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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1902

Page

2

Neo-Partisan Citizen's ticket challenges city slate

A new opposition ticket named the Neo-Partisan Citizen's ticket emerges in Washington led by both Democrats and Republicans. Nominees include Carl Keck in First Ward, Mrs. W. Nicola in Second Ward, Andy Stranaban in Third Ward, and James Work in Fourth Ward, all portrayed as seasoned, upright candidates ready to govern responsibly.

First Ward Fourth Ward James Work West Side Work Washington

Wingfield Praises Chamberlain Remedy for Dysentery

Mr B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri credits Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with better relief than any prior medicine after thirty five years of chronic dysentery. The product is sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

B. Wingfield Fair Play Saya Chamberlain Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Bold burglary at parsonage shocks Newton

In Newton on March 17 a bold burglary occurred at the home of Rev. John Ferguson pastor of the United Presbyterian Church on Mast Washington Street. Mrs. Ferguson and a maid were in the house when chloroform masked intruder entered likely while door was unlocked. No valuables were taken and Rev. Ferguson was away at the time.

Newton John Ferguson United Presbyterian Church Mast Washington Street Mr. Ferguson

Railroad Fare Sale to Many Western and Central Points

On the first and third Tuesdays of March, April and May a fare plus $2 covers travel to Minne sota Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia tah Colorado Nebraka and many points south and southeast. Address Geo. S. Batty G. P. T. A. Marshalltown Ia for booklet on house seekers. alien's Cream Rodan A. and Weeb at.

Local News Briefs From Grace Fill and Surrounding Towns

March items from Grace Fill and nearby towns note visits, engagements, and deaths. Anna and Emma Baxbaum guest of J F Baxbaum. Marion Neal learns of James Cook’s death in Columbus. Sadie White and Evan Davie to marry at the White home. Community events postponed by wind. lectures planned if weather allows. cattle shipped to Chicago. various residents visiting Winfield Fairfield Monmouth and Washington.

Anna and Emma Baxbaum Grace Fill J. F Buxbaum Marion Neal James Cook Columbus Ohio Sadie White Evan Davie Samuel White Here J. K. Cook Alex Knox Washington T. GO. McCracken Monmouth J. B. Cook Mr. Loase Mise Grace C. A. Paisley Winfield R. Rainey Letta Lee Derby A.ent Iva Fairfield Thomas Morgan Brighton Thomas Chicago

Local Visitors and Passengers Reported Around Washington

March 18 residents and visitors were noted in Washington with Mrs. John Campbell visiting her mother Mrs. S. D Carson. Nelile Risely from Des Moines returned home after visiting Mrs. J. J. Mec. Dona'd. Tom Schilling was in Washington on a business visit. The Misses Mollie Rowan and Cretia Carson traveled to Washington yesterday. The Misses Biasche and Neilie Clegg are home for a week’s vacation. W. White traveled to Hedrick on business. B. E. Miller returned Saturday to White City Kansas after visiting here. KN. Fanston spent Sunday in Washington with friends and relatives.

John Campbell Washington S. D Carson Nelile Risely Des Moines J. J. Mec Dona'd Tom Schilling Mollie Rowan Cretia Carson Biasche Neilie Clegg W.©. White Hedrick BE. H.miller White City Kans KN. Fanston

Keota Visitors and Local Travel Notes

Friends in Keota report David Mickey of White City Kansas visiting old friends here. E Lowry returned to Trenton Missouri after spending days with his niece Mrs G Swift. Dr A J Laird went to Iowa City on business. Pearl White, visiting Mrs W F Gardner, returned to Washington. A V Jeffrey and sister Mrs S R Wallace returned from a visit with their brother in Carroll. D O Foster and wife were passengers for Iowa City this morning. Mrs Thoth Cook visiting relatives in Washington.

