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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
4
A local newspaper extols Cham i s Cough Remedy as one of the best on the market for old and young. The writer claims strong results and frequent prevention of croup, urging readers, especially those with children, to keep it as a safeguard. Available at the local pharmacy and Cook &.
A singer makes her debut in this country generating widespread interest in the musical world for her fine voice and strong stage presence. Observers expect a notable career as curiosity grows to hear her perform.
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 the lone Central will sell homeseekers excursion tickets to Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and elsewhere in the south and southwest at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with foil return limit of twenty one days. The Iowa Central route is the acknowledged short line to the north northwest west south and southwest and has first class equipment through chair cars and sleeping cars with last time it lands the homeseeker in the best sections. For full information call on ticket agents or address Gen Barry GG Pata Marshalltown Iowa.
The annual Fortnightly club social is planned for Monday evening December 24 at 8 o'clock in Swift's hall. The notice asks readers to note the date change.
New York city reports heavy losses this morning with at least fifty injured. initial tally lists eighteen dead at the Park Avenue Hotel. Rear Admiral Miller, reported fatally wounded, is confirmed unhurt. Fire damages and potential further fatalities feared as rescue continues.
Miss Louisa Wilson entertained the Cracker and Cheese club in honor of Miss Grover of Oskaloosa. A Musical Medley featured the night with two contests awarding prizes crafted in burned wool and leather.
Tom Miller hosted a gathering at his West Main Street home with a number of young friends. Dainty refreshments were served.
Sunday school starts at 9 50 a m with a preaching service at 11 o clock The Junior League meets at 3 30 Epworth League at 6 45 and a second preaching by Rev J R Hanley of West Chester at 7 o clock Public is invited.
Fou Rent. Three houses at $3 and 2 per month. Also furnished and unfurnished rooms cheap. Inquire of Mrs. Aramina Bongert. Persons wanting wood sawed with steam saw. Leave orders at Cunning hams or Briedleys. Ed Nicholson Stf
Dr. Howard B. Hamilton of Ainsworth was a guest at the W. J. Hamilton home last evening between trains. Miss Fio Purvis arrived that evening from Crawfordsville to spend Sunday at home.
Corporal Chas Johnson of Company 1 Twenty ninth Infantry wed Miss Bessie Wilson before the train left Port Sherman for the Philippines. Chaplain B J Wattmann officiated from the rear platform as the section pulled away, marking the departure of the Second and Third battalions for the Orient. Earlier Wattmann had solemnized Sergeant Jh Smith and Miss Hessie St Clair’s marriage. A separate report notes women entering stock yard work at the Chicago settlements.
At a state conference the Populist party debated fusion with the Democrats or remaining separate. The majority favored keeping the Populist party intact, while the minority urged affiliation with the Democrats. After heated exchanges the conference voted against fusion.
In Topeka Kansas on February 22 delegates from various Populist factions met to discuss strategy with one group favoring fusion with another party and the other insisting on going it alone. The meeting reflected mounting tension within the party as leaders weigh alliances and independence.
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