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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
4
T G Morgan assistant at the city pumping station injured his left middle finger while oiling an air pump last evening at 7:00. His hand slipped between the box and the shive and the wound will require amputation at the first joint. He will be off duty for several days.
George Stewart retains James F. Meade a plumber with fourteen years of experience. Meade has worked on major buildings nationwide and is highly recommended by leading plumbing houses. Stewart offers first class plumbing at a reasonable price.
Mr Wilbur Norris and Miss Grace M Goode married yesterday at three in the Washington House parlors. Rev J H Schreckengast officiated. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Goode, has lived with her grandmother in Rock Island. The groom, an engineer in a sash and door factory, has worked in Rock Island for ten years. They will reside with Grandma Goode and have many well wishes.
Harvey Craven aged 38 died this morning at 4 50 at the poor farm where he had lived since 1880 due to an unbalanced mental condition. Born in Cedar Two, he was son of Mr and Mrs Wm Craven now of Shelby county. Health had declined for months and his death brings relief from his condition. Parents have been notified but disposition of the body awaits orders.
An old box reads Take Laxative Bromo Quinine to cure a cold in one day. The label promises rapid relief with a signature mark on every box.
A. KK. Glasgow brought a young wolf to the County Auditor's office and received a bounty of 2. He captured the animal in its nest, drawing attention from visitors to the office today.
An advertisement extols Bucklen's Amnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. It promises satisfaction with a 250 price and is signed by Stewart Druggist. Scottish Rite cigars are also pitched as top quality.
W D Shearer of the U S Express Co reports three barrels of live frogs moved this morning to Davenport Malting Co destined for brewing hops use. The unusual shipment aims to test frog culture as a potential aid to hop production, an idea watched with interest by hop industry observers.
Keota reports James McJunkin is improving after a creamery accident. Dr. Ludwig of Town City says prospects are favorable for full recovery, though four to five weeks may pass before his mental equilibrium returns. Recovery depends on nature repairing nerve damage.
Local News notes a marriage license issued yesterday to Edward Shalla and Frances Yansky. The Twenty Century Reading Circle gathers tonight with Mrs. R H Walker. A major business change is rumored on the square as a longtime merchant plans retirement for a period.
Agent Ramsey moved his household goods to Valley Junction today. A social will be given at the home of Mr. and Mr. J. C. Orajyne this evening by the young people's society of the Baptist church. Verry Durham, who lived here ten years ago, is visiting among old friends. The Methodist young people held a social last evening at the Newton Wagoner home with light refreshments.
April 16 reports several people returning home or traveling. Fred L Woodburn from Keokuk medical college arrives. Mrs J L Tinmins returns to Lexington after visiting granddaughter. Harry Pearson returns from Chicago with stock. Ben Harding back in Bussey after visiting relatives. J M Utterback off to Washington. J N Wagoner family moves to stay with Gobles. Harry Moore departs for Morning Sun. Mrs F A Crawford heads to Sigourney for relatives. Stallions Brilliant 11 and Bar None I stand on Morrow Coppock farm for breeding. L D Higgins offers transport to Ft Scott. W G Thorne and son return from Broomfield for aunt’s burial. Will Herr shops in city. several notices of arrivals, sales, and upcoming wedding attendance.
The yacht Amelia arrives at Palermo Sicily carrying the queen of Portugal and her son. Other items note a million dollar fire at a Texas oil field Hoge Swayne tract and a New York theater benefit to Clara Morris for six thousand dollars.
Word to Farmers and Horse Breeders credits Swift Jr. with ongoing work in horse breeding at his farm. He notes scarce good draft horses and promotes King Colin 2800 and Ron Duke 6448 Kin as top producers, saying Onward Chief 4495 sires valued road horses and that Billy Onward exemplifies quality offspring.
Plans are complete for the Shingis Grand Army of the Republic state encampment in East St Louis from May 5 to 7. Officials expect the event to draw at least 15,000 visitors and the city to host its largest crowd ever. Representative Rodenberg has left for Washington to invite Secretary Koont and Admiral Scheley, who have reportedly accepted.
Mathilda Younaquist long presumed dead is found living with Cree Indians in Kalispell Montana. An heir to a Stockholm Sweden estate she bears a ring proof and a memory of being carried away at four after her parents were killed in a Cree raid. She is the widow of an Indian killed weeks ago and will travel to Sweden with Join Andersen to claim her inheritance.
Indianapolis April 1 attorneys defending the negro ghouls moved to quash the indictment against Sam Martin for taking and concealing a dead body. The court overruled the motion and the case proceeds with possible appeal to the supreme court if lost. Litchfield Michigan April 16 Robert Tingee 85 farmer found dead by his own hand after hanging himself from a hayloft rafter with a noose and bound wrists.
In London a Daily Mail Rome correspondent says the pope agreed to meet King Edward after his visit to the Quirinal. In Philadelphia on April 16 the National League season opener was postponed due to persistent rain and a northeast gale. Boston was the opponent in the opening series.
A family friend asks how the husband enjoyed the Alhambra trip. Mrs. Gaswell says he was "tickled most to death" and adds he killed a snake there during the journey, turning the travel tale into a lighthearted anecdote.
Historic Hinman School in Peoria praised for its fame faces demolition as April 16 marks a turning point for preservation efforts. Community groups weigh options to save the landmark and maintain local heritage.
A Dresden telegram debunks reports that ex Crown Princess Louise and Crown Prince Frederick Augustus of Saxony will reconcile and remarry this week. The correspondent states the idea is impossible.
The outline lists scattered items: a Kansas City relative of Abraham Lincoln at age 12. American Thoroughbred Cattle Rectors moved from Chicago to Kansas City by board order. light snow in Berlin, heavy in western Germany. Kansas land deposits surpass prior high water marks. Chicago bakers association holds bread price at six cents. Punch Arnold of Coweta County Ga killed by a pitched ball in Newnan. a baby girl found deserted in Chicago. Brotherhood of Carpenters leaders meet in Indianapolis. Governor Peckham begins Kentucky governor bid. Archbishop Rouchet of Louisville dies in prayer. Algiers shows homage to the French president. a safe blown by criminals in Lreton Lapostotfies, stole money and stamps. Honduran Pela forces near victory with only shouting left. Henry Swearengen of South Bend found guilty of manslaughter at Goshen.
Rail promotional notice announces half price rail tickets to Nebraska Wyoming Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon with multiple sale dates from March through June. One way passes available to Minnesota Dakotas Manitoba and more with dates in March and April. Daily cheap fares to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington until April 30 and California deals through June 20. Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars to Los Angeles and weekly personally conducted tours offered. Free state and Colorado booklets advertised for postage.
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