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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1901

Page

4

Wanted Raspberry pickers Saturday morning

Classified notice seeking raspberry pickers for Saturday morning. A. H. Rose listed as contact.

A. H. Rose The Journal

Local Notes and Socials Across Keota and Nearby Towns

A roundup of social visits errands and events includes Verne Lytle as guest in Keota Mrs Baxter Ingham and Mrs O L Bennett of Brighton in the city Miss Flo Stewart returns from Green Bay Wis and John Brown plans a Cedar Rapids visit A youth gathering on Frank Webb lawn and a family Fourth at Fairfield are noted Also listed are travel plans for F L Wilson and F H Wells Bakers Johnson bakery offerings and a stray team frightening crowds at fireworks A Burke of ice cream by Means the feeds and Trainer John Gibson conductor to Valley Junction passes through Richland and Keota for celebrations John DeLong travels from Keota to Richland and a B & Q trip to Chicago for Amelia and Clara Brown plus plans for a New York steamer trip Death notices for Bertie Warnock and ongoing community events at Stewart's Grove and City Cemetery details.

Low Detroit Trip Rates for Eastern Travelers

To those desiring to make trips to the east our low rate to Detroit on duly 6th 6th 7th offers the best opportunity By taking advantage of this rates from here Buffalo and all points east can be visited cheaply F. E. Strawrt Agt Great Rock Island Route.

Detroit Buffalo F. E. Strawrt Great Rock Island

Free book on kidney cures offered by Dr. Key

An advertisement promotes a free book by Dr. RB J Key of Saratoga New York claiming cures for kidney diseases and backache. The book is available by mail and sold through several pharmacies including Stewart Cook Sherman Columbia.

Temple Pharmacy Stewart Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Columbia Pharmacy RB. J. Key Saratoga N. Y Eae Pharmacy

Fourth Picnic at Austin Crawford Home On Enjoyable Day

A large gathering of about TS relatives and neighbors met yesterday at the Austin Crawford home near Aineworth. A big dinner was served and the day was pleasant from start to finish. All Crawford brothers attended except W B B, whose family is ill and he could not attend.

Austin Crawford Aineworth W. BB

Local residents host small evening reception with fireworks

Mr and Mrs O J Wilson entertained a small company last evening on their lawn. Refreshments were served and the evening featured a display of various fireworks. Guests included Mr and Mrs Geo Parkinson, Leigh Wallace and children, H W M Kieher and children, Harry Beil and children, Frank Brindle y and daughter, Mrs Bh Parkinson and children, and Mrs Evba Steck and enmiarea.

O.J. Wilson Messrs Geo. Parkinson Leigh Wallace HW. M Kieher Harry Beil Frank Brindley Bh. Parkinson Evba Steck Eniiarea

Gasoline fumes harm store clerk in Middleville

Middleville Mich July 5 George L Matteson clerk in the store of AM Gardner was overcome by gasoline fumes while cleaning a tank His condition is serious but he will probably recover.

Middleville Mich A. M. Gardner

Quiet Fourth at the White House on July Fourth

The president spent most of yesterday with Mrs. McKinley while Secretary Hitchcock was the sole business visitor at the White House in Washington.

Hiram Johnson Harper Mr. Johnson Henry Ruppelinger White House Washington McKinley Hitchcock

Parader Wins Realization Stakes at New York Race

Parader won the Realization stakes yesterday in New York. Com mando finished second and Hortallo took third time 240 4-5.

New York Parader Commando Hortallo

Bride, 20, Marries 80-Year-Old Widower in West Brooklyn

In West Brooklyn Illinois on July 5 Mrs Minnie Derr aged 20 wed John Derr the 80 year old father of her first husband. At the ceremony he bestowed a deed to 160 acres in Lee County and a $10,000 gift in cash and securities.

West Brooklyn Ills Minnie Derr John Derr Lee County

Heat harms fruit belt crops in Holland Michigan

In Holland Michigan on July 5 the extreme heat reduces strawberry yields and causes peaches cherries and other fruits to drop. Raspberries also show stress and need rain.

