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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1902
Page
4
Customer note praises Kembie's flowers as the best and mentions express delivery paid by Flowmn Co., Ostalonsa, Iowa.
The Rock Island announces reduced fares to Minnesota North Dakota and coastal points via C R 1 and P. See agent land for details.
National Baptist anniversaries set for St. Paul May 19 20 with Iowa Central Railway offering one fare plus 20 cents round trip. Tickets available May 18 19 and returnable May 20 with 50 cent extension to June 3. Informational programs cover missions education and benevolence. Apply to local agents or write A B Cutts Minneapolis.
The Columbus Junction district fair runs August 26 27 28 and 20 with a racing program featuring trotting and pacing stakes. Entries to stakes Nos 1 27 and 10 close May 15 while entries to purses 3 45 6 8 end August 14. A horse may start twice if desired and a record set that day or after is not barred.
A Alabama mother recounts using Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy during a whooping cough outbreak. She claims her three children and baby boy avoided health decline and remained plump, prompting sale by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
The Waterways of Hot Springs Arkansas draw thousands seeking health benefits from its thermal baths. Opened January 1, facilities offer rental and curative services under U S government supervision with reasonable charges. The Iowa Central Ry provides the easiest travel route for western travelers with very low round trip rates. For details contact ARB Cutts Minneapolis.
May 10 reports from Pittsburg and New York describe a mass rescue at the West Indies fated island. Mrs Catherine Sofi, who freed the Hiddle brothers in Allegheny county jail last January, was sentenced to two years in state prison for aiding in the escape of prisoners. A French cargo company steamer arrived at Fort de France with the rescued four hundred fifty people.
Senate proceedings devolve into disorder as sessions stray from planned agenda. Unclear remarks and scattered comments hinder progress on key issues. Investigations involving land, crops, and reform loom as lawmakers struggle to regain structure.
A telegram says the executive board of the national molders union declares a lockout of Union Pacific foundry work in Omaha and that union molders nationwide will boycott castings for the company. Featherstone Chicago is the first plant to be affected. locals may call on electricians and carmen to block non union castings.
The Trinity Episcopal Church led by Rev Joseph DeForest holds a Sunday after Ascension Day service at 11am with morning prayer and sermon and an evening service at 7 pm. Sunday school begins at 10 am.
The funeral for the late Master Harold McCall was held this afternoon at three o clock from the residence of his parents Mr and Mrs Jobo McCall on South Marion avenue. Rev A L Davidson and Rev Masson conducted the services as floral tributes arrived from friends. Pallbearers were Chester Patterson Harold Johnson Alexander Wilmet Edgar Martino Nathan Hale and Masson. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery with the Alnaworth graduating class in the city for a group photo.
Carrie Nation spoke in Flint Michigan on May 10 admonishing women not to tolerate a nicotine soaked man and condemned saloons for nude nail decorations. She urged using the telephone to avoid contamination and warned that saloons strip women of clothes as a fight issue.
The pastor Rev Jas A Lowue delivers a morning sermon focusing on Christ's teachings regarding prayer. No evening service announced.
Usual services held tomorrow at Hapriet church. Sunday school at 9 50 am. Preaching by atham. Morning service urges good membership representation as Rally matters interest you. Juniure at 3 pm BY P U at 6 30.
Organ Prelude and communion service with hymns and readings led by the pastor. Anthem offerings include Big Shall Not Hunger Nor Thirawoodman Berchad. Benediction and organ postlude conclude the morning service with no evening gathering.
Mrs. Payne Moore of New York City was granted an absolute divorce from William A. E. Moore in Watertown district court. She resumes her maiden name Payne Strahan. Grounds included that her husband served a 19 year term at Sing Sing for the alleged robbery of Martin Mahon, former owner of the New Amsterdam hotel. Mahon was robbed by a panel game, as alleged.
Friends report the death of Mrs Mary Knox formerly of this city at John Giboo's home in Maxwell Iowa from stomach trouble. She died last Sabbath night and was buried in Des Moines on Tuesday. Nine children survive including Florence Knox a Cedar Falls student and Josie Knox a Des Moines teacher.
In Lansing on May 10 Carrie Nation said she planned to visit Governor Bliss to learn his stance on liquor. She arrived in the city and announced her intention to call on the governor to discuss the matter with Flint women and others affected by prohibition.
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