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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1903

Page

4

Death of longtime resident McKenzie in Ainsworth

John I. McKenzie died after years of illness at age about eighty. He lived in Ainsworth for thirty years, survived by his wife and two daughters Dr Josie Kelster and Mrs Anna Tedford. A third daughter Mrs Margaret Salmon died fourteen years ago. Funeral service set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at United Presbyterian Church.

Alnaworth John I. McKenzie McKenzie Washinon Josie Kelster Davenport Anna Tedford Margaret Salmon Beatrice Nebr McClelland Wm. McClelland Keister J. N. Work Glenn United Presbyterian Church

Four Wolves Brought in for Bounty by Local Hunter

Alva Dickey delivered four wolves to County Auditor Neal to claim a bounty. The wolves were found on Long Creek in Washington county near Columbus Junction and dug from a ground hole. They were about six months old.

oMee Neal Alva Dickey Mr. Dickey Columbus Junction Long Creek Washington County

Thoughtful man aids wife with Dr King’s New Life Pills

A Winchester Indiana man named M. M. Austin helped his wife with stomach and liver trouble using Dr King’s New Life Pills. Physicians could not help, but she found relief at once and was eventually cured. Available for 250 at Stewart’s Drug Store.

M. M. Austin Winchester Ind Dr. King Stewart's Drug Store

Senator Cockrell and the perils of canvassing

The New York Times remarks that Senator Cockrell rejects personal election canvassing. A Missouri story shows a hopeful candidate asking a middle aged lady to give her husband his card, claiming eight orphaned children as the state’s treasures.

New York Times Cockrell Missouri State Orphan Asylum

Johnson bakery urged as weather warms city bread demand

The notice promotes Johnson bakery on the north side urging housewives to skip baking due to warm weather. It also reports social gathering at Second United Presbyterian church after prayers at Mr. J. F. Lemmon’s home.

Second United Presbyterian Shurch J. F. Lemmon Johnson Bakery A. EK. Strain Mt. Pleasant BE. N. Renshaw

Fourteen Indicted in Henry County Slot Machine Case

Mt Pleasant reports a Henry county grand jury handed up fourteen indictments. Thirteen slot machine operators face charges. Frank Morehouse is charged with forgery. Prosecution aims to remove all machines, with bonds posted to avoid jail. Sheriff's office to serve warrants as names are secured.

Henry County Grand Jury Frank Morehouse Wayne Township Norman Mt. Pleasant News

Brookhart Back From Grinnell On Bankruptcy Duty

Ss W Brookhart returns from Grinnell where he attended to the Bigeler Sons bankruptcy case. Miss Lou Huskins moves into her property recently purchased from Ab Miller. Charles Mercer suffers a badly swollen jaw from a troublesome tooth.

Ss. W. Brookhart Grinnell Bigeler & Sons Lou Huskins Ab Miller Charles Mercer

Haskins News Roundup April 28 0

Rev Braner of Brooklyn New York has received a unanimous call to lead the Haskins Presbyterian church. Milwaukee tracklaying reaches Morgan cut mile east of Haskins with a three day delay expected due to poor conditions. Mrs J N Pickens improves from severe illness. Max Marbourg and wife from Washington visited Haskins. Beardsley store construction begun at Haskins. building to be 22 by 80 feet. Catse Crawford of Washington visited son Rolla. J H Mahaffy spent Sunday in Morning Sun. Haskins Townsite Co plants many trees along the streets.

Braner Brooklyn N. Y Presbyterian Church of Haskins Milwaukee Morgan Cut J. N. Pickens Max Marbourg Washington Beardsley Catse Crawford Rolla J. H. Mahaffy Haskins Townsite Co

Illness Delays Miss Lettie Trotter. Dr Keister En Route

April 29 note reports Miss Lettie Trotter too ill to work. Mrs J M Keister arrived last evening due to the serious illness of her father, J P McKensie.

Lettie Trotter J. M. Keister J. P. McKensie

Local social notes and visits from town listings

April 20 social mentions include Mrs M B Vesey traveling to Keokuk for millinery. G W Haines, wintering in California, returned yesterday. J A Laird of Olds visited town. Gertrude Martin of Lenox stayed with J T Martin. Amy Cline visited Dr N J Lease home and returned to Yarmouth. Mrs J F Thompson and children went to Winfield to visit her parents. F K Harper R B E Lease and T E Maxwell left for Keokuk to see President Roosevelt.

