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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
2
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Milwaukee and Chicago rail officials led by H R Williams and A Padley tour the Muscatine to Otumwa cut off to locate stations and sites for the line. Two Muscatine liverymen drove them to Richland and back, with Baker and other engineers in the party. An ad cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe cure for croup in infants and adults.
A travel piece recounts a journal squad member's trip to Niagara Falls Ontario. They miss Buffalo by train, enjoy breakfast at Crown hotel, interact with a friendly server, and walk toward the falls. They witness mist, the American side hydro works, and a small steamer at the base amid the spray and views.
The writer recalls a Niagara Falls excursion with a Canadian souvenir spoon purchase and a tour by carriage and elevator amid crowds in a bustling tourist scene. They barter with guides, face extra charges, and witness mist and spray plus a tunnel view under the falls before continuing to a souvenir shop.
E D Morrison of Washington visited between trains. James Baird and Miss Helen Fulton attended the Columbia lecture. Mrs F Immerman of North English and Mrs B Vernon of Narka Neb arrived to visit the Teas home. Capt W A Wilson of Washington campaigned for his son John the Republican sheriff candidate. H Allen and A B Ross attended the Henery county gun shoot with Ross winning a silver cup. Frank Bruner gave the second lecture in the Columbia course on Uncle Billy and Aunt Harriet to a large crowd.
A policy holder visits a life insurance office in the Postal Telegraph building New York to pay a premium. The insurer notes the Nathan Hale statue inscription and its patriotic line about giving one life for country, contrasting it with underwriting risks on lives.
JAMES PHILLIPS last will and testament presented for probate in Washington County Iowa. November term 1901 set for proving the will with Clerk J T Marrakws presiding.
Voters who changed residence between wards or moved to the city since the last general election must register Saturday. Registration cannot occur on election day unless proof shows absence from the city during prior registration days. After Saturday only those who can swear they were out of town may register.
The Washington boys were defeated 38 to 0 at Wapello yesterday. Wapello players weighed about 180 pounds on average, while the Washington team averaged 150 pounds.
Regular service at 10:30 a.m. and Sabbath school at 11:30 a.m. Y P C U at 7:30 p.m. Ed Lewis visited Nira this afternoon. Jas Brockway arrived from Ainsworth this morning. Mr and Mrs Sherm Welch visited Ainsworth. Mrs Will Black and her mother Mrs Wood left for Aledo Illinois. Mrs Mollie Reeves and daughter from Columbus visited Knoxville. Mr and Mrs Dillon are here from Clay. Dillon is related to Mrs Bennett.
In the city, wood is available at GSets per cord. Consumers may furnish their own fuel and leave goods at any city wood yard or at Cunningham's or Brindley's Grocery. Satisfaction guaranteed, Warson and Arthur.
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