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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1903

Page

6

Scent ac kone fragrance widely sold at druggists

An unidentified product called scent ac kone is described as common for general use and is reportedly sold by all druggists, priced at around sixty cents.

Peace Council Sale On FP L Wilson Lawn Thursday

The Peace Council hosts a sale Thursday evening on the FP L Wilson lawn with pale faced maidens selling Indian baskets baby rattles and other fancy articles. Proceeds support the Junior League of the M. E church at 61st street.

Peace Council

Lecture Course to Feature Eight First Class Numbers

The Lecture Course presents eight first class numbers this season including the University of Chicago Glee Club and Washington Academy Glee Club with soloists. Tickets available from Prof R J Daugherty OC HD Wilson or Academy students. Two for the full course and one for children. Secure tickets at once.

University of Chicago Glee Club J. DeWitt Miller Fred Emerson Krooks Father Vaughan Lou Beauchamp Wickersham Albert KE. Wiggam Washington Academy Glee Club R. J. Daugherty HD Wilson Academy

Iowa Central Announces Annual Visitor Excursions to Ohio Indiana

On September 1 8 1 and October 6 the Iowa Central will run its annual visitor excursions to Ohio and Indiana. Tickets go on sale on those dates with return thirty days from date of sale. For rates and details contact agents or A R B Cutts G P T A Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Railway Brighton Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Colo Glenwood Springs Sal Lake City Ogden Utah Deadwood Lead City Hot Springs Iowa Central Cutts Minneapolis Minnseptio

Round trip tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays

A one way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets is offered on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Return must be within twenty one days from the sale date. For rates and information contact ticket agents of Iowa Central or write A B Outts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Iowa Central B. Outts Minneapolis Minn

Unclear OCR fragment on crops and weights

Fragmentary OCR notes mention wheat and oats with numbers and percentages mixed with unreadable text. No clear events, entities, or context to summarize into a coherent item.

Two Henry County Men Plead Guilty to Trespass Charge

A brief late report notes that two men from Henry County pleaded guilty today to the trespass charge.

Henry County

Death of Former City Lady

Wedding this afternoon at Washington House and other afternoon happenings are noted. William Brown and Jacob Kilburn of Keary county pleaded guilty to trespassing on lands before Justice A. Folger. They cut a bee tree in Washington county, a complaint by a local citizen followed, and they were fined 3 dollars each.

William Brown Jacob Kilburn Keary County Folger Washington County

Death of Mrs May Van Doren McCandless in Ottawa Kan

Mrs May Van Doren McCandless, sister of Mrs Stella Towle, died at her Ottawa Kansas home Saturday night. She was born in Washington and served as deputy county auditor here. Survived by husband Dr McCandless and five children. parents buried in Washington. Funeral held Monday.

Stella Towle May van Doren McCandless Ottawa Kansas McCandless Washington

Anderson and Goode Wed at Washington House Parlor

Mr Frank Anderson and Miss Myrtle Goode were married at three o'clock in the Washington house parlors. Rev J B Schreckengast officiated before a small gathering of relatives. The groom is son of County Supervisor Samuel Anderson and the bride daughter of John Goode. They will reside on a farm near the city. The Journal wishes them long life and happiness.

Frank Anderson Myrtle Goode Washington House J. B. Schreckengast Samuel Anderson John Goode Journal

Fire whistle alarm turns out to be accidental screech

Early in the morning Washington residents heard the fire whistle blow at seven. Boys from across the city rushed about hoping to smell smoke, but no fire existed as the valve that powers the whistle dropped, causing a loud, unearthly sound.

Washington Lou Dillon

Deacon Michael and Deacon Daniel Peddle Donations in City

Two men claiming to be from Kerdistan Turkey solicit cash on the streets to fund schoolhouses. They cannot read or write English well and speak brokenly. They showed letters in English and Chaldean from a mission station. They raised several dollars since arrival.

