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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1902

Page

4

Terceo odor Scandal in a Richard Hoos Streamdan production

The article notes a brilliant young actor Win Owen starring in Terceo odor Scandal with a standout acting company. It mentions Will Steele returning from St Louis and meeting Charles Giltner, manager of the Moline Plow works, plus visits from Mrs. T. E. McMillan and Mr. Burris of Chicago. Todd Stuart is seen in Davenport on a city visit as the city council holds a regular meeting.

Win Owe Richard Hoos Streamdan Owen T. E. McMillan Ver.di Joe Burris Chicago A. T. Burris

Sleeping car service links St Paul to Midwest cities

Iowa Central Railway offers a new sleeping car route from St Paul and Minneapolis to Kansas City St Louis and Peoria. The Peoria limited departs Brighton at 6 41 p m daily and arrives in Peoria at 11 20 a m. See Brighton ticket agent for details.

Iowa Central Railway St. Paul Minneapolis Kansas City St. Louis Peoria Twin Cities Northwest Brighton Minneapois Tilsepl

Biennial and Annual Fraternal Meetings Across Cities

Biennial meeting of the Knights of Pythias in San Francisco and Gal from August 11 to 14, annual gathering of the Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Biks in Salt Lake City August 12 to 14, National Fraternal Congress in Denver August 26. For full information call or write More Law Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt. Lurlington Iowa.

Knights of Pythias San Francisco Gal Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Biks Salt Lake City Utah National Fraternal Congress Denver Col Lurlington Iowa

Riverside Leader Change Hands in Riverside Sale

Today in Riverside Messrs BA Molree and Wm Kueneman completed the sale making Kueneman the full owner of the Riverside Leader. The publisher Mr Meliiee had held half interest then sold remaining half for 1000. Also noted are local bakery orders from Harvey and Warfel and a building fire at Will Graham's.

Messrs Ba, Molree Wm. Kueneman Riverside Riverside Leader Meliiee Kueneman

Woman's Veteran Relief Union Formed in City

A new group called the Woman's Veteran Relief Union auxiliary to the Coinneterage Union is organized with fifteen charter members and plans regular meetings. Mrs. Hickett of Davenport assists. a meeting is set for tomorrow evening at Mr. S. A. White's home to complete the setup and elect officers. The roster includes Mrs. S. A. White president, Mrs. J. W. Scott vice president, Mrs. A. A. Wylie chaplain, Mrs. D. J. Eichelberger junior vice president, Mrs. O. N. Stewart treasurer, Mrs. Hagcott secretary, Mrs. Loulee Nichola and Mrs. Wm Fulton conductors, and Mrs. Carson Anderson and Mrs. R. A. Riley color bearers.

Woman's Veteran Relief Union Coinneterage Union Hickett Davenport S. A. White Mra S.A White J. W. Scott A. A. Wylie D. J. Eichelberger O. N. Stewart Hagcott Loulee Nichola Wm Fulton Carson Anderson R A. Riley

Lost and found notices and a wagons repair request

FounD a pocket-book with money and papers. lost pocket-book contains a check for 56,395 dollars several bills and an insurer. Reward offered. Delivery wagon needs good repair. Inquire at Smithshop of the Washington Buggy Company. For Rent good pasture with water and sheds. Phone 26. For Sale steel range inquire at Windsor Grocery.

Smithshop Washington Buggy Company Windsor

Man Falls From Post Office Building In Joliet

Joliet news reports T H Menary fell from the second story of the new post office Saturday. He struck iron girders at the ground floor and rebounded into the cellar. Jaw broken with serious injuries to right side and back. He remains in critical condition.

Mies Bertha Curran Joliet Lil Lettie T. H. Menary

Newspapers Chosen Over Other Ads As Primary Campaign

A Philadelphia Record note reports merchants and business men now favor newspapers for advertising over other methods. A whisky firm began ten years ago with five inches of space in a leading paper and received over 300 physician letters, proving newspaper ads effective as space grew.

