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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1902
Page
2
Postmaster Cunningham announces a new city mail schedule effective today for three carriers. They report at seven each morning, split duties between business and residential areas, with a second work period from ten to two and a later evening collection from five to five forty five. Firefly mail handling changes reduce daytime deliveries.
Davenport readers learn of the Walther Lighting and Heating Mfg Co establishing a gasoline lighting and hot air heating plant at 414 and 416 West Third Street. Edward Walther serves as general manager with Henry Dunker as president. The firm promises gas at about 60 cents per thousand feet and plans to hire 30 to 60 skilled workers once machinery arrives around January 1. The current occupant, Fred Meir, will close his furniture business with a cost sale beginning tomorrow.
County Treasurer Shearer reports $1,850 in personal tax unpaid this year in the city. The amount, largely head poll and road poll, signals a recurring revenue shortfall annually. The sum could fund county improvements or support a county officer, suggesting high potential gains from stronger collection efforts.
General Byers will issue an order permitting Iowa national guard members to adopt the new regular army uniforms. The change will not be compulsory for one year and the guardsmen will see uniforms markedly different from their current attire.
J T Beamer notes change in choir practice from Saturday to Friday evening at the usual start time. The message confirms the schedule shift for this week only.
Rush returns to Mediapolis after a pleasant visit with relatives. Joseph McLaughlin visits Harper and returns to Kansas. Mrs. N M Anderson visits Washington with her parents. Meand Mre WW Ortemen go home to Colfax after visiting at M C Rush home. Mrs R B Henderson Cotter visits town for business. Mason travels to Fort Cobb Oklahoma for holidays with parents. Chas R Stearn returns from Mt Ayr visit. Crecia Carson visits Washington. Mrs A L Wilkins heads to Brighton to visit her son. Mrs Elizabeth Masin called to Washington by Henry Bovee illness. Mrs A E Sands and Mrs G C Ebner attend county seat. Moderns Woodmen meet and supper served at Peterson restaurant.
Our news service yields many items of interest from surrounding county towns. Local briefs cover community events, small-town notices, and updates on schools, clubs, and civic activities.
Dec 17 social items report visits by Mr and Mrs M G Campbell of Haskins and J W Hamill bound for Alaska. Wedding invitations to Miss Blanche Cocklin and Dewey DeWitte Stevens for Christmas Day. Mr and Mrs A E Ross arriving from Winfield, plans to move. A party for Rev and Mrs Charles McCleary, soon to sail for South Africa, with music and refreshments. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs M G Campbell of Taskins.
The December issue spotlights Jumbo King of Elephants and Alfonso VII the boy King of Spain amid stories like A Moose Hunt on the Yukon and The Nerve of a Horse. Regular departments cover books, science, crafts, and boys’ achievements. Subscriptions cost $1.00 a year through Sprague Publishing Co. and T. B. Vogt.
Dec 17 report notes Jos Dana's baby improving. Trinity church ladies announce their annual New Year social and seek strong community support and patronage.
December 17 report notes Elder Thorne arriving Sunday evening after a quarterly meeting. Weather brings fine sleighing but no horse or sleigh. Al Miksch of Dublin visited. Mrs. Julia Gardner planned Rock Rapids visit then Dakota trip. W. J. Eyestone ill at home. Lexington school to two weeks holiday. Barn construction hindered by weather. A. M. Gardner visited. Widespread colds reported. Corn still in fields likely to stay all winter. W. W. Chaffee to sell over 100 hogs next Monday Dec 2.
Good news for mothers as croup can be prevented by early treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Begin at hoarseness or after the rough cough appears to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. Used by thousands of mothers and considered safe and reliable. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman stock it.
Miss Hughes county superintendent says the county will be well represented at the forty eighth annual session in Des Moines during the holidays. The round trip rate is one and one third. Notable addresses include Nathan C. Schaeffer on Grades of Thinking and Thinking in the Grades and Orville T. Bright on Our Duty to the Country Schools. Lorado Taft presents Glimpses of a Sculptor's Studio. Detailed programs are with Miss Hughes.
Homer Hall of West Point Ta credits Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with curing a severe lung illness after physicians said he had consumption. He reportedly gained weight to 227 pounds and endorses the medicine with a guaranteed improvement. Trial bottles are available at Stewart's Pharmacy.
The Slayton Woman's Symphony Orchestra performed to full houses in Omaha and Crawfordsville with encores and high praise. Joseph Hecker led the ensemble with noted artistry as audiences applauded each number. Chrysanthemums were presented to the players by Phi Delta Theta as members occupied lodges. Secure seats through C. H. Wilsen 4s.
Soldiers in the last war praised Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet stiff joints and Burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. It cures or no pay, Only 25e at Stewart's drug store.
Frank Wesson offers upholstery and repair services at the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. A specialty is emphasized with a fine line of samples available. He will call on interested customers if they wish.
An item describes decorative clocks from Hebson and Gove with emphasis on craftsmanship and style. The brief notes the clocks as a feature in a shop display, suggesting availability for purchase.
Mrs H Newsom of Decatur Alabama credits Electric Bitters with ending three years of severe indigestion and dyspepsia. She reports improved appetite and a three pound gain after using the remedy, touted as a guaranteed cure for stomach liver and kidney woes at Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
Local notes report an Oratorio gathering at eight o clock with a second rehearsal led by Mrs Elizabeth Malin who arrived due to Mr E I Bovees illness. Shoppers from Ainsworth and East Jefferson street visit Wichita and city friends while merchants report good Christmas trade and country visitors browse supplies. Ex Senator Downey's home near Donnellson hosts the marriage of Birdie Downey to Albert Harnigal with Rev J H Dimmitt presiding.
City business line advertises calling phone number 1 with a coded message. The notice directs readers to leave orders, promising immediate attention by Frank Reger.
Bilious colic prevented by taking a double dose of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, touted as effective in halting threatened attacks. The ad notes hundreds use the remedy with success and lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman as sellers.
Classified note for D. Daniels offers telephone contact 266 1b tf for staffing and general work teams.
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