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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1903

Page

2

Sheriff captures two murder suspects in Harmony road attack

A mob formed after Irwin Sehlatter was stabbed in a road incident near Harmony. Sheriff Bray arrested Edward Coombs John Hilderbrand and James Hilderbrand as they slept in a wagon near Reelsville. Sehlatter, 20, reported the stabbing during a coroner’s statement.

Brazil Lod A_ lyoehing Harmony Edward Coomis Jobn James Hilderbrand Bray Irwin Sehlatter Sehlatter Lawson Tie Coombs Sirny Reelsville

Crescens Reigns Then Loses Trotting Crown at Readville

The two minute trotter Crescens, crowned world champion after beating the clock at Readville, loses the title on Monday evening to a new leader. The era of Lou Dillon and the two minute mark is noted as trainsent glory in a changing trotting world. Plenty Ice Cream advertised at Means and Stichter's.

M. BE Miss Berdo Washington Edna Klein Mandolin Club Pearl Brogan Mary McCulley Pearl Fox Blanche Nicola Jeannette Cherry Fannie Harwood Vera Rogers Ruth Winters Nellie Meek Mabel Buckley Helen Anderson Daisy Hull Guy O'Hardelot Nora Curran Grand Chapter W. F. Cleveland Harlan Charity Fund Oskaloosa Downing Linn County Graham Gideon's Grand Electric Grand Free Street Carris Drug Store Lou Dillon Readville Mass Crescens

Gentry Bros Show Dates Set for Friday in City

A Western class reports a playful moment when a student asked about the Dog Show. The teacher confirms the Gentry Bros show date is settled for Friday, September 4, providing clear local anticipation for the event.

Gentry Bros Brooklyn Bridge

Waterbury Plays Piano for Twenty Six Hours Straight

In Belleville Illinois J M Waterbury played a piano in a saloon for twenty six hours with only five second breaks. He began Saturday night and ended Sunday night playing rag time two step polka and waltzes. He ate two sandwiches drank whisky and smoked nearly continuously. The feat followed a wager and left his fingers blistered and his body sore.

Belleville J. M. Waterbury Waterbury

Warship attacks and fort bombardment reported near harbor

Aug 26: ships approach harbor as fort defenses open fire causing heavy cannonade. Fort Williams reportedly destroys two battleships with multiple gun types. Outside the harbor, other warships are observed. Also an ad touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.

Porthind. Me Fort Willams Fort Williams Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Boy Cured of Colic After Doctor Failed

A Shell Lake Wisconsin father recounts his four year old son suffering colic until morphine injections failed to help. After giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the boy slept within half an hour and soon recovered. Stewart's offers the product.

Chamberlain F. L. Wilkins Shell Lake Wis Mr. Wilkins Shell Lake Lumber Co Stewart's Cook & Sherman

Halts Catarrh Cure Claim and Waterloo Entertainment Notes

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy with a 100 dollar test offer and testimonials. It also notes W. F. Brinton's return from Waterloo where he presented entertainments and plans new pictures including papal events with tickets on sale at the usual place.

Anaes Hall F. J. Chenny & Co Toledo W. F. Brinton Waterloo Leo XIII Pius X

For Sale A Fine Residence in Good Location Bargain

Property offered for sale at a big bargain for quick action. Inquiries urged at this office.

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