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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1902

Page

2

Time Card on Rock Island Lines Trains Revised

Rock Island schedule changes affect Chicago California and City of Mexico trains passing through the city. No. 20 departs 2 16 p m eastbound No. 80 departs 3 40 p m eastbound with Chicago arrival at 10 p m. Local No 14 arrival about one hour later and other minor adjustments noted.

Rock Island Chicago California City of Mexico el Paso United States Express Nolé Hraoch Haggageman Adama Mai Donnell Washington Knoxville Des Moines

Extension of Narrow Gauge Talks Rise in Iowa Railways

Reports indicate possible widening of the Narrow Gauge to standard gauge and extensions from Oskaloosa toward Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. The Burlington losses in B C R N control and transfer to O R L P fuel discussions, with the Q line seen as backing northern and southern traffic. The vast western Iowa territory remains the major unsatisfied market for rail routes.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines Burlington Oskaloosa Cedar Rapides

Little Three Year Old Child Suffers Finger Injury Near Lexington

The three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holmes, northwest of the city near Lexington, injured a finger while playing in a wagon. The first joint was crushed and the finger tip and nail were amputated by Dr Obas Stewart. the operation was very painful for the child.

Paul Holmes Lexington Obas. Stewart

Burlington native honored as he enters public life

The president has taken a liking to Eugene I. Ware of Topeka Kansas a lawyer poet soldier and legislator who spent youth in Burlington. Ware once served on the Hawk-Rye editorial staff and remains a friend of Burlington residents as he moves into public life.

Burlington Eugene I. Ware Topeka Kansas Ware The Hawk-Rye

Mrs J S Mayer Dies After Week of Pneumonia

In Alneworth on April 11 the 70 year old Mrs J S Mayer died at home after a week's illness. She leaves a husband and sister. Funeral was held at 2 PM in the Baptist church with Rev J H Miller officiating. Interment followed in Alneworth cemetery. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs J A McFarland.

J.S Mayer Sn Atlantic J. H. Miller Lotermeot Alineworth Cemetery Torn J. A. McFarland Christopher B. Wesely L. H. Wesely East Jefferson Street Christopher B Washington Buggy Company

Winfield Residents Host Spring Social and Visits

April events highlight Miss Alice Hobart visiting Winfield with Mrs. Black and Mrs. Gormley while Ed McCall calls on old friends in Washington. The Winfield Carnival Minstrel troupe played to a packed Columbia opera house with Editor Hinkle in a prominent role and the Winfield band providing music. Mrs. John Smiley surprised her father William Davidson on his 87th birthday with forty guests and a dinner, as out of town guests Mr. and Mrs. Wake Neal and R T McCall joined. Others visited Washington and Mediapolis. Miss Susie Johnson traveled to Fairfield for a funeral. Irma Harrison returned to Washington.

A. R. Black Winfield Cal Gormley Ed. T. McCall Washington Winfield Carnival Minstrel Company Columbia Opera House Hinkle Winfield Heacon John Smiley William Davidson Wake Neal R T. McCall Susie Johnson Mary Doggett Fairfield J BB. Heaps Irma Harrison WL Derby

Graham The Wrong Mr Wright seat sale opens Monday

The Wrong Mr Wright comedy by the Roland Reed company will premiere with seat sales starting Monday. The Graham engagement promises the best comedy and a strong company, with continuous laughs from start to finish.

Wright Roland Reed Graham

Twentieth Century Reading Circle Reschedules Meeting

The Twentieth Century Reading circle will meet Monday evening April 14 at Mrs. J C Smith on West Washington Street instead of Tuesday because of the camp tre meeting.

Reading Circle J C. Smith West Washington Street

For Her Sake shines at Gra ham opera house in Washington

Frank S. Matthews reviews B. J. Carpenter’s production of the melodrama For Her Sake at the Gra ham opera house. Jessie M. Cunningham as Olga Petoski impresses. the entire cast earns high praise as the story unfolds from Russia. The piece captivates the audience with a uniformly excellent company and strong supporting roles.

B. J. Carpenter Graham Opera House Russia Jessie M.cunningham Olga Petoski Washington

Beresford Delights Kansas City Audiences In The Wrong Mr Wright

Harry Beresford drew a large Sunday matinee and packed evening seats in Kansas City for The Wrong Mr Wright. The veteran actor led a strong company in Broadbent's comedy, drawing praise for his merit and performance. Also reported: death of Christopher B Wesely, infant son of Mr and Mrs L H Wesely, with funeral arrangements.

Kansas City Daily Journal Harry Beresford Kansas City Beresford Wright Broadburet Roland Reed Ihs Bereaford Reed Graham

England War Supplies Provoke Debate on Precedents

Washington dispatch notes broad objections to allowing England to buy U S live stock beef flour and munitions for the war with the Boers while arguing the policy should preserve precedents for future foreign conflicts. The Six Companies are described as an absolute Chinese governing body. Senator Deboe seeks a national university in Washington with criticism of Carnegie's funding approach. ARTHUR W. DUNN.

Washington England United States Germany Russia New Orleans Great Britain Senator Lodge Massachusetts Senator Teller Colorado Congressional Chamber Jones Arkansas Simon Oregon Deboe Kentucky Senate National Capital Senator Jones Andrew Carnegie Arthur W. Dunn

Her Son's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Remedy

A neighbor brought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to Mt. Crawford patient Mary Hallet. After three doses the boy revived from severe cramps and fully recovered within twenty four hours, per the grateful mother.

Chamberlain Mary Hallet Mt. Crawford Waetee

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