Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

Page

4

Banks report near two million in deposits citywide

Four banks show deposits totaling 1 558 220 48 with footings close to 2 million. The local financial picture appears strong as residents keep sizable sums at home and in banks. Insurance claims include J Paul Porter for 18 dollars after a heifer was killed by lightning near Ainsworth. James Davis’s loss will be settled later after barn repairs.

Washington County Mutual Insurance Association J. Paul Porter Ainsworth James Davis

Lincoln Remains Reinterred During Monument Repair

Lon Brindley reports a letter from Cook County Board Chairman R B Morgan noting he attended the removal of Abraham Lincoln's remains at Springfield on April 24. A accompanying photo shows Mr Organ and Judge Porter. the remains will rest beneath the monument after repairs.

Lon Brindley R. B. Morgan Cook County Board Abraham Lincoln Springfield Organ Lincoln

Closure of Elite Candy Kitchen Ties to Local Mortgage Fight

The Elite Candy Kitchen doors closed today and will not reopen by owner Clarence McDowell. He is in Oskaloosa conferring with Green Candy company, which holds a mortgage on some of the property, as competition for such business grows in the area.

Clarence McDowell Oskaloosa Green Candy Company Emma Richardson Goss, Wayne Co Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. T Beaumont East Texas W. S. Bank of Beaumont Davidson First National

Young Ladies Club Dines for Mothers at Miss Smith Home

The young ladies of the club entertained their mothers at Miss Kate Smith's home Thursday evening. A four course dinner showcased their culinary skills followed by toasts and a musical and literary program. All participated and senior members declared the evening a success.

Kate Smith

Multiple church services announced with varied themes

Second United Presbyterian and Baptist churches announce morning and evening sermons with themes on standpoints, motives, God’s care, safe investments, and missionary work. Bible school, Y P U, and a Japanese student preacher are listed along with a Scientist church service. Other local notes include a housing project and a visitor arrival.

Second United Presbyterian Church Christ Presbyterian Baptist Baptist Church A. T. Ishida Christian Missionaries Japan Bible School Ishida Church of Christ (Scientist Jefferson and Iowa

Harry Lehr to Marry Heiress Daughter of Drexels

New York May 11 Harry Lehr to marry Mrs John Vinton Dahlgren heiress to 10 million dollars Drexel family ties noted in a normal society announcement Lehr long known in Gotham society for eccentric antics and a wine business while Mrs Dahlgren widow of John Vinton Dahlgren son of the admiral Drexel heir of 10 million dollars will end Lehr’s need to work as wine agent or society secretary The Wisconsin AOUW state convention elected officers Grand Master workman Charles Dellerich Fond du Lac and grand recorder F M Givens Fond du Lac Milwaukee chosen as 1908 meeting site

New York Harry Lehr John Vinton Dahlgren Lehr Gotham Astor Harry Baltimore Fred Gebhardt Newport van Alen Miss Astor Dahlgren Admiral Joseph Drexel Philadelphia LaCrosse Wis Charles Dellerich Ohikosh F. M. Givens Fond du Lac Milwaukee

Forecast for Iowa and wedding rumor on Green Street

The report predicts generally fair weather in Iowa for tonight and Sunday with colder conditions and probable frost tonight. An unverified rumor mentions an upcoming wedding on Green Street.

Green Street

Mrs McFarland Visits Journal Office From Ainsworth

Mrs L M McFarland of Ainsworth called at the JOURNAL office with friends and displayed pictures and a rug sent from the Orient by her son M K McFarland. He served in the army and witnessed the beheading of Prince Chin Shin, sending a photo from the scene. He plans another trip to the Philippines soon.

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. C. Club E.C. Carris & Co East Side Earth Uneeda Biscuit Uneeda Jinjer Wayfer Kennedy Graham Baird & Johnson Kay Temple Pharmacy Stewart Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Columbia Pharmacy Pillsburry Washington J. A. Cunningham’s Sons Colorado America Empire State West Colorado Colonization Company of Denver Colo Colorado Colonization Co Illinois Minnesota Lare Coop Ats Oliver Fullerton Alosworth Walter Irish Des Moines P. E O's Centerville Rol Organ Candy Journal Wilson Dougherty Galey Hise G. W. Hown Peter McMillen Mra Alex Gibaeon The Drexels Wisconsin Diana Mftg. Co WM. Blair & Son Walther Washington, D. C Eventne Journal Kembie Express Cha — Frownr Co Oskaloosa, Lowa Solid Engii Lemmon & Lewis Harry McCall Monarch Sweet Pickles Oregon California Windsor Grocery Texas State of R. V. Davidson Galveston H. A. Landes Wallis, Landes, & Co W. S. Davidson First National Bank of H. E. Keister T. J. Groce Galveston National Bank D. W. Kempner H. Kempner J. N. Gilbert Beaumont Lumber Co W. E. Brice Mason City Jefferson Hardin Liberty Lucas Gusher Beatty Sour Lake Saratoga Beaumont and East Texas Oil CO Beaumont, Texas Schneider Cook M. Keck Oscar Solbrig International Correspondence Schools Scranton Pennsylvania Emery +Jeck Marion Street J. J. McKeone East Main St Chicago Grace Hotel Jackson Boulevard Clark Street N. Y Niagara Falls Detroit Adams Street A. Patten DO. R DES Moines Valley Division D. M. Vail Knoxville Des M Rock Island Cato Oloaecoi Ind Burlington Peoria Indianapolis Cincinnati N. RY Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction Espada Brighton Marshalltown Omaha Aeune Gon Ananar Ere
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication