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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
4
A county hailstorm caused severe damage three miles north of town with hail up to large pellets destroying crops. All corn and oats must be replanted as the growing crop was ruined and fruit trees were stripped. Some windows broken but wind absent. No further reports on damages.
A busy weekend reports a well attended band concert Saturday evening and notes the Wellman High School commencement next Thursday with six graduates. Rey Newsome delivered the Memorial Day sermon Sunday. Heavy rain damaged fruit and windows yesterday. Roy Hardy travels to Kalona for a ball game tomorrow. Frank Bachnagle and family arrived from Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Miss Moss traveled to Nichols last night.
Riley Miller and wife attended the funeral here yesterday. Mr. Lewis of Oskaloosa is in town today. Mrs. Charles of Lancaster visits with her sister Mrs. White. Mrs. Rively of Muscatine and Mr. Patterson and wife of Lexington were called here this morning by their father Steven Hawkins's illness. W A Stickley of Sessenden North Dakota is visiting here.
Mr Beaney of Wellman visited the town. Edmondson and Rogers are repairing their store. John Myers left with cattle for Chicago. Rev Palmer and J B Crayne returned from a Baptist convention in Minnesota. Myers spent Sunday near Prairie Flower. Sigel Baker and Miss Endicott were re elected teachers at the school board meeting.
Morning storm lightning struck the Twinam brothers barn, burning it completely with unknown total loss. Geo. Twinam had just unhitched his horses when the strike hit. one horse was entering the stable and was stunned but expected to recover. Other notes report local movements and a sidewalk accident nearby.
Special to Evening Journal reports the freight 1530 wrecked this morning east of Ottumwa at Agency Hill near eight o'clock. Six cars smashed and traffic delayed two hours. No injuries reported.
A long list of property transfers and notices precedes community items. A trespass warning from Dr. MCCLELLAND appears alongside society notices about a church ice cream social, Captain Racket tickets, and a WCTU meeting. Addresses local churches, concerts, and community events in town.
Tomorrow evening the home talent group stages Capt. Racket to benefit a worthy cause. A large audience is expected as the city presents its best cast. Local visitors include Jobo Creath of Coffeeville Kansas visiting Frank Creath and sister Mrs Hunter.
Classified notice advertises two unfurnished rooms for rent and urges inquiries at the Journal office. It lists a sale condition through June 1 and provides a contact phone number and a visit to the Washington Illuminating Co. office for details.
A brief note states buyers may pay one or two installments before prices or terms are set, reflecting early flexible purchase options and signaling forthcoming price updates. The item emphasizes installment access and negotiation posture by the seller.
A Milwaukee girl dies from burns after a church prayer failure while a gas stove incident follows. Latonia Derby disappoints with only one starter. Julia Ward Howe marks her 81st birthday as well-wishers pour in. Wisconsin ore shipments rise on contracts. An engineer dies boarding a train at Pewaukee. A Youngstown girl’s possible foul play investigated. Boxers burn Liuliao station near Tientsin as Pekin approaches. Dewey bounty decision prompts dissent. Bank burglary nets 8000 in Missouri. Dagger death on Peters Street in Atlanta. Marsh land drainage plans near Necedah. Outlines cover track and field, laws, riots, and local accidents.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Joseph Lafourek and Margaret Mc Liree authorizing their planned wedding.
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