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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1902

Page

4

Town Central Railway Sale For Homeseekers Ex Curson Tickets

On the first and third Tuesdays of November December and January February March and April 1903 the Town Central railway sells excursion tickets to western regions at one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries to any down Central ticket agent or B Cutts G P T A Minn lis Minn.

Town Central Railway Down Central B. Cutts Minnlis Minn Ae Eas

Help wanted to hire horse for manure hauling

Classified brief notes show A. E. Roe seeks a horse for manure hauling while a furnished room to rent on the square is offered by the Journal. A four week old heifer calf is for sale by Ed Nicholson. A sleeper go cart is wanted to rent. leave word at the Journal office. 22-21

A. E. Roe Nicholson Journal Office

Light Rural Turnout Suppressed by Rain in County Vote

A light vote is reported across the county with rain all day and farmers idle in fields. Republican HQ at J W Morton's Temple Building. Democrats yet to secure a room for returns. City voting slow. by 3 PM city tally shows scattered totals amid wet conditions.

J. W. Morton Temple Building Dew WO Oaks i Petit Wong Caeiencie

Republicans Hold Rallies at Black Hawk School

A number of Republicans met at Black Hawk school in Clay township for a rally the night before the election. Before the meeting several were entertained at a chicken dinner and oyster stew at Samuel Savage's home. The crowded school house heard speeches by Col. Palmer Representative J. Wilson and W. Livingston and Clifford Thorne. A double quartet sang and was recalled several times.

Black Hawk School Clay Township Samuel Savage Col. Palmer J. Wilson W. Livingston Clifford Thorne

Democratic meeting at Eicher school near Noble

Democrats held an enthusiastic gathering at the Eicher school near Noble last night with a large attendance. Speakers included Hon. J. J. Seerley of Burlington and H. H. Mohland, former Keokuk County attorney now residing in Burlington.

Eicher Noble J. J. Seerley Burlington H. Mohland Keokuk County

Death of Mrs Levi Garrett leaves eight children

Mrs Abraham Cox of this city reports the death of her mother Mrs Levi Garrett who died suddenly of heart trouble yesterday at her son George's home in Brighton. She lived near Grace Hill and leaves eight children Fannie Richardson Verdi Nettie Cox Jno George Will Fred Al Everette. Funeral services are set for tomorrow morning in Brighton with interment at Grace Hill.

Abraham Cox Levi Garrett George Brighton Grace Hill Fannie Richardson Verdi Nettie Cox Washington Jno Will Indianola Fred Everette

Infant of Mr and Mrs Nowell Dies in East Harriston

The infant son of Mr and Mrs 38 R Nowell of East Harriston Street died yesterday afternoon at 3. Funeral services were held at 11 this morning with interment in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Measley town visitors and local moving notices

William Garrett of Ray Indiana arrived after his mother’s death. multiple locals attended a Republican meeting in Clay. Mrs Tobias Minnick visits relatives in Germanville. Mrs Margaret Palmer of Danville visits daughter Mrs N Livings. Dr Pratt optician to visit Dr Hays Nov 10 for eye care. Lemmon and Lewis hire A W Blaschka for repair work. Mr and Mrs Alfred Hillhouse move to Keota to run a buggy factory with Charles Lemley helping.

William Garrett Ray Indiana Levi Garrett Aaron Ilise Wake Neal Clifford Thorne Col D. J. Palmer C. J. Wilson Clay Tobias Minnick Germanville Margaret Palmer Danville N. Livings Measley Alfred Hillhouse Keota Mr. Hillhouse Charles Lemley

Bryson Pastel Drawings Publish Ready for Mail Distribution

Six sheets 10x15 inches of colored pastel reproductions by Bryson now ready for distribution. They will be mailed on receipt of twenty five cents or stamps. Address F. A. Midler General Passenger Agent Chicago.

Mull Muit Light ‘G Medicine Co Rock Island Bryson F. A. Midler Chicago

Election Day in York City and Chicago Promises Heavy Balloting

Election experts forecast a heavy turnout as polls close this evening with votes still arriving. A light registration contrast to a surprisingly large daytime vote signals a close contest for the state ticket and legislature, with Cook County seen as decisive.

