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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
2
A commemorative piece lauds William McKinley, detailing his rise from seventeen year old volunteer to respected lawyer and leader. It links his service in the Civil War, gallantry, and self discipline to his later virtuous character and public service. It honors Lincoln era unity and the nation’s war ending with mutual respect.
A quiet wedding united B Yard and Miss Alice Baker at 7:30 PM in the Baker home on South Washington Street. Rev W R Yard of Pella performed the ceremony. Only close friends attended and a reception followed with social merriment. The couple will reside near Havre on the groom's farm, and a reception was held that evening. Local news notes include a legislative vote to raise district judge salaries from 2500 to 3500 per year, with a substitute reducing to 3400 and a later amendment pushing to 3500 by a 39 to 37 tally.
Cecil Eoma Cherry, the infant daughter of Ximer Cherry, died February 19 1902 at her grandparents BF and Cherry home aged three months and seventeen days. The family notes her brief bright life with religious tributes and quotes praising the Lord.
Through the J A Y Ashby agency the R G Cherry farm north of town sold to S W Schooebelin for 17600. The 160 acre property priced at 110 per acre reflects steady Washington county land. Local realtors Keeley Dixon Ashby and Smouse rushed with business as offices report heavy activity.
Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan hails Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough cold and flu cure she has used. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman. The ad claims Rocky Mountain Tea aids health making children eat sleep grow and keeps mothers vigorous selling for 35 cents by J T Stewart.
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