Death of Little Ethel Rittenhouse Funeral of Mrs Chilcote
Remains of that good lady laid away as a large gathering of friends attended the funeral noting the local grief and respect in memory of Mrs Chilcote.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
4
Judge Rules Bonnell May Hire Subordinates Discretion
The ruling found Bonnell possessed the right to assign subordinates at his discretion. Evidence accusing him of discrimination against Democrats was rejected since his acts could not be questioned if he used his authority to make assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnell
Washington Couple Wed at Home of Bride's Sister
Miss Mary May Kirkpatrick and Mr. John M. Nelasor of Des Moines were married last evening at 8 o'clock in Wash ington at the bride's sister Miss Alice Kirkpatrick's home 414 South Marion Avenue Rev J R Logue officiated with a quiet ceremony attended by a few friends. Afterward a three course dinner was served. The bride wore a brown traveling suit and carried bridal roses. The groom wore black. The couple will reside in Des Moines to start their future life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary May Kirkpatrick
John M. Nelasor
Des Moines
Alice Kirkpatrick
Marion Avenue
J. Logue
Washington
Second P Church
Washington County
West Chester
Prize to be won by ladies at Nelson jewelry sales
A valuable prize will be awarded to a lady attending each W. Nelson jewelry sale event. Attend the sale for a chance to win the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ©. Nelson
Prine
Local seller advertises ample charcoal stock for self heating irons
Tos Neiswanorn of Red Roscine promises plenty of charcoal for self heating irons and urges immediate orders. J. A. Cunningham's Sons also carry it in tranalt, feeding the town with fuel supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tos Neiswanorn
J. A. Cunningham
Tranalt
Child Injured After Wagon Wheel Mangle
Five year old Little Harry Ward, son of Mr Geo Ward, fell from a wagon Tuesday morning when the horses started. He was thrown under the wheel and mangled, with flesh torn, a badly hurt hip and serious internal injuries. He shows signs of improvement today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ward
Geo. Ward
Mooney Accuses Conductor in Street Knife Incident
In Washington on April 24 Senator Mooney of Mississippi cut conductor EB Phaner in the right hand during a dispute over car fare on Capital Traction. The injury is described as not serious. The conductor attempted to wrench the knife away after Mooney assaulted him on the street. Mooney drew a knife following the scuffle. Miss Sarah Smythe plans informal dinner tomorrow honoring Mrs Cowell of Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capital Traction
Moomney
Miasissippi
EB Phaner
Mooney
Sarah Smythe
Wm. Cowell
Ottumwa
Little Ethel Rittenhouse Dies at Five Months
Little Ethel Rittenhouse daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Rittenhouse died this morning aged 5 months and 14 days Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 10 a m with interment in Pleasant Pialos cemetery The obituary verses recall a peaceful rest and guiding faith Jesus loves those little children and has borne her over the flood to the blessed country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Rittenhouse
W. J. Rittenhouse
Land of
Jesus
Plesassot Pialos Cemetery
Senator Debow proposes commission to probe condition of colored people
Senator Debow introduces a bill creating a commission to inquire into the condition of the colored people of the United States. The House Naval Committee orders one battleship or armored cruiser to be built at a government yard per labor unions demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debow
United States
House Naval Committee
Davis
Moroe
Republican
Ilinois
Robert H. Hitt
Senate
Confederate Veterans
Dallas
Tex
New Orleans
W. TE. Reeves
Cuban Reciprocity Bill Demonstrates Party Divison
Washington April 24. A Republican house passed a Cuban reciprocity bill that none of the Republicans wanted, after amending sugar duties to please beet sugar interests. Senator Morgan prepared a lengthy canal speech and read it aloud as a quasi-textbook. Discussions also touched on Utah Arizona annexation, direct election of senators, and remarks by Stewart and Hoar on Sumner’s critique with a light tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Mitchell Pavers
Washington
Repubican House
Bes
Wbea
Democratic Party
Nicaragua
Arizona
Bim
Utah
Colorado River
Kearns
Colorado
Grand Canyon
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Stewart
Nevada
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Peter
