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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
3
Washington August 4 special to The Evening Journal reports Iowa weather today and tomorrow. Partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday with possible scattered local thunderstorms and warmer conditions in the northeast portion tonight.
A stream of brief items reports local commerce, travel, illness and visits. Mr Mack Conner is recovering from illness, Mrs Jennie Tillotson suffers intermittent fever, Miss Elsie McCobb returns to work, and several residents travel or visit relatives in Ottumwa Crawfordsville Havre Junction City and Biggsville Ill. County Clerk Matthews notes ten July marriage licenses. World travel includes James Conger’s San Francisco Los Angeles trip and Atty Marsh Bailey’s Burlington journey.
Messy column records varied items from Verdi to Muscatine. Mrs T EB McMillan attends Homer Bartlett funeral. Brindley leaves for Columbus Junction. Singmaster returns from Mart Casey visit. Carrie Marshall and children head home to Muscatine. Hayes family visits Delta. Harriett Thomas visits Fairfield. Katop and son return to Grinnell. Hiram Hebner departs for Los Angeles. G A Pierce travels to Columbus Junction for Chautauqua. MacGugin family moves from Davenport to Denver. George Ferguson and child visit from Houston then Brighton. Batterson and Dexter visit J E Pettit in Jackson Township. Rev Pratt departs for Muscatine.
M F McGarthy of the McCarthy Stone Company Davenport arrives from Albia with crews and equipment. Paving will start tomorrow on the east side of the square and dirt excavated will be moved south to fill streets in the south and southwest areas. If enough workers are secured the project may finish in six weeks. Washington paving enthusiasts express jubilation as paving commences.
An old pamphlet-like notice claims Electric Bitters prevent death by self destruction and bolster nerves and organs. It recommends the tonic as a stomach liver and kidney regulator and sells it for 50 cents via Stewart's Pharmacy. The report also notes Rock Island trains moving ballast from Marble Rock toward Iowa City along the southwestern division.
Scranton coal buyers urged to contract now as Scranton is deemed best. John Shields and Son invite customers to visit for bids and arrangements.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure and asks readers to send for testimonials. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills also advertised as best.
Wille chopping a bee free yester day, Toy Heweltine of southeast of the city, was attacked by several hundred bees which stung him badly about the head. He fell very sick yesterday as a result.
A reception is planned this evening at eight o'clock in the Baptist church to welcome the new pastor Rev Roy D Belin. The public is cordially invited.
City of Washington Iowa approves sidewalk changes on Green Street for east side property owners from South Street to Jefferson Street. Walks to be rebuilt within 30 days per ordinance with lines from Rousseau subdivision Lot 1 to Out Lot 9 and Block 20 Original Plat. Mayor Alberson signs approval July 26 190? Attest: City Clerk Mecae.
The Lisbon luncheon aboard the Brooklyn hosted by Admiral Cotton for Portugal’s cabinet and military officials included ministers Cunha and Fontes Pente, civil governor Cunha, Admiral Castilho, and General Craveire Lopes. President Roosevelt sent a cordial telegram in reply to King Carlos's health salute.
A civil action seeks to quiet title to the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 33 in township 77 north range 7 west. The plaintiff alleges long continuous possession and seeks full fee simple title and to bar all unknown claimants and others with interests. Publication authorized for six weeks in the Evening Journal.
Wilford Roseboro, charged with assault and murder in Beavers case, was captured in Polk County and escorted to Asheville. A would be mob pursued him until Sheriff Summers moved the prisoner to Mooresville and then to Charlotte. Roseboro was found with two pistols and a razor. one pistol matched a Beaver home theft. He is now safe in Charlotte Jail. In Kansas, the Atchison Globe marked its 25th anniversary with a Forest Park celebration attended by 12,000, a Governor Batley address, and a fireworks display. J W Howe hosted 150 dinner guests from various towns.
Isaac Ballinger, traveling by freight on a moving Central train, fell in Webster City on August 4. A car passed over his left leg, severing fingers and leading to an amputation at Mercy hospital. He was reported beating his way on the train. The incident occurred in Callivo UL.
The Glee and Mandolin Club with 25 members will perform on Christmas night December 25, 1903 as part of the Lecture Course. This season features eight first class entertainments at a total cost of two dollars with each number priced at 25 cents.
From August 1 to 14 Iowa Central Railway sells round trip excursion tickets to Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria and Vancouver at 45.00. Tickets valid for return to October 15 1903 with stopovers allowed each way and option to travel different routes. Inquiries through agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. Aug 15.
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