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Newspaper
Washington Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
5
The Washington Gazette notes public weariness with the Miles Root controversy. It argues friction at the War Department stems from law more than personalities as Secretary Miles and Lieutenant General Root clash in policy and temperament, highlighting ongoing tensions despite succession.
Rock Island expands its network by absorbing the B C R N under a 99 year lease. The acquisition, along with other recent line purchases, solidifies Rock Island as a leading western railway system. The former B C R N will run as the Cedar Rapids division of Rock Island.
The coal shortage sparks a shift to oil across plants and transport. With cheap Texas and Louisiana gushers, vessels and locomotives move to oil, and manufacturers follow. Within a year oil could replace coal in thousands of places, ending coal soot era.
Reports indicate Haugen leads in the Fourth district for Congress as observers describe him as the central figure in the race.
The fruit world taunts the tuber role swap as strawberries mimic last year’s potato act while watermelons push to be accessible to everyone, signaling an odd season shift in produce circles.
The company completed its reorganization on Monday night. Officers elected include Captain D. W. Harvey, 1st Lieutenant Livingston Hollingsworth, and 2nd Lieutenant Stanley Miller.
Earl Palmer aged 13, son of KE Palmer, drowned while swimming the English river near Kalona. His father found and recovered the body after diving three times, but he had been in the water about an hour before rescue.
Rev E F Lilley delivered the baccalaureate sermon from Matthew 25 14 28 urging students to invest talents in God given abilities. He spoke on a trust managed and accounted for noting growth through effort citing Paderewski and Jenny Lind and urging holy activity over rest. He urged preparation for usefulness and pledged Heaven’s 100 percent dividends.
The 28th annual commencement exercises of Washington Academy will be held in Graham tonight. The class of 1900 includes Nora Corette, Karl Clegg, Howard McConaughey, Beulah Stewart, Aliie Wells, Everett Stewart, and others. Profs Dodds, Daugherty and Miss Carson led the successful year.
An advert promoting women’s shoes that balance beauty and comfort. The copy states the footwear is as affordable as common kinds and available in all leathers and styles.
A list of school program items includes essays and orations by Allie Wells Von Weber Nora Corette and others. It features class history songs music, diplomas, and a presentation titled The Wisdom of the Fifteenth and projections on what the future holds.
Professor G D Dodds died suddenly on Tuesday afternoon after returning from teaching. He was born January 22 1843 in Pittsburgh and taught in Mt Pleasant and Burlington. He leaves a widow and two daughters and was beloved by students and friends. He was a devout Christian and a long time educator.
The stockholders of the new bank met and selected the name Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Officers elected include President Chas Ohngemach, Vice President D H McLaughlin, Cashier S A White, Assistant Cashier Edgar Wilson, with directors C Ohngemach D H McLaughlin S A White Edgar Wilson J C F Wead Sam Thompson S W Brookhart H E McCallum J T Matthews.
Dr. McClelland born February 10 1814 near Pittsburg died at his city home Tuesday evening after a long career in medicine spanning fifty six years. He married Clarissa Christie in 1837, had nine children, and a later marriage to Susan Spencer in 1877. A Presbyterian and abolition ally, he supported Birney in 1844 and many temperance causes before a paralysis sidelined him three weeks prior. He leaves three surviving children and two wives.
An ad claims falling hair and baldness stem from a dandruff germ that digs into the scalp. It touts Newbro's Herpicide as a scientific discovery that destroys the dandruff germ to prevent and cure dandruff hair loss and baldness.
Mrs. Everson leaves for Boston this evening. Charley Davis went to Eldon on Wednesday. Clifford Thorne headed to Bloomfield. A Mosler safe ordered for the new bank. John Wiley returned home from Chicago. Mrs. Gilmer Vincent and children visiting Keota. Mrs. McArthur and daughter Helen guests of Mrs. Cherry at Aledo. Maggie Robertson left for a visit near Indianola. Nora Corette hosted faculty and seniors at her home northwest of the city. Bruce Hampshire appeared before Justice Folger for drunkenness and received thirty days in jail. Dave Munroe arrived from Chicago Wednesday on No. 11. Storm reports indicate Tuesday night weather across Illinois and eastern Iowa. Mrs. Frank Shanafelt and children from Estherville visiting relatives northeast of the city.
Mrs Kekerman and children returned to Westchester after visiting her mother Mrs MacCobb. Winnowing farm ads from H S Walker of Stewartville Minnesota promise bargains in southeastern Minnesota farms. 242 Mack Williams returns from Washington DC as census work winds down with clerks dismissed. Mrs John Mauthe of Gracehill arrives from Omaha blind but now sees well after eye operation, and her daughter Katherine, a Glenwood High School teacher, is named principal for next year.
Harvest excursion tickets go on sale July 1 for a three day Mid-Summer Indian Carnival in Sheridan Wyoming featuring 1000 Indians in regalia reenacting Custer's last battle assisted by U S troops from Ft McKenzie frontier scouts and chiefs. The event includes roping and tying down wild steers horse and Indian races squaw dances and games with a round trip fare plus two dollars and a 21 day ticket validity.
Over privileges allowed the notice directs readers to contact ticket agents for further information. The brief mentions MoreLL LAW and the Assistant G. P. A. B. and Northwest Railway.
Des Moines reports show warmer week with excessive rainfall in all districts except the northwest heavy downpours cause floods and crop damage across numerous towns including Clarinda Bedford Willisea Albia Chariton Council Bluffs Carroll Mt. Vernon Jefferson Grinnell Newton Elkader. Oats bulking and grasses thriving while fruit yields decline with apples 65 percent and various berries mid forties to seventies percent.
On a Sunday night burglars drilled the Lewis & Ferguson store safe in West Chester but abandoned the job after several holes. They fled with the money drawer contents totaling 1.50 and three watches.
The Montezuma Democrat explains the proper method to stop a newspaper. If a reader wishes to discontinue, they should visit the office and pay any amount due, after which the paper is stopped immediately.
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