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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1901

Page

4

Reduced Fares for National Creamery Convention at St Paul

One fare rate from all points on the B C R and N Ry for the annual convention of the National Creamery buttermakers Associa tion in St Paul from February 19 to 22 Tickets go on sale February 18 and 19 with a final return limit February 25 Agents of the Cedar Rapids Route can provide full particulars or contact John G Farmer A G P and T A B C R N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa February 19

National Creamery B Buttermakers’ Association St. Paul Cedar Maps John G Farmer A. G.P Cedar Rapids Lowa California Lowa Central Ra Way Mirgeapolis Mason City Hampglen Ackley Eldora Marshalltown Grivoeil Oskaloosa Los Angele Valis Minoappolis Los Angeles Iowa Central Geo S. Batty Iowa

Cummings Accepts Gubernatorial Candidacy Offer

Des Moines Iowa February 11 A B Cummings says political friends urged him to run for governor and that he has consented to allow his name to be used, despite personal preferences.

Des Moines A. B. Cummings

Kicked by a Mule Near City Park

Chas Hoxworth of four miles south of town was kicked by a mule while his team was tied to the park. The mule struck his left side, cutting a three inch gash. Hoxworth was unconscious briefly and taken to a doctor for treatment. Judge A R Dewey left for Oska loosa to attend court. Mrs Geo H Paul and her son went to Keota for a day visit.

Chas. Hoxworth Mr. Hexworth

Thomas Carr Arrested in County Theft Case

Thomas Carr of Wellman was arrested in this city and taken to Wellman by Marshal McKinley after a two week manhunt. Carr and Albert Glider are accused of stealing five hides sold to MacDonald & Co. in Iowa City. Glider had a preliminary hearing and was bound over, but Carr remained at large.

Thomas Carr Wellman Marshal McKinley Albert Glider Glider Carr MacDonald & Co Iowa City

Birthday Dinner at His Home Honors Hon S G Gardner

Hon S. S. Gardner celebrated his 69th birthday with a dinner party at his home on Saturday. Three courses were served and guests included A. P. Gardner and family, J. B. Young and family, Clarence Van Sickle and family, Mrs Rose Gardner, Mrs A. E. McDonald, Mrs Likens and son, Miss Thomas, and Wine Eye Stone. The program included Mary Hall in memory of his son and a concert by Teré, with Ralf Kurtz as accompanist, Ada Jenkins and Mrs Norton providing piano selections. Tickets on sale at Rowland and Shield's pharmacy. preparations urged for the event.

S. ©. Gardner A. P. Gardner J.B Young Clarence van Sickle Rose Gardner Martin A. E. McDonald Likens Thomas Glenn Hall Hall Aston Mary Tere Norton Ralf Kurtz Ada Jenkins Rowland and Shield’s Tueday

Death of Cornelius Waldrick Ties Brighton Honor to County

Cornelius Waldrick died Thursday in Oklahoma and his body will arrive in Brighton tonight. He was a well known figure across the county and is the father of Harry Waldrick of Dutch Creek.

Cornelius Waldrick Oklahoma Brighton Harry Waldrick Dutch Creek

Lila Whitmore Delivers Pleasing High School Music Lecture

Mrs. Lila Whitmore spoke at the high school about music this morning. She shared history of music and tips on preserving the singing voice. The delivery impressed students who showed keen interest throughout the talk.

Lila Whitmore

Washington Politics Quiet but Busy This Season

Washington and Des Moines are centers of political activity with two likely candidates for state offices. Republicans stay alert while Democrats show strong interest. Local pride drives involvement. citizens should unite for Washington’s best interests and not seek personal gain. No party friction is evident.

Washington Des Moines

Coldest Morning of the Year Sets Record

The report notes a Saturday night low of 13 degrees below zero, marking the coldest temperature this year. The following night fell to 12 degrees above zero, a milder record.

