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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1901
Page
4
Passenger Train No. 1 struck a herd of cattle two miles from Unionville at about three this morning. Engineer Peter Blake was killed instantly. fireman Jason Engle injured and hospitalised at Eldon. The train derailed, several cars tumbled down a twenty foot embankment, and traffic delayed for hours.
Local roster reports free city delivery possible this year with an over 10,000 dollar milestone by June 30. City council street and sidewalk improvements bolster eligibility while mayor certification ensures sidewalks and house numbers meet postal standards. The notice also advertises Dr. Kay's Renovator and Rocky Mountain Tea products amid community notices and social updates.
Superintendent W A Pratt will lead again as the Washington City Board of Education elected the coming year’s teachers with only a few changes. Miss Ella Brown joins the High school replacing Prof Whitney. Miss Ollie B Maxwell moves to Centennial. Miss Clara Brown leaves Heights for Maxwell’s old post. Janitors reappointed. Details list assigns Lydia M Thomsen as principal, with Mattie E Emry in history and geography, Kila M Brown in math, Kila Woodford in Latin and bookkeeping, Minnie Conner at Centennial, Nannie Loughead in fifth and sixth, Ollie B Maxwell in third and fourth, Lillian Haggett at Sout h Ward, Lila McNeel as principal, Lucy H Meacham in fifth/sixth, Josie Knox in third/fourth, Josie Knox, Gertrude Kendall at Wallace, Alice Fluke in third/fourth, Edith Bailey in first/second, Florence Knox at Heights, Lillian Patton in third/fourth, Aona Wells in first/second.
Kembile praises EMBLE FLOWER Co for direct orders in Oskaloosa Iowa. The note highlights top quality flowers and emphasizes using the local shop for express delivery.
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