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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1902
Page
3
Local items list several residents' travels and errands from Olle to Burling ton to Centerville. Births illnesses and family news appear alongside theater and entertainment notes and a correction about a train schedule.
Brighton reports two major property deals in the town. Col Nicola buys the northeast corner block including the Civic Hotel room for 10000 dollars. the sale becomes effective on the 21st. W KR Jeffrey buys the northwest corner block for 15000 dollars, including multiple offices and businesses. Dr B KR Jenkins purchases the Wilson Hardware building for 4000 dollars.
Word from Brighton reports the Narrow Gauge will widen its tracks between Burlington and Oskaloosa. Contracts were not yet let but expected to be awarded soon by reliable parties after preliminary arrangements. Chas. Keck heard from an authoritative source that more than a rumor underlies the report and work may start this summer or fall.
The High School News reports a new policy offer allowing students to skip the final exam with only two months counted and past credits disregarded if averages meet department standards. Report cards arrive with typical anxiety over grades while seniors study Silas Marner and juniors Carlyle's Essays. art displays and a physical culture class entertainment rehearsal are noted as upcoming. Benton Dicken is reported ill.
Verle heads to Sigourney on an unspecified schedule while a weathered vacation memory surfaces about a bed and time spent there.
School convened thirty minutes early to hear Gov. Cummins speak. Students found the address one of the finest heard at the High School.
A Salem New Jersey woman reports a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall. After trying several cures she used Chamberlains Pain Balm, two applications improved her condition and one bottle cured her. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Obas M Cramer of Colombo Ceylon highly recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children saying it quickly cures chest colds and hoarseness. He notes it has benefited him for two years and has persuaded many others to try it with satisfaction. For sale by local vendors.
The funeral service for Mrs Moses Porter was held yesterday afternoon at the family home near West Chester. Rev A M Stevens delivered a about fifteen minute sermon from Isaiah 38 11. Numerous friends attended to pay their respects. The remains were escorted to the city by twenty to twenty six vehicles. Interment followed at Em Grove cemetery. Pallbearers listed as Chas Corette Moses Hay John Woods David McLaughlin Houston Young and John Jayne.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during a death and notes a regular meeting at Mrs Caddie Morehouse home on Thursday April 10 at 2 90 pm. Also mentions Misses Hallie Berdo and Josephine Babcock attending the Woman's Home Missionary convention in Wellman April 16 to 18 with Babcock giving the welcome and Berdo presenting a paper on Young People’s Work. BUGGIES! BUGGIES! BUGGIES!
Buggy maker Brown Buncy Company of Washington Iowa proclaims no Bhor Grades and advertises multiple grade buggies. It promotes Extra Specials from the cream of material, urges home industry purchase, offers factory tours, guarantees, and custom builds. Customer letters mention a Rocky Mountain Tea order.
Ready for spring footwear in Calf skin Kid and Patent finishes. Boots and Oxfords showcased to match season demand.
The verses describe a visiting English speaker imagining Japan. A wise Japanese man reads backward with a large fan and they sit on the floor, feet tucked under them. Children recite and play from morning till evening in homes with clean yellow straw and shoes left outside to keep the floor bright.
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