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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
4
Government thermometer shows eight degrees below zero at dawn with three below by seven. Strong north wind over snow made yesterday feel colder. winter arrived earlier than in recent years as fuel dealers rush to meet demand. Church services noted with Rev. B. J. Young leading at McKeesport churches.
A Winchester resident M. M. Austin credits Dr. King’s New Life Pills with curing his wife after other doctors failed. The testimonial claims the remedy relieves stomach and liver issues and constipation, noting its use at Stewart Drug.
Thomas Nast renowned cartoonist dies after three days of illness in Guayaquil. He passed at noon and was interred at 5 PM yesterday. The funeral drew the governor, the consular corps, the US colony, and many friends. coffin wrapped in stars and stripes. British consul offered a prayer.
The third annual International Live Stock exposition in Chicago ends after a week drawing about 350000 attendees. The closing day centers on stock judging prizes with agricultural college students and new farmer entrants competing. The Spoor trophy goes to the Iowa Agricultural College for top three aggregate judging scores, led by Charles Gray, W. A. Linkater, and Wayne Dinsmore.
In Milwaukee one man robbed a store and saloon Saturday night then jumped into Lake Michigan at the foot of Wisconsin Street. Police cannot tell if he killed himself or fell during the breakwater escape. The body was recovered and taken to the morgue.
William Mof fit, already facing charges in the ghoul case, was arrested on a new indictment found by the last grand jury. He remained in the county jail briefly before bond of 3000 dollars, posted by a local trust company, released him.
Julia Heinig proprietor of a confectionary store in Terre Haute Indiana married Kenneth, a law student from Highland Place Chicago, secretly in Paris Illinois ten days ago. She had been recently divorced from her former husband.
On the first and third Tuesdays of November through April 1903 the Iowa Central railway offers excursion tickets to western and southern points at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries at any Town Central ticket office or G. P. & T. A., Minn- may provide full details.
A collection of testimonials dated 1902 praising Miss Denton s mental magnetic healing treatment. Accounts describe kidney trouble eczemaabscesses heart pain and chronic invalid conditions improving after multiple sessions. Testifiers include Heritta Btey Selman Peterson Sabrina Bressler and others with addresses in Davenport Sterling Keokuk and surrounding areas.
Samson and Livingston state the Canton lump cannot be duplicated for the price.
Sixty one Austrians left the Milwaukee cut off area near the George Griffith farm west of the city. They were paid off at Washington County Savings bank and language difficulties caused bank doors to lock. They debated travel at Rock Island depot choosing Chicago or Kansas City with most going to Chicago on Passenger No. 16. The Presbyterian church Juniors announce a Christmas booth and entertainment on Thursday December 11 in Smouse's Hall.
Rev B J Young of MeRKReesport Pa led morning service at the First United Presbyterian pulpit and preached a union sermon in the evening at Second U P Church. His morning theme stressed grace as God’s original gift and love for the true worshiper while the evening talk questioned why the healed youth could not be cast out, tying it to faith. A Niagara Falls power anecdote and General Wolfe’s Quebec resolve framed a lesson on decisive effort. Rev Young to return next Sabbath.
Marion Anderson and his nephew James Letts arrived from Chicago today. A message from Harry Letts said Charles Burroughs’ remains arrived in New York Saturday evening. The quarantine office closed and the remains were not released until today. Mr Letts heads for Chicago with the remains.
Chas S Miller and Son announce a three week clearance as Nicola Campbell take over. Christmas stock arriving will be closed out at "slaughter prices" to make room for new owners and remaining inventory. This lead in emphasizes bargain pricing and urges customers to act quickly.
Next Friday December 2, the Graham Frohman scenic production of David Harun presents the W. H. Crane version of a great comedy. Julius Cahn guarantees a strong company, with gallery 25 cents, balcony 50, parquet 75, circle 1.00, and children at diceare. Seat sale opens Tuesday at Carris drug store.
The P. E. O. sisters announce a clothing distribution to aid the poor. Donations may be left at the home of Mrs. F. L. Wilson as soon as possible.
Mrs Georgia Canfield displays and sells oil and watercolor paintings and pyrography at rooms over Work and Meek's shoe store. Orders are being filled.
An advertisement urges prudent housewives to stock Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for winter readiness. It promises prompt results if taken at first cold signs and notes the remedy is safe for children and pleasant to take. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman are listed as sellers.
Special notice says Dr. M. W. Chase lecture delayed this evening due to church meetings. Doors open at p m and lecture starts at :30.
Prof L. W. Johnson arrives to settle here with the aim of forming a mandolin and guitar club and organizing an orchestra. A Des Moines and Creston veteran with twenty five years teaching violin he invites local enthusiasts to meet next Tuesday evening at 7 30 at his brother M Johnson's northeast room above Crail's dry goods store.
Mrs Stella Lawrence of Danville Illinois died after taking half an ounce of carbolic acid by mistake. Husband J C Lawrence said he heard an outcry then found her on the bedroom floor. Investigation noted she drank half the bottle, mistaking it for cough syrup in darkness. The couple had arrived in Eureka Springs for the winter.
Brooklyn Polytechnic eleven traveled to Chicago to meet Hyde Park High on Saturday. Final score Hyde Park 106 to 0 in a game where the Polys questioned their purpose after the defeat.
Ex Senator Isnae BR Craig of Mattoon announces he will challenge the Newman Democrat J T Hinds in the Thirty fourth district race. Hinds won by about 100 votes.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected at Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M Friday night Marion Clapper W M Roy L Bemry Senior W M W M Terry J W A H Wallace Treasurer J W Morton Secretary Appointed officers were W A Pratt S D 5 M McCleery J D H B Horne 8 8 H T Reynolds J 8 W BR Jackson Trustee and a unanimous vote of thanks to retiring Worshipful Master M P Miller for four years of faithful service and leadership to the lodge
Swift and Armour, the packers, have acquired the stock of the Union Depot Bridge and Terminal company owner of valuable terminals and hundreds of acres of land on both sides of the Missouri River at Kansas City. Decatur jury aces murder case finding Charles Elmer Atterbury not guilty in the fatal dispute with farm hand Frank Lemar. defense claimed self defense after Lemar assaulted him over wages.
The Chicago Flint and Lime Glass company starts operations in Chesterton Valparaise county with 100 employees. Ownership is by Chicago investors who have invested $100,000. First glass output expected by December 15.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with saving his life after a severe lung illness. He reports a weight gain to 227 pounds and urges others to try the remedy, priced 50 cents to 1 dollar with free bottles at Stewart’s Pharmacy.
Mrs H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with relief from three years of agony from indigestion waterbrush and stomach and bowel dyspepsia. She says she can eat heartily and has gained 35 pounds after using the medicine. The ad promises a guaranteed cure for indigestion loss of appetite and related troubles. Available at Stewart's drug store.
Canton Coal receives broad praise from Samson and Livingston. The statement emphasizes Canton Coal as the best in the region, signaling strong reputational support from notable names.
The Church of the Covenanters women host a fund raiser to remodel the church. They will serve meals at the home of Mrs Rev W C Allen on Friday evening from 3 30 to 7 with a full meal priced at 50 cents.
Classified notice advertising teams prepared to handle diverse work orders with contact to J. D. Daniels at telephone 266.
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