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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
2
County Auditor Ingham and deputy Miss Laura present the 1911 tax levy abstract showing higher total valuation than 1910. Key figures include land, personal property, and utilities values, with consolidated and district taxes listed, alongside a comparison to 1900 values. A Young Men's Republican Club item appears in the page.
About a score of young men met in City Hall to reorganize the Young Men's Republican Club. S. W. Krockhart presided and was elected president until the March officers’ election. Charles A. Dewey vice president Major Gasgow secretary Clifford Thorne treasurer. Committees formed to enroll members plan a Lincoln day banquet with a Republican leader as speaker. Membership limited to ages 21 to 95.
A jail escape attempt was thwarted in Guthrie Oklahoma when Deputy Marshal Fossett and Jater McCracken acted quickly to prevent an inmate from breaking free from custody. The incident prompted heightened security at the federal jail.
The Washington Loan and Building Association schedules its annual stockholders meeting for Monday at 7 30 p m in Smouse's Hall with officers to be elected and business conducted. A jail visit by Dr Beem Blossom from Oklahoma City triggered a confrontation with Levi Reed as guards intervened after the visitor accused Reed of murder in the death of Blossom's 15 year old son near Rush Springs last fall. A separate notice quotes James Prendergast praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for warding off pneumonia in a chest infection and cough, sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia says he suffered for over a year from lumbago and finally found relief with Chamberlain's Pain Balm after other remedies failed. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Ovook and Sherman.
The Beggar Prince Comic Opera company will perform at Graham next Friday evening with seats selling at Carris Pharmacy. Balcony and parquet seating available. Ends with a brief note about seating locations.
Catalog 1902 advertises 1000 sheet music copies at 19c each, down from 2s each. Includes popular songs and instrumental pieces. Store is Cas L Salina at 766 Opposite Graham Theatre. Washington Chapter No 98 ES holds January 9 meeting with officer installation announced.
The regular annual meeting for the installation of officers will be held this evening by Washington Lodge chapter 98 O E S. Special business to transact. All members are urged to be present.
Linwood Iowa mother credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving her child after severe breathing trouble. She details rapid improvement once given as directed and the dangerous episode of phlegm choking. Sold locally by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The Frank Stewart plant in Highland is enlarging production this winter with wagon boxes buggies and shoveling boards. Des Moines based Kizere will push Washington products across the state with four salesmen. Manager Stewart is praised for boosting local industry and growth benefits Washington.
Court announces a diamond award to the member who recruited the most members in the last six months. All members must attend tomorrow evening as the ceremony proceeds Friday evening with the Court of Honor.
The Beggar Prince comic opera in three acts will be presented tomorrow evening at the Graham by the Beggar Prince Comic Opera company of eighteen members. Seats are available at Carrie pharmacy.
Winfield resident Mrs A R Black visited her daughter Mrs Cal Gormley in Crawfordsville. Will Martin spends the week in Ames. Fred Rush of Ainsworth was in town. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Gormley yesterday. John Buxbaum guests in Washington. Mrs D H Fox visits Dr N J Lease in Yarmouth. Mrs T W Rickey and Miss Jessie Adams guests of Mrs Sam Cocklin in Washington. J B McCleary hosts in honor of Rev Fred Haines of Marceline Mo. John Rickey family visiting J R Rickey home. D H Chalmers stocks ice today. Miss Hattie Hillhouse works at the post office. Oscar Jagenheimer hosts carrom club this evening.
Jan and J J McDonald and son left for Orion, Li to visit their old home. Effie and Eila McCreedy are with friends in Washington. T Y Wickham and son went to Washington. J B Hezen and family stayed with J M Stewart. An ad promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as energizing and rejuvenating.
Prof J Ross Stephenson, a McCormick seminary graduate and church history professor, was honored after delivering an education address at a synod closing session. He received a call to the Fifth Avenue church in New York, following Dr Purves death, a historic pulpit once led by Dr John Hall. He studied under Rev H R Stark and began ministry in Sedalia Missouri before joining McCormick.
Maud Lancaster of London stands as the sole telepathist cited by scientists. The text asks readers what telepathy is and invites curiosity about this enigmatic claim.
Workmen install new oak flooring at the C R I P depot baggage rooms to withstand heavy trunk handling. Office fixtures were moved outside to accommodate ongoing renovations.
Tomorrow at 8 o clock 140 pieces of Red Seal Gingham offered for 10c a yard. The sale promises the most remarkable line of styles in the city with value unmatched by any 15c fabric. Sold for 10c a yard only at this New York Store special.
The city council meets tonight to discuss erecting a new light plant. Arrangements are under way to award the contract so work can start in the spring.
The Beggar Prine comic opera company performs tomorrow evening at Grahan, with tickets available online. The event promises lively songs and stage humor from a renowned troupe, showcasing a classic light opera style.
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