Holland, Mich

Notable events and losses across nations and cities

Wu Ting-Fang spoke at Philadelphia Fourth of July celebration. Sheridan stakes winner Robert Waddell raced at Washington Park Chicago. Spain granted Fernando Po purchase option fronting Cameroons. A A Jewett & Co. warehouse fire in Philadelphia caused about 800000 dollars in losses. Kharkoff bank collapse left 5 million roubles deficit. Hoen building Baltimore burned, losses exceed 500000. Professor Peter Guthrie Tait, Edinburgh, died. Sultan’s third wife died after illness. Thomas Spalding shot dead by Albert Johnson who then killed himself. Columbus recruiting sergeant shootings. Professor John Fiske of Cambridge died at Hawthorne Inn East Hampshire.

Wu-Ting-Fang Philadelphia Robert Waddell Sheridan Washington Park Chicago Emming Spain Fernando Po Cameroons A. A. Jewett & Co Swift & Co Kharkoff Russia Columbus John Fiske Cambridge Hawthorne Inn East Anthal

Taft era style celebrations mark Fourth in San Juan

In San Juan Porto Rico on July 5 the Porto Rican assembly passed and Governor Allen signed a free trade resolution after a three hour session. The island celebrated with a ball grand march and extensive decorations while a 21 gun salute opened the day and a parade of over 4000 people followed.

San Juan Porto Rico Porto Cican Assembly Allen Hollander Legislative Hine Yankton Bayamon Arecibo Co«amo Cayey Camuy Hatillo Uncle Sam United States Island Ponce

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Praised for Female Health

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female diseases, claiming it regulates periods, stops unhealthy drains, heals inflammation, and cures weakness. It notes the product is vegetable, alcohol free, and supports liver health with Pleasant Pellets and Golden Medical Discovery as needed, with patient testimonials from Ontario and Hastings.

America Pierce R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y John Cooke Hastings Northumberland Co Ontario Dr. Pierce

Boers Publish Weekly Prisoner News On St Helena

London reports Boer prisoners on St Helena began a weekly paper dated June 7 titled Dekra isteoangene The Prisoner of War. One sixth of each issue covers religious news while sport features a prize fight description and a Dutch history of the St Helena war prisoners Christian Endeavor Society which marked its first anniversary May 11. Advertisements show notable freedom for inmates including cafes pawn shops auctioneers stores and boarding houses.

London St. Helena Christian Endeavor Society

University of Chicago to heater sidewalks on campus

Chicago July 4 The University of Chicago will install a steam heated sidewalk system running from end to end with brick sewers and steam pipes beneath cement walks. The aim is to keep paths usable in winter while concealing heating and sewer lines.

Chicago University of Chicago

Fourth of July Celebrations Across World Posts Flags

Reports from Paris Copenhagen Mexico City and Peking note United States embassies consulates and American chambers decorated for the Fourth of July. In Copenhagen a dress parade and flags appeared on Danish ships while Berlin raised the US flag over the embassy and other buildings as celebrations continued worldwide.

Paris United States American Chamber of Commerce Copenhagen City of Mexico Tivoli del Elise Peking United States Legation Guard Berlin

Southern Woman Robbed At Hungerford's Gambling House

Mount Clemens Michigan July 5 Sheriff Cody and deputies raided Hungerford's gambling house and confiscated the outfit. A wealthy southern woman accused of losing four $100 bills and 600 dollars in jewelry while in the company of Charles R Smith Frank Fletters and Harry Hungerford. Smith and Fletters were arrested. Hungerford fled. The woman asked police to keep her identity secret.

Mount Clemens Mich Cody Hungerford Huungerford Charles R. Smith Frank Fletters Harry Hungerford Smith

Taft Promoted Civil Governor of Philippine Islands

Taft named civil governor of the Philippines in a formal ceremony in Manila. He took an oath administered by Chief Justice Arellano amid a salute from Fort Santiago as General MacArthur and General Chaffee looked on.

Manila Philippines Taft General MacArthur General Chaffee Plaza Palacio William H. Taft Philippine Island Arellano MacArthur Fort Santiago Waldo Delavera Denito Legarda Jose Tluzuriaga Interast Worcester Commerce Wright Justice Public Instruction Moses McKinley Tribune United States Chaffee

Shamrock yachts duel boat race ends inconclusive

Weather disrupted a planned trial race between Shamrock I and Shamrock II off Rothesay Firth of Clyde. Shamrock I led early, Shamrock II regained ground, then calmed conditions halted progress and the contest ended without a clear result.

