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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
4
Kembies flowers praised as best but ordering direct leads to missed payments and delivery issues in Oskaloosa Iowa with SMBLE FLOWER Co. referenced.
The Rock Island line advertises low fares to Minnesota North Dakota and Pacific coast points. Inquiries are directed to Agent Rowland for details.
Washington May 9 Special The funeral of Admiral Sampson was one of the most imposing naval ceremonies in years with every government department represented. Military and naval features were distinct and impressive. Remains interred in Arlington Cemetery.
The Columbus Junction district fair opens August 26 to 29 with a speed program including 2:35 trotting and pacing stakes of 1000, 2:25 trotting 500, 2:20 trotting 400, 2:18 pacing 8500, 2:15 trotting 1000, 2:12 pacing 500, 2:10 trotting 8500, and 2:00 pacing 1000. Entries to purses 4 6 6 8 and Y close August 14. close May 16 for Nox 1 2 7 10. Program allows one horse to start twice if desired.
A woman with experience describes preventing dangerous outcomes from a disease. She shares that three children, including a three month old baby, caught whooping cough last summer and, using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, maintained plumpness and showed better health than peers. The oldest daughter eagerly asked for syrup between bouts. Remedy sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The Hot Springs in Arkansas draw thousands seeking rest and curative waters. The season opened January 1st with U S government supervision offering moderate charges and good treatment. Low round trip rates promote travel from the west and northwest via Centrally. For details write A B Cutts Minneapolis Minnesota.
T. W. Ward of Gage Bros millinery in Onicago called on his trade in the city. Miss Edythe Asher visits Richmond with family friends. Almond Fields and Karl Lewis were visitors in Verdi. Mrs. Mike Kennelly of Altamont Missouri stays with Mire Maude Shields and friends. Charles E Mercer is recovering from illness.
Cecil Hayes the 1 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Hayes fell twelve feet from an embankment on Milwaukee cut opposite the reservoir. She lay unconscious until morning and then showed improvement. She sustained serious head bruises but is expected to mend in a few days.
A collection of short items notes visits and arrivals in Winfield and nearby towns. People mentioned include Rev T F Barker of Eldon Mrs Cal Black of Tingley IA Mr and Mrs Cal Gormley Mrs Elizabeth Poor Burling ton T Riley Burlington W Rickey from Crawfordsville and R S Lyman of Kansas City plus local improvements by John Cunningham and the Dougherty Bros tailoring opening Saturday.
Obituary notes Harold Mathis McCall son of Mr and Mrs John McCall who died at the family home on South Marion Avenue. Born August 1 1891 he attended Centennial School and joined the Presbyterian church this past January. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 PM from the residence with burial at Kim Grove cemetery. Also mentions Cyrus Chapter 13 meeting and Nora Motts leaving for Chicago.
A notices page lists numerous national gatherings from May to August across cities like Portland Denver and San Francisco. Events include the National Baptist Anniversary Travelers Protective Association Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine Ancient Order of Hibernians and Elks annual meetings plus educational and religious conventions with dates in 1902. Other items mention travel notices and social greetings amid community arrivals and visits in Riverside and surrounding towns.
Belleville May or F. F. Vandenburg City Clerk Douglas Weet and Commissioner Thomas Stricklyn of Brooklyn are jailed on conspiracy to defraud charges. Four warrants allege funds drawn for unperformed work and straw men on payroll with kickbacks shared among officials. Additional indictments accuse malfeasance and forgery for signing fictitious vouchers. All three remain in jail.
Chicago officials disclose an injunction bill against the beef trust, aiming to dissolve packer contracts and seize goods showing rebates via rail lines. Bethea and Knox discuss broadened inquiry as Day expected with the filing in Washington.
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