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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1902

Page

2

Washington Wedding Rings Fashionable Nuptials

Washington society celebrated the marriage of Miss Ethel Smouse and Mr. Frank Hastings Wells at the bride’s parents’ home, 307 South Law Avenue. The event drew many relatives and friends with an elaborate four course dinner, lavish decorations, and music by local performers. The couple and families, including out of town guests from Chicago, Fairfield, Davenport, Clarinda, Cumberland and beyond, begin married life in Fairfield.

Washington Ethel Smouse Frank Hastings Wells Leonard Smouse South Lawa Avenue L. D. Young First Presbyterian Church Laura Wilson Maxwell Trinity Guild Seneca Dewey Ethel J. Albert Williams & Co Fairfield Calvinites Chicago E. R. Smith William Moore Alice Booker W. K. Johnson M. P. Wells Julia McClean Agnes Lowden Cora Ball Wilson Turner Arthur Jorden Chas. Major Priscilla Davenport Rand Fred Wells Paul Reed Clarinda Charles Brotemarkle Kansas City Charles Stephens Haskins Rose Brotemarkle Cumberland David Smouse V Pleasant Harriett Hite Ella

Correcting Errors in Government Bond Policy Offer

Secretary Shaw stated the department has heard many bank requests and that a previous statement was misread. No new deposits will be created except via government bonds, though some banks can borrow minor bonds for limited periods. The plan allows releasing part of existing bonds to banks with deposits to increase already printed circulation, under strict conditions.

New York Shaw

Burglary Hits Rufin House in West Chester Iowa

West Chester Iowa October 1 1902 unidentified intruder entered W E Rufins home stealing pants worth 25 found later near M BK church minus two. Lamp burned at 3 am. No clue yet. Woman awoke to a man on the porch later. Several area residents and clergymen in town for Baptist meeting.

W. E. Rufin M, BK F. B. Palmer The Baptist Church First Baptist Church Chariton Washington Baptist Association New Haven Shell Crawford Clarinda Robert Crawford Ed. Dagle Mr. Auten R. F. McFarland

Relief Plan Aims Nationwide Bank Credit Expansion

Secretary Shaw argues federal relief would be national not local, with deposits scattered nationwide. He explains New York banks operate on credits rather than cash while western banks require actual currency for loans to cattle or grain, prompting broad support from bankers nationwide.

West New York Shaw the Treasury

Government to sink artesian wells in western states

Newell chief of engineers announces government plan to test artesian wells to determine depth for continuous water flow. Similar tests to be conducted in Kansas and South Dakota as field engineers and Nebraska congressmen monitor. In Michigan City a jury convicts Laura Gurley of a knife attack on Hutch Moran and sentences her to two to fourteen years in Jeffersonville reformatory.

Lincoln Neb Newell Nebran Congress Nebraska Kanaas South Dakota Laporte Ind

Return of a Hair Care Service From Chicago

The advertisement announces a return to service for old and new customers offering shampoo, scalp care, and massage baths. Located at 3 New York Washington, Illinois, it invites visits to the shop and notes machine repairs and sewing machine services nearby.

Chicago Nona York Washington, Il

Goopd It Pays in Kind Words and Cough Remedy

A Chicago man extols kindness and sympathy, saying deeds surpass deeds of real estate. He urges cheering others, noting a few doses of Chamberlains' Cough Remedy can cure colds and prevent pneumonia. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman stock the medicine.

Chicago Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Nome seekers rates Rock Island System sale

Rock Island system offers tickets October 7 to most western southern and northwestern points at about half fare one way plus 2 for round trip. Return limit 21 days with liberal stopovers. Land seekers to Oklahoma urged to aim for Waurika Oklahoma on mainline. Auction sale of lots October 7. For details contact Rock Island agents or L. M. Allen Chicago.

Rock Island Oklahoma Waurika Okla L. M. Allen G.P. A. Linesna Missouri River Chicago

Upholstering Services Offered By Frank Weason

First class upholstering and repair work of any kind available from Frank Weason. Visit the shop in the rear of James Cowger blacksmith shop to see a line of samples. Will call and meet you if you wish.

Frank Weason James Cowger

Protests praise for Chamberlains Colic Remedy and Travel Berth

A letter from T. W. Greathouse of Prattsburg Ga. praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing chronic diarrhoea after seven years. It notes the remedy is sold by Stewart's pharmacy Cook Sherman G A RB and friends. An offer for a through tourist sleeping car berth Washington LA to Washington DC on October 4 via Burlington Route and Baltimore Ohio is advertised with G Fox as agent.

Chamberlain Union T. W. Greathouse Prattsburg Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman G. A. RB. and Friends Washington, la Washington, D. C Burlington Baltimore & Ohio G. Fox Washington

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