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Newspaper

Des Moines Daily Leader

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

5

Newton grocers picnic amid mud and rain draws thousands

A large crowd attended the Newton grocers picnic at Jasper county fair grounds despite ankle deep mud and rain. About 3,000 to 3,200 traveled from Des Moines and other towns. three special trains carried attendees from Newton, with events delayed by weather but many were completed. Gambling outfits were shut down, a few injuries reported, and officers maintained order as prizes were awarded in numerous contests.

Newton Jasper County Fair Grounds Des Moines Ct Wneryton Newton Methodist Church K. P Newton Band Elmer £. Ferre Shell xAmes Beanor 50 Beanor

City in Brief: Weather, Trials, and Local Notices

Cooler weather and possible thunder storms forecast for Des Moines. Permit granted for a two story frame dwelling at 718 Laurel Street with a cost of 1000. A. W. Lee arraigned on incest charges and held to grand jury. Ridgler and Roan cases moved to higher court. Cemetery landscape plan to be presented. AM Reed leaves Des Moines amid mail ruling fallout. East Side excursion postponed. Community meetings and church notices listed. Army cholera reports from Philippines noted. Rock Island introduces sleeper cars during Colorado low rates. Edward Bourne appointed United States Express agent in Des Moines. Macy Robinson injured on streetcar but not seriously. Natural Healers of Iowa formed with officers listed. D A R picnic planned. University of Chicago coeducation contested amid fundraising influence. St Louis World’s Fair contract on Sunday operations authorized. Cheyenne reports armored train protection against possible attacks.

Des Moines B. A. Rood Laurel Street A. W. Lee H. F P. Ridgler Valley Juarction Herdy Rhines Court of Justice Duncan Silvara George Lian Patton Avenue George Roan Grantory Waveland AM Reed South Dakota Ennalist Tme Postoffice Department East Side Presbyterian Camp Douglas H. H. Ely Asher W. Ely Army Philippines Rock Island Colorado Chicago Denver Wiliam Quick United States Express Company Edward Bourne H. L. Smith Bourne Iowa Macy Robinson Aige High Street Tagersoll Nineteenth Street Macy Iis Mercy Hosital Tranawalt

Why Don’t They Go Coffee Replaces It With Postum Food Drink

A Columbus Georgia couple shares health gains after quitting coffee for Postum and Grapenuts. The wife reports regained appetite and 30 pound gain. the husband notes 25 pound gain and relief from dull aches. Two children enjoy Postum. Testimony from T M Goggin, 122 10th Ave, Columbus GA.

America Columbus T. M. Goggin 10Th Ave

Two Deaths In Iowa Field Amid Train Robbery Rumor

Chas Deaver was found dead in a corn field at his father's home in Jones township near Talmage after an apparent accident. A sensational report of a highwayman shooting near Talmage was recalled, but investigation found no corroboration. Also notes Pennsylvania’s new The Pennsylvania Special train from Chicago to New York in twenty hours starting June 15.

Talmage Chas. Deaver Jones Township Chicago New York Pennsylvania Lines Pennsylvania Limited H. R. Dering South Clark Street

Jabour $2000 challenge accepted at Tilke Festival

Colonel George Jabour offers a $1 challenge to duplicate Divala's Looping the gap. Madame Rochambeau of Chicago accepted but her act proved a wheel in groove on track. Ida May of New York now accepts with $100 certified check to duplicate Divelo on the same track. General Superintendent Carl S. Davis praises progress and notes Des Moines Festival prospects. The committee adds Dr August Koch's infant incubator as a new educational attraction.

George Jabour dJabour Circus and Menagerie Company Divala Madame Rochambeau Chicago Colonel Jabour Ida May New York City Miss May Carl S. Davis Davis Des Moines August F. Koch

Great Mationgi Educational Meeting Trip Advert

The short limit and best route to Minneapolis July 7 to 11 are highlighted with the Minneapolis and St. Louis rail line as official. A low round trip fare plus 92 cents allows extension to September 1. For details contact C. Thornburg County Superintendent at Des Moines.

