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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports unsettled weather for Iowa today and tomorrow with likely showers. Cooler conditions expected in the eastern portion tonight and slightly warmer temperatures in the western part tonight.
A scatter of events and greetings includes bakery items and shopping at Johnson bakery, church entertainment at M B E church on August 25, and various visits and travel notes. People mentioned include Grace Walker of Ainsworth, Leaisy Hall, W Stephens of Haskins, John Hopengardner, John McLaughlin, Nina Isenhart, Ella Orris, Lena Shaffer, Nina Isenhart again, Oral Clapper, Grace Belvel, Elaine, Capt. W Harvey, Miss Bridget Hochstadtler, Miss Sylvia Baker, Mrs. Crone, Bert ram, and others. Noted activities cover theater and ball game admission, family visits in Des Moines and Chicago, funeral travel, and a banana crate factory representative. A minor accident involving George Bereiter near West Madison is reported with injuries but no detail.
An Arizona Republican recounts W O Foster’s trip after a rabbit’s foot omen. Foster traveled from Peoria Illinois to Iowa and Phoenix planning a one day layover. The baggage train was lost in a Kansas river bend with nearly all wardrobe items missing except what he wore and a kept suitcase. He notes he was not at Coney Island.
The Chicago Fire Hose Company bid 68 cents per foot for 500 feet of hose. The hose brand is Excel Heavy with cotton jacket and rubber lining, mildew and rot proof, for Gazelle hose company.
A game of ball is set for next Thursday at the East Side ball park between the Washington team and a nine from Wapello. It is billed as one of the season’s best and will start at 3 o clock with admission priced at 25 cents.
The Lecture Course presents eight first class numbers this season with performances by the University of Chicago Glee Club J DeWitt Miller Fred Emerson Brooks Father Vaughan Lou J Beauchamp L B Wickersham Albert BE Wiggam and the Washington Academy Glee Club and soloists. Tickets are 2 for the entire course or 1 for children obtainable from Prof R D Daugherty president C H Wilson secretary or any Academy student. Also notes on book store pricing and local notices including WGC TA meeting at Miss Parkers home August 27 at 2 30 and Twin City Sewing Machine Repair Co offerings.
Washington Iowa city council and mayor approve a resolution to contract with the Chicago Fire Hose Co and set a 1903 04 tax levy across funds including General Sewer Library Bond Grading Improvement Water Works Electric Park and related bonds. Proceedings cite sidewalk petition decisions and water works district ordinance.
The city ordinance states Washington Iowa is a single Water Works Electric Plant Bond district with all taxable property within the city receiving benefits and subject to special assessments for Water Works and Electric Plant bonds. The ordinance was passed August 24 1908 with Mayor I A N Alberson approving and City Clerk H H McCleery attesting.
The council notes a 16 mill rise from new funds and depleted reserves to support bond, electric plant, grading, and park funds. A 12000 bond issue shorts the fund, and the improvement fund increases to 5 mills, with grading and park funds added after omissions.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle thorough remedy for dizziness backache liver complaints and constipation. It claims the product ends suffering and is guaranteed by Stewart's Drug Store with a 25 cent price.
Arthur D Hall will dramatize Hicknel Tdiey romance A Gentleman from Gascony. M. W. Tranley & Son produce with historic scenery costumes and weapons. Event is set for Graham Monday September 7th with Brinton bringing new pictures including papal funeral and coronation reels. Tickets on sale now at the usual place. Admission He and 50 cents.
A period ad touts Chamberlain's Cough and Diarrhea Remedy as the fastest sure cure for diarrhoea during busy season. It promises immediate relief in one or two doses and claims it never fails even in severe cases, sold at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Mrs. W. H. Riley, visiting in Chicago, returned home last evening. Mr. Riley traveled to Rock Island to join her. While in Chicago she bought two fine canary birds from Germany hatched mountainside stock and recently imported.
An advertisable notice claims a preventative for death by own action has been discovered. It warns despondency precedes self harm and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that strengthens nerves and repairs the stomach liver and kidneys. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees satisfaction.
The Rock Island runs special trains to Des Moines for the state fair with a single round trip fare. Trains depart here at 5 a.m. on August 24 to 29, returning from Des Moines at 6:25 p.m. and arriving here at 10:55 p.m.
The caucus will be held at School House No. 11 Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Samuel Thompson is named Chairman.
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman offer a buy back guarantee on Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad claims no risk, money refunds if unsatisfied after use, and labels the remedy best for bowel complaints. Brinton Entertaining Co. to present a Saturday night show at Granama Opera House with new moving pictures.
advertisement note says a fine residence property in a good location will be sold at a big bargain if taken quickly. Inquiries are directed to the office.
In heavy seas at the lake race near New York the Reliance won the first cup series race, finishing nine minutes ahead of Shamrock after spinnaker mishaps slowed the challenger. The start featured a four second Shamrock lead, but Reliance gained the upper hand after thirteen miles and pulled away to the outer mark.
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