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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1902
Page
2
A serviceable black broadcloth jacket with a long turn-down collar, white Corticelli silk trim, and maire revers showcases ornate stitching and straps. The fashion piece highlights moire accents, perforated designs, and varied braids, with basques, extended vests, and full skirts in mixed and fancy suitings versus smooth cloths as spring trends rise.
Mrs W L Clapp traveled to Fairfield on Saturday after visiting her parents Rev and Mrs W G Thorn. Rev Clapp returned that evening to Muscatine.
Friday’s events began with a large processional march to Elm Grove and city cemetery led by marshals and the W. SH. 8. Band. Veterans, St James schoolchildren, and citizens followed as the afternoon program at the Graham featured hymns prayers and an ode to the flag. Walter S. Ayers delivered a scholarly address praising the “boys in blue” and urging patriotism and sacrifice.
Advertises Mother Gray a nurse at a New York Children's Home claiming to break up colds in 24 hours and cure various ailments. Promises free samples by mail from Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York and notes availability at all druggists.
Mrs. Nettie O Craven abandons her bid as widow of Senator James O Fair and accepts 50000 for dropping lawsuits. The 8200000000 estate now vests in Charlie S Fat with sisters Theresa Oelrichs and Virginia Vanderbilt, ending years of litigation.
Iowa vacation note announces opening of fishing season at Spirit Lake on May 16 with best fishing spots and affordable hotel and boarding options. A free transfer bus will meet B C Ry North Western and Spirit Lake trains to Thenn Arnold's Park and Manhattan Beach. Send for free Spirit and Okobon Lakes booklet with Iowa game laws and state details.
The Aurora Society presented a dramatization of Little Women at Swift's Hall Friday evening to a crowded house. Leading roles were played by Bert Dixon and Gwenn Rowan with strong support from Beulah Stewart Nora March and Beth March cast members.
A German farmer Rudy living near Winfield killed by a burst blood vessel after striking Charles Lyman with a hammer three times. Lyman survives with injuries while Rudy dies following the assault. Coroner’s jury absolves Lyman of direct responsibility in Rudy’s death.
Railroad rumors swirl in Muscatine with talk of two new lines. C and Q survey opposite the city on the Illinois bluffs for a Rock Island to New Boston route. Milwaukee plans a river bridge near the Towhead and use C B Q tracks to Rock Island, while Q may cross the new bridge to Washington Iowa. A surveying party may depart for Peoria next week. Meanwhile bids for Hershey mill property draw Rock Island and Milwaukee into depot and switch yard hopes. Chiefs, officials and travelers gather for national meetings and fairs. local editor laments boys shooting birds while urging protection of songbirds.
Local items report travel to Hannibal and Burlington, pension increases, visits, farming sales at $65 per acre, coastal connections, and nursing engagements. Paving contract, health ads, a kindergarten event, and councilman election hints frame a busy community update.
An advertisement for Mother's Friend claims it eases labor by preparing the system for birth, reduces pain and danger, shortens confinement, prevents morning sickness, prepares breasts for milk, and prevents mammary problems. Benefits include softened skin, eased milk secretion, and improved comfort during pregnancy with a free booklet on motherhood. Sold by The Bradfield Regulator Co., Atlanta, GA for $1.00.
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