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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1902

Page

4

Annual meetings and excursion fares listed for 1902 events

Notices list various 1902 gatherings including the National Educational Association in Minneapolis from July 7 to 11 with travel rates, National Baptist anniversaries in St. Paul May 20 to 25 with fare details, Colorado Utah excursions with multiple date ranges and reduced fares, Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Piks in Salt Lake City August 12 to 14 with round trip discounts, and the State G R encampment in Des Moines May 20 to 22 with applicable rates and limits.

National Educational Association Minneapolis Mion National Baptist Anniversaries St. Paul Peoria Eldora Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Piks Salt Lake City Utah Des Moines Iowa

Travel fares for 1902 conventions and meetings

Announcement lists round trip rates from Iowa to Portland Tacoma Seattle and other destinations for multiple 1902 events including the National Convention Travelers Protective Association Portland and the Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen Portland. Tickets to various dates include a sixty day return limit and special rates from Peoria to Farmington and Marshalltown with branch-line considerations.

Remember Kemble's towers are the best

When ordering direct they pay express charge. Frrowes Co. Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Kemble Frowes Co Oskaloosa, Lows

Thimble Bee and Social Events Highlight Answorth

A stir in Answorth society with a Thimble Bee at Ralph Smith's home plus a series of social honors for Vera VanSickle. Reports include Lou D. Wallace injured by a fractious horse and Company D reorganizing with L. D. Wallace also hurt. Residents attend showers, contests, cemetery committee meetings, and circle elections as May events unfold.

L. D. Wallace Alneworth Iowa Lou D. Wallace Here Mr. Wallace W.T Trotter

Meeting at Armory D Discusses Reorganizing Company D

Last night a meeting at Armory D addressed reorganizing Company D with poor attendance. Lieut C J Wilson presided and John H Steck was chosen chair with J Kellogg secretary. A seven member committee was formed to report at the adjourned meeting May 27 1902 at 8 PM.

Armory D Company D C.J. Wilson John H. Steck J. Kellogg Armory Stanley Miller Pollock Wallace Edward E. Page W. A. White Walter F. Wilson Clifford Thorn Claude McVoy

Mount Pelee Erupts Again Near Fort De France

Mount Pelee erupts with dark ash clouds and lightning over Fort De France as residents flock to the town square amid rising panic. Heavy surf pounds the shore while a massive gray yellow cloud looms from Mont Pelee.

Mount Pelee Fort de France Mont Pelee

Local News Notes From Johnsons Tomorrow

Local society items report Mrs De G Kerr improving after illness and Dr McClelland in better condition. Att Norman Seeber travels to Fairfield with other city visitors. Mrs Clara Guthrie arrives from Struthers Ohio and visits her father. Carrie Smythe Horridge hosts a tinware shower with guests and gifts at East Jefferson Street home. Johnsons offers cream pies and twenty other kitchen items with refreshments.

Johnson's de G Kerr Clara Guthrie Struthers, Ohbio Dr. McClelland Carrie Smythe

W R C Calls Meeting at G A R Hall

Notice states a called W R C meeting at the G A R Hall on Wednesday May 28 at 3 00 p m. All members urged to attend.

W. R.C G. A. R Hall

Fraternal and religious conventions listed for June to August

Special excursions and conventions announced include the Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen in Portland June 10 to 12, Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in San Francisco June 10 to 15, Triennial International Sunday School Association in Denver June 26 to July 2, Biennial National Education Association in Minneapolis July 10 to 12, Ancient Order of Hibernians in Denver July 15 to 16, Young Peoples Christian Union Tacoma July 24 to 21, Knights of Pythias San Francisco August 11 to 14, Grand Lodge Bike Salt Lake City August 12 to 15, and National Fraternal Congress in Denver August 26. Rates and routes available from Monet Law, Agt Burlington Iowa or E G Fox, Agent.

Iowa National Convention Travelers’ Protective Association of America Portland Ore Supreme Lodge Ancient Order United Workmen Young People’s Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church Oma Washington Tacoma Seattle Peoria Farmington Iowa Central Knights of Pythias San Francisco Cal Imperial Council Nobles of Travelers Protective Association of America Nobles of the Mystic Shrine International Sunday School Association Denver Col National Educationale Association Minneapolis Minn Ancient Order of Hibernians Young Peoples’ Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church Wash Knighte of Law Ant Gen Pans Agt Burlington E G Fox

Health for Women Promotes Dr Pierce Pills for Female Ailments

An old fashioned moral training is challenged by women’s health issues. Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is promoted as a cure for female troubles, claiming regularity and relief from aches, headaches, and other symptoms. Letters from users praise the medicine, with information on free consultation and ordering details from Dr. R. V. Pierce in Buffalo.

Stowe Ierce Dr. Pierce Pierce Flora I. Greer Howe Street Akron Ohio Rose Kilfether West Sharpnack St. Ntown Philadelphia Dr. Vierce Eid Invalids’ Hotel Invalids’ Hotel A Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y R. V. Pierce Buffalo N. Y

Descriptive book on Spirit and Okoboji Lakes offered

Free descriptive booklet to northwestern Lawa along the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern line. Includes game lawa of Minnesota and Lowa. Notes boarding houses hotels and cottages for rent around the lakes. Address by Jne G. Farmer AGP TA BCR&N Ry Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Lawa Burlington, Cedar Rapids

Thimble Bee Honors Neatness And Speed In Favorable Afternoon

Mrs Ralph Smith hosted a Thimble Bee yesterday for Mrs L Higgs of Chicago and Mrs Baker. Guests received thread needles and turnover collars with two prizes awarded for neatness and speed. Miss Cora Bell won for neatness and Mrs Baker for speed, prizes being silk grenadine ties. A luncheon followed and all attendees enjoyed the event.

Ralph Smith Thimble Bee

Hot Springs Health Baths Attract Global Visitors

The Hot Springs in Arkansas market its waters for health benefits with a government run facility offering moderate charges and good treatment. The season starts January 1 with convenient Iowa Central Ry routes and low round trip rates. Contact ARB Cutts Minneapolis or Colenso Hotel shoe parlor for details.

Arkansas Hot Springs Ark U.S West Northwest Iowa Central Ry Cutts Minneapolis Mino

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