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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1901
Page
4
County notices and social notes report on weddings and general items of interest across local government actions and community events.
Dispatch from Washington states Captain Perry of the Iowa reports arrangements for the surrender of Colon and Liberal forces. A cable from Council General Gudger confirms the Liberals defeated and the Government now holds possession.
M B Booth and Misa Myrtly E Bear wed at seven Wednesday evening at the bride's home north of Prairie Flower. Rev nard of Pella performed the ceremony before about thirty guests. A floor supper was served.
At the Presbyterian Church Rev Lilley delivered a thanksgiving sermon yesterday morning in a union service of Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist congregations. The address highlighted thanksgiving seasons from their beginnings to the present day and a liberal collection was taken.
The Young Men's Dancing club hosted the season's biggest dance in Phoenix Hall last evening. About thirty couples danced until early morning with WDWonovans orchestra providing the music. Out of town guests included Ed Mahaffey Roy Fry Wilson Turner Frank Wells Oto Stichter Harry Thorn and the Miases Atkinson Funky of Fairfield Fred Smith Richland Mezelle Burnell Newton Dr and Mrs W R Cubbins Chicago and Dave McKee Mediapolis.
A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home in southeast Washington. Goldie Evans and Edgar F. Vinton were married by Rev. J. R. Logue of the Second U. P church. About twenty five friends attended to wish the couple happiness.
United States Attorney Dean announced after a consultation with Warden McClaughry that every convict in the mutiny will be tried for murder at the April term of the U S district court. Decided to Make No Change at Valparaiso post office Miss Jennie Spray to remain in office for at least one year despite ouster efforts.
John Heinrich pleaded guilty to picking pockets of members of the late President McKinley’s party during their Los Angeles visit last May. He was sentenced to three years in San Quentin prison. Crawfordsville Wire and Nail directors have not decided on rebuilding the plant noting damaged machinery and goodwill as chief assets.
The Lara mite rolling mills in Laramie Wyoming were reported sold to John W Gates a steel magnate. It is said Gates intends to greatly enlarge the plant.
Lost pocketbook contains a bank certificate. Return to JOURNAL office. W A Crone offers baled hay for 50c a hundred and can deliver 500 lbs beaten. Paove No 7 Northwest line miles NW of Square. For rent Several desirable houses. See Win Smouse & Co 39. Wanted to exchange almost new violin and bow for a mandolin. Inquire at JOURNAL office.
Forecast from The Eyewine Journal notes fair tonight and Saturday with cooler temperatures especially in the extreme southeast portion tonight. The notice summarizes conditions for today and tomorrow in Iowa.
Union services at the Presbyterian church featured Rev. Coates of the Christian church on Wednesday evening with a sermon on Hope Thou in God from Psalm 42 11. Rev I B Schreckengast led the M E church gathering with a three part sermon from I Kings 20 40. Tonight the Baptist church hosts the service at the usual time.
An old advertisement proclaims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed cure with a money back refund if not satisfied after one bottle. The copy notes the price as 50 cents and urges readers to try the remedy.
Robert Marshall of eight miles northeast of the city was accidentally shot in the left hand by a twenty two rifle discharge recently. The wound is painful but not serious.
A harvest of small town events fills the page. Family dinners, church suppers, and Thanksgiving hospitality are noted in Pleasant Plain and Chariton areas. Visitors, relocations, and travel to and from Fairfield, Columbus Junction, and Omaha are mentioned alongside local club and lodge activities.
A promotional note urges strengthening the heart to prevent disease and sudden death. It cites Darting pains in the heart and arm, fainting spells, and claims Dr Miles Heart Cure relieved these troubles, attributed to Joan Vandenburgh of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Hearst Cure accelerates the heart action and builds up the entire system. Sold by druggists on a guarantee, Dr. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Ind.
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