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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1903

Page

2

Teamsters Threat Livery Owners Delay Suit

Chicago December 28 union teamsters agree to form a permanent arbitration board next Wednesday amid broad strife with employers. Many contracts with drivers expire at year end and will not be renewed. Associated "Teaming Interests" push grievances to arbitration while smaller unions demand local representation. Employers’ elder Edwards cautions against settlement before the board is set. Large employers to meet union delegates Wednesday to decide on the arbitration panel.

Chicago

Liverymen Delay Suit and Funeral Carriage Standoff

The liverymen shelved plans for an inunction bill due to lack of evidence. Drivers mixed nonunion fleets with union symbols, two policemen guarded a Rosen funeral, and cabmen faced strike restrictions. Many undertakers refused Christmas funeral carriages while hiring drives surged and some union members returned to work.

A. Allen Isaac Rosen State Street Julius R. Iritzen Ogden Avenue Anna ©. Olson Tramlin Avenue

Narrow Escape At North Marion Crossing

Mr. R. Stuart and W. A. Cox of Winfield narrowly escaped a collision at the North Marion Avenue railway crossing. They failed to hear a 2 14 passenger, the horse on the track, and the engine struck the buggy, demolishing its front wheel and shafts. Stuart warned that without safeguards a death may occur.

Mr. R. Stuart W. A. Cox Winfield R. Stewart North Marion Avenue Stuart Cox

Centenarian George Gammon Celebrates 100th Birthday

Springfield Ohio December 28 George Gammon the oldest man in Clark county at the county infirmary marked his hundredth birthday anniversary.

Springfield George Gammon Clark County County Infirmary

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy

The advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that reaches the blood and mucous surfaces. It claims the product is not a quack medicine, prescribes by leading physicians, and offers testimonials. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills as best, with a 75 cent price.

Hall F. J. Chenny & CO Props Toledo Ohio Eget

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Meeting Agenda

The regular business meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society is set for Wednesday evening December 30 after prayer. Reports from committees are due and officer elections will be held. All members are urged to attend with G W Hobson listed as Vice President. Also note work in the 2nd rank and a report of Mrs Harmeier at her Heights home.

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society Little & Teas

Anna Buxbaum and J O Rehmel Wed At Grace Hill

Grace Hill December 26 wedding at the bride’s parents home unites Anna Buxbaum and J O Rehmel with Rev T M Wrights officiating. Guests include Kate Mauthe Mrs Miksch Muscatine John Buxbaum Robbins Crawfordsville James Lemley Brighton Chas Anderson Washington Ben Romig Mt Moriah Mo O E Rehmel and son Ralph Shiloh. Photographs and a wedding dinner followed.

Grace Hill John Buxbaum Anna J O Rehmel T M Wrights Rehmel Kate Mauthe W F Miksch Muscatine Robbins Crawfordsville James Lemley Brighton Chas Anderson Washington Ben Romig Mt Moria O E Rehmel Ralph Shiloh

Macbeth to Feature John Griffith in Grand Spectacle

John Griffith, noted young romantic actor, will star in a grand production of Macbeth with strong chemical illusions, special scenery and effects, magnificent costumes, and unique electric ideas.

John Griffith

Brighton visitors return as Christmas week closes

Matt Kassal and wife, guests in the city for a few days, returned to their home in Brighton this morning. Mr. and Mrs. J C Brock of Bushnell Illinois who had been visiting DeWitt Johnson in Winfield arrived and will stay with John Cashman west of the city. Miss Oliver Todd came back this morning from Columbus Junction where she spent her Christmas vacation.

Matt Kassal Brighton J. C. Brock Bushnell, Jl DeWitt Johnson Winfield John Cashman

SPECIAL LAND BUYERS EX CURSIONS TO GREER COUNTY OK

Special land buyers excursions to Greer County Oklahoma and other Southwest lands run in November and December via the Frisco System. Prospective buyers can acquire rich fertile farming land at one fourth to one tenth the cost of eastern and northern lands with favorable acres for value. Apply to R. S. Lemon Secretary Frisco System Immigration Bureau St. Louis Mo for full particulars and rail rate details.

Greer County Oklahoma Great Southwest Frisco Lemon Frisco System Immigration Bureau St. Louis, Mo

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