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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1902
Page
3
The notice states regular sessions start at 7 30 on Tuesday. Numbers will be posted in the first floor hall by the principal. Doors close at eight. Alumni are invited and will receive cards.
Tromer Hall of West Point thanks readers for support as a severe cold nearly cased consumption before Dr King s New Discovery cured him. The ad touts its cough cold and chest remedy at Stewart s Pharmacy with a free bottle offer. Manager Moore announces Sporting Life is booked for Wednesday at Graham theater, a show famed in Chicago and New York.
The outlook shows generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with mild temperatures and light winds, making for comfortable conditions across the area. No widespread precipitation is expected.
Local ads mention Tee Cream at Allen's and two barbers at the Alcove with no waiting. Hugh Teeter buys second hand goods. J. D. Daniels handles various work. Coal sold by John Shields & Son. Ed Bovee and others travel to Chicago for stock shows. Social visits and moves are noted along with coal ads and Rocky Mountain Tea promotions. The Gazelle Hose Co meeting shifts to December 10 and entertainment listings include Sporting Life at Grahams Theatre.
Chas Scranton near town has measles. Mrs Cornellman arrived from Cresco to visit Mrs Michael Wilson. Mr and Mrs Sam McCleery and Mr Tom Berdo traveled to Chicago for livestock matters. Judge Preston of Oskaloosa to begin first term in January. East Washington hosts Eugene Wentworth and daughter visiting Warrie Horne. Ottumwa resident Mrs Oberlin returns home after visiting Burris family. Brakeman McDowell travels from Avoca due to sister illness. Dan B Horne and daughter visit engineer Harry Horne and wife. Invitations issued for May Walker and A P Jeffrey of Ainsworth to wed next Thursday at seven. Groom’s father W R Jeffrey of this place noted.
Garfield Coal proves ideal for furnace use as JOhn Shields and Son promote and offer it for sale.
The Southeastern Iowa Teacher's Association will hold its ninth annual meeting in Burlington on April 2, 3 and 4. Officers met in Burlington Saturday to decide the program featuring round tables general meetings and addresses by prominent educators. A prominent statesman outside education is to be secured.
A timely note urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy this season. It claims rapid, safe relief if taken at first signs of a cold and suitable for children, with Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman listed as sellers.
Major social week features thimble bees at the Charles Keck home hosted by Mrs Skinner Mrs Walker Skinner Mr Keck and Miss Alice Fluke Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Frank and Alice Sandros host a card and dancing party in Swift's hall Tuesday night in honor of Miss Flannigan.
First car of Scranton coal delivered by John Shields & Son arrived for sale at ten dollars per ton. Orders will be filled in order as received. Shoppers praise coal quality and potential holiday trade appears strong after Savings Bank Store opening with lively crowds.
Frank Wesson offers upholstery and repair work from the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. A fine line of samples is available and he will call on you if you wish.
A meeting of the Hethliehem Companators is scheduled for Tuesday night. Attendees are expected to discuss community work in the Tem ie area with Miller C. and others.
A meeting of the W V R U will be held Monday evening at 70 in the Court of Honor Mall. Members are urged to be present for important business.
A public sale on Wednesday December 3 at Gardner farm Lexington lists horses cattle hogs and farm gear. Items include seven horses twelve cattle seventeen hogs corn oats hay wagons bobsled a binder plows harness and more with twelve month credit and five percent cash discount on large sums. Auctioneers Reeves and Moore clerk.
A flannel dampened with Chairmerlain's Pain Balm is advertised as superior for back and chest pain relief. The product is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. A. Hott and daughter Miss Maud depart Thursday for Carlsbad New Mexico to spend the winter.
The Iowa Central railway offers homeseeker excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of November through April 1903. Fares are one fare plus 2.00 for round trip, valid 21 days from sale to western and southern points. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or G P T A A. B. Cutts in Minneapolis. Also tickets at one fare plus 2.00 to Minnesota and North Dakota homeseeker territory, valid 21 days.
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