Winfield James lTigbee F. K. Harper R. BE. Lease T. E. Maxwell Keokuk Roosevelt

Grip Remedies In Great Demand In McDuff Va

When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest remedies are in demand. Joseph D Williams of McDuff Va says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured a deep lingering grippe after other preparations failed. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman. There is little change in A M Gardner East Main Street today he has not suffered stomach hemorrhages since seven last evening but remains very weak and takes no nourishment.

Joseph D. Willams McDuff Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman A. M. Gardner East Main Street

Wanted Help Wanted and Real Estate Notices

Wanted single man to work on farm apply East Side jewelry store 63-31. Wanted young man to rent room West Main St apply Journal office. For Sale one three year old mare and five tons day five miles east of town J T Sampson 63-31. Wanted experienced girl for a family of two inquire at Journal office. Girl Found small package on road containing two sunbonnets apply at Journal office. 126 For Sale Old Crawford Laundry building 22x60 feet see McCail Bros. Hole For Pale 44 lots with 7 room house in 8 Washington inquire Journal Office. Joot For Rent 120 acre of Blue grass pasture for rent miles southwest of Washington plenty of water see Dan Anderson ae Iowa. Lotf Rites ratory as

East Side West Main St Journal Office J. T. Sampson Washington Joot Dan Anderson Iowa

Pan Is Dead A Farmers Reader Sparks Laughs

A Broad young farmer asked about Pan Is Dead after the narrator showed the title. Mrs Lizzie Bradford and daughter from Keota returned home after visiting Scranton and Cherry families. Licenses to wed issued for John Miller and Myrtle Gray and for Thornton E Alter and Alma May Cook.

Pan Lizzie Bradford Thomas Thompson Keota Scranton Cherry John Miller Myrtle Gray Thornton RE. Alter Alma May Cook

Messer and Fortney Load Grading Gear for Hillsboro Work

Messrs Messer and Fortney are loading grading equipment today for Hillsboro Illinois where they have work on the Big Four.

Messrs Messer & Fortney Hillsboro, Ill

Husband's blouse bargain ends in blanket change

In Berlin a husband tries to buy a blouse for his wife without specifics. He demands a good milk priced blouse between 30 and 40 marks, ignores color and size, and admits it will be changed after purchase. The shopkeeper presses for guidance to fit the wife.

Berlin Lowlon

Moon Festival in China and Lantolatry Traditions

In China the practice of lantolatry endures with Yueping or moon cakes during the eighth month. People bake moon-shaped cakes of varying sizes and decorate them with figures. Friends visit, entertain, and present cakes after making offerings to the moon, a custom linked to a verse about the queen of heaven.

China

Raglan's Crimea misperception and bold government fate

A Confederate veteran mistook foes as Yankees in excitement, a Kinglake bio recalls Lord Raglan a Napoleonic veteran in Crimea. Raglan’s staff joked at his habit of calling the enemy the French, while Raglan urged self placement in power with wit and resolve.

Kinglake Lord Raglan Raglan Crimea

Former bank embezzler Hallinan Sims gets six years

G Hallinan Sims pleaded guilty to embezzling $14 000 from Capitol City National Bank in Atlanta Ga and was sentenced to six years in prison. The Treasury Department reported a conscience contribution of $73 50 postmarked Rome Italy. Russian Manchuria demands were unsurprising to Japan.

G. Hallinan Sims Capitol City National Bank Atlanta, Ga Treasy Rome Italy Manchuria Japan

Leesville man saved by Dr King's New Discovery

W H Brown of Leesville Indiana survived a death wish after using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He reports instant relief from asthma and a complete cure soon after. The medicine claims to cure consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with prices 50 cents and 1 dollar. Trial bottles free. Also listing cheap round trip rail fares to Los Angeles from May to June with various dates and stopovers.

Leesville Ind W. H. Brown Stewart Los Angeles Presbyterian Assembly Iowa Central R. A Brighton San Francisco

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