Local notices mix of hunts and visits across the county

W D Shearer plans a hunting trip depending on rain while local rumors swirl about a burglary attempt in north Washington. Residents face illnesses, travel plans, and social visits as townsfolk prepare for an African jungle lecture by Rev Charles McCleary with free admission and a collection.

W. DD. Shearer Western Union Telegraph Office North Washington Charles McCleary Graham Africa Beinton McCleary Court House

Riots and Arrests Mark New York Voting Day

By noon 132 arrests were recorded for legal voting violations amid several polling place riots. A Brooklyn polling site saw a shooting in which a man was wounded and a deputy sheriff was jailed on shooting charges.

Brooklyn

Iowa Voters Slow to Turnout as Campaign Focuses on Second District

Des Moines reports Indian summer holds and party leaders doubt turnout will match last year. Voter interest flagged across Iowa with limited enthusiasm, while attention centers on the congressional contest in the Second district where the vote appears strong despite overall apathy.

Remedy for Rusty Nail Wounds Through Smoking Wool

A writer promotes a simple cure for nail wounds and potential lockjaw by thoroughly smoking the injured area with burning woolen cloth for about twenty minutes. The method is presented as effective for reducing inflammation and pain in the worst cases.

Flight of the Snipe The Dodetna Comes From the Anew

The article describes the snipe’s flight as swift and erratic at the start then straightens. it notes the bird’s corkscrew like ascent and rapid changes in direction. It questions an intelligent motive for dodging, suggesting ancestral foes or instinct rather than firearm defense. Edwyn Sandys in Outing.

Edwyn Sandys

A Plea for Leisure and Curbing Constant Hustle

The Great Round World urges tempering the national urge to constant activity. It argues leisure would reduce nervous prostration and that individuals should slow down when possible. The piece cautions that excessive urge to be always busy is an unnatural craving.

Man of steady habits questioned after drunkenness

An angry man confronts a acquaintance on the street about a supposed promise of steady habits from D. The speaker admits D. has been drunk constantly, challenging the other’s assurance and revealing a ten month pattern of inebriation. The quarrel centers on whether steady habits were ever present.

New York Times

Elephant life and size ranges debated in natural history notes

A natural history summary discusses elephant lifespans of seventy to eighty years, growth to maturity around thirty five, and ear edge changes as age indicators. It debunks exaggerated shoulder heights, notes India Burma records of nine foot maximum, and cites a seven foot four inch specimen weighing about five thousand pounds with skin three quarters of an inch thick.

India Burma Sanderson

Petition Filed in Bankruptcy Against Abraham N. Freiman

In New York Sov 1 a voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in the U S District Court against Abraham N Freiman a Maldon Lake jeweler. Freiman had earlier reported a home diamond theft valued at 15000 dollars to police.

New York United States District Court Abraham N. Freiman Malden Loke Freiman

Oklahoma kin attend funeral of Mayor Wilson

Mrs Don Ellen of Oklahoma visits her sister Mrs AL Wilson while Leander Blair and daughter from Minden Nebraska attend the funeral of their brother and uncle at Mayor Wilson's home this afternoon.

Don Ellen Oklahoma AL. Wilson Leander Blair Minden Nebr Mayor Wilson

Iowa Central Railroad Homeseeker Ticket Offer

The Iowa Central railroad will sell tickets to bona fide homeseekers at one fare plus $2.00 to points in Minnesota and North Dakota homeseeker territory on any Tuesday good for 21 days.

Iowa Central Railroad Minnesota North Dakota

Eloquence in Court Speech Turns to Arithmetic Rant

A lawyer delivers a lengthy oration to jurors while opposing counsel rests outside. A bystander notes Mr B always makes a great speech and mocks his style. The speaker insists with mock fervor that two plus two equals four, claiming bold arithmetic proof.

Mr. B

Gladys and Ethel Quip Over Life Saving

The exchange mocks a marriage as Gladys asks why she wed him and Ethel notes he claimed he could not live without her, joking about a medal for lifesaving in a lighthearted Puck panel.

Gladys Ethel Puck

Chamber ejects Western Union from new building floor

Minneapolis observers report the chamber of commerce took possession of its new building yesterday and ruled Western Union off the floor due to a refusal to sign a new lease and a higher annual rent.

Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Western Union

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