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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1903

Page

2

Washington Laundry Sold and Consolidation Plans Revealed

J A Crawford bought the Washington Steam Laundry from J B Elliott and will consolidate with Crawford Laundry. McCall Bros and Al purchase J A Crawford grounds and building, plan possible new construction, possession within thirty days. J O Loovey named manager as Hawkeye Co takes over pump factory. Lee Scranton sells to Hawkeye Co.

Lee Scranton Hawkeye Co J. Loovey Crawford McCall Bros. Join and J. A. Crawford Wagner Washington Steam Laundry J. BR. Elliott Mr. Scranton

Col J Wilson Receives Governor's Staff Appointment

Atty C J Wilson of this city was named a member of the governor's staff last Saturday and will assume duties May first. He becomes Chief of the Engineers with the rank of Colonel in recognition of his long and efficient military service. City friends extend congratulations today.

Atty. C. J. Wilson Wilson Govenor Gol. Wilson

Brighton visitor and local happenings in town

Local Hews reports Mrs. G W Koerr of Brighton visiting her brother J R Isenhart. Inland Type Foundry agent M B K Latta moved north to cover Iowa, while plans for a new McFarland Keckerman store in town proceed. Judge Hanna to lecture on Christian Science in Oskaloosa. several local movements, a runaway incident, and family updates complete the page.

G. W. Koerr Brighton J. R. Isenhart M. BK. Latta Towa N. Stewart Mit William Bongret West Chester McFarland & Keeckerman Roy Davis Septimus Hanna Oskaloosa St. Louis

Inspection of St. Omer Commandery by State Grand Official

St. Omer Commandery No. 1 Knights Templars was inspected Wednesday evening by Col. A. A. Rodman of Washington, the special representative of the state grand commandery. Rodman is a veteran military officer and past grand officer. Hawkeye.

St. Omer Commandery Knights Templars Col A. A. Rodman Washington Col. Rodman Hawkeye

North western Iowa teachers call compulsory education law a failure

Sioux City April 18 teachers from the North western Iowa Teachers' association condemned the compulsory education law saying it is injurious to public schools and unenforceable. L. B. Gerber of Webster City urged repeal and noted hostility to public schools. Resolutions may demand higher teacher salaries.

Sioux City Northwestern Iowa Teachers’ Association L. B. Gerber Webster City

Electric Bitters credited with saving man from grave

John Oliver of Philadelphia recalls a dire illness with yellow skin and weakness. After three doctors gave up, he tried Electric Bitters, saw quick improvement after one bottle, and continued three weeks to become well. The ad claims they are 50 cents at Stewart's drug.

John Oliver Philadelphia

Maloney's Wedding Day Show Opens Friday at Graham

Jas. L. McCabe and a large singing and dancing company will perform Maloney's Wedding Day at the Graham this Friday evening. Reserve seats in advance at Carris drug store.

Called meeting for first degree work in Marion Clapper case

A called meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening to conduct work on the first degree for Marion Clapper, a popular young man whom the craft will be glad to meet. The note is signed by W. M.

Marion Clapper W. M

Knights Templar Conclave for Red Cross Candidates

A Bethlehem Commandery called conclave will be held Wednesday evening for work in the Order of the Red Cross on three candidates. By order of M. P. Miller, E. C.

Bethlehem Commandery Order of the Red Cross M. P. Miller E. C

Carris Sells Seats for Wilmet Orchestra Concert at Graham

Carris sells seats for the Wilmet Orchestra Concert at Graham tomorrow evening. The event invites music lovers to attend the performance.

Carris Wilmet The Graham

Nickel Plate Road promotes fast service and dining options

The Nickel Plate Road advertises three through daily express trains with vestibuled sleeping cars and nickel plate dining cars offering American Club Meals priced from 25 to 1.60. It claims service equal to any Chicago to East routes with depots on Harrison Street and Fifth Avenue and city ticket offices at Adams Street locations in Chicago. John Y. Calahan is listed as General Agent at Adams Street.

Chicago Harrison St Fifth Ave Adams St Auditorium Annex John Y. Calahan M&f Mayo

Maloney's Wedding Day Presented by James L. McCabe

James L. McCabe's comedy Maloney's Wedding Day plays at the Graham next Friday evening in three acts of lively drama. The company, led by McCabe, comes heralded as capable of amusing audiences with wholesome humor and spirited stage business. Prices Ye Mo-We The.

James L. McCabe Maloney Graham

Arnica Salve credited with curing six month wound

P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia says a frightful running sore on his leg was wholly cured in five days by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad boasts the salve for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed and a price of 25 cents. Sold by Stewart druggist.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Stewart

Rail fare to Boston and return offer for NEA meeting

Fare set at 19 dollars round trip with 2 dollar membership fee for the annual meeting of the National Educational Association. Nickel Plate Road tickets on sale July 2 to 5 good to July 8 to 12 return, no deposit with joint agent. Optional extension to Sept 1 with 50 cent execution fee. American Club Vian meals 50 cents to 1 dollar. alacarte service. Inquiries to Jobin Y Calahan Chicago 115 Adams St room 208 for train times.

National Educational Association Nickel Plate Road Sth

Cheap Round Trip Rates to Los Angeles May 21 to June 2

Account of era at the Iowa Central R. R. will tickets Brighton to Los Angeles or San Francisco at 50.00 for the round trip Dates of sale May 3 12 13 4 15 16 17 and 18 with final return limit to July 16 1903. Passengers have privilege of diverse routes, going and returning and stop overs in each direction. For further particulars call on local agents or address A B Cutts G K T 3 Minneapolis Minn May Is.

Iowa Central R. RR Brighton Los Angeles San Francisco A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Special Excursion to Oskaloosa for President Visit

Iowa Central Ry offers a special excursion to Oskaloosa for President Roosevelt April 28. Round trip from Brighton is 1. Oskaloosa designates a Special Holiday with Grand Parade Military Drills National Guard Uniform Rank K of P Cantons of 1. C. F. Band. Local agents supply full details.

Iowa Central Ry Oskaloosa Brighton National Guard Low Brigade

It Has Arrived Exhibition in East Window at Savings Bank Store

The Savings Bank Store at 50 tf F. F. Parrish hosts an exhibition titled It Has Arrived and is described as the sweetest thing made. The display is featured in the East Window to attract shoppers and showcase the item.

Savings Bank Tf F. F

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