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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1902
Page
4
New York Evening Post describes Isleta and Isleta Pueblo celebrations with village elections, dances, and war-like processions. It notes officers like governor and war chief, the estufa worship space, Catholic services, gambling, horse games, and alcohol use among attendees.
Illinois Attorney General Hamlin orders a Chicago investigation into coal demurrage and price hikes amid a fuel famine. Dealers are accused of delaying unloads to boost costs, while soft coal in Chicago rail yards remains scarce and costly. St Louis reports say prices for soft coal rose to 17 cents per bushel and hard coal to $10 per ton as supply tightens.
The eccentric Anglesey marquis presented his second annual pantomime at Anglesey castle titled Red Riding Hood. He played Jonnie Boy Blue, wearing jewelry in the final scene, and afterward performed a snow dance. Admission was free. Nearby, Leonard Macka coal miner fatally shot William Foster and escaped. George Campbell and Anneth Campbell, ages 32 and 1, died in separate incidents.
The TA club met at Mrs. Harry Strader’s South avenue home. The Queen Kether Circle hosted a car meeting at Miss Low Slocum’s East Jefferson Street home. Rev. and Mrs. Logue were honored guests at a Warfel home gathering on South Iown avenue with games and a luncheon. The Young Ladies Cooking Club enjoyed a social at the Misses Shearer’s East Washington street home with a longtable dinner for ten. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shirader hosted a six oclock birthday dinner for Mr. Strader and Will Sherman. The Bachelor Maids issued invitations for a Swift’s Hall event for Misses Charlotte Cunningham Hallie Berdo and Josephine Babcock departing after year’s start. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parkin son and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ayres invited guests to a New Years Eve reception and card party at the Ayres home on South Lawn. The Tuesday Night Club planned a dancing party in Armory DD Friday. Ora Henderson hosted a dinner today for Mrs. Jennie Anderson-Ewing of Colorado Springs with guests including Mrs. Rudolph Warfel and Misses Nandle Laighead Martha Walker.
A resident from Public Square, A Harman of Nicola and Harman, reports eight years of kidney pain and night disturbances. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Columbia Pharmacy, he cites significant relief and urges readers to recall the brand. Sold at 50 cents per box with Foster Milburn Co. as sole agents in the United States.
Fresh coal is received daily from the Gar field Beacon mines by 60 121 John Shields and Son.
A New York Tribune illustration parodies misused homophones in a tragic scene. A wounded man, faint to the core, wanders after a shootout, aided by a woman who carries him to a room, offers bread and drink, and tends his wounds before he dies.
A Decatur Alabama woman praises Electric Bitters for curing long standing indigestion loss of appetite and stomach problems. She reports improved health and weight gain after three years of suffering. The advertisement promotes Electric Bitters as a guaranteed cure with a 50 cent price at Stewart’s drug.
Sitler refuses work until spring due to swelling in head and feet and plans to hand out 100 cigars to friends after his daughter Mrs Booth gave birth to a fine boy last night. Lee Simall's baby is reported very sick with brain trouble. Mrs Patton sold property to Frank Lindsay. School reopened after a three week vacation.
Local residents face daily routines with visits, travels and licenses. Individuals including Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wilde plan a California winter, while May Starr and Guy Walker receive marriage licenses. Others travel to Sigourney Crawfordsville and Rock Island, reflecting a busy social scene.
Capitol notes discuss how Cuba reciprocity faces Senate maneuvering with Finance and Foreign Relations committees arguing over jurisdiction. The piece praises Secretary Root for War Department reforms and leadership, noting his role in Philippine and Cuban laws and bureau cooperation.
Christmas Day Sweets touts The Windsor as offering candies of quality equal to high grade city confectioners at lower prices. It praises Mixed candies as superior and claims all other selections are meritorious, emphasizing value for holiday shoppers.
An assortment of nuts offered as a staple Christmas Day necessity. Fresh, new, and of first quality, with a bountiful variety available for the holiday season.
Mil ton Anderson of Kansas visits son Joseph Anderson and family. Miss Esther Nicholson of Eldon returns from visiting Rev Barker. Miss Mary Parker of Washington visits friends. Miss Dale Neal described as ill with Consilius. Miss Tessie Story of Kewanee visits J J Fletcher home. Miss Nell Hall returns from two week visit in Colorado Springs. Miss Jessie Crooks returns to Washington after stay with Dean Cherry Holmes. Measles surge across the area with multiple cases and spreading.
Winchester Indiana resident M. M. Austin credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with curing his wife’s illness after doctors failed. The pills are advertised to ease stomach and liver troubles and constipation with a price of 25e at Stewart drug store.
Stetson's Uncle Tom's Cabin company performs in Graham tomorrow evening at 7 15. Tickets on sale at Carris drug store with prices 10 20 50 cents.
Komer Hall of West Point credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a severe lung ailment. Doctors feared consumption but the remedy reportedly stopped the cough and saved his life. Price two sizes with trial bottles free at Stewart s Pharmacy.
Moody Bible Institute head Rev R A Torrey who toured the world since December 201, is due in London the first week of January. An influential council plans his campaign at Mildmay Conference Hall with Charles Alexander directing special gospel singing.
Reminder for tomorrow afternoon at Graham to gather children and ladies for a grand matinee. The big Uncle Tom's Cabin company performs with children 10c and adults 25c. Doors open 1 30. The Beacon coal will please you. John Shields & Son.
Advice to mothers advises early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness or rough cough to prevent croup. Claims the remedy dispels all symptoms and is safe and effective, sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Bids to noon January 4 1908 for 15000 worth of 4 percent Electric Light Bonds of the City of Washington Iowa. Bonds 100 and 500 denominations payable semi annually bids on any number of bonds. City may reject all bids. Enclose proposals in sealed envelopes. For details contact F H Smith City Treasurer. (65-101) Word from Chicago says Dr C W Stewart is progressing well after his operation.
Thomas Lunney a Civil War blind veteran shoots his wife at their North Morty aifth street home and then fires twice at his head. Both are taken to Presbyterian hospital where doctors say Lunney is unlikely to survive while his wife may recover. Lunney has been blind for over thirty years from a shell explosion and received a government pension.
The Evening Herald of Helena Montana the oldest paper in the state has been sold to The Daily Record Helena which will publish an evening edition. James A Abernathy of St Louis the so called ping woman is dead. Louis Burton of Louisville a discharged soldier bound for the Philippines shot and killed Frank Walker in a Kansas City saloon. It is reported the mob involved.
Iowa Central Railway advertises reduced holiday rates with round trip excursion tickets for continuous passage within 200 miles of selling station. One way fare on a third, dates Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1, final return limit Jan 2. Special return to Jan 5 for teachers and students.
One and one third fare for round trip with minimum rate .50 Tickets sold December 24 25 31 and January 1 valid to return January 2 1903 Distances from selling point about 200 miles This notice outlines holiday travel pricing and travel window.
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