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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
4
John Mitchell's notable McClure's article on the coal strike will be followed by two papers from another view. Hay Stannard Haker, a leading McClure's writer, spent weeks in the anthracite district to present the Independent miners case.
A large crowd attended the Baptist church dedication as the remodeled building was reoriented facing east and set back 20 feet. The service featured a sermon by Prof. L A Garrison and prayers by Rev J W Coffman with a $500 project cost largely raised, avoiding a re-opening collection.
For furnace or stove the Canton lamp cannot be duplicated for the price. Samson and Livingston.
The Friday night audience will see a three act dramatization set in Homeville N Y featuring the bank owned by David Harum the Aunt Polly Bixbee house and Harum barn. The production mirrors a popular stage version following the book with seats already selling.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Myrtle Ams/poker and Mr. Bert Finney to be held Monday at noon with plans to reside in Logansport Ind. A tea towel and china shower for Miss Amspoker was hosted by the Monday afternoon sewing club. about ten guests attended. Mr. and Mrs. L D. Robinson announced a six o'clock dinner Thursday. A social event at Swift’s hall featured Frank Sandros and sister Alice hosting a dancing and game party for visiting Miss Flannigan with Miss White on piano. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hays Corbin Lewis and Sandras, and attendees enjoyed an evening of dancing and cards.
The A. O. C. and D. of H invite the fraternal order to the box social on the 12th in the hall. A prize will go to the prettiest lady and a booby prize to the homeliest man. Also notes the pleasing effects of Rocky Mountain Tea.
Mrs Georgia Canfield shows oil and water color paintings and pyrography works for sale above Work and Meeks shoe store with orders filled. A testimonial from Decatur Alabama resident Mrs H Newsom praises Electric Bitters for relief from long digestion issues and stomach and kidney troubles claiming improved appetite and health. Stewart’s drug store promotes the cure with a guarantee and price.
Local residents travel for business attend presbytery and attend sales and weddings. Mrs. Adams visits Muscatine while Mr. Campbell plans a hardware store move. A Presbyterian Juniors event and Baptist handkerchief sale are planned with admission ten cents for children. The Kephart-Mayehew wedding is announced with plans to move to town after the new year. Low rate homeseeker excursions to western states offered.
A Winchester Indiana man M M Austin praises Dr King’s New Life Pills saying his wife recovered from illness after doctors failed. The ad claims the pills aid stomach and liver problems and cure constipation and headache available at Stewart drug store.
December records show William Wallace of Walla Walla visiting at the home of D B Harbaugh and his sister Mrs H Kilgore returning from Chicago. Fisher and Augustine shipped two cars of cattle and one of hogs to the Chicago market.
Snow and cold slowed corn husking as fields remained muddy. Wet land unable to be tiled left weeds and mud clogging wheels, halving road width and trapping horses. Some farmers used light mules while large fields in several townships still had unharvested corn.
A periodical advises prudent households to replenish Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy now for winter. It claims early use speeds relief from colds, notes safety for children, pleasant taste, and urges purchase at Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
Frank Wesson offers upholstering and repair work with samples in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. He will call or visit upon request.
Homer Hall of West Point Ia credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a severe lung ailment. He weighed 227 lbs after treatment and says the remedy is guaranteed for coughs colds and lung troubles. Bottles 50 cents and 1.00, free trials at Stewart s Pharmacy.
The singing class resumes in room 5 with irregular sessions on Wednesday and Thursday last week. Prof Kiesau was unavailable Tuesday evening this week. A physical culture group formed a girls basketball team led by Winifred Hood Lola Wells Lacey Wilson Dora Clapper Vera Rogers Ruth Winter Helen Anderson Elsie Grumbling Stella Wells, hoping to match or surpass past boys teams.
The Church of the Covenanters ladies plan a fundraising meal at Mrs. Rev. W. C. Allen's home next Friday evening from 3:30 to 7 25¢ for a full meal. This will support remodeling their church.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fulton, who had been visiting his parents on West Main street, returned to Iowa Falls last evening.
A North Side Store promotes fresh fruit as essential household supply, branding the shop as headquarters for tobaccos and a wide range of goods. The advertisement emphasizes readily available produce to satisfy daily needs.
Manner dampened with Chairmerlain's Pain Balm bound on the back chest or side relieves deep seated muscular rheumatic pains. Described as superior liniment for aches. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sell the product.
Mr and Mrs L Gardner arrived from Moulton after visiting his brother. They left for Lexington this morning. A handkerchief sale by the B Y P U is set for Saturday December 18 at Nicola and Campbell's furniture store.
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