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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1902
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports the forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow. Fair tonight and warmer west portion. Wednesday probably showers in the west portion, warmer east portion tonight.
The Aurora Literary Society of the Academy stages Little Women by Miss Alcott at Swift's Hall above Allen's north side on May 30. Admission is 20 cents. The event is promoted with families urged to bring their little women to see the play.
Andrew Goodberlet died at his 428 East Main Street residence after a long illness. Born in Germany January 10, 1820, he came to America as a youth and lived in New York, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland before settling in Washington. Survived by his wife Misa Fredrica Schwer and six children, funeral plans awaited finalization.
Bat Allen's ice cream sale and Holiness convention at Smouse's Hall ran Friday to Sabbath with modest turnout. Rev Dannis may retire there in summer and hold tabernacle meetings. The effort mirrors Y M C A style aimed at building Christian work across denominations. Phone 315 for ice cream.
The Reynolds Gallery announces its return from the state association with plans for improved work. The message emphasizes many new ideas to boost production and quality.
Miss Mary Showens hosted a Saturday evening gathering three miles east of town for Edith Asher who leaves soon for Ohio. Local attendees included Francis Younsky Libbie Younsky Myrtle Tomson Rose Younsky Mary Showens Kate Shallow Ora Orris Clara Asher Blanche Swick and more. Also notes on Memorial Day flower arrangements berry crops outlook and a testimonial for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with local pharmacy availability.
A fragmentary obituaries and cemetery list at Elm Grove and ElmoHove notes soldiers buried there. Names include Curran Thomas U1 2d Iowa Infantry and others from 1st New York Cavalry, 14th Indiana, 46th Iowa, plus Vermont and West Virginia units. Also mentions Casey James of the 15th Iowa and Oldfield William 2d Lieutenant.
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