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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1900

Page

4

Marriage of Lettie Curran and T H Menary at East Jefferson

A private wedding was held last evening at East Jefferson street home of Misses Bertha and Lettie Curran. Lettie Curran married T H Menary of Bureau Illinois with Rev Allen officiating. The couple left at 7:15 for their new home. Menary works for the C R I and P railroad.

Lettie Curran Bertha East Jefferson Street Allen T. H. Menary Bureau, Ill C., R. J. & P. Railroad Company Washington

Brighton couple wed at MHK parsonage

Charles Henry and Miss Nora Diller of Brighton were united in marriage this morning by Rev. I B Schrecken wast at the M HK parsonage. Both from Brighton, they will reside there. The Journal offers congratulations.

Charles Henry Nora Diller Brighton I. B. Schreckenwast M. HK Civic Hotel Journal Office

Kalona Couple Wed in Squire Folger Court

John Small and Miss Cora K Ayres of Kalona were married this afternoon in Squire Folger's court with witnesses present. The squire provided an assistant who showered the newlyweds with rice as they left the bank building. The couple will reside in Kalona.

John Small Cora K. Ayres Kalona Squire Folger Bank

None Such Washer Case Progresses at Court House

The None Such Washer case advances slowly with two witnesses on the stand. H O Soper testified at length about the circular and its proof process, noting that incorrect flyers were halted by telegram once a proof arrived. Snow returned to supplement Benz’s testimony due to Benz’s bereavement. The defense posed next. Local travel and arrivals accompany the court session as residents attend a rally to hear Hoo Thomas Hedges.

Court House H. O. Soper Ike Snow Benz Winfield Hoo Thomas Hedges J. L. Brooknart

Up To Date Millinery Event Opens September 28 1900

Opening of millinery and art goods sale scheduled for Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings. The display promises latest ideas from foreign and eastern markets. Invitation extended to call and examine the goods. Signed Mike C. Lewis.

Mike C. Lewis

Davitt Disgust with Boers and Fear for Transvaal War

London reports Michael Davitt, exhausted and disillusioned, urged the Transvaal government to seek peace by signaling Lord Roberts. He criticized the Boers as foolish and ungrateful for resisting England, accusing them of delaying conflict to hoard gold and heed Paul Kruger.

London Pretoria The Standard Michael Davitt Transvaal Davitt H. J. Batts Henry W. Goodwin Mr. Batts Lord Roberts Free State England Johannesburg Paul Kruger

Grain and live stock prices from Chicago to Milwaukee markets

Chicago and nearby markets report mixed livestock and grain quotations for September 25. Hog receipts reach 22 000 with packers paying around 5.25 to 5.40 for most lots. cattle receipts 8 500 showing steers at 5.60 to 5.90 for choice and sheep at 3.25 to 4.15 for westerns. Buffalo era notes cattle and hogs steady. St Louis reports grains lower for wheat corn oats. Milwaukee shows wheat and rye mixed with oats steady and barley quiet.

Chicago Texas Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission East Buffalo St. Louis Milwaukee Grain Milwaukee Chicago Board of Trade Lextra Creamery Iowa Central Railway Minneapolis St. Paul Mason City Hampton Ackley Kidora Marshalltown Grinnell Oskaloosa Kansas City Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Wabash Railway St Paul Eldora Grinnell Oskaloosa Albia St Louis

Davitt’s bitter view of Kruger amid Boer War trip

The Irish leader Michael Davitt laments lack of news access and trust from Kruger and Boers. He says his £300 journey to view Kroonstad failed as the Boers deceived him. Davitt plans to abandon his mission and seek a British passport from Delagoa Bay, noting journalists’ differing roles.

Kruger Paul Kruger Davitt Kroonstadt Europe Delagoa Bay Batts

Modern Thug Tactics Hit Several States

A series of rough incidents reported from Fond du Lac Two Rivers Dallas Racine Beloit Beloit and Chicago describe robberies injuries to a victim on Forest avenue bridge a veterinary surgeon attacked by a bull and local notices from marble falls san saba and Glasgow bubonic plague deaths.

Robert Bell Kansas James McAvoy Mabel Glick John Libe H. F. Steck Fond du Lac Wis Rudolph Weinert Forest Avenue Bridge Weinert Fred Adams Adams Two Rivers Fred Pfunder Two Creeks Pfunder Chicago American Transvaal League Glasgow

Mag net Literary society officers elected and classes organized

The Mag net Literary society elected officers last night with James Ferguson as president and Elsie Grumbling as vice president. The Senior class organized with seven members naming Bert Dixon as president and Miss Mclready as secretary. Also noted were a postponed millinery opening and a Prohibition convention attendance.

Magnet Literary Society James Ferguson V.P Elsie Grumbling Bert Dixon Jobo Ebentreas Miss Stewart Miss Mclready

Various Classified Items and Advertisements Listed

A mix of sale notices and employment inquiries appears, including second hand stove offers, farm land prospects in Idaho and Washington, job arraignments, a cigar route transfer, and housing or office space rentals. Notable names include M H Walter, I J Smith Publ CAO, and C W Mott with Northern Pacific Ry.

United States Idaho Washington Palouse Big Bend Coeur d’ Alene Bitter Root Rossland Republic C. W. Mott. Gen Northern Pacific Ry St. Paul, Minn

Travel Offers and Low Fare Routes From Washington Ohio

Public transport promotions advertise low fares for trips from Washington Ohio and Indiana with first class comfort and fastest times. Dates include September 4 11 19 and 27 and Iowa City September 22 27 for fair and Yellowstone trips. Agencies for White Star Red Star American and International Transportation lines available with tickets on hand. F E Stewart agent Great Rock Island Route.

Washington Ohio Lindiana Iowa City Fair West Liberty Reunion Yellowstone National Park Paris White Star Line Red Star Line International Transportation Co

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