City Council Pushes Brick Street Paving Plan
The council, by a three fourths vote, approves immediate brick paving for the square and adjacent blocks and four abutting alleys. A request to hire plans and an engineer follows, with licenses granted for tables and alleys. A sidewalk and appeals to the supreme court are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciyttorney Hutterfield
Wilson
Ayes
Walther
Emry
Glasgow
Miller
Heben
Union Veterans Union elects officers at Woodman Hall encampment
The Union Veterans Union held its annual encampment in Woodman Hall last night electing J. J. Kellogg as Colonel J. W. Scott as Lieutenant Colonel J. Ferguson as Major K. T. Wiley as Chaplain John B. Gray as Quartermaster M. L. Orris as Burgeon. Staff officers to be named by Col. Kellogg. A surprise supper for husbands preceded by remarks from A White Capt J Jellogg J Ferguson Mrs C N Stewart and Geo Black. Music highlighted the event.
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The
Union Veterans Union
Woodman Hall
J. J. Kellogg
J. W. Scott
J. & Ferguson
K.T. Wiley
John 8. Gray
M. L. Orris
Burgeon
Col. Kellogg
Womans Veterans Relief Union
A. White
J. Jellogg
J. Ferguson
C. N. Stewart
Geo. Black
Burdette Visits Burlington Reflects on Old Ties
Robt J Burdette arrived in Burlington Sunday morning to renew acquaintances and tour familiar sites. He praised Burlington as the dearest sweetest place on earth and shared a humorous reminiscence of the 1876 Fourth cyclone, comparing local festivities to Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robt
J. Burdette
Burlington
Mr. Burdette
Bin
Local Notes From Cedar Falls and Surrounding Towns
December items from the county towns include Miss Kiama Baxbaum traveling to Cedar Falls, Charley Anderson and family visiting L. Dunbar's residence, measles cases at Wm Robertson’s, Brighton visitors Mrs. A. Vrain’s daughter, and T. W. Foley’s return from Anamosa after Thanksgiving exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiama Baxbaum
Cedar Falls
Charley Anderson
Washington
L. ©. Dunbar
Wm. Robertson
Alkire
Brighton
A. Vrain
T. W. Foley
Anamosa
Keota and Algona Residents Visit Relatives and Travel
Dec 1 notes Dr and Mrs OC F Starter of Keota spent Sunday with sister Mrs A L Erdice. Mrs Amos Stewart of Algona departed for Washington en route home. Miss Mable Fordyce visited relatives in Henry. T H Barnes returned from Indiana. Miss Maud Erdice returned from Keota.
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OC. F. Starter
Keota
A. L. Erdice
Amos Stewart
Algona
Washington
Mable Fordyce
Henry
T. H. Barnes
Indiana
Miss Maud Erdice
Electric Bitters Praised By Decatur Woman
Mrs H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with curing years of stomach and bowel troubles. She reports improved appetite and a 35 pound gain after use. The remedy is advertised as a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite stomach liver and kidney complaints, priced at 50 cents.
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H. Newsom
Decatur
Ala
Stewart's Drug Store
Local notes and social headlines from Winfield and surrounding area
Dec 1 Miss Ida Paisley spent Sabbath with her brother in Winfield. Miss May Walker returned to Chicago after visiting her parents. Miss Maud Murphy left for Mt. Pleasant to attend college this winter. David White returned to Los Angeles after six weeks visiting relatives. The Schuman Ladies Quartett will present the third lecture course program tomorrow evening. Parsons Orchestra and Concert Co. gave a musical recital at the Columbian Opera House last night. the house was well filled and the entertainment was creditable.
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Ida Paisley
C. A
Winfield
May Walker
Chicago
J. H. Walker
Maud Murphy
Mt. Pleasant
David White
Los Angeles
Cal
Schuman Ladies Quartett
Parsons Orchestra and Concert Co
Columbian Opera House
Election of officers at K of P lodge meeting
The regular year election of officers was held last evening at the K of P lodge. The chosen officers for the coming year include L Brookhart M C Fred H Smith V C Ed Nicholson Prelate W d Reynolds M C W Frank Sage kh of RK I A Bailey M of FL ag Wilton M of E Chal Ford Mi at A Chas Ward L W B Crooks O G y and J F Curran FL L Wilson and W J Reynolds Trustees.
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K. of P. Lodge
L. Brookhart
M. C
Fred H. Smith
V. C
Ed Nicholson
W. d. Reynolds
Frank Sage
I. A. Bailey
Ag Wilton
Chal Ford
Chas. Ward
W. B. Crooks
O. G.y
J. F. Curran
FL L. Wilson
W. J. Reynolds
Trustees
Washington County Old Settlers Cancel Annual Reunion
The Washington County Old Settlers and Pioneers Association will not hold its reunion this year due to concurrent events and unfavorable weather. R T McCall is compiling a list of old settlers who died in the past year for publication in the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Old Settlers and Pioneers Association
R.T. McCall
Miss Alberta Kerr Visits Davenport After Visit
Nov. 2 Miss Alberta Kerr returned to Davenport yesterday after a visit with Miss Sadie Davis. Mrs. W. C. Nelson spent Thanksgiving with her father. Max Morrow and family returned to Pawnee Nebraska after visiting his mother. W. J. Reiney and wife of Wellman returned after visiting the L. A. Stephens home. The Lady Schuman Quartette entertained at the Opera House last evening with a reader drawing praise.
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Alberta Kerr
Davenport
Sadie Davis
W. C. Nelson
Max Morrow
Pawnee
Nebr
M. J
Morrow
W. J. Reiney
Wellman
L. A
Opera House
Election Ordered for Lt Colonel in Iowa National Guard
Orders dated December 2 1902 announce a special election for Lt Colonel in the 4th Infantry Iowa National Guards due to the resignation of Lt Col H Haynes. Election set for Monday December 5 at the Armory from seven to nine PM. Regular drill night Wednesday unless excused by the Company Commander Capt lb W Harvey.
