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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1900

Page

4

Old Veterans Reunion at Stiles Home Washington IA

The first Iowa Co. H Second Iowa Civil War soldiers held a reunion last night at Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stiles on West Main. Attendees included J. B. Young, J. H Stewart, Capt. Cowles, Mrs. Stiles and many veterans, wives, and friends. the event featured a supper, speeches, a glee club, and a memorial for absent comrades.

Washington W. A. Stiles Main Street Jon Co Iowa Public Square Captain Cowles Keokuk Stiles Lincoln Grant Sherman Logan McPherson Col. Cowes Samuel Weagley

Preparatory services held across city churches

Preparatory services are held at both United Presbyterian churches. Rev Shannon of Winfield preached at the First church this afternoon and will preach again at seven thirty this evening. Tomorrow at two Rev Schreckengast may preach at the First church. Rev Thompson of Crawfordsville preached at the Second church this afternoon. Rev J P Davis of Oswarth will preach tomorrow at two in the Second church.

United Presbyterian Shannon Winfield Schreckengast Thompson Crawfordsville J P. Davis Alosworth

Death of Mrs Dan Stoll reported by local subscribers

Cards received this morning announce the death of Mrs Dan Stoll who died last night. She lived here several years before moving to Chicago where she resided until death. Her husband Dan Stoll, formerly a railroad blacksmith, survives. Occupation and children count are not confirmed.

Dan’ Stoll

Thimble Bee and Citizenship Union Meeting In Clay

Mrs Coxe hosted a Thimble Bee with about sixty ladies, pink geranium decorations, and threecourse refreshments served with help from Mrs Jenii s, Mrs Wagene Anderson, Miss Ella Warren, Mrs L S Patterson, and Miss Ellen Smith. Rev Stark led a glee club address at Clay Congressional church to endorse the Young People's Good Citizenship Union, a large subscription was raised, and a permanent organization was formed with Rev Sigeroose as chairman.

Dr. Coxe Coxe Dr. Jeniis Wagene Anderson Ella Warren L S Patterson Ellen Smith Stark Clay Congressional Church Sigeroose Clay Young People’s Good Citizenship Union Rev. Sigeroose

Crawfordsville Band Concert Tonight With Washington Help

The Crawfordsville home band, aided by talent from Washington, performs this evening under Mr Pleiser's summer instruction. Expect an entertaining show as many locals plan to attend.

Crawfordsville Washington Pleiser

Rally Planned at Presbyterian Church October 18

Next Thursday evening October 18 a rally will be held at the Presbyterian church with speeches from prominent citizens and music by the Emanuel Concert Company and several quartets and choruses. Attend this event.

Presbyterian Emanuon Concert Company

Miss Allie Rupp Entertains Friends Last Evening

Miss Allie Rupp hosted a small social gathering with light refreshments and a pleasant time for attendees. Olh Swick of Oskaloosa is visiting the city.

Allie Rupp Olh Swick Oskaloosa

Local Notes and Visitor Items From Kalona and Surrounding Towns

Local items report Mrs. Fred Howard and son Lee visiting Kalona with friends. Joe Lombardo, who sailed to Italy on the Germania, is due in Naples next Wednesday. The Hub closing out sale opened yesterday with Mr. Oberman pleased with first day business. Alex Graham, attending the Co H Second Lawn reunion, has returned home after years away and holds a Des Moines city hall post as health board chair. Stephen A. Douglas spoke in Graham yesterday and will speak in Fairfield tonight. R H Emry and son visited Ainsworth today. Amos Durst inspected corn cribs at Ainsworth. J Wilson received a letter from James McKay in the Philippines hoping for a China posting.

Fred Howard Lee Kalona Joe Lombardo Italy Naples Germania Alex Graham Co. H. Second Lawn Des Moines Health Board J. M. McKain J. R. McKaie Fairfield Stephen A. Douglas Graham R. H. Emry Hoo D.J O'Connell Burlington N. M. Richer H. A. Burrell Chicago Joseph Jefferson G. T. Pittis Deersville Ohio W. A. Birney Columbus Junction Columbia Sam Avery South Haven Mich Chas Parkinson

Roosevelt in Indiana Receives Record Welcome

Indianapolis held its first fall festival for Governor Roosevelt with a vast crowd. He rode in a long procession from Southeastern Avenue to the court house, where he spoke amid cheers and cannon salutes. The governor, accompanied by Harry New, Mount, and W. B. English, then dined with New before a two hour parade and overnight at the Dennison hotel.

Indianapolis Roosevelt Evenue Washington Street Court House Harry New Governor Mount W. B. English Dennison Hotel Indiana

Open bidding rule set for premium loans by second district court

New rule requires open competition for premium bidding in such corporations in the state. The Lund vs Bor rowers and Investors' Building Association decision voids non open bids and usurious contracts. Amounts paid on notes credited toward principal, and all credit is forfeited to the actual premium received. Found by a Newspaper Picture Hesperia Michigan Oct 12. James Stuart McArthur lineage and search are noted.

EK. K. Lund

Local arrivals and visits fill the town notes

A flood of travelers and visitors pass through the area with many returning home from trips to Ottumwa Chicago Kansas City and Omaha. Notables include J H Augustine Rose Hill passenger J R Campbell from Ottumwa and A H Wallace from Chicago. Mrs Belle Taylor visits from Rock Island and Lafyette Anderson funeral watchers head to Omaha.

W. P Moothart Kansas City Oliver Huntley Kalona Graham Belle Taylor Rock Island Samuel Hall A. Anderson Omaha Lafyette Anderson OS Pickens Havre Nicola Iet Hugh Kendall M. E Reed Colorado Springs A. Mikson Grace Hill

Iowa Forecast: Fair Tonight and Saturday

The forecast from Hat WEATHER in Washington DC issued on October 12 predicts fair weather for Iowa tonight and Saturday. No significant precipitation expected and temperatures likely mild for the period.

Washington, D. C the Journal

Pocket book lost with money and checks found

Lost pocket book containing a large sum of money notes and checks urged to return to the JOURNAL office. liberal reward offered. Also found a small brown and black rat terrier with a string around its neck left at the JOURNAL office.

The Journal

Free Complexion Beautifier Trial Offer

A Huntington West Virginia advertisement promises a free full size Fifty Cent box of Dwight's Complexion Beautifier to every lady sending her address and 10 cents for packing and postage. Each address receives only one free box, with orders to D. W. Custer & Co.

Evening Journal Dwight Onck D. W. Custer & Co Huntington, W. Va

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