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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
4
Charles Holida pled guilty to second degree murder and was sent to Ft. Madison penitentiary for life. He was transferred by train with sheriff and two deputies and did not confess publicly. In related news, Mrs. Elia Gallaugher, recently acquitted of murder, is indicted for perjury and rumored to be in Canada.
Johnson the north side baker lists Blackberry Lineberry Crooseberry cranberry pies on sale tomorrow. Local residents are invited to preview the lineup at the shop.
Epworth League held a five cent social at the First M E church with about 150 attendees. The program featured piano duets, a Chow Chow, a piano solo, recitations, quartets and a humorous skit, raising seven dollars from admission. The league plans another social in two weeks.
Having bought out Chas Miller & Son Furniture, Nicola Campbell advertises December stock clearance in both locations before consolidating into one room. Large Christmas stock must go, with full line of furniture offered at greatly reduced prices. The current room will be rented after December first.
Lost and found notices seek help locating a wanted woman and a watch. Help wanted for a capable girl for housework. A Mrs Jackson Robert’s home offers a job. Apples for sale by Wm McFarland two miles south of town. Christmas trees offered at Journal office. Ten good respectable boarders wanted. Unfurnished rooms for rent near Ma FE Cowles North pages.
L W Johnson of Creston brother of Johnson the baker is here and may decide to locate here to teach mandolin and guitar music. He may also organize an orchestra.
The Rathbone sisters will hold a meeting Monday afternoon at 2 30 in the bakery setting. Cinnamon and sweet rolls will be available from John son’s bakery tomorrow.
H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion stomach and bowel troubles. He reports gaining 35 pounds and returning to hearty eating after using the remedy. Electric Bitters sold at Stewart's drug store for 50 cents a bottle.
L. C. Gardner and his wife departed for Moulton to spend a few days with his brother Rev. W. B. Gardner. They plan to move to Groton Oak in a few weeks.
The article urges prudent housewives to keep Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on hand and take it at the first sign of a cold. It claims prompt, safe relief for adults and children with no harmful ingredients and notes availability at Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs seek to quiet and establish fee simple title to northwest quarter section eight township seventy four north range six west of the Fifth Principal Meridian. The petition alleges plaintiff is absolute owner by record title and through adverse possession for more than twenty years. Unknown claimants are said to exist and will be barred by judgment. The court is asked to reform deeds mortgages and related instruments and grant general relief. A notice orders publication in the Evening Journal weekly for six weeks.
Mrs. HH Welch of Tonia Michigan traveled to Chicago after her daughter Celia, 14 months old, disappeared under unclear circumstances. A letter from a so called Rev Dort Brown claimed Celia was safe and needed money, with a deposit check to sign. Police are assisting but have not located Celia or the reverend.
The Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets to western, southwestern, southern and southeastern points at one fare plus $2 for the round trip. Sales occur on the first and third Tuesdays of November through April 1903, with a 21 day limit from sale date. Inquiries to any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
Johnson's Bakery lists citron and white fruit cakes available tomorrow. The ad highlights fresh baked desserts and invites customers to try the seasonal sweets.
A local furniture store announces three weeks of reduced prices to clear stock before transition to Nicola & Campbell in January. Christmas arrivals must be moved to make room for new owners stock, promising bargain prices on home furnishings. Also included is a testimonial for Dr King’s New Life Pills and a drugstore ad offering 25 cent cure claims.
Canton Coal advertised as the best by Samson and Livingston. Frank Wesson offered first class upholstering and repair work with a shop in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. New work highlighted and samples available. Will call upon request.
Hiomer Hall of West Point la credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing his obstinate cough after physicians doubted his recovery. He reports a dramatic weight gain to 227 pounds and praises the remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. Bottles priced 50 cents and 1.00 with free samples at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Dr M W Chase of Chicago speaks at the Graham next Monday evening December 8 on The Problem of Life. Tickets available from C H Wilson. Also notices for church fund meals at Mrs Rev W C Allen home Friday 3:30 to 7 with 25 cents for full meal. Presbyterian Juniors to stage Christmas booth December 2 in Smouse's Hall. Dealer ads from Samson and Livingston promote Canton lamp furnace and stove services.
W Hl Turner’s preparation for the David Harum role leads to a vivid Harum on stage. The actor’s appearance—bald with red hair fringe and warted cheek—captures the shrewd kindly old man, while the production gains early favor and signals a long run.
Classified lines list prices for pork and other meats, bread twice daily, second hand goods for sale, and contact notices. Local vendors include Johnson bakery and O. F. Haight rooms with a J. D. Daniels phone listing.
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