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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1902

Page

2

District Court Tomorrow and Local Happenings Note

Iowa war claim involves a partial payment of about 25000 dollars signed by Secretary Shaw to reimburse Iowa for money advanced to raising and equipping volunteers for the Philippines. Ainsworth details a 1902 wedding at the bride’s mother home and a Sabbath school class surprise with about twelve young ladies and light refreshments.

Washington Shaw Lowa Philippines Myrtle Stewart West Second Street BE. J. Stewart D. Robinson

Trinity Guild Sale Promises Easter Cookery and Gifts

The Trinity Guild offers a Saturday sale starting at 2 p m in a building four doors south of the square corner. It features useful and beautiful household articles plus decorative items and Easter cookery samples. Staff artists will fill orders promptly.

Trinity Guild Southwear

Iowa Glee Club and Amphion Stars Highlight Soloists

The Iowa Glee Club and Amphion orchestra feature Laura A. Rew described as Iowa's greatest lady violinist, Helen Jolden, J. O. Thorpe, McCartney, and Condit as soloists. The article praises the Iowa Glee Club as the finest in the west.

Iowa Glee Club Amphion Orchestra Laura A. Rew Iowa Helen [Jolden J. O. Thorpe McCartney Mr. Condit Lowa

Essley's Dinner With About Twenty Guests

Mr and Mrs A I Essley hosted about twenty friends for a six o'clock dinner. After a fine meal the guests spent the evening in social talk and pleasant companionship.

Mrs. A. I. Essley

Postal money order notes to replace bearer instruments

A measure before Congress aims to replace money orders with post check notes to reduce mail robbery and boost postal revenues. The notes would be payable to the named payee and transferable only when spaces are filled, enhancing safety and convenience for sending money by mail.

Congress Post Office Department United States

Funeral held for BH Hardin at Baptist church

From surrounding county towns March 27: BH Hardin's funeral was held yesterday at 11 o'clock from the Baptist church and burial followed in Ainsworth cemetery. Mr and Mrs M P Lewis returned to Oskaloosa last evening. D E Kicher from Winfield attends reception at John Wittiog home today. Elizabeth Wiskey returns home to Clarinda after months here. Will Wittiig of Decatur Illinois arrived to attend his brother Joe Witting's wedding. Mrs J W Bat ed of Vermont Jr visiting at Scott Rogera home.

BH. Hardin Baptist Church Ainsworth Cemetery M .P. Lewis Oskaloosa D. E Kicher Winfield John Wittiig Elizabeth Wiskey Clarinda Will Wittiig Decatur Joe Witting J. W. Bated Vermont

Local notes lift with visits and gatherings across Keokuk

Mrs Amy Crow returns from Muscatine and Wapello. Mrs W O Williamson visits Keokuk and plans to return home tonight. W L Derby is in the city and recovering strength. Miss Mable Roger visits her father at the Washington Buggy Company. The Lowa College Glee Club arrives this afternoon from Grinnell. Wm W McFarland returns from Missouri hoping Iowa suits him better. A O U W has two candidates for both degrees Friday night. Presbyterian church to hold preaching next Sabbath with Rev L D Young of Indianapolis. Mr Matthew Lewis and family travel to Gratefield Kan via Keota for short visits. Mr and Mrs M L Lewis with 600 visit Keota and Oskaloosa then Grainfield Kan. He McCollum returns from Obie and attends sales near Richland and Fairfield. Mrs McCormick of Omaha arrives for a week and may rent her farm. Misses Allie Wells and Nora Corvette entertain Academy students at Mrs Janette Johnson’s home on W Washington St.

M. L. Lewis Harvey Carter Keota Oskaloosa Grainfield Kan Mrs. McCormick Omaha Neb Jack Heath McCormick Allie Wells Nora Corvette Academy Janette Johnson W. Washington St

March to April storms and Albia town gains in Iowa Central

Saint Louis forecaster predicts March ends with a storm, high barometer and cooler follow, then April brings thunder and dangerous storms mid month. Albia and nearby Iowa Central towns show pace for paved streets and new business blocks as carnival crowds boost local commerce. John Iden injures knee in wagon mishap. taxes paid before March end. court quiet with minimal hearings. local bakery advertises pies cakes and Saturday specials.

Srl B. Hicks Saint Louie Albia Towa Iowa Central John Iden Bowman, Younkin Bowman, Younkin & Gunn Howard Loughead Mr. Iden

Educate Your Bowels and Army Drill News

An odd ad promises bowel training with Cas carets Candy Cathartic and genuine C C C tablets. Col Coughlin, visiting city, inspected Company D at the Armory finding Major Glaskow and Captain Brookhart in ranks as privates while Lieut. Stanley Miller drilled.

Col. Coughlin Glaskow Capt. Brookhart Lieut Sanley Miller

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy praised by Virginia druggist

A. F. Clark of Glade Springs sells twelve bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on January 25 1901 and reports strong customer satisfaction. The remedy is noted as well known in Virginia with many testimonies of cures. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

A. F. Clark Glade Springs Chamberlain Virginia Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Delayed arrival of Kabaleffeki due to earth motion

The manager explains that musician Kabaleffeki delayed appearing as his nerves have been overtaxed by the earth’s west to east rotation. He refused to perform until the motion could be altered but agrees to adjust his nerves to the unalterable conditions. The audience is asked to be patient for about fifteen minutes.

Kabaleffeki Tribune

Trinity Guild Sale At South Square This Saturday

The Trinity Guild hosts a sale Saturday afternoon and evening in room four doors south of the southwest corner of the square. Items include kimonos aprons sofa covers candies and assorted edibles with refreshments served. Everyone invited.

Trinity Guild S. W

Paper hanging and painting by EOG Rupp

Question about wallpapering with a claim that EOG Rupp guarantees his work in paper hanging and painting. Mentions Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlors and Keltner proprietor. Includes a witty aside about Morrell and Worrell and a laborer who smoked near powder.

EOG. Rupp Colenso Hotel Bese Keltner Philadelphia Morrell Worrell

Divorce Suit Sparks Farcical Verdict in Brooklyn Life

In a Brooklyn Life vignette a divorce case prompts the line that evidence shows Mrs Flash was giddy. The exchange notes the judge and five jurors expressing a desire to marry her, framing a satirical courtroom moment.

Brooklyn

Chamberlain's remedy praised by Missouri resident

Mr B Wingfield of Fair Play suffers chronic dysentery for thirty five years and reports Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy did him more good than any other medicine. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman. Describes tonic as braces body and brain and clears impurities from the system. Also advertises Booky Mountain Tea for Berhews.

B. Wingfield Fair Play Chamberlain Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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