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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
3
Ainsworth Runaway Adds to Town’s Notable Incidents
Ainsworth Iowa reports another runaway when Lee Sands and James Morrison riding home from church lost control after a damaged buggy bolt. The horses bolted toward Wilkins bridge on the Military road, nearly a mile before stopping. Morrison suffered a shoulder bruise and Sands facial scratches. both escaped serious injury as their buggy was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sands
James Morrison
Ainsworth
Church
Wilkins’ Bridge
Military Road
Sands
Coal Discovery Reported Near Verdi In Marion Township
A new coal strike was found on a Muscatine farmer’s land south of Humm’s forty in Marion township. Lee Lovelett and A Horsey leased the hill for ten years and seek investors to develop a substantial vein with a stone roof two and a half miles from Verdi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Huffman
Muscatine
Henry Humm
Verdi
Lee Lovelett
A. Horsey
News by Telephone Local Notices From Surrounding Towns
October 16 William Cress moves into his new store. Mrs G H Hardy and Mrs Eliza Hardy visit with Cornelia Hardy. Carl Shaffer returns to South English after visiting grandmother Mrs G I Hardy. Several families from Lexington West Chester Keokuk attend funeral of W Runyon. Various Oct 15 updates note visits meals and travel. Oct 14 harness maker Joseph Miller is reported dangerously ill. Community notes from Winfield Washington Otum and Keokuk area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller
D. Cal Grady
John Straebly
Newel Grady
Joe Straebly
Wisconsin
Seventeenth Annual Home Synodical Society Meeting
Proceedings outline for the seventeenth annual Home Synodical Society meeting on Thursday October 17 includes devotions by Mrs Chas W Black and Mrs J B Donaldson, reports by officers, discussion on Young People's Work led by Miss Petrie, election of officers, and closing words. Notes that Mr Overholt will tune pianos in town and orders may be left at the drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Home Synodical Society
Chas W Black
Malvern
Hume
Mre
McIntyre
Sarah F Rice
M Josephine Petrie
New York City
H . Slifer
Boone Hyme
Hymon
E B Stillman
Jefferson
Synodical
Fred M Riley
Young People’s
NY City
Dewey
Washington
Mountain People
Humble
Kentucky
Mary E Holmes
Northwest
Newton E Clemenson
Utah
Mr. Overholt
BE. C. Carris Drug Store
Local notes from town sessions and travel entries
The county board of supervisors is in session. Several residents travel for business to Keokuk and Des Moines while others depart for Nebraska and South Dakota. Frequent names include Erma and Essa Daugherty, George Black, Ric ae, and W. H. Burham with Mrs. Johnson. Rocky Mountain Tea promotes a 35c sale. Rev Worden and City Engineer Kyle share a Miami University connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worden
S. S. Institute
Presbyterian Church
D C. Kyle
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Co. B. University Rifles
20Th Ohio Infantry
Petit Jury Draw for November Term Convenes Soon
The November term of the District court will convene in three weeks. A jury draw at the county auditor’s office lists jurors including Walter M Kleese John Anwyl M Claney L B Babcock Jas Patterson and others with names tied to several towns. Mr and Mrs Ira Sickles and Mr and Mrs L D Higgins left for Ft Scott Kan for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M Kleese
John Anwyl
M Claney
L. B
Babcock
Jas Patterson
FL Mangold
CS Holmes
DM Dennison
GR Richey
John W Me Clell
John Schackner
Red
Herr
Ira Sickles
L. D. Higgins
Ft. Scott, Kan
Couches for sale on one date only at Washington Ia
An old time coupon offer states choosing couches from Miller Son furniture on one day only, October 19 1901, with prices 12 to 20 dollars in limited display. Also notes a peculiar corncrake catch by Mr Mitt Fread and its capture for exhibition. He used a pole to pin and cage the bird after a dog was driven off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Son
North Side
Washington
Iowa
Ainsworth
Mitt Fread
Fread
This Evening at the Graham Sherman’s Comedy
Robert Sherman presents My Friend From Arkansas a scenic comedy at Graham Theatre with seating in Gallery 25 Balcony 35 Parquet 35 Circle 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Robert Sherman
Arkansas
Graham Tonight
Bacony
Parquet
Circle
Runaway Pony Throws Mrs Young Beside City Street
Mrs U L Young of the east side was thrown from a pony buggy when the animal frightened and ran onto the sidewalk. She landed on her head but escaped serious injury, though left in a bruised condition. The report notes a spate of runaways and cites Bo Stuart's sale of fine spring lambs.
Sermon by Rev. F. B. Palmer Draws Large Crowd
On Sunday afternoon Rev. F. B. Palmer delivered an excellent sermon to a large audience despite weather. Next Sunday he will discuss The Most Prevailing Sin of the Community. Miss Mare Miksch celebrated a birthday with friends who gathered Saturday night. About forty neighborhood youths attended the evening. Mrs E H Milia returned home near Fo Madison after visiting A Snyder T A Jones and W M Robertson. A Thursday storm caused notable damage in the area. Mrs Arch Sanders spent Sunday in Keota. Ac ademy students from this area praise the term’s school work and new faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Palmer
Mare Miksch
E H. Milia
Fo. Madison
A. Snyder
T. A Jones
W. M. Robertson
Oct 15 Joho Hut felled by typhoid at Joho Carris home
A report notes Joho Hut lies dangerously ill with typhoid fever at the home of Joho Carris northeast of town. Also mentions a crowded Gosnell sale with good prices, several sales planned in the area, and local notices including a Cedar Rapids carnival report and a theater listing for My Friend From Arkansas at Graham Gallery with ticket prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho Hut
Joho Carris
Here
Dr. Sitler
Joseph Albion
Cedar Rapids
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Stuart’s Meat Market
L. J. Wilmet
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