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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1902

Page

4

Hot Springs Health Baths Attract International Visitors

The famous Hot Springs in Arkansas draw thousands from around the world seeking health benefits. The season opens January 1 with improved facilities and treatment under government oversight, offering moderate charges. The Iowa Central Railway offers the easiest route for western travelers, with very low round trip rates advertised. Full information available from G. S. at G. P. & T. A., Marshalltown.

Arkansas Hot Ark U.S West north‘West Iowa Central Ry Gao G.P.& T. A. Marshalltown

Workmen Move North of Rock Leland Tracks on Sewer Project

Workmen on the major sewer project sit several feet north of the Rock Leland tracks with plans to flush the flatshed early next week. A Highland township barn fire Wednesday destroyed a small stable owned by James Birka and a valuable horse perished with the blaze.

Rock Leland James Birka Highland Township

Church Announcements and Local Fire News

Services to the Neild Tomorrow announce church events. The Various Churches of the City note funeral of Mes Patton. Fire at Havre ends with George Brown's property insured in part and a near-suffocation escape.

George Brown

Fire on Booth farm causes six horses lost and damage

Insurance settled at Farm er's Mutual for 21 dollars after a disastrous barn fire eight miles northwest of the city. George Brown, renter, and a local horse owner faced danger as he rescued a horse under blinding smoke. The blaze may have started from smoldering embers after rubbish burning near the barn.

Booth George Brown Laren Alfred Hooth Brown

Apprentice sought for dress making at 4812 Mieses Mikech

A notice asks for an apprentice girl for dress making at address 4812 Mieses Mikech. For details inquire at the Journal office. Found a pocketbook containing money and a large furnished front room for rent on the third floor of the Rookery, also inquire at the Journal office.

Mieses Mikech

Rock Island Offers Cheap Rates to Several Regions

The Rock Island lines advertise reduced fares to Minnesota North Dakota and Pacific coast points with agent Rowland handling details. Miss Ida Ferguson rode the Branch to Oska longa and Miss Flora Hoppengardeer will teach Verdi School next term. Marion Stewart Bissell born April 2 1902 to Mr and Mrs Bissell of Colorado Springs.

R. 1 Rock Island Minnesota North Dakota Pacific Coast Rowland Ida Ferguson Oskalonga Flora Hoppengardeer Verdi Marion Stewart Bissell

Churches Hold Morning and Evening Services

The M E church will hold morning and evening services tomorrow led by the new pastor Rev L D Young. Morning sermon titled As we have therefore opportunity let us do good unto all men. Evening sermon: Every man did that which was right to his own eyes.

L. D. Young

Maxim Proposes 250000 for Flying Machine

Sir Hiram Maxim offers 250000 pounds to anyone who builds a successful flying machine not a balloon, travel at suitable speed, and usable for military purposes with reliability. He doubts balloon navigation but credits Santos Dumont and foresees a motor eventually enabling a flying machine.

London Hiram Maxim M. Santos Dumont

Morning and Evening Services This Morrow

Morning and evening services announced with preaching by Rev. A L Davidson. Morning theme asks What is He Worth. Evening theme titled The Hallowed Place.

A. L. Davidson

Rev Joseph DeForest Rector Leads Easter Sunday Service

The rector Rev Joseph DeForest leads on the second Sunday after Easter with Sunday school at 104. Morning prayer and sermon at Slam. Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 pm.

Joseph DeForest

Sunday activities and local notices in Fairfield

Sunday school at 30 past the hour with a 11 oclock sermon by the pastor on Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians. Evening services feature David’s Administration the Crucial Test at 7 30. Juntos meet at 3 pm. Dave Keltner visited Fairfield and plans moving to Hotel Colenso area in two weeks. Arthur McDonald and Mrs McDonald and Mrs Lickens visiting, to Canon City Tuesday. J B Crooks to spend Sunday with Crawfords ville friends. Allie Jay returned from visiting Mabel Morton and others in Fairfield. Big pies ten cents at Johnson's tonight.

Paul P.U David Arthur McDonald

Twentieth Century Reading Circle Reschedules Meeting

The reading circle will meet Monday evening April 1st instead of Tuesday with Mrs. J U Smith on West Washington Street. The time change is due to a campfire meeting.

Reading Circle J UO Smith West Washington Street

Iowa Central extends ticket sales to Minnesota and Dakotas

Due to severe rail restrictions in March the Iowa Central extends one way ticket sales to Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 15 22 and 29 next. For details contact your local railroad agent or Geo. S. Keatty GP T A Marshalltown Iowa.

Iowa Central Road Minnesota Dakotas Geo. S. Keatty T. A Marshalltown Iowa

New York Trade Review Notes Mixed Signals in 1902 Outlook

Dun and Co. Weekly Review reports good overall business despite serious drawbacks from weather, strikes, and wage disputes. Manufacturing remains active, iron and steel show full orders, cotton goods remain firm, and footwear and leather vary. Weekly failures total 198 in the U.S. and 10 in Canada. Beatrice Nebraska notes William A. Jones linked to a Detroit murder case and Lincoln transfer. London reports government silence on peace talks. Des Moines closes session with tax levy bills for 1902 and 1908 projected revenues.

New York K. G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Pootwear United States Canada

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