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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

2

Republican Caucus Held in City Mall Nominates Local Officers

Republicans met at the city hall in a caucus last night with Capt. A White as chairman and Morrison as secretary. Justices of the peace R T McCall and A S Folger were renominated for another term, and O Hailey was renominated as constable along with W H Warner as a candidate for constable. Go Palton reportedly had an accident falling from an apple tree breaking a collar bone.

We Hall Capt A. White Morrison R.T. McCall A. S. Folger Hailey W. II. Warner Constable

Fall from limb breaks George Fulton’s collar bone

George Fulton aged resident 249 miles north of the city suffered a broken right collar bone yesterday while gathering apples with his father in law A N Kuwer. He was in a tree when a limb broke, causing a ten foot fall on his head and shoulders with a bad fracture and prolonged recovery ahead.

Geo. Fulton A. N. Kuwer George

Lecture on Secret Societies Attracts Attentive Crowd

Rev W B Stoddard of Washington DC spoke at the Church of the Covenanters on what secret societies are doing. He warned against Masonry and lodges, urged loyalty to Christ, and announced a convention in Albia Oct 20 21. Also noted were Gilhooley's reception seat sale and a ladies missionary gathering at the First United Presbyterian church with a picnic and a monthly collection.

W. B. Stoddard Washington D. C National Christian Association Chaurch Covenanters Secret Societies Allen Masson Jesson Stoldard Spearker Christ Stoddard Friends Church Albia Ladies Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church Charles Corette Ocorette

Eureka schoolhouse near completion in rural route notes

Rural Route No 2 reports Eureka school house nearly finished and ready for school by month end. Local events include Nora Tucker wedding to Henry Neff at grandparents home near Coppock. Notes on corn cutting, new preacher Rev Dimmitt, Elmer Carmicheal brick wall, John Arnold farm move, George Brown sale, and local business promotions.

Eureka W. Th Tucker Nora Henry Neff Johnny Davison Coppock Raymond Bean Ifis Rev Dimmitt Tie Donnelson Lee County Elmer Carmicheal John Arnold Kansas City Kansas George Brown Beenblossom

Death of Six Year Old Chas Longwell

Chas Ernest Longwell, the six year old son of Mr and Mrs Geo M Longwell, residing north of the C K J & P stockyards, died this morning at 12:15 from measles complication. Congestion of the brain hastened the end despite medical aid. He was born in Wellman on July 0 180%.

Chas Ernest Longwell Geo. M Charles Wellman

Academy Notes Show Busy Week at Local School

Out-of-town students prepare to leave by train as Aurora and Magnet Literaries meet. Prof Luce directs the Oratorio Class with Daugherty as general aide and top choir members, aiming for strong success. Miss Margaret Stewart to lead the school of oratory. classes resume Tuesday evening at 7 30.

Aurora and Magnet Literaries Luce Daugherty Margaret Stewart of Wellman, Jr School of Oratory Academy

Visiting kin and local services noted in town

The item lists visitors from Ft Scott Henry and Johnnine to Mrs Mary Sewall and Sturvey Wooley from Freeport visiting relatives. Communion services are set for Sunday at United Presbyterian with Rev Thompson assisted by Rev Z Davidson. Mrs KR S White rushed to Washington due to her mother's illness. Maud Black of Lee Ja a guest at Cal Gormley home. Boyd Twinam returned from Cleveland where his sister Adda is improving after illness.

Det. & Jnc Ft. Scott Henry Johnnine Olathe Kans Mary Sewall Sturvey Wooley Freeport United Presbyterian Church Rev. Thompson Z. Davidson Elvira White Washington Isaac Greer Maud Black Lee, Ja Cal Gormley Boyd Twinam Cleveland Ohio Miss Adda

Hill on business today visits town

Cornell of Brighton, a business visitor, arrives here today. Flick and Johnson relocate their camp to this place today.

Hill Cornell Brighton Flick & Johnson

Local Notes Mutterings and Home Visits Across Counties

Oct OM L Olds rode a Rose Till trip this morning. A Stone of Atchison Kans visits his mother Mrs John Stone. Ht G Crawford left for a brief Chicago business trip. Miss Clara Abbott of Bowling Green Neb departs en route home from West Liberty. Rh McGahey buys a Missouri farm and moves there in March. Mrs J N Hulick and Mamie travel toward Kirkwood then Bent onville for a new home. Hulick to follow with household goods. Jno pedeget of ed hosted a masquerade at the Keota opera house with about fifty guests.

OM. L. Olds Rose Till A. Stone Atchison, Kans John Stone G. Crawford Chicago Clara Abbott Bowling Green Neb West Liberty Rh. McGahey Yesterda Jamesport Missouri J. N. Hulick Mamie Kirkwood Til Bentonville

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted for skin cure

Advert shows women horror at eruptions and acne, praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for eczema sores and rashes. Claims to improve complexions and cure sore lips chapped hands and chilblains. Sold at Stewart’s pharmacy for 25 cents.

Stwart’s Pharmacy

Uncle Josh Spruceby at Graham Theatre Delights Crowd

A lively performance of Uncle Josh Spruceby at the Graham Theatre drew a well balanced company and a fair-sized audience. The production featured new specialties, a five-piece band, and brisk, witty action that kept the auditor engaged throughout with strong humor.

Josh Spruceby Graham Theatre

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Mote Carlo The Alex, Black Cloak CO Black Mercer & Chilcote JC IW Ladies’ Home Journal Our York City Mall Ficers Palton Covenanter Church Geo.Fulton Gilhooley Carris Crug Ladies Missionary Society Grace Hill F. JR. Mauthe Ed Etter Kinross T. Smith Davis Dr. King Stewart Aaron Hise John Shields & Son O. F. Haiehe Singer Sewing Machine Office Columbia Pharmacy J. FB. Lemmon Chas, BE. Longwell Geo. M. Longwell Academy Notes Crawfordsville KEOTA Jno. Pedeget Keota Opera House America SOL Rich & CO McCall Bros
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