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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1903
Page
3
August magazines are available at Stewart's Book Store featuring new issues and staff picks. Customers can browse current month titles and related accessories in the shop.
Local residents and visitors are listed with brief movements. Keltner of Fairfield visits his son David. Miss Ethel White travels to Ainsworth. Rh M Wilson goes to Winfield. Trav Emry and Wm Duzenberry from Brighton visit the city. Rev W R Sawhill preaches in Keokuk. Rev S K Coates travels to Big Mound for preaching. Rev Mr Bradley of Ainsworth buys a Kimball organ. many town residents are noted in shopping, visiting, and travel, including the McConaheys, Shields sisters, and Miss Rae McElhinney returning home. The Pleasant Plains W F M Society meets August 5 at Mrs Rolla Gallagher’s, and more travel via Firefly, Burlington, and steamboats is recorded.
Ed Lantry Keota first baseman was seriously injured when a pitched ball struck him near the right ear during a North English game at South English. He suffered a fractured skull and ruptured eardrum and underwent surgery. the match ended 4 to 3 in favor of North English.
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Michael Beliel were held yesterday at 2 o'clock from the Second United Presbyterian church. The Rev W R Sawhill conducted the service with choir assistance. Floral designs came from sympathizing friends. Pallbearers were Col, D J Palmer, William Cook, J J Stewart, I Farris, J C Wilcox and J M Lytle. Interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
General Passenger Agent F A Miller confirms Ottumwa Courier report that the Milwaukee cut off likely won t be ready for business before September 1. Local service may start then, weather and labor conditions will determine final timing.
Scranton coal shoppers urged to contract now with John Shields & Son as Scranton is promoted as the best source for hard coal.
Mr and Mrs A R Miller travel to Indianola for the Chautauqua with Bryan speaking today and Clint Price entertaining in honor of the orator. Dr Long and daughter Flora of Fresno California depart for Mercer County Pennsylvania after visiting relatives, stopping en route. Noah Hancock on rural route 5 reports 103 families served and 5885 pieces mailed with stamp and envelope sales noted.
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a buyback on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They pledge refunds if not satisfied after use. The ad touts the remedy as the most successful bowel complaint treatment and the only one that never fails.
Farmers are advised to arrange tile work now for upcoming seasons. John Shields & Son invites inquiries by writing, telephone, or in person at 31126 to set up arrangements.
Mary C. Barrous recalls fleeing a night operator job on the Northern Pacific line and facing two masked men. She seized a revolver, ordered the robber away, and sent a warning message as the express train with a guarded crew arrived safely. The incident led to her resignation and a $10,000 check from the company president, funding her independence.
The Iowa Central Ry sells round trip excursion tickets from August 1 to 14 to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver at 45.00. Return by October 15 1903. Stopovers allowed both ways and option to mix routes. Inquiries to A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. Aug 15.
A notice warns that Martin Stewart Mo and others seek a court decree to confirm fee simple ownership of three fourths of lot three and adjacent strips in Alte worth and to cancel mortgages and claims. Defendants and unknown claimants are named. the District Court of Washington County Iowa will hear on September. Public notice for six weeks via Washington Evening Journal.
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