Ward Caucuses Narrow Victory for Brookhart and Dewey
Close fourth quarter decides ward caucuses with Brookhart leading by a narrow margin and Dewey trailing by a few votes. Delegates chosen by the wards appear to tilt toward Brookhart and Dewey in a tight contest across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deway
Brookhart
Judge Dewey
Atty. Brookhart
Sam. Younkie
Squire Riley
Gola Hise
Nate Babcock
Capt. Gallagher
Lloyd Latta
John Rupp
J. B Crooks
Ed Grayson
J. A. Cunningham
F. L. Wilson
Will McClean Tiret
Hf. Wilson
Mr. Brockhart
S. W. Neal
F. W Roberts
M. W. Bailey
Fouth
U.ao¢Stubboro
S A. White
Miles Bradford
A.J. Dawson
Hi. Schrader
John McCall
D. H. Logan
Chas Devel
Local Theaters and Train Travelers Report Busy Day
Sam Gardner rode as a passenger to Keota while O T Smith headed to Mt Uaton. Rev Black returned to Wyman. Lena Maxwell visited Keota. Ethel White traveled to Muscatine on the Firefly. Multiple local moves and a city school Arbor Day program marked a busy morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Maxwell
Keota
Ethel White
Muscatine
I. McKenry
Havre
Dave Keltner
Hotel Colenso
Fairfield
Laver
McDonald
Burlington
Claud Pierce and Son
Columbus Junction
Washington Iowa approves sidewalk realignment on Main Street
City Council resolution dated April 21 1902 establishes a straight sidewalk line along the south side of Main Street from Lot One block Twelve to fractional Lot Twenty in Northeast Washington. Property owners must grade their lots and the adjacent street to city established grade under sidewalk committee supervision. Terrace extension to twelve feet from the sidewalk edge is required and approved by Mayor J C H Wilson with City Clerk Huan H McQuerry attesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
City Council
Main Street
Yad
Beit
City of Washington
Bett
J.C H. Wilson
Washington Iowa Council to hire engineer for municipal light plant
Washington Iowa city council on April 21 1902 authorized the lighting committee to employ Professor G W Bissell as consulting engineer to prepare plans for a municipal light plant and to advertise for bids. A two mill tax was levied to fund street improvements for the ensuing year. Piano tuner A Overholt will visit the city early next week. leave orders at Carris drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
G. W. Bissell
M. B
Aames
City of
Cty
OC. H. Witton
A. Overholt
Carris Drug Store
King-Perkins Company Opens Two Nights at Graham Theatre
The King-Perkins company presented A Wise Fool at the Graham opera house last evening. Obie Perkins as Little Nell and Frank King as Richard Smythe led a strong, funny performance with fine intermission acts. The same troupe closes the Graham season tonight with Under Two Flags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King-Perkins
Graham Theatre
Graham Opera House
Obie Perkins
Sassy Little Nell
Frank King
Richard Smythe
Graham
B P U Anniversary Program At Baptist Church
Sunday evening at 7 90 observance of the eleventh anniversary of the B P U with Ada Jenkins Nellie Bowman Flossie Bowman Laella Kerr Emma McCheaney Amy Hidworthy Alice Rupp Mrs Creath and Dr Wickham leading music readings duets and a devotional program. The program includes recitations, history of the B Y P U and an educational feature. A review of the Watchword and a benediction conclude the service. A mother’s testimonial praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy credited with saving her son’s life. the product is sold by local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
B. PU
Ada Jenkins
Dew Flossie
Nellie Bowman
PU -Laella Kerr
Amy Hidworthy
Alice Rupp
Mra Anderson
Value
Baptist Unaton
Wickham Music
Small cyclone hits Winfield causing property damage
