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Newspaper
Bowen Chronicle
Location
Bowen, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
3
Postmaster General Smith corrects a misreported ruling about second class mail rates for newspapers. He says the decision was misapplied and instructs postmasters to inform publishers accordingly, noting it may have concerned only a special advertising sheet and was influenced by press pressure.
The piece vents at busy politics and media quirks while noting a New Mexico oil gusher and mockery of Congress. It recalls Roseberry death rumors and jokes about editors and lawyers, ending with the President's quip about holiday timing.
A New York University ceremony awarded honorary Master of Laws to several women led by Miss Helen Gould, while public figures and events of the era stir debate on politics, philanthropy, and diplomacy. The piece notes varied anecdotes from Senate ratifications to high profile purchases and sensational headlines.
The piece notes the public push for quick passage of the Nicaragua Canal bill. It reports the AFL spurning socialism endorsement and questions wartime nations sending fleets through the canal. It also observes Washington job seekers facing disappointment and praises Admiral Dewey's national trust in his judgment.
Local residents and visitors recount holiday gatherings and travels. Names include Moore, Vetter, Brown, Leota and Nellie from Carthage, Emma Sullivan, Patterson relocated to town, Clarence Thompson returns, and Mrs. Moss calls on La Harpe. Christmas programs draw large crowds. several locals suffer illness, with weddings rumored and a box supper at Glenwood school.
Houston dispatch notes Thomas Pierce death and funeral in Camp Point, with survivors including wife and relatives. It reports school vacation week, local visits, health updates on Ed Stillwell and Mrs Nate Sutter, and a December 24 Carthage wedding of Bessie Jackson and Joe Crear. Also mentions telephone line officers elected, Dr Radcliff show, and local personages visiting or ill.
Chas. Atwood of Bluffs Scott county is the guest of his aunt Mrs Mary Melvin.
Miss Lonella Kindred returns home after visiting Carthage and Denver. Mrs. Frank Watts guests in Macomb. Bert Phelps visits his sister Mrs. Ed Robinson in Macomb. New twins born to Noah Ogle and wife Dec 26. Social dances and church meetings noted with Rev. Byrnes and Rev. Hartrick. Watch night services and a Happy Circle supper mark the holidays. Many locals travel or visit relatives in Bowen Bowen areas with the McLean and Rowland families mentioned.
Jessamine Rebekah Lodge No 507 meets the second and fourth Tuesday in 100 F Hall with Miss Deila Cannon as secretary and Miss Jessie Gant as Noble Grand at 7 30 the evening.
The notice lists meeting times for Ishta Bowen Lodge No 486 A T and A M J B Nice W M Enwin Secretary Royal Circle No 156 fourth Monday Royal Circle J S Crossland W M Joseph Cannon Secretary G A R Nash building Saturday afternoon 3 oclock on or before full moon Bowen Council No 272 M P L third Wednesday Improv Company hall J S Odell Secretary.
Concise listing shows Sunday School and preaching for Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor groups. Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bees session noted.
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