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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1903

Page

2

Local Team Fails to Meet Fairfield Due to Trains

Last night the local basketball team bound for Fairfield missed the planned game with Company M because trains ran on varying schedules. The team raced from Ottumwa to catch a Q train, but a cab fare of two dollars and a missed connection thwarted the trip. Fairfield residents staged an exhibition game in lieu, while the I. W. U. Glee Club performed at Hickory Grove with a concert and reception afterward.

Fairfield Milwaukee Ottumwa Milwaukee Southwest Limited Fairfield Boys Washington Boys M Laddies 1. W. U. Glee Club Hickory Grove Fred Edwards Frank Henness Huber Hurt Ed Isett Ralph Hollingsworth Maude Reeves Nell Downer Ada Walker Mary Power Helen Coe Fred Hall

Rector testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Ashburnham Ontario

El A Langfeldt rector of St Luke's Church Ashburnham Ontario writes that a severe cold and cough before Easter vanished after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He details taking three doses from a sample and being able to perform Easter duties. He thanks the remedy and notes it is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

Ashburnham Ont Chamberlain el. A. Langfeldt St. Luke’s Church Chamberlain Medicine Co Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Miss Maude Reeves Receives Acclaim as Pianist

Mt Pleasant pianist Miss Maude Reeves studying under Prof Rommel at Iown Wesleyan earns praise for musical progress. Rommel expresses strong faith in her abilities as she appears as piano accompanist in the Mt Pleasant Republican report.

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills claim

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies target blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is said to be a genuine prescription by reputable physicians, combined with tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.

Hall F. J. Chenny & CO Props Toledo Ohio

Accident Association pays Woodman member claim

W H Minick states he received full payment from the Accident Association for a recent accident. He notes M J Mcnriarty is the local agent and thanks the association for promptly settling the claim.

Woodman Accident Association Accident Association M. J. Mcnriarty W. H. Minick

A Costly Mistake Ad for New Life Pills

A blurb touts Dr. King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles. The ad claims the pills are thorough and effective and priced at 25 cents at Stewart s Pharmacy.

Dr. King Stewart’ Pharmacy

Deweys to Be Protected During Cheyenne County Murder Trial

In Topeka the Dewey Chauncey W J McBride and Clyde Wilson murder trial will be held in St Francis. A special body guard with 500 rounds and four rifles accompanies Chauncey Dewey due to threats from settlers.

Topeka Kan Chauncey Dewey W. J. McBride Clyde Wilson Kerry Cheyenne County St. Francis Deweys C. D. Miller Manhattan Miller Dewey

Jewelry Heist in St Louis Nets $6,000 in Diamonds

An unknown man smashed the EK Hl Kestkamp Jewelry window in St Louis on December 11 and stole a tray of diamond rings valued at $6,000. Two clerks chased him and fired two shots but he escaped.

St. Louis Ek, Hl. Kestkamp Jewelry Company

Goethe Quote on Accepting Advice and Self Improvement

A terse adage notes that accepting good advice expands one’s own abilities. It emphasizes personal growth through wise counsel and self-improvement.

Goethe

Wellman Iowa store rooms for dry goods groceries clothing

Property listing notes available store rooms in Wellman Iowa suitable for a dry goods grocery or clothing operation. Located at 51 61 West B Bell Washington Iowa with potential for retail use and boot and shoe business.

Wellman Iowa W. B. Bell Washington

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