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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1900

Page

2

Prodigal Son Restored As Mother Finds Lost Boy

A mother in De Kalb Illinois searches seven weeks for Clemment Rowell. Clairvoyant guidance aids the reunion with his mother. State of Iowa vs Clemment Rowell ends with dismissal by the grand jury and mercy from Judge Dewey. The boy, once jailed for theft, is returned home after appealing for forgiveness.

Bia Wm. Rowell de Kalb Lll Rowell Ile Chicago Dewey

Weather and local notices mix in early November issue

The report blends a forecast from The Weather Service for Iowa with anecdotes of local life. It notes fair to partly cloudy skies, colder conditions, plus a stream of short notes on visits, sales, meals, church activities, and travel highlights from residents and visitors in the area.

Prof Whitmore Begins Singing Lessons in Marion School

Professor Whitmore starts a new singing teaching program at the Marion township school next Monday, aiming to offer music instruction to students and the community.

Prof. Whitmore Marion Township

Keota Football Looks Sharp After Windy Clash at Park

Washington faced a lighter Keota squad in a second season game played at the ball park. The 2:30 pm kickoff was in progress at press time with Washington holding slight edge as Keota showed grit and swift counter play despite northwest wind. The lineup showcased the clash of heavier Washington against Keota’s plucky, smaller team.

Ball Park Washington Keota

Foley Holliday Photos Cabinet and Card Sale

A local shop touts Platino Cabinets at 200 dollars per dozen and a deal on twelve small photos with six positions plus a gold Photo Button for 75 cents. They claim to offer the town’s only Xmas Cards and a variety of ovals circles and panel mounts with a motto promising the best for the least money.

Judge Withrow Unable to Attend Carris Case and Social Notes

An attempt to bring Judge Withrow of Mt. Pleasant to try the Carris permit case failed as he could not travel due to duties in his district. He did well on the Soper case, but disposition of the Carris case remains uncertain. The paper notes a need for a judge. Also a social item: Mr and Mrs Anderson entertained friends at 302 East Washington Street with dinner and music with attendees from Newton Kansas Topeka and Washington D C.

Washington G. H.barrett Sigourney A. T. Looney Knoxville Jas. Looney Todd Stuart Tf Rev. Boyd the Heights Sparta J. R. Neal Ainsworth Mable Dewey Lucy Anderson Epworth League Judge Withrow Mt. Pleasant Carris Ing Clyde A. Bailey Arch McCulley Mrs. Ramseyer Miss Ramseyer Miss McKee Newton Kansas Miss McLaughlin Topeka Mack Williams Washington, D.C. Mide Helen Lewis Add Jeckins Bail Lewis

Piano Duet by Mabel Dewey at Schubert Concert

Mabel Dewey performs a 16 piano duet titled Marche Militaire Schubert with Mrs Parkinson and Mrs Anderson accompanying at the Schubert event.

Mabel Dewey Schubert Parkinson Mrs. Anderson

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