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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
2
A heavy rain totaling thirty five hundredths of an inch boosts hopes of a harvest while ten year old Ruth Bidwell is severely injured after falling from a hay mow. Doctors and her father rush to her bedside as townsfolk wait for updates on her condition.
Fairfield residents report mornings with dead birds including doves tanagers indigo blue birds orioles and wild canaries found near the 20 foot electric tower. Birds of unfamiliar plumage suggest the tower draws or injures birds. past incidents saw birds gathered by the barrel.
Yesterday morning an opera house full of attendees listened to plans for an upcoming convention. The standout feature will be a Thursday address on Asset and Branch Hawk ing by ex Comptroller of the Currency Dawes.
Bids for grading and construction of the Oskaloosa to Tracy extension on the Albia branch of the B and W railroad were opened. contract award expected in a few days and work to start promptly once approved. Surveys completed and readiness in place for contractors.
Clinton reports a spree of forged checks totaling five passes from local merchants. Three unknown men were jailed and bound over to the September grand jury after ID by victims. suspects named John McCarthy Joseph Casaro ve and Jobo Dean. A roundup of itinerant individuals followed.
Des Moines May 22 The Iowa State Bankers association gathered for its annual convention at Foster's venue with attendees from regional banks and finance circles in attendance.
Ira Stout injured a hand while handling iron for Milwaukee men. Hon. BF Tipton traveled to Des Moines for a G A R convention. The B Y P U plans an ice cream social at the Scaberry place, one and a half miles southwest, with dedication of a new pen barn by local youth.
James Tobin entertained Monday evening. Frank Swift family visited. A carload of hogs shipped Tuesday. Alfred Keine delivered 300 bushels of corn. Fred Wilson seeking patrons for June Festival. asks volunteers to sign at the JOURNAL. Concert and opera round trip 2.50 on June 3. train returns after the show. Meyer encountered a six rattled rattlesnake while creekside. Dell H Duncan sells hammocks.
In Harrisburg the German Baptist convention committee on church doctrine allows members to insure their lives through companies not tied to secret societies. The panel did not answer whether teachers and elders should wear neckties. A June meeting shift was rejected. The page ends with an ad line for Rocky Mountain Tea.
One dollar round trip to Burlington on June 3 with night return after the opera. The Standard Gauge ends cheap excursions. this will be the last cheap rate trip to Burlington. Take a farewell jaunt on the ball bearing.
The Globe Barber Shop markets itself as the town’s coolest, up-to-date spot with no waiting. Proprietor Marr Wurrk promises courteous service and a comfortable experience, inviting patrons to drop in and cool off.
Mr and Mrs Archie McCulley hosted the West End Whist Club on South Lawa Avenue last evening. Four tables played the game and a luncheon was served. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs F H Guston of Des Moines.
A mother recounts preventing dangers from whooping cough after three of her children, including a three month old baby, used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She notes her children remained robust and healthier than others whose parents did not use the remedy. The product is sold at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
The Iowa Central Railway offers special summer excursion rates from all points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Deadwood Lead and the Black Hills. Dates span June 22 to 24 July 1 to 13 August 1 to 14 23 24 30 31 and September 1 to 10 with a round trip fare less than one way. Additional dates June 1 to 21 25 to 30 July 14 to 31 August 15 to 22 25 to 29 and September 11 to 15 feature a rate of one fare plus 2 for round trip. Stop overs allowed final ticket limit October 31 1902. For more information contact local agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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