Wellman Fire Swept Through Seven Last Night
A fire swept through Wellman last night destroying seven structures and damaging several more. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours, with investigators looking into the cause as residents assess losses.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1902
Page
2
Fire Destroys East Side Block In Wellman Iowa
A lamp exploded in the Fred Kochenbock bakery starting a blaze that wiped out six businesses on the east side. Chief losses ranged from eighteen thousand to two hundred thousand dollars with most insured. Local fire crews, aid from Iowa City, and railway rapid response helped contain the flames within two hours before reaching nearby properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Iowa
Fred Kochenbock
COHN
Gardner & Grassel
Stennger Bros
Foster & Son
KE. H. Hooke
Griffith Bros
Iowa City
Railway Company
J. P. Thomas
Fred Stewart
Cobo
A. L. Palmer
J. W. McKinley
E H. Hacke
Henry
Colin
Gardner & Cgrassel
Bankers Meeting at Fort Madison Attended by Local RepresentativEs
Representatives of four area banks attended a Washington's Birthday gathering in Fort Madison. The Iowa Bankers Group 9 meeting drew large attendance with sessions on exchange investments tax collections and safety deposits. Local officials welcomed visitors and officers for the new year were elected after deliberations by the nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Madison
Democrat
Iowa
Fort Madison
Des Moines
Henry
Louise
Washington and Lee
Elks’ Hall
O. H. Keck
Washington
Thos. McClement
Morning Sun
Chas. H. Finch
W.H. Colton
Wapello
J. S McKenny
Fairfield
J. L. Edwards
Burlington
George B Stewart
Wm. G. Kent
Dexter executor settles estate and local death noted
Feb 22 reports B F Myers of Dexter Iowa settling the estate of J G Myers. Mrs George Wagoner returns from Iowa City after visiting brother Bert Northup. Edmonson and Rogers buy Perry Dawson ten acre farm for $0 per acre. A Jubilee Concert home talent show on the 24th under Ned Lafferty. Dan Kerkey a farmer six miles north dies this morning. funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Myers
Dexter
Iowa
J. G. Myers
George Wagoner
Iowa City
Bert Northup
Edmonson & Rogers
Perry Dawson
Ned Lafferty
Dan Kerkey
Here
Great Enterprise Proposed for Chicago Union Station
A Pennsylvania management group proposes a new Chicago union station costing 10 000 000 to 15 000 000 with ornamental terminals rivaling any in the United States. Plans call for purchasing blocks west of the present station to create a mammoth lake interchange terminal along the riverbank to handle rail and lake traffic as the greatest exchange hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Station
Pennsylvania
United States
Mammoth Lake
Local Residents and Movers Reported in Fairfield Area
Feb 22 visitors include W R Newland business guest in Fairfield. Ht A McMillan and wife of Washington spent yesterday at T R McMillan home. Dave Gibson family moving to a farm near Ainsworth. W L Derby improved today. Will Gerrett of Illinois moving to farm recently bought from Johan Brinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R .Newland
Fairfield
Ht. A. McMillan
Washington
T. R. McMillan
Dave Gibson
Ainsworth
W. L
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Family Guest
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Mjgb praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and related ailments. It is offered for sale by Stewarts Pharmacy at Cook and Sherman streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Moore
North Star
Mjgb
Stewarts Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Lameness cured by Chamberlains Pain Balm
In winter 1888 R Wheeler of Northwood New York suffered widespread joint pain and stiffness. After using Chamberlains Pain Balm from Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman he improved from the first application and has worked steadily all year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Wheeler
Northwood
N. Y
Stewarts Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Thsen's Condition Very Critical In Copenhagen Visit
Greig reports Norwegian composer Greig visiting Ibsen on February 19 found the author's condition very critical. Ibsen could speak only a few words after great effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thsen
Copenhagen
Denmark
Greig
Ibsen
Ite
Pigeon found dead likely from cold near Milton farm