Rothesay Firth of Clyde Cumbrae Shamrock I Quartez

Local official Dunn held multiple town posts in Tresperia

In Tresperia Mich July 5 Dunn a Hesperia farmer served as town treasurer school treasurer justice of the peace school inspector member of the board of review and school assessor plus post quartermaster in the local G A R post. His fees for the year were 58 dollars and he paid out 14 dollars. In London July 5 the colonial secretary Chamberlain announced a bill to change the king's title to better recognize sovereignty over the entire British empire.

Tresperia Mich Dunn Hesperia Board of Review G. A. R. Post London House of Commons Chamberlain

Americans in Jamaica Celebrate Fourth of July

American residents across the island gathered at Port Antonio headquarters of United Fruit Company to observe Independence Day with evident enthusiasm.

Kingston Jamaica Island Port Antonio United Fruit Company

John R. G. Pitkin Dies at New Orleans

Former New Orleans postmaster and ex minister to the Argentine Republic, John R. G. Pitkin, dies suddenly in New Orleans yesterday. He also served as president of the Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress.

New Orleans John R. G. Pitkin Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress

Two Day Festivities Mark Cuban Fourth of July

Santiago de Cuba held two days of celebration on the Fourth of July with a yacht excursion to wrecks and a salute on the Almirante Oquendo. A large U S crowd joined Cubans in a unanimous vote to make theFourth of July a permanent holiday in the Cuban republic. In Havana United States troops observed a field day at Cammy Columbia.

Santiago de Cuba Cervera United States Cuban Republic Havana Cammy Columbia

Mark in Hammer Throwing Sets World Record

John Flanagan of the New York Athletic Club yesterday set a world record by throwing the 16 pound hammer 175 feet 4 1 2 inches in a nine foot circle. Frank J. Patterson of the National Cash Register Company in Dayton Ohio died yesterday of heart disease.

New York John Flanagan New York Athletic Club United States Earl of Rosebery Ipsom Newmarket Frank J. Patterson National Cash Register Company Dayton

Independence Day Celebrations Across the Nation

Chicago notes Independence Day vigor with nationwide festivities. The most notable celebration appeared in St. Louis, drawing attention for its earnest and enthusiastic display.

Chicago St. Louis

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Olivilo Harry McCall Windsor Grocery Alten B. Winsley Co Waldorf Johnson Cash Store rcCall Bros Wilmot Tallor L. J. Wilmet Ed. Walther Plumbing & Heating Washington, Iowa Edw Walther Imaine Avo Schneider Ab Anderson Ifinder Ake O Uticure Kay Duncan's Verne Lytle Keola Baxter Ingham O. L Bennett Brighton City Mrs. McCobb Mrs George Eckerman West Chester Flo Stewart Green Bay, Wis John Brown Charles Cedar Rapids Frank Webb Henley Charles Fairfield Harry Shrader Lave Ingham I. S. Nash M.P. Miller Chas, Daugherty Bunker's Mill Richmond Bae Raye John Gibson Rock Island Valley Junction George DeLong Richland Keota Johnson Bakery F. L. Wilson F. H. Wells Boston Benjamin Eicher Clara Allbrugh Wayland Dr. Carter Rome Henry Eicher Isaac Taylor First '. P. Church Stewart's Grove Miss Amelia Clara Brown Omaha New York City Bertie Warnock Bertie Marcus Warnock James Warcock March &B Riverside Iowa Alta Kanouse Elmer George Claud Rosenberger J.R. Logue U. P. Church Elmer Warnock George Warnock Verne Rosenberger Glen Burham James Burnham Dr. Palmer James R. Logue Schuyler Livingston James H. Young H. F. Samson Eva Livingston Lloyd Latta Esther Samson Jennie Welch J. A. Hull Iowa River Milwaukee Will Clancy J. J. McKeone Concrete Gang Win Smouse Highland Park H. D. Smouse Iowa Avenue Cone J. Wilson Johnson’s Albert L. Johnson Cleveland Fort Hamilton L. I Honolulu Guam Bering Sea Minneapolis Seime Valuable Goode Philippine Islands Emperor Edward John B. G. Pitkin Cuba Canoy Cathartic Sterling Remedy CO Oscar Solbrig J. McKeone East Main St Lemmon & Lewis Parker's East Side Jewelers Wetmores M. C. Wetmore Tobacco Company Nervita Medical Co Clinton and Jackson Sts Illinois J. H. Stewart West Side
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