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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
4
Special telegram reports weather in Iowa with rain and thunder showers and severe squalls this afternoon and tonight. Cooler in the northwest portion. Thursday fair. First rainfall of consequence in months measured 0.06 inches. insufficient to help vegetation and crops, but it ended a period of drought.
Mrs. Alex Marbourg suffered a broken right arm when her horse shied as she returned home and jumped from the buggy. Medical aid was provided and the arm cared for. Des Moines notes report a dry warm week ending with showers and general favorable weather aiding crops and fall work.
A gum machine with gum and pennies was stolen from the Pearson restaurant front entry yesterday. It was found in a demoralized condition near the Narrow Gauge depot with money missing. No leads on the culprits, suspected local youths. Regular Washington Chapter meeting set for Sept 12 at 7:30 p.m. Special notices and local items follow.
W H Smith arrives from Elsworth Kansas and Miss Kathryn Wilson plans a pre nuptial event for Cora Brindley. Haugh Rupp continues dental studies at Iowa State University this fall, graduating next June. Mrs Frank Brinton returns from Waterloo after entertaining duties. David Cocklin travels to Cleveland for G A R encampment and Buffalo expo. An anonymous New York reader praises Dr. Pierce Favorite Prescription for nervousness and general wellbeing.
H F Clifford, a refrigerator car passenger from Illinois, rolled from the third section of train No 95 at about 11 am near Ainsworth, landing at the foot of an embankment. He escaped serious injury and walked to town, where L E Ward sheltered him. Ward was detained by a sheriff amidst rumors of foul play, later downplayed. The pair hoped to reach work for Flick Johnson.
Fine needlework and lace from local and foreign makers drew over fifty ladies to Capt S A White home for Sunset Park benefit. The event netted 10.40 as proceeds. Several prominent collectors contributed pieces, with praise for the craftsmanship and a humorous note on men's lack of appreciation. O A Overholt visits town. Degree of Honor members to meet for funeral duties.
All Woodmen are asked to meet at the hall tomorrow afternoon at 1 oclock sharp. Last night ten couples enjoyed a dancing party at Phoenix Hall with Donovan s orchestra providing the music. Several citizens plan for a Kalona opera house concert by the High School Band Friday evening. Washington residents expected to attend. Mr J B Crayne visited Monday and attended Rev Nugents lecture. Mrs Hugh Donaldson left yesterday for New York. Mr and Mrs John Wagner went to Ohio to visit relatives. Willie Crout arrived from Illinois to stay with his parents and attend school. Miss Mattie Walker arrived from Ainsworth and stays with Marion Anderson.
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