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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
2
The Journal lists 129 individuals who died in 1901 or were brought for burial, presenting a somber year-end roll of those laid to rest. Names span many families and settings, reflecting a broad community toll.
The San Felice cigar is touted as the best five cent smoke on the market with Havana tobacco and strong testimonials. Local distributors Rowland & Shields at the Columbia Pharmacy report brisk sales and promote the brand to discerning smokers.
A Saturday Evening Post review notes Senator Beveridge of Indiana has written a series on Russia's Far East moves. It praises his vivid statements and previews next article A Diplomatic Game for an Empire detailing Russia outwitting England and courting France after Japan's China victory. For sale by T B Vugt at Columbia Pharmacy.
Grand Deputy John W. Geiger to install new A. O. W. officers in a public ceremony with a musical program. Also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from James Prendergast of Amato Bay, Samaria, West India Islands.
The twenty sixth annual Nebraska teachers meeting began in Lincoln with the state association split into twelve groups for three days of work. Governor Savage and other officials welcomed visiting teachers and the capitol building was open all day. The education council session focused on the high school free text book issue with Dr H P Davenport criticizing the plan for guiding pupils to property not their own and eroding respect for public property, though opposition voiced by others.
Milwaukee police arrested two men who gave names as Harry Williams and Charles Morgan late Tuesday night. Inspector Riemer believes they are members of a forgery gang active nationwide, with about $20 000 in total losses. Reports trace forgeries from Ashland and Wausau in Wisconsin to Colorado mining outfits and Omaha. The investigation continues.
Society comedy by Mrs Gillett titled All the Comforts of Home to be staged at the Graham next Saturday evening. Seat sale opens Thursday with inquiries for reservations and seating.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports over a year of lumbago pain finally cured by Chamberlains Pain Balm after other remedies failed. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
The Fredrik Magic and Musical company presents the ninth number of their lecture course at Gra ham next Friday evening. Maud Lancaster of London asserts telepathy is the result of a psychological power that is incomprehensible and startling. Leading scientists call telepathy astonishing.
Vienna dispatch via Sofia says an American missionary Ellen M Stone has been released though confirmation is lacking. The report arrives as a possible development in the long captivity case.
Next Monday at two o'clock the Arcadia Temple will hold its regular meeting including installation and year end business. The M of R and O reports that a number of visitors from out of town will attend, adding a lively note to the gathering. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by J Stewart is mentioned in a brief, period‑tone line.
We are placing in our yard the best stock of Sewer Pipe to be had. When you buy it of Neiswanger it is right, or he will make it right. If you are not on our customer list we want you and will appreciate your business.
Chicago filing notes William Jackson a Morristown New Jersey native last heard two years ago with a theater troupe in Chicago has inherited about $10,000 from a sister's death in Arkansas. Attorneys Collins and Fletcher of Chicago conduct the search.
Don't miss Frederik and comping at the Graham tonight at 8 15. The show promises a lively set with Frederik and their accompanying musicians.
Telegram from Captain J A Boyer Chicago reports the death of Col William Stubbs a veteran of the Eighth Iowa Infantry He was well known across Iowa former railroad conductor before the war and had lived in Chicago since His father served as a colonel in the British army Stubbs had no relatives in this country and was described as a thorough American of English birth and a good soldier.
Miss Alma McCutcheon was reported to have returned to Mt. Vernon yesterday, signaling a homeward move for the local resident.
The weather forecast for Washington DC predicts fair conditions tonight and Saturday with a possible threat from the western portion. Temperatures to be warmer on Saturday.
A Scottish minister agreed to baptize a child for a distant parishioner by crossing to a stream between house and manse. Flooded water blocked passage so the minister splashed water across to the baby as the farmer threw whisky across. The scene ended with the usual rites and a final offering across the torrent.
Cincinnati reports George Huesman the policeman dismissed last fall for disrespect toward President McKinley during the shooting was declared insane yesterday and sent to an asylum. Testimony showed he had suffered insanity for years.
Brown's dry goods store in DeSoto was entered Wednesday night and about two wagon loads of phinder taken. Manager D. J. Forbes estimates the loss at 2000. Bolts of cloth lay scattered along the road.
Maine reports a historic financial position with a 300000 pound excess. In Russia the eleventh congress of naturalists convenes in St Petersburg drawing about 3000 attendees.
Public notice urging readers not to waste precious time on imitations and recommending the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea produced by Madison Medicine Co. J. H. Stewart.
Frederik and company perform tonight at the Graham venue with the act billed at ninety percent capacity and a strong crowd expected.
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