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D. Washington
Navy
S4th Infantry
Iowa National Guards
H. ©. Haynes
Lb. W. Harvey
Comd'g
Local Merchant Set to Open General Store Sale Tomorrow
A Swope of Yateryi Kan purchased stock of dry goods and furnishings in Win Mouse Block and will open a sale lineup tomorrow. Some lots will be sold regardless of cost.
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A. Swope
Yateryi Kana
Junior C K society to entertain at Smouse's Hall
The Junior C K society of the Presbyterian church will present an entertainment in Smouse's Hall Friday night December 12. Afterward they will run a Christmas Booth offering a range of dainty Xmas gifts.
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C. BK. Society of the Presbyterian Church
Smouse’s Hall
Sporting Life heads to Graham for two city engagements
The famed act Sporting Life, praised for scenic surprises and thrills, plays at McVicker's Theater in Chicago for five months and at the Academy of Music in New York for six months, offering a refined performance for tomorrow evening.
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McVicker’s Theater
Chicago
Academy of Music
New York
Sporting Life
McVicker’s
Graham
Lillian Rose Starred in Sporting Life With Frohman Co.
Miss Lillian Rose who plays Olive De Carteret in Sporting Life is praised as a rising American actress under Charles Frohman management. Her youth beauty and dramatic temperament are noted along with a powerful voice tested in the play’s strong scenes.
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Lillian Rose
Olive de Carteret
Sporting Life
America
Charles Frohman
Winchester man hails New Life Pills in paper notice
M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana writes that his wife was dangerously ill and physicians could not help her yet was cured by Dr King s New Life Pills. The ad claims relief from stomach and liver troubles and constipation with a 25 cent Stewart drug store price.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Ir. King
Stewart Drug Store
International Live Stock Exposition at Union Stock Yards
Low rates for the International Live Stock Exposition in Chicago at Union Stock Yards run November 20 to December 6. Iowa Central Railway sells round trip tickets December 1 2 and 3 at one fare plus 2.00 with return limit December. The event draws stockmen and farmers nationwide for idea exchange in the live stock trade. Apply to Iowa Central tickets or A B Cutts G P Minneapolis for details.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Dee
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa Central
A. B. Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis
Tax Sale Conducted by County Treasurer Shearer
The delinquent tax sale was held yesterday in the office of County Treasurer Shearer. Forty five descriptions were sold in fifteen minutes. This year’s sale is smaller than previous years with 61 descriptions sold last year. Bidders included Wm. Scofield Carl Keck A Hise Dr. Combs James Brookhart for Frank Roberts and John Teeter for Willard Junkin.
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Shearer
Wm. Scofield
Carl Keck
A. Hise
Dr. Combs
James Brookhart
Frank Roberts
John Teeter
Willard Junkin
I. G. White Post Holds Annual Meeting And Election
The annual meeting and election of officers of I. G. White post will be held this evening. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. White
Hare
Lecture Course by Dr. M. W. Chase on The Problem Life
Dr. M. W. Chase of Chicago leads the Graham Lecture Course next Monday evening December 8 presenting The Problem Life. Season tickets and single tickets are available from C. H. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Chase
Chicago
Graham
C. H. Wilson
A Million Voices Thanks Dr King for Cure
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with curing a severe lung cough after other physicians said he was doomed. He says he now weighs 227 pounds and praises the guaranteed relief for coughs colds and lung troubles. Bottles are priced at 50 cents and one dollar with free samples at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
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Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Stewart's
Doan’s Kidney Pills Help Washington Farmer
A Washington resident recounts kidney trouble lasting four years with back and kidney pain. After using three boxes of Doan’s Kidney Pills from Columbia Pharmacy, he notes clearer secretions and relief. Foster Milburn Co. NY sole agents. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Washington
Frank C. Andrews
Dean
Columbia
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
United States
Doan
Moving Steam Shovel Shifts West of Grace Hill
The large steam shovel was moved from the Miksch place west of Grace Hill to the Geo Brinton farm one mile east of Grace Hill starting yesterday. A half wire cut averaging ten to twelve feet will follow once the move completes. The entire operation will take about a week.
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Miksch Place
Grace Hill
Geo. Brinton
Academy opens Tuesday evening with literary society invite
Regular sessions begin at 7:30 on Tuesday night with card numbers assigned on the hall’s first floor by the principal. Doors close at 8. Alumni are invited and will receive cards. Invitations drawn from last year’s visitor list maintained by the academy. R. D. Daugherty, Principal, 45-20 ft Bat.
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Academy
R. D. Daugherty
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Mercer & Chilcote
Graham Theatre
Warren, Moore
Manaan
Iowa
Carris Drug Store
McCall Bros
Council
T. J. Dempsey
John Kos
Henry Lehrer
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Railway
Hebener
East Third Street
Wilson Daugherty
Ira Bowman
Younkin
George Griffith
Robert Lemon
East Washington
Columbian Addition
Lafe Kline
Cit
Butterfield
McCartney
Supreme Court
Prof
Bissell
Columbia Pharmacy
J. FB. Lemmon
U. V. U. Elect
Auxilliary Order
Burdette
Ainsworth
Grave's Brink
Crawfordsville
P. Election
Steek
H. F. Steck
Hobson & Gove
Hobson & Cove
Marion Avenue
Academy Societies
Harwood
South Side
SOL Rich & CO
Jersey
Virginia
Ohio
D. L. Baird & Son
Cash Store
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