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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1900

Page

4

Death of Florence Work in City

The city mourns Florence Work a twelve year old who died last evening at 10 40 due to blood poisoning after rheumatic illness. She endured years of illness with patience and attended school despite pain. Funeral arrangements are for tomorrow at 3 00 PM from the Work residence with Reverend Thorn officiating and interment at Grove Cemetery.

Florence James Work Washington Schreckeogast Thorn Knoxville

Republicans Name Their Man in Kentucky Governor Race

The Kentucky Republican state convention in Louisville nominated John W. Yerkes of Danville for governor. The platform centered on the Goebel election law, with attendees from both parties denouncing the current Democratic administration. Ex-Governor Bradley assailed federal power while defending states’ rights and Kentucky’s autonomy under the flag.

Louisville John W. Yerkes Danville Shelby County Taylor Kentucky William Goebel Beckham Tilmself W. 8 Bradley Taux Phillippines United States

Drowned Youth Near Wapello Shocks Iowa County

Willie McDonnell seventeen son of Louisa county treasurer R S McDonnell drowned in the Iowa river near Wapello yesterday. Remains not yet recovered, sending sorrow through Ainsworth friends. Other notes report visits, excursions, and local social events across Ainsworth and nearby towns.

Ainsworth Iowa Willie R .S. McDonnell Louisa County Lowa Wapello John Long Ruleton Kansas U. P Church India Fairbanks Cripple Creek Colorado W. T. Trotter Rock Island Effie Porter

Alumni Banquet Ticket Sales Amid Bank and Drug Store

High School Alumni may secure banquet tickets for Hol Smith at Washington National Bank or for Port Sherman at Cook and Sherman’s drug store. The banquet committee aims to sell all tables and needs Friday night sales to gauge seating demand.

Hol Smith Washington National Bank Port Sherman Cook & Sherman’s

Picnic moved to F L Wilson home after weather

The Fortnightly picnic planned for Miss Sadie Hamilton’s home was held at the F L Wilson residence due to poor attendance and weather. A supper was served and Prof Lewis and Miss Buchanan gave addresses honoring the event, sharing notes on California and Utah. Other talks added to the indoor gathering.

Roosevelt Speaks to Large Crowd in St Paul Rally

Governor Roosevelt addressed the National League of Republican clubs in St Paul after a day of subdued convention activity. A late night meeting drew 6,080 voices as cheers rang for Roosevelt before he departed at 11:25 for the journey home.

St. Paul National League of Republican Clubs George Stone Roosevelt Rough Rider Club Ryan Minnesota Rough Riders Senator Davis

Social centers brighten Palo Alto visit and area notes

Mrs Charles Parkinson hosted a reception on Jefferson street with about fifty guests including Mrs Jagger and Mrs Avery. Attendees enjoyed sweet peas, a luncheon, and frappe. Nearby, a new cement walk is being laid at Mrs Mc Caleb’s East Washington residence. Additional city social and business visits are reported among locals and visitors.

Mrrs. Jagger Palo Alto California Mrs. Avery South Taven Michigan Charles Parkinson Jefferson Street McCaleb East Washington Street Will Harris Rosalie Fairfield Chas. Stinson J. B Dey Brighton Court House Ross Anderson Will Williams Wyman

Pension board busy as six applicants examined

Dr Chas Stewart office reports a busy pension board day with Drs McCoonaughey and Gardner assisting in examinations of six applicants and plans to work until 9 o clock tonight. Mrs C W McLaughlin and daughter Maurine of Crawfordsville visit relatives on East Main Street. Will Harper of Crawfordsville reports a recent horse mishap. McCleery and Berdo shipped hogs and cattle via B and N W yesterday. Junior league and M E church Sunday School to meet at 2 15 pm tomorrow to attend Florence Work. Ralph Coxe of Gallion Ohio visits relatives and picnics in Southeast Washington in honor of Mrs Wilson's birthday.

