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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1903

Page

2

Planning for Executive Committee Arrangements for Proper Celebration

The committee charging Memorial Day events selects Rev W B Sawhill to preach at 2 30 pm May 24 at Second church. Decor ation Day orator to be named soon. Post Commander J A Young chairs the executive committee with members Morton Lytle Tripp Gallagher and Gardner. Local groups invited to decorate May 30 including National Guard City School Academy and St James. The Woman's Relief Corps will take a prominent part. Rev J HL Dimmitt chaplain Major J D Glasgow marshal. Music committee includes Palmer Neal Alberson. Finance committee members Bailey Webb to solicit funds. Further arrangements will be announced as plans are perfected.

W. BR. Sawhill Second United Presbyterian Church J. A. Young J. W. Morton J. M. Lytle Geo A. N. Alberson O. Bailey Frank Webb

Retirement honor chain presented to Muscatine station staffer

Rock Island station employees at Muscatine presented former agent C M Gould with a water chain and charm after noon. The chain features heavy links and the charm bears the Modern Woodmen of America emblem, date, and donors names. The presentation expresses regret Gould retired after many pleasant years of employment and his kindness and esteem from those he led.

Rock Island Muscatine C. M. Gould Watcr Woodmen of America Wift

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Reputed Best For Sores and Burns

Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents by Stewart Druggist with a guarantee of satisfaction.

Bucklen Stewart

Militia crews begin surface work at Milwaukee cut-off

A 10 man crew works in Muscatine with sleeping quarters moved into cars near South Muscatine and Grandview avenue. Another 100 men will start work tomorrow. In St Louis, Company D and Fifty fourth regiment may receive invites to Burlington Fourth of July parade. Captain Fred Hjolsteen of Burlington to extend invitation.

Muscatine Milwaukee South Muscatine Grandview Avenue St. Louis Fifty-fourth Regiment Burlington Orchard City Fred Hjolsteen

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Leg Sore in Five Days

P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered a six month running sore on his leg and reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it in five days. Promoted for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents. Sold by Stewart druggists.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Stewart

Washington Prohibition Alliance to Meet at Mr Chas Corvette Home

A called meeting of the Washington Prohibition Alliance will be held at Mr Chas Corvette home Thursday evening April 30 at 7 p m. All prohibitionists are urged to attend as important questions will be discussed.

Washington Prohibition Alliance Chas Corvette Sp. m

Thoughtful man helps wife with new life pills relief

A Winchester man named M. M. Austin used Dr. King’s New Life Pills for his wife’s stomach and liver trouble. She found relief at once and was finally cured. The medicine cost 25 cents at Stewart’s Drug Store.

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

Parsons College to Erect Three New Buildings

Three new buildings will be erected at Parsons college in Fairfield at a cost of 00,000 to 65,000. Hartlett & King of Galesburg LiL have won the contracts for a science hall academy building and a central heating and power plant. The school, once threatened by fire, will operate on a larger scale with completion expected September 1.

Parsons College Fairfield Academy Hartlett & King Galesburg Lil Ottawa Public

Bids Sought For Commercial Club Building Project

Sealed bids due by 7 30 p m May 5 1905 for constructing the Commercial Club building. Plans and specs available at architect A Ritchie’s office Friday morning May 1. Committee reserves right to reject any bids. A H Wallace S W Brookhart C M Keek commissioners.

Commercial Club A. Ritchie A. H. Wallace S. W. Brookhart C. M. Keek

The Indian View of the Indian in Literature

Dr. Charles A. Eastman argues the Indian perspective has been ignored in history and literature. He contrasts Wounded Knee and the Little Bighorn, noting massacres named by officials and the press, and criticizing biased portrayals of Native triumphs and tragedies.

Charles A. Eastman Wounded Knee Custer Little Big Horn

Beggar Prince Opera Co Presents Olivette at Graham

Beggar Prince Opera Company offers Olivette tomorrow evening at Graham Theatre. Patrons may secure seats now for the musical comedy with a lighthearted plot and operatic numbers.

Land transfers listed for multiple heirs and buyers

Property transactions include William Grifith heirs to Hannah Grifith Lime Creek tract 2526 with several other deeds. Purchasers include Eric Davis Dutch Creek 6000 acres Samuel Swartzendruber to Peter Swartzendruber Lime Creek 1719.50, Henry Smith 160 acres English River 11200, and many more among Marion Lime Creek Crawford English River and other counties.

William 8. Grifith Hannah A. Grifith Lime Creek I. L. Pulver Eric Davis Dutch Creek Samuel Swartzendruber Peter P. Swartzendruber Wenger Jacob T. Wenger Mafler J. W. Teeter Henry W. Smith English River A. A. Grifith John BE. Griffith Marion Christian Conrad Isaac Conrad Samuel Conrad Isaac BE. Travis David Bennett Franklin Rebecca Dean J. O. Crawford J. BK. Gallagher Pred Radda H. L. Swift F. Tenner Henry Swartzendruber Joseph P. Swartzendruber J. L. Downs Robert Griffith Hrighton Mary Bigham Joseph Nebel Crawford Jesse T. Moore Frank J. Kurka Kekerman John W. Paschal Henry H. Jones George H. Paul Clay Flora M. Woodburn John H. Sibley Washington

Beggar-Prince Opera in Olivette at Graham Tomorrow

The Beggar-Prince Opera company performs the comic opera Olivette tomorrow evening at the Graham venue, presenting a lighthearted show with music and likely local audience appeal.

Beggar-Prince Opera Company the Graham Olivette

Beggar-Prince Opera in Olivette at the Graham

Tomorrow evening the Beggar Prince Opera Oo performs at the Graham in Olivette with curtain at 8 15. Tickets are available at Jarris Drug Store. Reserve seats now.

Olivette Graham Jarris Drug Store Carris Drug

DANGER OF COLDS AND GRIP AND Chamberlain’s Cough Remed

The notice warns that colds and flu can lead to pneumonia but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, if used promptly and reasonably, prevents pneumonia and cures a cold or grip faster than alternatives. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Borrowed Smiles and Bizarre Rural Advertisements

A Washington Post note recalls a bold woman chasing a purse snatcher who turned out to be a Sabbath School superintendent. The piece then laughs at humorous shop signs and asks customers not to eat fake dates or bone in coffee. A Kentucky courier reports two girls riding a horse in the rain with an umbrella.

The Washington Post Hickman, Ky Roper

Beauty Aid Tea Promises Youthful Complexion

An advertisement urges readers to use Rocky Mountain Tea to restore a youthful complexion. It attributes the claim to J. H. Stewart and cautions against cosmetic paints or skin foods for fading skin.

J. H. Stewart

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the M B E church will meet with Mrs I B Schreckengast Friday afternoon at 2 40. The society was to meet with Mrs B C Gardner. Members please note the change. Try Weems Laundry and be assured of wood work. Sandvos Reid Agents. 59 If

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of M. BE. Church I. B. Schreckengast 8. C. Gardner Weem Sandvos & Reid

Robbed the Grave

John Oliver narrates his life saving recovery after severe illness and liver disease. He credits Electric Bitters with turning his condition around after three doctors gave him up. He urges others to try the remedy, noting it cured him and saved his life. Stewart's drug store sells them for 50 cents with guarantee.

John Oliver Phere Ye Stewart

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