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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
2
Forty new Krag Jorgensen rifles arrived at the armory for Company D boys. Captain Starvey will mark chamber and record each gun before use replacing Springfield rifles. They accompany bayonets and gear for upcoming duties in Keokuk and St Louis, including Roosevelt reception and Louisiana Purchase Exposition events.
Spencer April 22 The Central school in Lake township starts May 1 for a two months term with Prof W M Martin as principal. A four room building and a barn for sixteen horses have been built. They plan to buy an adjacent acre and move an old schoolhouse to house the principal. Drivers have been employed to transport students.
The senior and junior classes held rhetorical programs Friday with essays recitations and papers. Miss Nellie Wilson spoke on How He Saved St Michaels. Debating Society officers were elected led by President Elliot Lyon with Milton Jones as Secretary and Ralph Shannon as Treasurer.
The Knights of Pythias grand lodge moves its annual session from Creston to Council Bluffs this year due to Creston deeming the event too large for its size. Capt Tibbits and Mr Kimball traveled from Council Bluffs to present the plan to grand lodge officers, who unanimously approved a Missouri river location. Notables present included Grand Vizier Gillett, Past Chancellors Porterfield and Murphy, and several prominent Pythians from Vinton Columbus Junction and Denfeon.
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana faced a severe stomach and liver ailment in his wife. He tried Dr King s New Life Pills from Stewart s Drug Store and she found quick relief and was cured.
Real estate ad highlights prime Northwest farm land along the Minneapolis and St. Louis route with rising values and favorable climate. Attracts buyers seeking investment and residence, noting low excursion rates from Iowa Central and M&StL lines. Includes contact A B Cutts, G P A, Ta Cent, and M & St L A R, Minneapolis. May include rail ticket details for National Educational Association event travel.
Captain Harvey receives Adjutant General Byers orders directing Company D to depart Burlington at 1 40 p m on April 28 to Keokuk for Roosevelt reception then to St Louis by 10 p m the same day. They will wear khaki uniforms campaign hats and log books and travel with luggage only. The party will be fed at Keokuk and Hannibal and will be inspected in St Louis before the dedication on April 30. Additional local notices follow about visits and plantings and arrivals of several residents and relatives.
Johnson the baker sells the best line of goods in the city with fresh stock kept on hand daily. Buy bakery products from him for genuine satisfaction as he pays the trade with Johnson.
F B Matlock of Brighton and former Fairfield resident spoke at Armory D under the Prohibition Alliance. Rev J Lackey presided as local president. Academy Glee Club under Prof Daugherty provided music. Matlock urged stamping out traffic to protect society and cited state action to shield people from the rum power.
Sioux City will host the next Iowa State Firemen's association tournament from July 28 to 31 after a Saturday conference among EK I Alderman Marion IA treasurer of the association a local firemen committee and a committee from the Interstate Live Stock Fair association.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running leg sore but Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days Ulcers wounds piles its the best salve in the world Cuore guaranteed Only 25e Sold by Stewart druggist
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a near fatal illness with yellow skin and pain. He credits three physicians and Electric Bitters for a dramatic recovery after three weeks. He urges others to try the remedy, priced at 50 cents at Stewart's drug store.
A three act comedy titled Maloney's Wedding Day is staged at Graham next Friday evening. The play promises bright comedy and wholesome humor with a well woven plot and relatable situations.
Account of Peare of the Iowa Central AK offers trips from Brighton to Resnae or San Francisco at 50.00 for the round trip. Sale dates May 3, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 with travel through July 15, 1903. Diverse routes, planning, stopovers in each direction. Inquire via local agents or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
Iowa Central Railway offers a special excursion to Oskaloosa for the presidential visit on April 28. Round trip from Brighton advertised. Oskaloosa declares a holiday with a grand parade, national guard military drills, and Iowa Brigade Band music as part of the events.
Exhibition of the sweetest thing made displayed in the East Window at the Savings Bank Store, 50 tf F. F. Parrish.
Notice for a Regular meeting of Chapter 1 P E to be held at the home of Mrs Susie Anderson on Thursday afternoon April 23 at 2 30 p m.
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