East Main Resident Hosts Norton Guests at Evening Party

Miss Esther McGugin of East Main street entertained about forty friends Saturday to honor Mr. Dwight Norton and Miss Edith Norton of Ottumwa visiting local friends. The evening featured games and a luncheon.

Esther McGugin East Main Street Dwight Edith Norton Ottumwa

Endeavor Day Observed By Presbyterian Youth Societies

The Senior and Junior Presbyterian churches held a union meeting last night with a program suited to Endeavor Day. S Miksch faces serious injuries and a bleak prognosis. The Second U P church choir and chaperones Mr and Mrs Ira Sproul will ride by bobsled to the McMillan home near Wayland. Judge A C Steck of Ottumwa visited to see his cousin Frank Steck who is ill. Mrs Mlan Shields and Miss Ollie Mixwell returned from Crawfordsville. Karl Campbell returned home from Keota. An established wholesale house seeks a branch manager with salary 100 per month plus expenses and 6 percent dividend on 1000 capital. references required. Address Secretary Box 440 Kansas City Mo.

Endeavor The Presbyterian Church U. P Ira Sproul McMillan Wayland A C. Steck Ottumwa Frank Steck Lan Shields Ollie Mixwell Crawfordsville Karl Campbell South of Keota Kansas City

Foreman Home Hosts Young Guests For Nortos Event

A small group of young people will be entertained tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Sam Foreman on the heights in honor of Frank and Edith Nortos of Ottumwa. S H Foreman departs this week for Philadelphia on business. Miss Hallie Berdo returns from Chicago after Lake Forest studies and will take an elocution course next year. The Misses Laura Rich Doll Buckley Edith Wilson and Messrs Eb Wright and Lloyd Lytle will drive to the G W Stapp home near Cotter for an evening of entertainment.

Sam Foreman Heights Frank Edith Nortos Ottumwa Hallie Berdo Chicago Lake Forrest Laura Rich Doll Buckley Edith Wilson Messers Eb, Wright Lloyd Lytle G. W. Stapp Cotter

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Claims to Boost Female Health

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery as cures for diseases of the delicate organs weakening women It promises relief from fatigue and weakness and notes free confidential correspondence with Dr Pierce in Buffalo N Y Includes a testimonial from Mrs Phebe Morris of Ira Cayuga County New York praising the medicines and mention of Pleasant Pellets to sweeten breath

Freon Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y Phebe Morris Ira Cayuga Co Golden Medical Discovery

One Fare Plus Two Dollars for Far-Flung Excursions

Low excursion fares apply on the first and third Tuesday each month for trips north of Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway. Agents Ile n & Brooks in Cedar Rapids provide full land information. For travel to many states and Canadian regions, contact Odar Rapids Route agents or John G Farmer in Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Burlington,Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Abbott, Shell Rock and Waverly Ilen & Brooks Cqedar Wisconsin Michigan Wyoming John G Farmer GP & T R& N Ry Cedar Rapids

Unknown man found dead on Michigan railroad tracks

Warren Michigan February eleventh an elderly man about seventy was found dead on the railroad near Center Line. He wore fine clothes and pockets yielded five cents an orange a bread crust spectacles a box of snuff. His stocking bore No 138 and his jacket carried P S D P initials.

Warren, Mich Center Line

Warner After-Meal Tablets Aid Digestive Tune

Dr Warner explains that perfect digestion hinges on balanced gastric juice and a trained nerve mechanism. Overeating exhausts this mechanism causing inflammation and impaired digestion. Warner's After-Meal Tablets claim to restore nerve function and normal juice production, reducing mucus and energizing stomach muscles. Price 50 cents per box by mail.

Warner

A Few Good Reasons To Use Wilmet The Tailor

A collection of sales pitches touts Wilmet the tailor offering first class craft and Kerauive tailoring. The ad promises a guaranteed fit with free two month adjustments and six months of free repairs, plus lower prices, durable fabrics, and complimentary cleaning and pressing. It invites customers to view a new line of samples claimed to be the best value in the market.

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