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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1902
Page
3
The B Y P U of the First Baptist church plans a handkerchief sale Saturday December 13 in Nicola and Campbells furniture store window. Proceeds support church work and gifts include many kinds and sizes. They will also offer homemade pies cakes doughnuts bread baked beans and more for sale.
The Junior Endeavor of the Presbyterian church will host an entertainment and a Christmas booth in Smouse's Hall on Friday evening December 12. Proceeds support church activities.
Veterans of the last war write that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve heals scratches bruises cuts and wounds as well as corns sore feet stiff joints burns scalds boils ulcers eruptions and piles. Cures or no pay, 25 at Stewart’s drug store.
Advertisement style note from J. H. Stewart touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic to keep one energetic and active, urging readers to stay on the ladder of prosperity and avoid slipping under pressure.
Weather notes indicate snow flurries in the east tonight and a colder air mass moving in. The east portion will face a cold wave, while the northwest portion turns fair and slightly warmer.
The First Presbyterian ladies social met with Mrs Emeline Cunningham on Friday. The Twenty Century Reading Circle met at Mrs J H Stewart’s home with ten members despite bad weather and discussed Gerant and Eneid from Idylls of the lw. Elizabeth Anderson led a question box. The M K B parsonage Top Men’s club held a farewell for Mr Ralphunkin bound for New York.
Mrs Archie McCulley will welcome members as hostess tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 oclock for a P E O Society gathering in the community.
The Bachelor Maids were entertained last evening at Miss Kathryn Bell s home with a routine business meeting followed by social conversation. Snow did not deter society folk from attending the Keck home thimble bee. Mrs Margaret J Skinner was unable to receive due to illness. An afternoon of fancy work and conversation ended with a luncheon at five. Helen Keck and Elmer Keck assisted. Decorations featured American beauties and carnations. The second company gathers this afternoon.
Mrs. Ss H Newsom of Decatur Alabama says Electric Bitters saved her from grave illness after three years of severe indigestion dyspepsia and bowel troubles. She reports regained appetite and a 35 pound gain. The ad notes the remedy cures stomach liver and kidney issues and costs 50 cents at Stewart's drug store.
Dr. Mackin of Independence, appointed by the state board of control, inspected the county poor house today. The building was found in excellent shape as Messrs. Longwell and Reynolds of the county board accompanied the doctor on his visit during the week’s session. The principal business involved invoicing at the poor farm and processing several claims.
Winchester Indiana resident M. M. Austin credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with curing his wife of a severe illness after doctors failed. The pills are advertised to relieve stomach and liver issues including constipation and headaches, available for 25 cents at Stewart drug.
Charles Holida confessed to participating in the June 20 fatal shooting of James Gallaugher at River Junction after testifying against Mrs. Gallaugher. He admits complicity and seeks mercy, claiming Mrs. Gallaugher fired the shot. Judge Wade to decide sentence next Friday, with possible 10 years to life.
A dampened flannel bound on the back is claimed better than plaster for lame backs and muscular pains. Pain arm is touted as a superior liniment for deep seated rheumatic relief. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. Also, Presbyterian church Juniors announce a Christmas booth on December 12 at Smouse's Hall.
The Chas. 8. Miller & Son factory works on 5000 patented banana crates for Mike Lombardo. Eleven workers cheese through timber to finish a thousand quickly. Storage becomes the major hurdle as crates multiply, with potential stacks stretching miles if assembled.
The Reynolo's Gallery offers a selection of photographic art for the holiday season. The invite requests an examination at the reader's convenience, promising exquisite specimens and aiming to elevate art in the city.
Lillian Rose exhibits an array of Parisian gowns in Sporting Life TM praised as unmatched by any leading woman of the era. A New York newspaper named Miss Rose the best gowned woman on the stage they had ever seen at the Graham tonight.
Samson and Livingston promote Canton Coal as the best in local ads. The show Sporting Life, starring Cecil Raleigh, enjoyed long runs in Chicago and New York and is scheduled to be seen tonight in Canton.
The Iowa Central Railway will sell round trip tickets on December 1 2 and 4 at one fare plus 2.00 with return by December 6 for the International Live Stock Exposition at Union Stock Yards Chicago November 29 to December 6. Stockmen and farmers nationwide are urged to attend for exchange of ideas in the live stock trade. For information contact A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
The Iowa Central railway offers homeseeker excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of November through February and in March and April 2003 to western and southern points at one fare plus 2.00 round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Tickets to Minnesota and North Dakota homeseeker territory are available on any Tuesday, also good for 21 days. Inquiries issued to Iowa Central ticket agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
Division Engineer Woods and Water Committee member Hebener discuss supplying 40 to 60 thousand gallons daily once the Milwaukee road opens to traffic. A reservoir may be needed for storage and fire protection, as Burlington road already uses city water, making the Milwaukee road a significant revenue source.
Homer Hall of West Point Ia credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing his severe lung infection after physicians declared consumption likely. He weighs 227 pounds now and praises the remedy as life saving. Priced 50 cents and 1.00 with free trial bottles at Stewart's Pharmacy.
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.
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