Keota David Mickey White City Kans E. Lowry Trenton G Swift A.J. Laird Lowa City Pearl White W. F. Gardner Washington A.V. Jeffrey R. Wallace Carroll Foster Iowa City Thoth Cook Flerde

Special Notice on Buggies and Surreys For Sale

In my thirty ninth year of buggy manufacture in Washington I offer 100 surreys 400 10 Stanhopes and buggies all my own make. I invite a free survey for prospective buyers to see the latest styles and stock of harnesses. Sales on time with small profits and quick turnover.

Washington Eash

Iowa Wesleyan Glee Club Delights Mt Pleasants Audience

The Iowa Wesleyan University Glee Club and Mandolin Club gave a highly praised recital at the First Methodist Episcopal church auditorium. The show filled the venue, drew enthusiastic encores, and featured Frances Arnold and J W Holland with strong singing and readings. The groups planned an engagement in Sigourney that same evening. The item also notes rising interest in bituminous macadam paving and a closing promotional line for Rocky Mountain Tea.

Iowa Wesleyan University Mt. Pleasant First Methodist Episcopal Church Glee Club Mandolin Club Frances Arnold Miss Arnold J. W. Holland Georgia Sigurney

Drowning Heroism on St Joe River Saves Man

A southwest gale and snow disrupted river shipping at St Joseph Michigan on March 10. Alderman Louis Wallace Wille Moulton and Captain Arthur Habel launched to aid a drifting steamer. Wallace held Moulton above water by the teeth for five minutes until help arrived. In Racine Wisconsin students rescued their college as a fire engulfed the laundry room, saving the campus from heavy losses.

St. Joseph Mich St. Joe Louis Wallace Wille Moulton Arthur Habel Apeet Wallace Habel Moulton Alderman Wathice Tracine Wis Racine College

No Plague Reported in Rio de Janeiro for Three Weeks

Health officials note no bubonic plague cases have been reported in Rio de Janeiro for three weeks, with monitoring continuing and no new clusters identified. Authorities urge continued vigilance and ongoing surveillance to ensure early detection and response.

Rio de Janeiro

Open Session of both Literary Societies in Academy Chapel

Thursday evening, Mach 20, admission 10 cents. The notice promotes an event hosted by the literary societies in the Academy Chapel. An advertisement for Cascarets candy claims relief for constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Academy Chapel

Registration Boards Set Sessions Across City Wards

The four ward registration boards will meet Thursday and Friday. If you moved between wards, reached adulthood, or newly reside in the city, verify your name is on the poll books. Also, try Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine C. C. C. tablets from druggists.

Local travelers and visitors noted in Eldon city

Tom Neiswanger visited Eldon on business yesterday. L Woodburn of Brighton also came to the city on business. Mrs Jos Keck and her daughter returned from Davenport this morning. Carl Burris and family and George Young were released from quarantine Monday. Rev N H Brown of Monmouth visits Prof J T Matthews and old friends in the city. Presbyterian church prayer meeting topics include Peace and the gospel of John chapter 14.

L. Woodburn Brighton Jos. Keck Davenport Carl Burris George Young N. H. Brown Monmouth J.T. Matthews Presbyterian Church John

Interstate rail offer to numerous western and midwestern points

The Iowa Central announces travel on the first and third Tuesdays of March April and May at one fare plus 2.00 to Pointe in Minnesota Iowa North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Utah Colorado Nebraska and many points south and southeast. For full information contact Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa and request a free homeseekers booklet 6010.

Minnesota Iowa South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon British Columbia Tah Colorado Nebraka Geo. S Iowa Central Utah Nebraska Geo

Special Low Rate to California by Iowa Central Road

During March and April the Iowa Central road offers one way excursion tickets from all Iowa and Illinois stations to California at a special low rate. Elegant tourist cars with modern conveniences depart each Tuesday through March and April, traveling coast bound without change and avoiding winter travel discomforts. For full information and reservations contact local agent.

Iowa Central Road Pointe California Iowa Lllinois Pacific Coast

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