Philadelphia Record

Local Social News Charges and Visits Mentioned

Aug 4 Miss Pearl Stone visiting Ea White home returns to Marlington. Mea A M Neal returns from Keote after visit at J W Davis home with granddaughter Eve Davie. W Nickerson visits Washington between trains. BH Harding returns to St. Louis after visit with Joseph Harding family. Mae Walker returns from Washington. Sanford Stone and wife visit his mother Mrs John Stone then go home to Ek don. Mr and Mrs Wm Hisley of Washington visit daughter Mrs L B Cooklio yesterday.

Washington Harding St. Louis Mra. Joseph Mae Walker Mee Sanford Stone Mra John Stone Wm. Hisley Mra. L. B. Cooklio

Initiation Event At Workmen Hall With Notables

Hawkeye No 1 and Deputy Grand Master J M Park of Keokuk organize a large class of candidates at Workmen Hall in the Temple building. Grand Master Will M Narvis of Muscatine to attend with many from nearby lodges. a banquet follows.

Workmen Hall Temple Building Ths Hawkeye No. 1 J. M Park Keokuk

Census Finds Sewing Machine Industry Valuations

The census bureau reports sewing machine production facilities in the United States total $20,072,800 in lands buildings and equipment with products valued at $21,120,001 from sixty five establishments. In Burlington Iowa on August 4 arbitration settled a strike by the Building Trades Council with workers returning to work and the boycott against Gilbert Hedge Lumber lifted.

Washington Census Bureau United States Burlington Building Trades Council Gilbert Hedge Lumber Company

Should Advertise for Lawyers Says Thomas M Waller

A letter from former Connecticut governor Thomas M. Waller argues that professional etiquette restricting legal advertising harms young lawyers in big cities. He compares it with merchants and urges allowing lawyers to advertise with references to build start-up practices. He notes much money wasted on circulars and wall displays versus straightforward newspaper ads.

Thomas M. Waller Connecticut Wanamaker

Powerful mechanism in advancing steam winch for grappling ops

Description of a sophisticated steam winch used for grappling and cable hoisting with gear shifts and patent brakes. It lifts twenty five tons at one mile per hour or ten tons at four miles per hour, and adapts quickly to changing conditions. The scene follows a grapnel passing over a bow pulley and being reeled up amid marked buoys and a wary crew.

Lippincott's

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Cure for Womanly Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a reliable remedy for female disorders improving regularity and health. It cites Mrs Armintie Watkins of Acme Kanawha Co WV who recovered after using multiple Pierce medicines and praises The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free with stamps.

Pierce Armintie Watkins Acme Kanawha Co W. Va

District Court Notice of Land Suit in Washington County Iowa

R G Cherry files petition in the Washington County District Court seeking to quiet title to portions of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 25 and the west half of the southwest quarter of section 30 in township 76 north range 8 and 7 west, plus related parcels. The case involves named defendants and unknown claimants, alleges 20 years adverse possession, seeks cancellation of liens, and prays for ownership and quieting of title. The next term begins September 2, 1902, at the Washington Court House. Attorney Scuuvier W Livingston represents the plaintiff.

William Leons Amelia MccCarty William M. McCarty James R. Preston Mary V. Preston David McKee S. M. Cox Max Bayer Xavier Coyat Junction Railroad Co District Court Washington County Iowa R. G. Cherry William McCarty Amelia McCarty James Preston S M. Cox Max Bayer Xavier Coyat The James R. Prn 8. M. Cox Said County City of Washington Scuuvier W Livingston

Railroad Excursion Fares For Colorado Utah Destinations Announced

Iowa Central and Burlington routes advertise special excursion fares to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Grenwood Junction Ogden Salt Lake City and Portland Tacoma Seattle with round trips under one fare during specified June July August and September dates. Final return limits vary by offer. adds Niagara Falls and Toronto trips with low rates in August. Contact agents for details and schedules.

Colorado and Utan Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Grenwood Junction Colorado Ogden Salt Lake City Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Biks Utah Portland Tacoma Seattle Peoria Farmington Lowa Central Niagara Falls Iowa Central Triia Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal

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