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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1902

Page

4

Slime Eruption from Mount Pelee Destroys Homes

A column of slime 100 meters high erupts from Mount Pelee on Martinique, drenching the lower town and ravaging 22 houses with no loss of life reported. In Patterson New Jersey Mayor Hincklif assumes police control with armed mills workers, banning strikes meetings. A Washington official, Henry Richlir, disbursing officer of the Justice Department, is arrested for misappropriating 7000 dollars. Pies from Cincinnati distributed by Johnson Bakery.

Fr. de France Martinique Mount Pelee Hasse Potote Washington, DO Henry Richlir Department of Justice Richliots Cincin

Normal Institute Reports Busy Day for Teachers

News of the Day Among the Teachers Assembled notes favorable weather aiding school work. County superintendent supports teachers as Miss Meacham presents primary lesson using a rabbit object lesson. Enrollment adds Division B through D names including Rickey Watkins Pearson Kracaw Swift Bickford Emmons.

Fairfield visitor travels through to Muscatine today

Mrs Ed Spry of Fairfield cousin to Mrs L D Higgins passed through to Muscatine this morning and will visit on her return home. An assistant editor will soon join the Gazette in the person of a second son of D H Logan. The arrival occurred this morning. Mack Williams was notified to return to his census post in Washington DC and plans to leave soon. D R McLaughlin shipped two carloads of cattle from West Chester to Chicago, accompanied by Mr Joseph Andruszke. Miss Payne DD and Itwo wenckinselize visited Newark NJ recently. Chris Harper of Crawfordsville visited the city. he is a well known old soldier, health fair but unable for heavy work.

Clark Ottumwa Daugherty Bender National Educational Association Ed Spry Fairfield L. D. Higgins Muscatine the Gazette D. H. Logan Mack Williams Census Department Washington, D.C Chris Harper Crawfordsville Mr. Harper

K of P Memorial Service Set for June 22

The Knights of Pythias memorial service will be held in Castile Hall on Sunday June 22 at 4 30 p m for J Reynonds O O 0.

K. of P Castile Hall J. Reynonds

Great N E T A Meeting Tickets On Sale Early

The Iowa Central railway offers greatly reduced fares for the Great N E T A Meeting in Minneapolis from July 7 to 11. Tickets go on sale July 5 6 and 7 and are good for return until September 1. Contact local ticket agent for details and to hear from leading educators visiting the event.

Iowa Central Railway

Wabash Plans Excursion Tickets Chicago to Portland

The Wabash railroad will sell excursion tickets July 6 to August 15 for round trips from Chicago to Portland Maine at 82.150. The route includes Niagara Falls with 2050 via Montreal. Return limit August 15. For information call or visit City Ticket Office 97 Adams Street Chicago.

Wabash Road Chicago Portland Niagara Falls Montreal Ofice Adams Street

Baseball Game Tomorrow Promised Big Crowd

The Magnet-Aurora base ball game is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2,800 oclock sharp weather permitting. County Supervisor Reynolds visited Clay today.

Magnet-Aurora Ireh Reynolds Clay

Wabash Sells B Y P U Excursion Tickets to Providence

Wabash railway offers Chicago to Providence excursion tickets for the B Y P U meeting in Providence with travel dates July 7 8 and 9 via Niagara Falls. Return by August 15. Full details in BY P U folder from City Ticket Office 97 Adams Street Chicago.

SALE Notes and Local Notices From Grinnell Journal

A cluttered page lists items for sale including second hand goods at 1100 East Main Street and fifty tons of Timothy hay slightly damaged by water. Stolen gray mare reported. various local updates on meetings, arrivals, and notices. Includes promotions for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy and local pharmacy ads.

Jereeyv Gew East Main Street E.G. Mason Journan

Annual Educational Association Meeting and Mixed Rail Rates

Annual meeting notices cover Educational Association in Minneapolis July 7 to 11 with special excursion fares to Denver and Utah and dates for sale July June August. Other organizations include Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk and Young People's Christian Union in Salt Lake City and Tacoma with reduced round trips and final return limits set. Tickets to Portland Tacoma Seattle and Iowa stations list varied rates and 60 day return limits.

Iowa Central Mail Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Springs Deadwood Lead Black Hills National Educational Association Minneapolis Mion Rave Colorado Uta Pueblo Grenwood Junction Uteba Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Kiks Utah Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church Tacoma Washington Portland Seattle Peoria Farmington Iowa Central

Iowa Central Railway Expands Service Peoria to St Paul

On and after June 8th the Iowa Central Railway will operate sleeping cars and coaches between Peoria and St Paul and Minneapolis offering quick time and improved service from all points on the line to either St Paul and Minneapolis or Peoria. For details contact Iowa Central agents through July 15.

Iowa Central Railway Peoria St. Paul Minneapolis Central Railway St Paul Lowa Central

Mid-Summer Indian Carnival at Sheridan Wyoming

Harvest excursion tickets go on sale July 1 for a grand celebration in Sheridan Wyoming July 3 to 5. About 1000 Indians in regalia reenact Quiter's last battle with units from Fort McKenzie, old frontier scouts, and a parade of rough riders. Includes roping and tying down wild steers, horse and Indian races, dances, games, and other frontier pageantry. Return fare plus two dollars, tickets valid 21 days with stops allowed. ORELL Law, Asst. Gen. Pass Agt.

Sheridan Wyo United States Fort MicKenze Sheridan Wyo Northwest Orell Law

Prolonged high school reunions reveal old pains and cures

The piece recalls former girl school chums reuniting after a year apart and sharing sad stories of back pain and health struggles. It extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring strength, regularity, and vitality to weak or sick women, citing patient letters and urging cautious consultation by letter with Dr. Pierce.

Fehow Latsaate Domahery Pierce Miss Rose Kilfether West Sharpnack St Germantown Philadelphia Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce Buta

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