Little Son of East Washington Couple Dies Saturday
James Pimer Coen, infant son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Coen of East Washington, died Saturday evening at nine. Born Oct 6, 1901 in our city. Service at home Tuesday at two led by Rev Jamies Mr Logus. Interment Kim Grove cemetery.
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Little Son
Mrs
Clarence Coen
East Washington
James Pimer Coen
Kaat
Washington
Jamies
Logus
Kim Grove Cemetery
To Cure a Cold in One Day Proclamation Ad
Advertisement claims a single day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Promises money back from druggists if it fails. The box bears KE. W. Grove’s signature on each package.
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KE. W. Grove
Two Presbyterian pulpits host new candidates yesterday
Yesterday both the First and Second United Presbyterian churches heard visiting ministers. Rev. W Th Anderson, formerly of Garner, spoke at the Second church in the morning while Rev. J S Dague from the Kansas City Presbytery preached at the First church. Dague also preached at a union service in the evening and will return next Sabbath.
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First
Second United Presbyterian Church
W. Th. Anderson
Garner
J. 5. Dague
Kansas City
Dague
Slayton Woman's Symphony Orchestra at Opel House
The Slayton Woman's Symphony Orchestra of Chicago performed Saturday evening to a full house. Under director Joseph Meeker the string sections impressed audiences with soft melodies and frequent encores. The quartet of soloists, three daughters and a son, highlighted the program with strong choruses rounding out a splendid musical showcase.
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Slayton Woman's Symphony Orchestra of
Chicago
Joseph Meeker
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsements Reach Washington Readers
A Washington area farmer James J Geary reports long kidney troubles with dizziness back pain and frequent urination. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Columbia Pharmac and Foster Milburn Co Doan's provided prompt relief and restored his health. Dealers offer Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents per box nationwide.
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Washington
Dean
James J. Geary
Columbia Pharmac
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
N. Y
United States
Which Triplet Will Be Kept by Willie in the Beacon
New York tale notes a mother with triplets asking Willie which child to keep. The old Beacon coat is sold by John Shields & Son. A jovial scene unfolds as Willie views the dimpled trio on the bed and ponders paternity and family ties.
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John Shields & Son
Willie
Croup Prevention Advice Ends With Safe Remedy
Mothers hear good news about preventing croup as early hoarseness appears. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once to dispel symptoms and avoid danger. the medicine is trusted by thousands and considered safe for children. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman carry it. Lloyd Neal returns home for holidays.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Civil Service Examinations Offer Wide Opportunities
The U S Civil Service Commission reports 14 085 appointments for the year ending late 1902 marking a record high 4 002 above previous totals. Examinations will be held in March and April in Burlington Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dubuque Mason City and Sioux City to recruit young men and women for these posts.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Announcement
Columbian Correspondence College
Washington, D
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Dubuque
Mason City
Sioux City
Prattie of a Youngster and the Ten Commandments
A playful exchange unfolds with Prattie asking about the number of commandments and Kessie answering ten. The convo then considers breaking one commandment reducing the count to nine.
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Kessie
Auntie
West Washington Window Peeper Reported
A late night incident in west Washington describes a night prowler detected by a homeowner at about 11 o clock. The medium built intruder wore a cap and left hastily into the street after the resident shouted. Footprints measured this morning indicate a man wearing a style shoe.
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West
Washington
Local Social Roundup of Christmas Visits and Holidays
Dec 22 notes show A J Houk and M C Smiley in Chicago on business relayed. Luther and Mrs Gormley visiting Kansas City. Dr Percy of Galesburg in town. Rev and Mrs McCleary visiting Fairfield family. Mrs Paisley and Miss Ida holidaying with relatives in Morning Sun. Roy Nicholson ill. Neiblocks moving into Crawford property. Crawford to winter in Washington. city schools closed two weeks with Christmas exercises and tree. Belle Campbell visiting Washington. McClearys lecture at Presbyterian church drawing full house. Prof Raggles to spend vacation with Winfield parents. New Years dinner at First Presbyterian church for members.
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A. J. Houk
M. C. Smiley
Chicago
Luther Gormley
Kansas City
Percy
Galesburg
Charles W. McCleary
Fairfield
Sarah Paisley
Ida
Roy Nicholson
Wm. Nicholson
Neiblock
Clarion
Sarah Crawford
Miss Crawford
Washington
Belle Campbell
Charles McCleary
Presbyterian Church
O. Raggles
Winfield
Burlington Route Round Trip Offer in 1903
One and one third fare for round trip with a minimum rate of 50. Tickets available December 24 25 and 31 and January 1 good to return January 2 1903. Distance from selling point is 200 miles. 57 101
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Burlington
Rock Island Sells Round Trip Tickets Within 200 Miles
The Rock Island announces round trip fare of one and one third for travel within two hundred miles. Tickets valid December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 with a minimum price set at fifty cents.