Minneapolis Minneapolis & St. Louis C. Thornburg Youngerman Des Moines Shedur Af Ube Minneapull Minneapotts & St Lords Alte Lk Thornburg County Amerintendent Des Molinos

Marriages Births and Deaths Highlights from Polk City

Davis married in Polk City as J Davis died at 34 leaving eight children. Wright-AL, Mercy Hospital reported a death in De Soto. Janes infant funeral at 1 PM. A Washington Press item notes a detector to reveal if line operators or others listen in on subscriber conversations via a test device on telephone lines.

Davis Polk City Tyne Jane Davis Reuben Des Moines Vier W. Fa di An C. J Frank J. L. Gray Hannell Washington Press Sweden

Marriage of Mr Burton Hemphill and Miss Una Chandler

Society notes record the recent marriage of Mr Burton C Hemphill to Miss Una C Chandler at the bride’s home with Rev Wirt officiating. The event featured family and local guests, with Miss Beasle Hahnen playing the wedding march and a reception by Mrs Will Hahnen and others. The couple will reside at 18 Eleventh Street after June 25.

George B. Owen Burton C. Hemphill Una C. Chandler Rea Woodman Mary Carpenter Alice Helen Wishard A. Rawaon Infernally Frank Mott Catherine Coleman Harriettham Albert Anderson Currie Hahnen Wes Will Hahnen Sanderson Meek Perle Younger Regila Hahnen Mabel Porter Lillian Anderson Jessie Gathuny Mary Hahnen Frappe Pauline Jamison Charlotte Nivits

Clark declines reelection as Opticians Association leader

The fifth annual Iowa State Association of Opticians meeting opened at the Savery with business sessions. President Harry Holmes led the first day as officers reported a cash balance of 169. The secretary J C Clara announced he would not seek another year as an officer. Papers by Boyce, Clark of Sioux City, and Dr. J E Brown of Geneva Optical were read, with a stereoptian slide demonstration. A Geneva Optical company banquet followed. Tomorrow papers will be read by Hoffman Grinnell Glenn Emmettsburg Thompson Adel and Allen Marshalltown.

Savery Association of Natural Healers of Iowa 5. M. Brown Davenport Dwain Bentley Marshalltown A. D. Springer Des Moines Mary Z. Heacock Sioux City O. 5. Fulton Atlantic J. F. Whitson Osce P. Butter Opticians Iowa State Association of Opticians Harry 2. Holmes Siyy Aftean J. C. Clara Waterino Association Boyce J. ©. Clark

Annuity Rates Ad From Vermont Company

A doctor in New York comments on health but the ad promotes National Life Insurance Co of Vermont founded in 1880. It offers annuities without medical inspection and lists R. P. Dart as state agent in Des Moines Iowa at 411 Crocker Building.

National Life Insurance Co Vermont R. P. Dart Crocker Bldg Des Moines Iowa

Des Moines college graduates largest class at commencement

A large Des Moines Musical College class graduated last night at the Des Moines College of Music ceremony. Diplomas were presented by President Adams. the college becomes the musical department of Des Moines College. Several graduates earned teaching certificates across vocal and instrumental programs.

Des Moines Musical Cottaga Te Des Molinas Musical College Bartlett Des Moines Musical College Musical dePartment Des Moines College L. M. Bartlett Henry Given Cox Cox Hag Binka Berlin Tr Tx Musical Conservatory Sacha Brickerl Mary Etta Cook Maria Fattand Charlotte Yry-Fowler Mabie I. Garton Ida May Hand Mary Catherine Hartuuz Paulina Jameson Olive Marion Sperry Verna Janice Gruht Nettie ¢. We Des Moines College of Music Renda Hridllants Charlotte Fr. Voval Roe Edgar Hearshman Mabel TG Maud Verna Mendelsecn Ter Mendelssohn- Verna Janive Don Vatale Don Carlos Bertha Catherins Hartung Gounod Tyne M. Buck

Commencement Address and Graduation Details at State College

The vivid report covers a commencement address by a university president, followed by graduation ceremonies with degrees awarded in engineering and agriculture. It notes the audience’s reactions, singing, and toasts, alongside names of speakers and attendees. It also mentions a transportation notice regarding a new rail route and fare details for teachers traveling to a national meeting, with contact info for official inquiries.

Ames Ospedaha Vesident KU Jniversity Minsparl Wileh Aixty-Thya Wits Trent Ehuss Culrteen Svtemee

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