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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1904

Page

4

Meyer Bike Train Collision Injures Man Near West Chester

Mr C E Meyer and his wife were on a bogey en route to the Ed Jackson home for dinner when a Firefly engine struck them at a crossing two and a half miles west of West Chester. Meyer suffered a fractured elbow, back injuries, and possible head trauma. he was semi conscious and irrational but improving later. Mrs Meyer was thrown from the buggy as the train, going downhill, halted within a short distance. Doctors Jenkins and McLaughlin treated him at home of B F Dixon. prognosis uncertain but cautious optimism noted.

Ed Jackson C. E. Meyer West Chester Mr. Meyer Mrs .Meyer Meyer

Remedy for colic and diarrhoea advertised

Pains in the stomach and colic come on suddenly and are extremely painful. Immediate relief is obtainable with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. No doctor needed if this remedy is on hand. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Mrs Durst Injured Falling at Sister's Home in Keota

Mrs Amos Durst fell on the porch steps at her sister Mrs Wrights Keota home while carrying a baby. She broke two ribs and suffered considerable pain but her condition was described as improving as expected. Cream rolls at Johnsons tomorrow.

Amos Durst Mrs Wright Keota

Prof. and Mrs. Luce Resign From Parsons College Post

Prof E. B. Luce director of Parsons College music department and Mrs Luce voice instructor resign effective end of term. Luce named by Montana State Board as Dean of School of Music at Montana State Normal College, with over 400 pupils and state funded. Vacancy followed the death of the previous dean six weeks ago.

E. 8. Luce Parsons College Luce State Board of Montana Montana State Normal College

Local society notes and social events of the day

Invitations issued for a reception for Clyde Grimm and bride at J J Grimm home on East Second street. Christina Diedrich entertained a dinner in honor of Mrs Byben and son Thomas of Canton TI. Mr and Mrs A N Stephens hosted friends from the city southeast of the city. A reception for Rev Father Jacobsmeier at 7:30 pm at St James school. Marriage of J B Taylor and Mary A Cook officiated by Justice Folver at East Washington home. Bakery promotion for New Years from Vienna bakery. Warner's White Wine of War Syrup advertised as a cold remedy sold by J H Stewart.

J. J. Grimm Clyde Bride East Second Street Christina Diedrich A. N Stephens Tay City Father Jacobsmeier St. James School Jos. EK. Roth East Washington Justice Folver J. KB. Taylor Mary A. Cook Taylor Washington Mfg. Co Highland Park Warner J. Hl. Stewart Vienna Bakery J. R. Allen Muscatine Wm. Jurying Leta Lins R. I Iowa City

Ingathering of Pentecost Bands in Haskins hall

The Iowa division of the Pentecost Bands holds its annual ingathering in the Baughman building on South Second Avenue beginning Friday evening December 30 and continuing through Sunday with all division bands represented Rev H S Willing of Indianapolis will attend to assist The Pentecost Bands are an independent home and foreign missionary society and teach in harmony with old fashioned Methodists The events include various visits and local notices of Christmas and community activities across Haskins and surrounding towns including basketball games and family reunions.

Iowa Baughman South Second Avenue Jefferson and Madicon H. S. Willing Indianapolis Ind Foreign Missionary Society

Religious revival schedule at Vienna with Rev Willing

Friday December 30 7 30 PM praise meeting and short sermon Saturday December 31 3 PM and 7 30 PM preaching Sunday January 1 9 30 AM love feast 3 PM and 7 30 PM preaching Rev Willing a vigorous speaker with other talented speakers and singers present Everything in the baker line at the Vienna

Willing

Boy Shot by Playful Friend Amid Christmas Party

Ralph Jacobs, son of Mr and Mrs J M Jacobs, was accidentally shot at the Henry Miller home when Bertie Miller, jokingly pointing a 22 caliber rifle, discharged the weapon. The bullet hit Ralph’s right rib area near the spine. He receives medical care and is described as recovering, with the incident maring the Christmas celebration. Several relatives from Muscatine and other areas were visiting the city.

Ralph Jacobs J. M. Jacobs Henry Miller Bertie Miller Ralph

Old Time Problems on Old Textbook Weights

The piece recalls a century old arithmetic book from Northampton Massachusetts with cryptic questions. It explains tare tret cloff sut tle and neat as old merchant terms and notes how today’s students would struggle to parse such definitions.

Northampton Mass

Flies Wreck Manchuria in Graphic Report

The London Graphic correspondent describes Manchuria as an intolerable fly plague. Black swarms descend at dawn to cover faces, hair, and clothing, infesting sugar bowls and meals and leaving unsightly stains as they spread through homes and streets.

Manchuria Sam London Graphic

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