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Rock Island
Responsibility for a Wife in Domestic Use of Property
In Michigan City a wagon driven by Pauline Radke, wife of August Radke, struck street cleaner Leute Sehlamdt and caused injuries. A jury awarded $575, but the Laporte circuit court was reversed by the appellate court. The judge held that a husband is not liable for a wife’s personal injury caused by negligent use of her husband's property in domestic service when not under his direction.
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Indianapolis
Pauline Radke
August Radke
Michigan City
Leute Sehlamdt
Sechlandt
Bard
Sashasd Asa
Laporte
Ilack
President Roosevelt's Rainy Rapidan Visit Policy
President Roosevelt and family faced steady rain at Rapidan as they stayed indoors with host Joseph Wilmeris. Services were attended at Rapidan Episcopal Church but outdoor plans were spoiled by bad weather. The party prepared to return to Washington around noon.
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Washington
Rapidan
Roosevelt
Joseph Wimeris
Rapidan Episcopal Church
Wilmer
Hidden chest of gems found at Las Viseninas College
Senor Olivarri a director at Las Viseninas college reports a hidden chest at the institution containing a solid silver Virgin image inlaid with gold and many gems including 102 diamonds 342 emeralds 26 rubies 4 jacinths and 1 047 pearls. The gems will be government property and the chest was concealed beneath a fangstone in the chapel after being learned of by a former matron on her deathbed.
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City of
Mexico
Senor Olvvarria
Las Viseninas College
Iowa Central Rail Offers Holiday Round Trip Excursions
The Iowa Central Rail will sell round trip excursion tickets within 200 miles of the selling station at one way fare on a third for Dec 24 25 and Dec 31 Jan 1. Final return limit Jan 2 with a special return to Jan 5 for teachers and students. Inquiries to local Iowa Central ticket agent.
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Iowa Central Rail
Sellin Station
Lowa Central
Governor Yates to Cuba and Health Reports
Governor Yates plans a trip to Cuba starting today or tomorrow. Dr. Taylor reports his patient is improving and stronger since leaving home. Weather improves as the day advances. A quarrel on the Winnebago reservation ends with two Indians under arrest after a shooting. In Togansport a man fatally shot in a general fight, a suspect later wounded.
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Miami
Fla
Yates
Cuba
Taylor
Sioux City
Winnebago Indian Reservation
Jim
James Davis
Howard McKee
Low Rate Excursions On Sale For Holidays And Meetings
Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays each month with one fare plus two dollars for round trip. Open Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 final Jan 2 1903. Also cheap tickets to Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska and land offers. Meetings include National League of Commission Secretaries and Town Teachers Association plus American Association for the Advancement of Science. Colonist tickets to West Northwest Southwest regions offered. BE G Fox in Washington and Morrell Law in Burlington Iowa listed as agents.
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Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Chicago
National League of Commission
Pacific Coast
Denver
Des Moines
State Teachers’ Association
Washington, D.C
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Northwest
Southwest
Uear
BE. G. Fox
Washington
Morrell Law
Burlington
Iowa
Hickory Ax Handle Makers Form Association in Louisville
At a Louisville meeting of country hockery ax handle manufacturers an association was formed to establish a uniform price list. The gathering aimed to standardize pricing across the industry.
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Louisville
Dec
Case Dismissed Against Jean de Rydsewski In Paris Apartment
The court signed an order dismissing the case against Jean de Rydsewski connected to the shooting of Mrs. Ellen Gore in her Paris apartment on November 19. The incident remains a focal point in a broader United States inquiry.
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Jean de Rydsewski
Paris
Ellen Gore
Choate
United States
Great Britain
Constantinople
Jobbers’ Association
Cornerstone of Christmas Tree Prices at Windsor
The Windsor advertises small parlor size Christmas Trees from 60c and largest ones at 75c each. Holly costs 20c per pound and holly wreaths are priced. The piece urges readers to buy soon as inventory is limited after cartloads of greenery were acquired.
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Windsor
Ihe
Christmas Day Sweets at The Windsor
Advertises The Windsor house as offering high quality Christmas candies at city prices. Highlights mixed candies as superior. claims all other confections are meritorious and compares favorably to city confectionery stores.
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Windsor
Nicest Nuts of Many Kinds
Nut vendor touts a bountiful assortment of fresh first quality nuts for Christmas Day, promising abundance as a staple holiday staple.
Fine Sweet Cider for Christmas Night
Fine Sweet Cider offered at 26 cts with plenty for all comers and apples to pass around on Christmas night.
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Cts
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