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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1903

Page

2

Shamrock III Suffered Squal Storm Accident at Weymouth

Shamrock III broke its mast and rigging in a squall while preparing for a race. Sir Thomas Lipton was bruised after being knocked down. One crew member drowned and several others were badly injured in Weymouth, England. The race would pit Lipton’s yacht against the American yacht Reliance.

Thomas Lipton Weymoth Lipton Shamrock III Reliance New York Yacht Club America

Delegates Chosen for National Good Roads Convention

Des Moines April 17 with over 200 delegates present the state good roads convention resumed. The committee on permanent organization proposed a central state body with district and county subsidiaries. Delegates from the first district to the national convention in St Louis include T. G. Harper Burlington William Loudon Chas Waldin W W Parsons J S McKerney and alternates Colonel Bell Washington.

Committee On Permanent Organization State Assembly Ohio New York St. Louis Col. Killibrew Tennessee T. G. Harper Burlington William Loudon Chas. Waldin W. W. Parsons J. 8. McKerney Colonel Bell Washington

Death of Mrs Mary Beranek in Riverside

Mrs Mary Beranek, 72, died at her Riverside home yesterday morning from cancer. She leaves seven children and a husband. Children include Mrs Mary Havel, Mrs Charles Kallous, Mrs Josephine Rabas, Mrs Charles Shradle, Mrs Stephen Mary, Joseph and Stancello Beranek. Funeral at ten o'clock tomorrow. aunt of Mrs Gee Teas of Washington attended.

Riverside Mary Beranek Mary Havel Charles, Kallous Josephine Rabas Charles Shradle Stephen Mary Joseph Stancello Beranek

Loses Fine Horse of $150 Value Near City

Herman Schultz of the Eli Warfel farm west of the city lost a fine horse after shoeing at Teas and Little blacksmith shop. The animal suffered kidney disorder and partial paralysis, dying after being shot to end its agony. Schultz valued it at over 150 and had received an offer of that amount days prior.

Herman Schultz Eli Warfel Teas & Little Blacksmith Shop

Harvey Craven Buried in Zion Cemetery

Hugh Nelson, county farm manager, announced this afternoon that Harvey Craven was buried in Zion Cemetery after receiving word from Craven's parents yesterday afternoon.

Hugh Nelson Harvey Craven Zion Cemetery

Waterloo Hosts Grand Lodge Meeting of Knights of Pythias

Waterloo eyes the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge meeting for 1905 with Creston’s selection in doubt. Delegates recall Waterloo’s 1903 event and favorable hospitality, with a Des Moines meeting to decide the site. The Savery House hosts the Sunday decision plan and Waterloo’s potential return is strongly hinted.

Waterloo Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Creston Savery House Des Moines Courier

Prohibition Alliance Meeting Notice

The Washington prohibition Alliance holds its regular monthly meeting in Armory hall on Tuesday evening April 21 at 7 30. An out of town speaker will address the meeting. Prof Daugherty's Glee Club will be there. Prohibitionists urged to attend the public is invited.

Washington Armory Hall Daugherty Glee Club

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments, Hall's Cure Promoted

Warning against mercury ointments for catarrh and praising Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Internal use, no mercury, testimonials free, 75 cents a bottle. Also notes Des Moines extension progress of the Burlington line from Oskaloosa to Tracy Iowa with expected May 5 cut completion and July 1 through service.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Loledo, O Toledo Ohio Des Moines Burlington Oskaloosa Tracey Robert Law Tracy St. Louis Peoria Burlington Journal

Burlington Late Train Delayed By Car Crash

The Burlington evening train due at 6 35 did not arrive until 13 The crew ran the last trip to and from Winfield after that hour Three freight cars left the track delaying traffic from 11 a m until late afternoon The crew had been summoned to Brighton yesterday afternoon to pull the freight from the west to Winfield

Burlington Winfield Brighton Trafic

Electric Bitters credited with saving a life in Philadelphia

John Oliver of Philadelphia reports severe illness with jaundice and weakness. After three doctors gave up, Electric Bitters restored health in three weeks, claiming to have robbed the grave. Stewart’s drug store sells them for 50 cents guaranteed.

John Oliver Philadelphia Stewart

Wilmot Orchestra Concert Spring Program Part I

Wilmot's orchestra presents a concert on Tuesday April 21 featuring March The Messenger Boy Knights Errant Violin solos and quartets by Johnson Curran Matthews Morton Adams and others. Tickets go on sale at Carris drug store Saturday morning.

Wilmot Messenger Boy W. FH. Anstead the Knights Errant L. P. Laurendeau Chasse Berlot L. W. Johnson Voice of the Woods Macy Nora Curran Eva Matthews Mabie Morton A. Strelezki Cora Ball Fantasia—Massa Cornet Chas W. Chance T. D. Perkins Messrs Everette Shearer Merle Lytle Roy Stichter Grover Neiswanger von Filverll March Uncle Sam Dalby Carris Drug Store

President Roosebult Special Excursion To Oskaloosa

Town Central Ry plans a special excursion from Brighton on April 28 for President Roosebult visit. Oskaloosa will declare a holiday. parade, National Guard drills, K P, IO F Cantons, and Iowa Brigade Band music are planned. See local agents for details.

Oskaloosa Brighton National Guard Iowa Brigade

Exhibition in East Window Showcases Sweetest Treat

The Savings Bank Store displays a sweet creation described as the sweetest thing made in an East Window exhibition. F. Parrish is associated with the display.

Savings Bank

Degree of Honor Meeting Ends With Social

The Degree of Honor held a meeting with twenty five members present. After regular business, a social was held and refreshments were served.

Degree of Honor

DANGER OF COLDS AND GRIP PROMOTES CURE

Colds and grip can lead to pneumonia but with reasonable care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy danger is avoided. The ad claims thousands use it with no pneumonia cases and that it cures a cold or grip faster than other treatments. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Eight Hand Number Delights at Wilmer's Orchestra Concert

One novelty feature showcases an eight hand arrangement performed by four of Washington's leading pianists. The showcased piece highlights collaborative virtuosity and adds a playful highlight to the program.

Wilmer Washington

Fortnightly Club to Meet With Mrs Wilson Saturday

The Fortnightly Club will meet with Mrs. F. L. Wilson Saturday afternoon at 2 30 for a local club gathering and discussion.

F. L. Wilson

Bucklen Amica Salve Heals Ulcers In Five Days

P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightening running sore on his leg. He writes Bucklen's Amica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it is the best salve in the world. Cure guaranteed. Only 25. Sold by Stewart druggist.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Stewart

Fra Diavalo at Graham Tonight by Beggar Prince Co

Carris sells seats for this evening’s performance at 8 20 sharp. Mrs Paul Jugenheimer arrived from Davenport to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Dan Steffy.

Fra Diavalo Graham Tonight The Beggar Prince Opera Company Carris Paul Jugenheimer Davenport Dan Steffy

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Grenadines Mercer & Chilcote Postoffice EACO Kaye & Lytle Telephone East Side Square Pillsbury's Best Pillsbury’s J. A. Cunningham’s Sons Shamrock UI Dent Weymouth England Evening Journal Shamrock Race Sir Thomas Lipton State Good Roads Convention Columbia Pharmacy J. BE. Lemmon Prop K. of P. Grand Lodge Prohibition Alliance Peo Part Halfe Roosebult F. F. Parrish John Kelly J. K Harwood South Side O. Solbrig Opera House Hart Schaffner White Sale Lonsdale Wasilington, Lowa Graham Theatre Warren, Moore, Manat Bhington, Iowa Entrar the Beggar Prince Opera Co McCall Bros
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