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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

4

Keeley Injured In Runaway Horse Incident

Mr. T. T. Keeley suffered a head wound and facial gash when a buckboard horse team broke a neck yoke and ran free near the opera house. He regained consciousness at Dr. Hall’s office and is expected to recover in a few days with rest and care. Mr. Oral Clapper, owner of the team, grieved as the accident appeared unforeseen and unavoidable.

T. T. Keeley Keeley Oral Clapper Mr. Clapper Opera House Mr. Keeley Hall Henry Hull

Methodist District Conference Closes After Two Day Session

The Muesa tine District Conference in the First MEB church concluded after two days of discussions. Papers on religious topics were read by J. M. Mc Clelland and W. L. Stafford with debates on Dr Beet's Future Retribution. Rev. Pool of Oxford delivered a strong Christ-centered sermon to close the meeting. Morning devotionals were led by Rev. G. C. Fitzsimmons and Rev. W. G. Thorne presided. Rev. Robertson of Webster preached on Matthew 6:24.

Muesatine District J. M. McClelland Dr. Beet W. L. Stafford D. D Muscatine W. L. Clapp Pool Oxford Christ BK. Fitzsimmons W. G. Thorne KF. Robertson Webster God Mr. Boatman M. E. Church Ft. Madison Cleveland Ohio

President Haneker to preach at Ainsworth church

At the convention exhibits his talk was enjoyed and President John W. Haneker will preach tonight. T J Nicholson, aged citizen, died last evening in Ainsworth. Funeral at 10 a m tomorrow at the Baptist church with further particulars to follow.

John W. Haneker DD Ainsworth T. J. Nicholson Ebeck Baptist Church

Vinci the Cod Liver Oil Remedy Boosts City Faith

A local newspaper touts Vinci a cod liver oil extract as a palatable remedy that overcomes the taste and administration issues of traditional cod liver oil. It credits Dr Cook a Boston firm connection for bringing this preparation to the city, claiming rapid acceptance and health benefits for throat lung and wasting diseases.

Vinci Mr. Cook Boston Cook

Lost and Found notices and local listings

Lost a pair of scissors and a metal chatelaine bag. reward offered for return to the Journal office. Found item and addresses request apply at Journal office. For sale a seven room house with updates. Slate: three fresh cows. For a Kent three rooms on West Jefferson street, Margaret Miller.

J. A. Harwood Journal Journal Office Kent West Jefferson Street Margaret Miller

Richardson farmer yields strawberries in Howell region

Howell MichiganOctober 30 John Richardson a well to do farmer three miles south of here has donated on strawberries a second crop for some time. Since Sept 26 he has picked forty quarts of large ripe strawberries from his farm. Nearly every day a farmer brings in ripe raspberries or strawberries.

Howell, Mich John Richardson Here

Admiralty orders two new fast cruisers for world class speed

The Admiralty has ordered two new cruisers described as the most powerful and likely the fastest of their kind. The ships are expected to reach about twenty six knots, signaling a major upgrade in naval capabilities.

London Admiralty

Romblon first US gunboat launched in Japan event

The Romblon, the first U S gunboat built in Japan, was launched during the Uraga Ishikama Dock works opening. Christened Miss Evans, daughter of Admiral Evans, the ceremony drew about 200 guests including U S Minister Buck and numerous naval and diplomatic officials from several nations.

San Francisco Japan Doron Konner Viscount Te Inouye Viscount Enomoto Viscount Arima Rogers United States Navy Mackenzie New York Evans Chaffee Swihes

Miss Ola Crone Weds Sheridan Wilson in Quiet Home Ceremony

Miss Ola Crone daughter of Mrs Arabella Crone and Mr Sheridan Wilson of Ainsworth were married last evening at seven at the bride’s mother's Heights home. The Rev EB Schreckengast of the First M K Church officiated in a quiet family ceremony.

Ola Crone Arabella Crone Sheridan Wilson Ainsworth Heights EB. Schreckengast M. K. Ehureh

Miss Fulton Hosts Charades Evening at West Main Home

Last evening after prayer meeting Misses Mame and Helen Fulton entertained about twenty friends at their new West Main Street home. The gathering featured charades and other games followed by light refreshments.

Mame Helen Fulton West Main Street

Strabala Family Buys Ainsworth Meat Market

Ainsworth on Oct 30 reports J. L. Strabala and son have bought the meat market of Mr. G. F. Anderson and took possession today, wishing success to the new firm.

Ainsworth J. L. Strabala Som Lave G. F. Anderson

Logue Berglund wedding and visits noted at Mt Carroll region

Mr and Mrs Berglund depart for Hunting ton Iowa for their new home. Dr Rinedollar and wife and Mrs Brotherton and Mrs Sheldon of Mt Carroll attended the Logue Berglund wedding. Nate Logue of Morrison attended his niece s wedding last night. Duncan s displays neat picture framing. Rev J W Traneher D D Mt Pleasant to preach tonight. Cottage prayer meeting at Isaac Kleese s home tomorrow. Visitors Sherm Welch and H B Van Fossen with Patterson family details. Van Fossen returns from New Mexico where he managed gold mining interests.

Rinedollar T. A. Brotherton BK. Sheldon Mt. Carroll Nate Logue Morrison Duncan’s J. W. Traneher D. D Mt. Pleasant M. BK Isaac Kleese Sherm Welch Ainsworth H. B. van Fossen Chicago L. S. Patterson Mr. Patterson Mr. van Fossen New Mexico

Local Upholstery and Pel Work Services Ad

For first class upholstering and repair work see Frank I Wesson or contact him aboard. Located in the rear of the James Cower blacksmith shop. Specializes in work and a fine line of samples. Will call to see you if you wish.

Frank i Wesson James Cower Blacksmith Shop

A Woman's Back Pain Tips From Kidney Medicine

A Washington reader touts kidney pills as a remedy for backache. The letter praises Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co with claims of relief after overwork and stresses to remember the brand. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents per box through Buffalo agents.

Washington Columbia Dean Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Caught in a gas explosion burns man from sewer shaft

Roy Simons chief engineer for Lansing Sugar Company climbed from a manhole after an explosion in sewer gas. He suffered severe burns to arms legs face and eyes but is expected to possibly recover. The blast knocked down two watchers. Simons, about 40, has a family.

Lansing Miehle Roy Simons Lansing Sugar Company Dee Siimens

City Bus Line Directs Calls to Hotel Allen

Call city bus line by dialing phone number 1 at Hotel Allen and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.

Hotel Allen Frank Rogers

Snow and weather notes and assorted reports

Snow fell across western and northern New York with rapid melting. The first snow of the season appeared in Hagerstown Maryland yesterday. New York City budget proposed at 97 million 119081 dollars for 2008. Secretary Root left Washington for New York to speak. About 2000 Eng land shipyard joiners struck over a 5 percent wage cut. Knapp private bank in Sodus New York robbed of 5000 dollars. President declared Thanksgiving Day as November 27. William J Bryan completed his Colorado tour after delivering over twenty speeches. Musicians in Paris began a strike for higher pay.

Hagerstown City of New York Root Washington England Charles K. Knapp Sodus N. Y William J. Bryan Colorado Paris

Iowa Central Railroad Selling Special Homeseeker Tickets

The Iowa Central railroad will offer tickets to bona fide homeseekers at one fare plus $2.00 to points in Minnesota and North Dakota homeseeker territory. Tickets are valid on any Tuesday for 21 days.

Iowa Central Railroad Minnesota North Dakota

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