Elwood Hussey of Milton Indiana reports a dead carrier pigeon in his barn three miles west of town. The bird was frozen and bore a leg band with the letters G A and the number 12207. How the pigeon arrived remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Ind
Elwood Hussey
Here
Constipation Remedy Highlighted as Breakthrough
The notice promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the positive remedy for constipation with a guaranteed cure. It emphasizes genuine tablets stamped C C C and warns they are never sold in bulk through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C.C
Druggists
Roc
Hobson Engaged Rumor At Bloomington
Captain Raymond P Hobson arrives in Bloomington and visits ex Vice President A F Stevenson. A report claims he is engaged to Stevenson’s daughter Letitia, but all deny the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Richmond P. Hobson
The
Merrimac
Bloomington
A. F E. Stevenson
Letitia
National Council of Women Elects Officers at Session
At the triennial session in Washington on February 24 the National Council of Women elected officers. President is Mrs. William Todd Helmuth of New York and corresponding secretary is Mrs. Flo Jamison Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Council of Women
William Todd Helmuth
New York
Flo Jamison Miller
Telstoi at Death's Door Reported in Yalta Crimea
Latest dispatches from Yalta Crimea indicate Count Telstoi is near death, with officials confirming critical condition as he lies in Crimea. The report notes rapid deterioration and awaiting further medical details from the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Yalta
Crimea
Telstoi
McGovern Beats Sullivan After Fifteen Rough Rounds
Louisville February 24 Terry McGovern fought Dave Sullivan to a hard won decision in fifteen rounds in a bout described as slap bang hammer and tongs from start to finish. McGovern pressed forward while Sullivan used defense, with Sullivan ruined by a self made blunder rather than a clean knockout. Referee Fitzsimmons, who was cheered, promised to train harder for a future bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Terry McGovern
Dave Sullivan
Southern Athletic
Sullivan
McGovern
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Des Moines Smallpox Situation Deemed Under Control
Dr. A M Linn president of the Iowa state board of health says reports are exaggerated. Des Moines is not quarantined and the situation is improving with patrols watching infected places and persons. Business and travel continue with safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Board of Health
Des Moines
A. M. Linn
Springfield marksman wins Wing Trophy at Milnois Gun Club
I C Goebel of Jacksonville Illinois wins the Wing Trophy cup from Thomas Hall of Loami and seventeen others in a handicap shooting event at the Milnois Gun club in Springfield. Goebel kills twenty five birds at twenty nine yards while Hall and Burnsides each bag twenty four birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
I. ¢. Goebel
Jacksonville
Milnois Gun Club
Thomas Hall
Loaimi
Hall
Guy Burnsides
Galesburg
One Religious Denomination Debated in Cuban Cities
At the missionary conference in Cienfuegos Havana reports that an evangelical meeting of Protestant sects voted to limit denominations by city size. Cities of 6000 inhabitants would have one denomination, 15000 would have two, and 25000 would have three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Carnation Society
Indianapolis
Shamaka
Transtanecasia
Mexico Bank
Mexico
Havana
Cuba
Cienfuegos
Schooner Capsizes Off Atlantic Point. Crew Missing
A schooner capsized off Atlantic Point and was seen by observers. The government tug Scout was sent to assist but found no signs of life aboard and could not determine the vessel's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
United States Government
United States
Scout
Teachers Embark for Manila Aboard McClellan
On the army transport McClellan 200 school teachers from the middle southern and western states sail for Manila. About 90 percent had never boarded an ocean steamship before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Army
McClellan
Manila
Gaundaur Oarsman Hurt in Portage Ice Accident
Portage Ontario February 24 famous oarsman Gaudaur slipped on ice during curling at Ule rink. He suffered a crushed right shoulder and facial cuts. Surgeon Stovelt says Gaudaur will row again and remain in bed for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaudaur
Portage
Ont
Jake Gaudaur
Ule
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