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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
2
County residents urged the board to approve four new bridges on the English River and two on the Skunk River north of Wellman Kalona Riverside and southwest areas. Taxpayers warned funding all requests would raise taxes. the board planned needed work but could not fund all bridges now.
The Packwood Review beads rumors that Rock Island will move shops from Eldon to a new Pleasant Plain. It cites ground work for business buildings and claims the division headquarters may move from Eldon, aided by abundant water, drainage, and 160 acres for yards. Editor Burrell marks long tenure news. Conesville work heats up with Milwaukee track laying and river bridges planned.
After the prayer service this evening the Presbyterian church will hold a congregational meeting to decide whether to call Rev. L. D. Young from Lodianapolia who has preached here the past two Sabbaths. The congregation urges a full attendance.
The Washington Chapter No 08 Eastern Star holds a regular meeting Thursday April 10 at 7 30 pm in the Masonic Temple. Grand Worthy Patron W M Wray of Oskaloosa will attend to inspect the chapter. Refreshments will be served. The assessor reports 58 births and 54 deaths in the past year to the county clerk.
The High School News publishes weekly from Washington with Vol 1, April issue, No 3. Editor describes aim to benefit mankind and present matters of interest to the student body.
April notes from Washington visitors and county towns include Mr and Mrs J R McKaie visiting here and T L Emory as a business visitor to Richland. Misa Martha Emry travels to Fairfield. J W Teeter of Washington in town on business. AB Cornell residence released from smallpox quarantine. Miss Kila Woodford, Washington high school instructor, spending spring vacation at home.
A kind donor pledges one hundred dollars to begin an endowment fund for the News. The gift aims to support future operations and community reporting, signaling ongoing civic support.
Local residents and visitors are recorded in yesterday’s city notes. Bruce Gardner Weis man and others were in town. Dr Wm Terry returned from Monmouth. Lil Charles Reeves left for Olathe on business. Ed White of Alo worth bank was in the city. Frank Rich and Ira Sproull with Mrs Schuyler Livingston visited from Crawfordaville. Miss James Carpenter stayed with Mrs Laura Maxwell. J T Auld J H Stewart and J B Crooks attended a building association meeting in Crawfordaville.
Johnsons business affairs were reported in bad shape four weeks ago but now show signs of an early settlement. Local creditors delay may be limited as outside creditors threaten to rush accounts. A possible clash looms with the Peck Williamson company of Cincinnati over an unfair settlement.
In Omaha ex-councilman's son Charles Kaufmann admitted guilt to embezzling nearly eight thousand dollars and then withdrew as the court noted no charge stood against him. Judge Vincent tallor stated the father’s case remains active with bond set while both left the courtroom. Elsewhere Boston reports a general cotton mill wage rise of about ten percent across southern New England, Fall River excluded.
Win Smouse was sent a second name suggesting Oregon but a Milwaukee manager telegram said Oregon would not work due to another Oregon in the state. A list of proposed names followed including Padley BeauMont Orlando Ridgedale Ferndale Fairgrove Rosewood Histe. Elsie stands out as prettiest but may recur elsewhere in the state.
Last fall I suffered a harsh muscular rheumatism attack with great pain. After trying several prescriptions I used Chamberlains Pain Balm advertised in the South Jersey man. Two applications and one bottle cured me. Sallie Harris Oslem NJ. For sale by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman. Homer Ashby may be sent to Manila and could stop here en route across the continent. He is now in Norfolk.
Advertisement notes Cas carets Candy Cathartic to repair digestion liver and bowels. Claims genuine tablets stamped C C C and sold at druggists roc. No bulk sales.
Harvey Shannon of Route Three completed a busy April by collecting and delivering 8662 pieces of mail matter. His cancellation totaled 1926 dollars, highlighting Route 3 as a high earning route in the United States, according to a government official.
A mild smallpox case developed at the Milwaukee railway Camp west of the city yesterday afternoon. Dr Wickham, the railway physician, was called and the patient was moved to Warren Mann's new house nearby for careful treatment.
Workmen in the large sewer faced danger as walls caved in yesterday. They escaped harm, but the operation was significantly slowed by the incident.
In Judge Lochren s court at St Paul the defendant companies in the merger case have entered their appearance. A Panama earthquake was felt Sunday. Smallpox cases found in Norfolk jail. The shah of Persia plans a Berlin May visit to honor Emperor William. Cotton mills in Augusta district begin wage increases of 10 percent.
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