Kerdistan Turkey Michael Simon Daniel

Suicide reported in Columbus Junction resident Ward Duncan

In Columbus Junction a 28 year old man Ward Duncan was found dead in his Gilbert House room yesterday noon. A sorbolic acid bottle half empty was found on the bed indicating suicide. He suffered from an incurable disease and had been orphaned young. He came from a good family and had a sister Mrs. Village Creedy of Letts formerly of Washington.

Columbus Junction Ward Duncan Gilbert House Duncan

Col Mackey Reports Improvement After Illness

Sigourney August 26 Special Col Mackey, whose serious illness caused concern among friends, rested well last night and is much better today.

Sigourney Col. Mackey

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted Against Severe Wounds

An old notice extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure all for burns sores boils and minor injuries with a claim it reveals danger and may prevent death. Sold for 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.

Bucklen Stewart's

Local Society Notes From Crawfordsville Aug 25

Miss Elizabeth Rank of Lincoln Nebraska visits Wm Sherwoods. Miss Eva Smeltzer of Washington visits Mrs J A Conger. Mr and Mrs D H W Fox depart for Westland for a month vacation with W Avery acting as agent. Mr and Mrs Kracaw and children return to Washington. W J Wagner of Dexter to teach in the grammar grade as school opens next week. Miss Anna Brown visits grandparents. Dr and Mrs W E Anderson visit J G Maxwell home. Howard White travels to Burlingiton on business. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs J J Crooks yesterday. W W Twinam W T Davidson and J M Maxwell attend the state fair in Des Moines. John Long and Rob Young go to Chicago. Invites sent for wedding of Miss Valma Hopengardner and Ralph Kelsey on Sept 3.

Elizabeth Rank Lincoln Nebr Wm. Sherwoods Eva Smeltzer Washington J. A. Conger D. H W. Fox Westland W. Avery Peoria Fox Kracaw Clark Ke J. J. Crooks W. W. Twinam W.T. Davidson J. M. Maxwell Des Moines John Long Rob Young Chicago Valma Hopengardner Alnsworth Ralph Kelsey

Local social notes from Washington area August visitants

August 26 reports show Mr and Mrs Thomas Marr visiting in Washington. Ed Maxwell of Crawfordsville joined a Town river fishing party. Moreland leaves for Clearfield to visit relatives. Stephens couple return from Galesburg. J W Parrow and Mrs Parrow spend Sunday with Pilotsburg friends. Mrs Freeland and daughter Julia of Wapello visit mother. Nellie Hull takes train to Allerton. Homer Stephens and L Wilson visit from Washington. T J Whitlock writes of son Ross ill with typhoid in Bentonville Arkansas. S W White and daughter Bessie sail to Columbus Junction. Mrs Samuel Richardson visits her parents in Allerton. Palmer Schilling of Washington spends a few days here.

Thomas Marr Washington Ed Maxwell Crawfordsville OH. Moreland Clearfield BD. DD. Stephens Galesburg J. W. Parrow Pilotsburg Freeland Julia Wapello Nellie Hull Allerton Homer Stephens L. Wilson T. J. Whitlock Ross Bentonsville Ark S. W. White Bessie Columbus Junction Samuel Richardson

Princess Parmachene to speak at Peace Council event

Citizens are invited to a Peace Carnival on the F. L. Wilson lawn tomorrow evening with ice cream and cake. Princess Parmachene will tell fort unes at the event and again Thursday eve on the lawn, with Mrs. L. W. Loftus hosting the St James sewing circle.

Parmachene Peace Council F. L. Wilson EF. L. Wilson L. W. Loftus St. James Wilson's

Rock Island Announces Des Moines State Fair Special Trains

The Rock Island will run special trains to Des Moines for the state fair with a single round trip fare. The outbound train leaves at 5 a.m. August 24 to 29, returning from Des Moines at 6:25 p.m. arriving here at 10:55 p.m.

Rock Island Des Moines

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