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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
4
Wilkesbarre Pa October 14 Special to Journal President Mitchell said no settlement of the strike will come without a miners convention. The situation remains unchanged as strikers object to some terms though it is believed they will accept once the plan is presented.
The United Presbyterian brethren from across Iowa gather in Ainsworth for the regular annual Synod meeting. The assembly opens today with substantial business anticipated. several ministers and families depart this morning by Firefly for the event.
Mrs Bert Oldaker, a Kalona resident, suffered a fall in a cellar several days ago and lies in critical condition with a fractured skull. Detective notes and parish obituaries report the death of elder citizen Grandpa Shrader after a weeks long illness, with funeral services set for tomorrow at ten o clock.
To those neighbors and friends who were so kind to us during the late illness and death of our beloved Wife and mother we extend heartfelt thanks. Martin Overholt and children.
We thank friends and neighbors for kind assistance and sympathy during the sickness and death of our little boy Charles Earnest. Special gratitude to the wheel children for their choral tributes and to Mr and Mrs Geo M Longwell.
Knox Ville residents hosted Sunday visitors and returned home. J B S Crooks was in town as a business guest yesterday. Hon Thomas Hedge of Burlington will speak at the opera house Saturday evening. Miss Louise Twinam of Fairfield attended her cousin Adda Twinam's funeral yesterday. Mrs Ida Ferguson of Salina visits at J Cherryholmes home. Frank Young and Mrs Ida Jaqua from Chicago and Hedford visit their brother Young family. Miss Elizabeth Graham of Kansas pursuing duties in Washington depart this morning. Mrs Will Craig and daughter Jennie of Martinsburg are guests among local friends.
Board of Supervisors spent two days reviewing evidence in the Dutch Creek road dispute. Jacob Hotle and Wr. Rickard seek a one mile westward road from Mt. Hotle’s residence to connect with the north south road, to improve school and public conveniences. remonstrators John and L. H. Dyarman may have farms intersected, with Col. Scofield representing them. Both sides presented witnesses as arguments continued after noon. A second Kalamath River road case was adjourned until the current matter concludes.
Public school teachers of the city will host an indoor dinner for Academy teachers and the county superintendent at Smouse's hall this evening at six o'clock. A planned picnic was canceled due to sudden weather change.
The Davis Kentucky pharmacist C T Smith hails Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as the best selling remedy in six years of selling it. He claims it cures where doctors and other remedies fail and notes mothers rely on it and physicians prescribe it. Stewart's Pharmacy offers satisfaction guarantee and refunds. Trial bottles are free.
The Journal erred listing jurors J.T. Anderson and A. N. Hamilton. Correct names are J.T. Alderson and Wm. Hamilton of Franklin.
An advertising note claims a single day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It promises money-back refunds if not effective and bears EK W Grove signature on each box.
Attendees are urged to be at the Graham tenmit tonight for Gu Hooley's reception. The note emphasizes punctual arrival and local participation in this social gathering hosted by community members.
Miss Eleanor McNett of Ottumwa represented the Fortnightly Club with brilliant playing that drew enthusiastic audience recalls. She will appear in concert here the evening of the 21st with Mrs. Norton, Mr. Green and others.
Burglars tried to enter Mr and Mrs RB O Brattons West Washington Street home last evening. Mrs Bratton woke to noises on the conservatory roof and alerted her son Phil who fired three shots from the porch. No trace of the thief was found. sheriff alerted.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs James Turner died yesterday morning aged 1 day. Born September 24 the deceased received funeral services today at two o'clock from the residence. Rev Ke Wright pastor of the A M E Church conducted the services. Interment followed at Elm Grove Cemetery.
A much anticipated wedding in Richland will unite Mr G. A. Rehmel and Miss Jennie Brollier tomorrow evening. The groom is a well known local businessman and heir apparent, while the bride is a popular young woman with many friends.
The St Paul railroad completed buying twenty five thousand acres of coal lands in Illinois for nearly two million dollars and still holds options on more. The aim is to supply the St Paul system with fuel indefinitely. Mrs Minnie Stichter Fulton and her two children, who had visited the Stichter home on South Second avenue, returned to Fairfield yesterday afternoon.
Mrs J N Carr and Gardner and Struble families arrived from Washington DC aboard the Burlington and visited in the city before returning to Wellman. Mrs Daniel Steffy left for Chicago and Davenport to visit relatives. Mrs Al Owen of Eildon arrived yesterday and stayed with Mrs Will Eicheberger. Mrs J W McNary of Ohio visited her sister Mrs W Ish and departed this morning. In Muscatine Miss Etha Baird visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Walker Crawford in Ainsworth. S P Gordon arrived from Crawfordsville. Carl Law left for Trenton MO to head an express office. Jesse Ashby learned Buffalo arrived in New York, voyage June 6 via Mediterranean stops. Charles Keck departed for Chicago. Mrs Sam Barnett of watoes visited en route home from Kansas City. Lutlles Jones near Kalona reported on Solna.
The lightweight champion toe Gans defeated Kid McVartland at the International club in Port Erie Ontario in the fifth round. The article notes the Texco Mexican and National railroad firemen strike as a background element.
A reader describes poison ivy Rhus radicana and related vines with three leaflets, greenish berries, and orange or red autumn foliage. An antiscorbutic baking soda solution is touted as an ivy antidote. A Connecticut artist seeks dry bread eraser from a farmer’s wife, who offers hospitality and a hot meal.
Classified blurb seeking salesmen across all unoccupied regions offering 860 per month or commission with referral. Also notes a rental request and a small business sale in Washington Iowa. Includes a historical remark about the Bloomington Illinois oak tree where Lincoln and Douglas debated in 1858.
Ross W. Crawford and Frances A. Bryson received licenses to wed yesterday, joining C. A. Rehmel and Jennie Brollier in marriage preparations. Walter Smeemkof of Chicago visited friend L. B. Patterson over Sunday in Dublin.
Peoria Hi Peoria Corn Expo tickets go on sale October 6 to 18 with tiered fares. Homeseekers Excursion tickets available first and third Tuesdays monthly for a single fare plus $2 round trip to Puget Sound and California. Settlers Rate tickets from September through October, daily sales. Other cities include New Orleans and Milwaukee with specific single or round trip fares and dates. For details contact K G Fox or Morell Law at Burlington Iowa.
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