Senator Hoar
Summer
Mr. Hoar
Arthur W. Dunn
Funeral of Mrs. Chilcote Largely Attended by Friends
Funeral services for the late Mrs. William Chilcote were held at the Mercer residence on North Iowa avenue at 2 20 PM with Reverends Sehrecken Thorne and Logue in charge. A profusion of cut flowers adorned the casket and pallbearers included O H Wilson J A Cunningham J A Young and Al Rodman. Interment followed at Rim Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Chilcote
Onas. Mercer
Iowa Avenue
I B. Sehreckengaat
W.G Thorne
Jt. Logue
Mesare O. H. Wilson
J A. Cunningham
J. A. Young
al Rodman
Rim Grove Cemetery
Graham Show Season Closes Until September
The King Perkins company ends the Graham season with the comedy A Wise Fool. Friday evening show Under Two Flags winds up the weekend bill Saturday. Tickets priced to suit all audiences for full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Perkins Company
Ancient Myths Describe Sea Monsters and Gods of the Sea
The text notes ancient beliefs of monsters in distant lands and horrors in seas, with sea serpents and whirlpools feared by mariners. Easter Island carvings feature fishes, birds, and a half human mythical figure believed to represent the sea god Meke-Meke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easter Island
Meke
Local Visit Notes Include Weddings and Travel
Mr and Mrs Pulaski Maxwell returned home this morning on the Narrow Gauge from Kansas where they have been visiting relatives for the past fortnight. Mr and Mrs N Bower have invited guests to announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Miss Nellie to Mr Sam Love of Centerville La. Mrs H Wilson is reported unwell, and Mrs Colonel Scofield has just returned from a visit in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Finland
Robert P. Taylor
Rochelle
Lis
Chicago and Northwestern
Chi Ono
Qing-Shun
Nai-Ning
Guatemala
Mrs. Pulaski Maxwell
Kansas
Mrs . N. Bower
Misa Nellie
Sam
Centerville
Editor Replies To Poet In Mocking Tone
A dialogue from The Smart Set features J. Firyn sending a poem and stamp with a note. The editor replies that maudlin rhymes are seldom read and offers one dollar for the letter, deeming the poem unclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Firyn
Rheumatism Remedies Promoted by Local Drugstore
A customer asks for a cure while the druggist evasively notes several remedies highly recommended for rheumatism. The brief exchange captures a typical storefront dialogue from a Chicago Tribune piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
The Heiress and Her Suitor in Brooklyn Life Dialogue
A brief Brooklyn Life snippet shows an heiress' parent skeptical of a suitor due to lack of wealth while the young man insists he is striving for money. The exchange highlights class concerns and parental guardianship in romance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Brooklyn
Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy that "tiles the arteries with rich red blood" and "makes new fish" and "makes sick people well," attributed to 35c J H. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Tea
J H. Stewart
Travel fare to many western and midwestern points
On the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May one fare plus $2 takes you to destinations in Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Utah Colorado Nebraska and many points south southwest and southeast. For full information contact Geo S. Bailey GP and TA Marshalltown Iowa. Seed for an interesting free booklet on home seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Utah
Colorado
Nebraska
Geo S. Baily
Marshalltown
Extension of Time for Settlers Tickets to Minnesota and Dakotas
Severe travel restrictions in March delayed northbound routes. The Iowa Central road extends sale of settlers one way tickets to Polots in Minnesota and the Dakotas to April 15 22 and 29 next. For details contact Geo Scratty GP T A Marshalltown Iowa or your real radroid agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Road
Polots
Minnesota
Dakotas
Geo, Scratty,gp, & T. A
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Mrs. Chilcote
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Milwaukee
J. R. Logue
Price Sc
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Echel
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Journal Office
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Kev
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Star Concert Company of
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Colonel Scofield
Obicago
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Tom Moore
Columbia Pharmacy
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