 pm after instructions from Judge Bisop. verdict awaited by press time. Frank Roesch of Burlington was fined $50 plus costs for a separate Brighton orders case.

Edwin Davidson Moulton Towa John Bartholomew Des Moines M. W. Batley J. Wilson S W. Brookhart Bisop Wilson Frank Roesch Burlington Brighton

Smallest Chicago grain fleet in years sails for spring

Chicago March 20 The spring grain fleet from Chicago harbor will be the smallest in years with 54 vessels carrying 5 705 622 bushels of grain. Most ships head to Buffalo Port Huron Sarnia and Midland while line boats await loading amid a reduced winter storage and freight rate outlook. Only three steamers are being fitted due to the engineers strike.

Chicago Buffalo Port Huron Sarnia Midland Straits of Mackinaw George PF. Stone Panther James H. Prentice

Denmark Sets Price and Vote for West Indies Sale

The Copenhagen dispatch reports Denmark offers 4 000 000 dollars for the Danish West Indies with a population vote on transfer to the United States. If the vote favors the U S, inhabitants become American citizens and island products enter duty free. Washington is not expected to accept the third and fourth terms.

London The Daily News Copenhagen Denmark United States Danish West Indies Washington

Band boys concert urged for old soldiers

An old soldier urges fellow veterans to attend a concert by the band boys as thanks for past favors. The note also mentions thirty kinds of cakes at Johnson's tomorrow and reports Hon. W. W. Wells visiting the city today.

Rman Johnson's

Woodmen Home Talent Show Draws Large Local Crowd

The Woodmen presented a home talent show titled The Forged Certificate to a very large audience, one of the city's biggest crowds for such an event. The performers consider touring other towns with the act, while O in and Richard Emmons plan a vacation trip to Iowa City.

Woodmen O In Richard Emmons Lowa City

High School Presents Evening of Dialogues and Music

The High School will give an entertainment this evening in the opera house. Dialogues, declamations, music, and related performances will be the order of exercises.

Wilmet the tailor guarantees work manship and sale

Elijah S. McCaughey, a brother-in-law of former Vice President Adlai Stevenson, dies in Sioux City at 50. Widow and four daughters survive him. A Mexican railroad crew is imprisoned after a train death in Mexico.

Sioux City Elijah S. McCaughey Adlai BE. Stevenson Chicago Mexico

McConnaughey Secures Post at Arkansas Insane Hospital

J. Ted McConnaughy has secured a temporary position as assistant physician at the Arkansas Insane Hospital in Little Rock after attending medical lectures in St. Louis this past year. He fills in for a vacationing colleague for a few months.

J. Ted Mc Onnaughey St. Louis Arkansas Insane Hospital Little Rock Wayland News

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