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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
4
A rear end collision near Verdi causes three cars and the caboose to leave the track. Cause unknown but track subsidence suspected. No injuries aside from Dupuis of Washington who was tossed but unhurt. East switch, now open, allows Rock Island traffic to pass.
A private Keota Iowa wedding was held last evening at the bride’s mother Mrs John Marre home on the Singmaster Jane. The ceremony joined Miss Marie Barrie and Mr Farris in a home affair with close relatives. The couple left on the evening train for Chicago for their honeymoon.
Noel aged 14 and 15, sons of Mr and Mrs Ainsworth, left home quietly. Parents report they did not leave a word and their current whereabouts are unknown. The boys are expected to return home within a few days.
Manager J. J. Coleman ships an excellent company to back Henry Beresford in George Ht Broadhurst’s farce The Wrong Mr. Wright. The show promises top comedy with a strong ensemble, lavish costumes, and a highly praised arrival. Prices start at 25 cents for children and rise to 1.00 for circle seats, with sales at Carris pharmacy.
Daily notices list Miss Mae McFarlane visiting West Chester and Clara Coulter traveling to see friends. Cream rolls and corn bread will be on sale at Johnson's tomorrow while prospects for a big Thanksgiving football game loom. Local travel includes S. B. Ragan heading to Denver and Lloyd Neal visiting family in Eldon.
Miss Ida Parmiter of McConnellville Obio is visiting her sister Mrs. Larry Liye, staying with relatives and friends. The hometown traveler joins family in the area for a period of social visits and reunion.
A. Hott traveled to Oskalowm for a visit with Miss Mattie Rudd. Mrs. Mary Danteer and daughter from Spokane were guests of Miss Mary Tomwire and friends. Mrs. Margaret Clark of Chariton arrived to stay with Mrs. Michael Wilson on South Iowa avenue. Mrs. Dr. Kilgore of West Chester visited the H. P. Samson home. Contractor Messer of Davenport was in the city for business today.
Mrs. M. J. Kennelly of Altamont Missouri, visiting Muscatine friends, arrived yesterday and is a guest of Miss Maud Shields on the heights.
The five year meeting of Friends convened last evening at Perends' church in Indianapolis with Rodger Nicholson of Baltimore presiding as temporary chairman.
John F. Pinerty of Chicago was decisively re-elected yesterday afternoon as president of the United Irish League of America for the coming year, amid Irish American organizational proceedings in Theston Ot. 22.
Oct 21 C. A. Knapp returns from Oregon trip. Mrs J P Harbaugh departs for Kansas to visit a brother. J P Harbaugh and daughter Jennie attend Baptist State convention in Pella. Mr and Mrs 4 B mares travel today. Baptists move church west and turn it around facing east.
Oct 22 reads as Martha Reeves and Seoginer Gortle visiting the T. E. McMillan home. Mrs Henry Woods attends her granddaughter Edna May Woods funeral in Washington. Ms Wertz of Washington visits her daughter Mrs Arthur Woods.
Ainsworth notes Mr and Mrs Daniel Sullivan left yesterday for Burlington to buy property and plan to move there in the spring. Also mentioned is Mr W L Strain of Washington.
Lieutenant W T Puck resigns as head of the presidential yacht Sylph to pursue private business. Rear Admiral Kenney reports officer shortages. Lt General Miles arrives in Honolulu then departs Oct 11. WH Locas trial for the murder of Win a Meere proceeds in Clarida. Railroad officials meet in Minneapolis. Dr Emerson Milridge White dies in Columbus at 74. Large German estates valued at 500000000 await heirs in Chicago. Robbery at Bank of Summit steals 1000 to 20000. Missionary threats to Rev Theorwe Marah in Bulgaria. Wisconsin judge bans Sunday shaving. 400 Episcopal delegates attend missionary council. Queen Alexandria to be godmother to Duchess of Manchester's son.
Grand Rapids, Oct 22. Penry M Wood, president of the Cooperative Home Purchasing association formed in April, petitions circuit court for a receiver and injunction to stop officers or the bank holding funds from paying out money. He claims officers were never legally elected and reserve funds are being used for current expenses.
Lost wants pounds good shotgun see Mrs Joseph Pollard December 21. For rent a seven room house and two acres in East Washington inquire of Mike Kalaher. For sale business at 108 Main Street Washington Iowa call at store J M Allen.
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