Mrs Chilcote to Burlington and New York trip begins
Mrs. Dr. Chilcote departs today for Burlington to join Mrs. J R Richards and then travel to New York City for about a month. Benj I Ayres of Kalona Dr Benj F Gabbert of Batavia and Wm H Catmby of Winfield appeared before the United States Pension Board yesterday. The trapeze act of Herbert and De Mello last night was very fine. Mr Herbert is a whole show in himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Chilcote
Burlington
J. R. Richards
New York City
Benj. I. Ayres
Kalona
Benj
F. Gabbert
Batavia
Wm. H. Catmby
Winfield
United States Pension Board
Herbert
DeMello
City Caucuses and Ward Meetings for Delegates
Republicans in each ward announce Friday evening caucuses at 8 o clock to select delegates to the county convention. First Ward meets in the Fire Hall. Second Ward gathers at City Hall. Third Ward uses Smouse's Hall. Fourth Ward convenes in Squire Folger's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Republicans
First Ward
Second Ward
Third Ward
Smouse’s Hall
Fourth Ward
Squire Folger
Regular Services at Trinity Chapel Sunday
Arch Deacon Hoyt of Davenport will conduct services at Trinity Chapel during regular Sunday worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Chapel
Hoyt
Davenport
Al Hayes and Old Swick Nab Wolf Near Ainsworth
Al Hayes and Old Swick hunted near Ainsworth and captured a female wolf after flushing a den of pups. The effort promises to be profitable for the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hayes
Old Swick
Ainsworth
Low prices on Art Denims at Miss Berry's sale
Miss Berry's advertises discounted Art Denims for floor and porch pillows running through April with special pricing on fabric.
Volunteers of America replaces Salvation Army corps leader
Two Booth followers remain as Volunteers of America takes root with K. G. Palmer named captain. The newly issued Volunteers Gazette volume 1 number 2 arrives, praised as nearly as strong as the War Cry in this national organ note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Corps
Booth Tucker
Volunteers of America
Ballington Booth
K. G. Palmer
Volunteers’ Gazette
Wellman Woman Dies After Worry Over Son in Prison
Mrs. Fernald of Wellman died yesterday, reportedly from constant worry over her son who is jailed in the Pt. Madison penitentiary for rape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernald
Wellman
Pt. Madison
Local races loom for clerk recorder auditor and board
The piece notes growing talk of breaking the two term rule this fall and urges keeping effective officials. Four offices clerk auditor recorder and board member will be filled with multiple candidates in each race. It also mentions teacher holiday activity and students collecting wild flowers in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
Ashby
Matthew
Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure and Arbor Day Note
The ad proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive remedy for catarrh, a constitutional disease, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any uncured case and invite testimonials. The piece ends noting Arbor Day preparations are minimal in city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Go
Toledo
Numerous Notices and Local Happenings In Washington
A long column of local items mentions Tony Kopet from Wellman jailed after resisting police, multiple town residents visiting Washington, a license to wed for Geo A Keeny and Miss Margaret Snyder, an upcoming dog show exhibition, and plans for a gas lighting company expansion. Reports include bank officials in town, estate settlements, a horse sale in Hedrick, park grading opinions, and a proposed cure company event. Also noted are local business promotions for gas stoves and Karl's Clover Root Tea.
City of its size reports no criminal cases for week
Washington reports no criminal cases over a week with civil business like collections dominating. Maxwell and Rogers note active civil affairs, but emphasize absence of crime and arrests in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maxwell
Rogers
Forecast for Iowa and social at K P Hall
The Iowa forecast predicts rain this afternoon and tonight with a fair Friday and colder weather in the west tonight and Friday. All K P s and their wives are invited to a social in the K P Hall Friday at 8 30. A Washington attorney Charles J Wilson who lost his pocketbook in Keokuk with less than 30 dollars was assisted by Brakeman Willis who found it and handed it to Adams Express Co. for return to the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Tre HoyeNtna Journal
Iowa
K. P
Chas. J. Wilson
Washington
Keokuk
Charles
Sigourney Burglary Hits Local Store For Jewelery
Warren Mc Clean a former Washington boy now in Sigourney reports burglars entered his shop last night and stole three to four hundred dollars worth of jewelry including watches silverware rings gold pens charms and more with no clues to the culprits yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McClean
Washington
Sigourney
Davidson resigns from Iowa Soldiers' Home Commission. Russell named to fill vacancy
Charley Davidson, orphaned in Washington County and veteran of Co A 25th Iowa, steps down from the Soldiers' Home Commission as Gov. Drake appoints M. T. Russell of Des Moines to fill the vacancy. Davidson has held many roles including state legislator, State Sunday School Association president, Iowa department commander, and railroad commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlon
L. Davidson
Iowa Soldiers’ Home Commission
Gov. Drake
M.T. Russell
Des Moines
Charley Davidson
Washington County
Co. A
Iowa
State Sunday School Association
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Mercer & Chilcote
Sea Island
Pereales
Miller & Babb’s
Demuth
Monarch
Ibs Choice
London Layer
ROW & Nichols
North Side Square
Asey Bros
Fourti Ward
No More
Salvation Army
Mrs. Fernald
the Heights
Tony Kopet
Samsom & Montgomery
J. D. Glasgow
A. J. Coffman
Flynn
Riverside
Mary Swan
Chas, Pierce and
Henry Booker
Brighton
City
M. W. Mathews of
City of Washington
Geo. A. Keeny
Margaret Snyder
Academy
Lovell Swisher
First National Bank
Iowa City
J. ©. Siberts
Lone Tree
Hardy
Hedrick
D. W. Harvey
Joe Daniels
Ums
Rock Island
Disbrow
Fred Anderson
Washington Illuminating Co
Karl
E. C. Carris & Co
Justice Court
Voo
People’s Store
Gazette
John Wesley Morton
Temple Building
New York
North Side Shoe Store
Fine Oxfords
W. F
INTE
WM. Blair & Son
CG. Garris & CO
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