A narrow gauge train crew reports a bad southwest wind in Winfield yesterday between five and six pm. The wind toppled unfinished houses, buried a 4 by 6 sill three feet, blew off a corn crib by the Central depot, and sent a board through a residence. A resident tore the board inside his home to display it. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Miss Alta Johnson Debuts as Rural Route Carrier
The Burlington debuting female carrier Miss Alta Johnson arrives as substitute rural route carrier. Her route heads toward Franklin Mills from the city, chosen to improve health after working as a clerk in a dry goods store. The piece notes expectations of women’s efficiency when roads are good and weather fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Alta Johnson
Franklin Mills
Iate City
Woman Cures Severe Rheumatic Pain with Pain Balm
Sallie Harris of Salem New Jersey describes a severe muscular rheumatism attack last fall. After trying various prescriptions she used Chamberlains Pain Balm as advertised in the South Jerseyman. Two applications brought relief and one bottle cured her completely. For sale by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Sallie Harris
Salem
N. J
Stewarts Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Card of Thanks for Mrs Stratton and local business note
The card thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during the sickness and death of Mrs Annie L Stratton. It also promotes The Washington Buggy Company noting quality work and courteous treatment and invites visits before purchases. A note encourages seeing Under Two Flags at the Graham tonight and mentions Sea's at Carris drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie L. Stratton
M. BE. Gloven
M. A. Grady
S. H. Lyve
ER. R. Lease
Graham
Sea's
Carris Drug Store
Windmill Struck by Lightning Damages Farm Near Town
A windmill on the J. A Donaldson farm northeast of town was struck by lightning during a Thursday night storm. The impact damaged the mill near the house and shattered two residence window lights and two in the summer kitchen. Glass and splinters were scattered across the yard. No fire occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olight
J. A Donaldson
Hot Springs Health Baths Attract World Visitors
The Hot Springs Arkansas baths draw thousands from around the world for health benefits. Opened January 1, the government run facility offers moderate charges and good treatment. The Iowa Central Ry promotes the route for western travelers with low round trip rates. Also an ad seeks a home-loving husband from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Ark
Lowa Central Ry
Geo
Barry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Albert Williams & Co
the Evening Journal
Washington, Town
Telephore
East Main ST
E & Carte
WARD
Dewey
Sam Gardner
O. T Smith
Mt. Uaton
Black
Wyman
John Buxbaum
Crawfordaville
W.G. Thorne
Cone
Lone Tree Tomrrow
William Lewis
Payson, U
Tad
RP. Lewis
Dome
Tennessee
H. L. Swanson
Winterset
F Roland
Swanson
Mra Roland
L. D. Higgins
Peice
Virginia King
Nebraska
Columbia
P. P. Schowaiter
Mt. Hamil
Wayland
Mary B. G. Eddy
D. L Goodwin
F. L. Stewart
SAS
G. Logan Payne
K. H. Young
Chicago
Kinsley
Chicgo
A. W. Lee
Ottumwa Courier
Payne
Chicago American
Ralph F. Livingston
Karl A. Lewes
Sami. Gardner
Geo. Tripp
Roy Emry
Ralph Livingston
Brighton
Brighton City
H. F. Dolph
KR. HH. Pripgle
Frank Bridwell
Frank Swisher
Culaud Terry
Brookbart
Lee Fen
Stewart
West Side
Weather Forecast
Washington, D. C
Eventne Journal
Wade
Eliene
Baird & Johnston
FH. Winsor
Huan H. McOuerry
Wiser
Attest
Huon H. Modere
C. H. Winsor
Hoan H. McCleery
Duncan’s
Obott
B. Y. P. U. Organtraes
S Younkin
Ier
Emma McCheaney
Creath
Mia
Mary Haller
Mt. Crawford
the Reynold’s Gallery
Washington Buggy Company
Hiller
Washington Street
Ill
J. J. McHeeone
DR. C. &. Harper
J. A. Harwood
South Side
North Side Fruit Store
M. Lombardo
Cdenso Hotel
Temple Pharmacy
J. D. Glasgow
Sea Yard
India
J. B. Crail
Washington, Iowa
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
Oxfords
Boots
Work & Meek
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