Ada Hammersmith W. P. Israel St. Paul J. L. Bidwell Burlington Senator Gears Brighton G. M. Friend Dash Kate Lottie Snyder Ella Blackwood Jennie Clark Washington Charley Knowles Libertyville Pension Board Chas Stewart M. E Church Methodist Cantral of Florence Mary Wilson Mrs. Stout Charles Andrew Cunningham Coppock Wilson

Special Excursion Rates For UP Central Routes To Colorado

One fare plus 200 dollars for round trip to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and other western destinations. Dates of sale vary June to August with 21 day tickets. Also discounts for Young People's Christian Union convention in Denver July 25 to 30 1900. For rates and sale dates contact E G Fox agent.

Dew Burlington Washington Denver Fox Iowa Central New York City Society of American Florists Boston Mass National Fraternal Congress Wheeling W. Va National Creation Society Detroit Mich Keights of Pythias York City Supreme Loyal Orange Institute of America Iowa Saengerbund of Northwest Colo Young Peoples United Presbyterian Church of North America Colorado Springs Manitou and Pueblows Iil Advent Christian Church Batty G. P Talitown Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Odgen Utah Hot Springs Spearfish Deadwood Custer S. D Sheridan Wye Aupuest Young People’s Christian Union of the Up.c Church of North America Manitou Pueblo Colo E.G Fox Agt

Northern Pacific Rail Excursions for Home Seekers

The Northern Pacific Railway offers Nome Seekers Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Tickets from eastern terminals to points on main line and west branches to Aitkin and Little Falls, Minnesota, at one fare plus 200 for the round trip. The program allows settlers to visit locations, inspect land prices, and consider purchases in the northwest, promoted to young people seeking homes. For details contact G T D Rogers, Des Moines or Chas S Fee, St Paul. Wonderland 1900 tour book offered for six cents.

Northern Pacific Railway Aitkin Little Falls Minn Northwest Northern Pacific TD Rogers W. Locust St Des Moines St. Paul Fee

Minnesota and North Dakota region claims and tourism pitch

The text extols Minnesota and North Dakota as vast lands with 54,000,000 and 45,000,000 acres, large lake and timber regions in Minnesota, the Red River wheat valley in North Dakota, and notes corn grows in both. It praises farming, stock raising, railways, churches, schools, health benefits, and offers a tourist book by Chas. S. Fec. Gen. Pass Agent for six cents.

Mississippi Missouri Red River Minnesota North Dakota Union Chas. S Fec Northern Pacific By St. Paul Minn

Washington agency promotes low fares to many destinations including Yellowstone

Travel agents of the Great Rock Island Route advertise opportunities for very low fare trips and special excursions through June to August. Highlights include first class Washington to Colorado points Salt Lake City and Ogden with a U P convention coach service to Denver. Also frequent trips to Paris and other Old World destinations with White Star Red Star American and International Transportation Co tickets on hand.

Washington Colorado Points Salt Lake City Ogden Yellowstone National Park Paris White Star Line Red Star Line International Transportation Co Montrose Bicycle Montrose Shelby Messnger Hygiente Ares Chicago J. L. Mead Cycle Company Iil

Swedish Singers festival draws Rockford crowd

Rockford Illinois hosts the American Union of Swedish Singers festival with 10 000 Swedish citizens working for success across July 19 20 and 27. A Primghar Iowa rainfall report notes 12 65 inches in 12 hours, an Iowa record. Racine Illinois records police action after suspending John Goetz for disobedience.

Rockford American Union of Swedish Singers Des Moines Primghar O'Brien County R. B. Bailey Iowa Racine Ils Fire and Police Commission Schumacher John Goetz Goetz

Unfurnished Rooms For Rent Inquire At Journal Office

Lost and found notice from Clark & Co offering two unfurnished rooms for rent with a potential earnings note of $60 monthly after expenses. Permanent position not required. no experience needed. Inquiries directed to Clark & Co at 4th and Locust streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Clark &Co 4Th and Locust Sts Phila

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