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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1901
Page
4
Utica trains collision kills Engineer Shannon Fireman Palmerton and brakeman Smith. In Philadelphia Henry Ivory and Charles Perry were hanged for the May 1900 murder of Professor White of the Pennsylvania University. A tale from Odessa recalls an impersonator in Russia who faced General Gourko and survived a tense arrest moment.
Governor Leslie M. Shaw spoke to High School students in the afternoon, stressing Thorough work. He arrived by freight from Eldon with Train Master Jones and was greeted by John M. Lytle and local Republicans at Hotel Colenso. A large crowd heard his talk before an audience at the Graham. He planned to address Keota citizens at eight this evening.
Relatives in the city received invitations to the marriage of George Rankin of Bloomington Indiana to Miss Sadie Ferris daughter of a wealthy banker from El Paso Texas. The note recalls Rankin visiting cousins in the area this summer. Also mentions local stationery and a fire company meeting with a request for all members to attend.
Judge Clements, from Sigourney, presided last night over the guardianship matter of minor John BK Renoux in the clerk’s office. The Milwaukee firm made a west city purchase requiring an entry before completion. A. Dewey was appointed guardian ad litem with bond set at 400. The report of sale and deed were approved.
A novelty event featuring Go-Won-Go-Mohawk takes place in Graham this evening. Local residents are invited to attend the entertainment showcase and enjoy the quirky performance.
Classified brief noting a near new Majestic Range without an oxygen or electric battery for sale and an inquiry at the JouRNAL office. Also rents a room in the top flat on the west side of the Rookery with unknown availability.
Large list of farm and city property merchandise stocks sold and exchanged for other good property land and city property exchanged for merchandise. List all kinds of property you want sold exchanged or leased. If you want a city lot to build on own it at your price.
Ifa Good Home lists farm lands and improved farms in various states at low prices. They offer to locate buyers as desired and will show available properties. The agency handles lots in East Washington, Columbia and Highland Park Additions.
Classified notice offering farm loans at low interest rates and property insurance through first-class companies. Also seeks farm or city property to rent with leasing and rental collection services provided. Includes listing of properties to rent.
Rev. Alexander Burgess Bishop of Juiney Lilinore died at his daughter home in St. Albans VI today.
The Flaming Arrow performs at the Gra ham tonight delivering a high energy show. Fans are advised to arrive early as seating may fill quickly.
The Eastern Star Washing ton Chapter No. 98 will hold a farewell reception Thursday after the regular business session for Dr and Mrs J O W Coxe. Members are urged to attend. The Coxes have long served in the two highest offices and will be greatly missed for their work in building up the chapter.
The nine month-old son of Geo. Paul in East Washington suffered serious burns to hands and face this forenoon after tipping gasoline from a pan on a lit stove. The child touched the flames and the gasoline ignited, spreading burns on both hands.
Mrs Josephine Smith will host the Twentieth century reading circle this evening. The meeting place has been moved from Mrs Lizzie Anderson's, and all members are reminded of the change.
Advertises the Hap-Hazard Burlesque Comedy Company set to appear at the opera house on Friday October 3. Promotes securing seats in advance and notes the event is a first for Washington. Also lists a regular O E S meeting for October 10 with a reception for Dr. and Mrs. J C W Coxe after the session.
Licenses to wed issued to Geo Sheila and Lenora Kos of northeast of the city and to A Ralston and Mary Baker of Seventy Six township. Work in first degree at Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M this evening at 7 30. P J Hanley arrived from Sigourney where he had a District Court case. Mrs C M Keck returned from Brighton where she visited sister Mrs Dr Terry. Mr and Mrs J E Green left for Des Moines to visit their son Henry and attend the Senior...
A Cosmopolitan excerpt argues that if population grew at 19th century rate the world would reach 52 billion people, occupying all 52 million square miles at one thousand per square mile. It predicts the world would be full by 2250, about 350 years ahead.
The narrator recalls Bruce the explorer's era and describes a gruesome ritual where guests dine on a live, writhing ox. The animal is restrained while skin is removed and raw slices are eaten as it bleeds, accompanied by roars. The passage condemns the practice as hideous and repulsive.
Katharine de Forest notes hand painted hats as a new season specialty in Par. An example featured a black velvet hat with a quilled brim forming rose petal shapes and painted golden feathers. Mrs. A. R. Dewey and Mrs. L. S. Patterson depart for Des Moines to attend the Supreme Grand Chapter of the P. E. society.
A vintage ad extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach disorders and digestion. It cites rapid meals risking weakness, claims the remedy improves nutrient assimilation, and includes a testimonial from Ned Nelson about relief after travel and performance. It also mentions a free medical adviser offer.
Rev Thompson arrived this morning from Crawfordsville and joined his wife to Munroe for attendance at the United Presbyterian Synod.
The Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway nears 140 miles of new extensions in southwestern Minnesota. Six towns Reading Wilmont Lis mor Kenneth Walters and Conger are developing as commercial centers. The company will offer town lots including unplatted land for private purchase to drive growth. inquiries to Tros H Brown Gen Townsite Agent Sioux Falls.
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