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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1902

Page

4

Rail and fare notices for early 1900s gatherings and runs

The notice lists travel rates and final return limits for numerous events across the Midwest and West. Highlights include annual meetings in Minneapolis St Paul and Portland, excursions to Denver and Ogden, and reduced round trip fares from many points with specific deposit and extension rules. Also mentions National Baptist anniversaries in St Paul and the Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine gathering in San Francisco with set rates and sixty day limits.

National Baptist Anniversaries St. Paul Minn Iver Peoria Hidera Points North Colorado Utah Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Junction Colado Ogden Salt Lake City Uteba Iowa Travelers’ Protective Association of America Portland Uro Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen Young People's Christiansion Society of the United Presbyterian Church Coma Washington Tacoma Seattle Farmington Pythias San Francisco Cal Imperial Council Nobles Mystic Shrine Marshalltown Iowa Central Railway Pueblo Hot Springs Deadwood Lead Custer Black Hills

Death of Mrs J G Osborne Shocks Ainsworth

The death of Mrs J G Osborne at her home near Ainsworth occurred yesterday afternoon after a long illness with consumption. Born August 6 1871 she was 31. She leaves a husband N G Osborne four children and two sisters. Funeral today at 3 00 from UU BK church to Ainsworth cemetery. Kindergarten entertainment planned for next Thursday at the opera house to support kindergarten work with admission 10 15 and 25 cents.

Auction and Notice Items from Journal Office Classifieds

Wanrep four mee two for amith department two for paint department. 34 Beil Usrriage Factory. For Fate a good wagon best make with carry 2500 Ibe A fice newly iated surrey good as new Will sell for bait price. Also wagon and currey alogie harness. Inquire at JOURNAL Office at 4% Strayep. One pony mare and yearling colt both of dun color mare has two white hind feet and brand on right hip. Colt has four white feet both have white stripe to face. Finder please hold and notify J. A. Thompson Columbus senetion la and receive reward. Dated May to 12.

Wanrep Amith Department Beil Usrriage Surrey Journal Office Strayep J. A. Thompson Columbus Senetion

Bridal Party Sends Off in Three Week Wedding Tour

ERA Said The Bridal Party departs yesterday on the Flyer for a three week wedding tour. Hugh H MecCleery and the bride lead a large sending off crowd at the station. About twenty party members accompany them to Columbus Junction and return on the Flyer amid rice, old shoes, and rib bons.

Hugh H. MecCleery Bride Columbus Junction

Graduation Preparations At Local High School

The class plans for graduation exercises focus on attire and examinations. Matt S Hughes will deliver the principal lecture, expected to be a highlight of the program.

Matt S Hughes

Pneumonia Claims Webb & Reed Camp Worker Near Roberts Farm

A Mr. Sullivan, a Webb & Reed worker at the Roberts farm east of town, died after a brief pneumonia illness. He arrived recently for work. his home and relatives could not be learned. Body taken to Reynolds undertaking. interment to be in city cemetery if no word by morning.

Mr. Sullivan Webb & Reed Roberts

Fraternal Picnic Plans Set for Midwest Lodges

Sioux City reports arrangements completed for a fraternal picnic in June for A O U W and M W A lodges within 200 miles. At least ninety-two Iowa towns pledge delegates. Ice cream social at St James School on May 24 at 7 30 p.m.

Sioux City A/O. U W M. W Iowa

Narrow Gauge car bodies offered for sale at ten dollars

Persons interested in narrow gauge car bodies at ten dollars each should notify BE G. Fox, agent here. The 24 by 7 by 6 foot bodies can be used as sheds, grain bins, kitchens, or even for housekeeping on a pitch. They will not be required by the railroad after standard gauge is laid. Leave orders with Mr. Fox immediately.

BE. G. Fox Mr. Fox

Passing of H. Glider Veteran Laid To Rest In Iowa

Henry Glider born October 23 1888 in Erie County New York came to Iowa in 1857 and served in Co C 8th Iowa. He fought bravely in the Civil War and loved the flag. Burial scheduled for tomorrow at two from Wellman. A May 22 note reports his death and tribute.

Henry Glider Erie County N. Y Iowa BR. F. Tipton Co. C Aline Wellman

Trinity Guild Ladies Entertain In Complement To Visitors

The Trinity Guild ladies of the Episcopal church hosted a picoic lunch on the G W Dye lawn for Mrs L Higgs of Chicago and Mrs Harrison visiting at the Frank E Neal home. About twenty five attended and later guests rode around town in carriages. St James pupils plan a matinee at St James school next Monday at 1 pm for city children with 10 cent admission. Councilman George Teas is improving and was up yesterday.

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