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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports snow tonight over eastern and central Iowa with snow continuing Sunday east and central portions. Fair conditions are expected in the northwest portion on Sunday.
The column lists frequent trade notices at Allen's and Hugh Teeter second hand store with varied arrivals from Ainsworth Havre and Quincey Ill. Individuals including Mrs. D L Baird R F McFarlane Miss Nelle Essiey J H Crooks Max Marbourg Miss Nellie Anderson Miss Mary Parker L O Brindley and others arrive or depart on the Firefly or for visits.
Members of Chapter 1 P B O honored with a Feb 6 banquet hosted by Mr F L Wilson in Washington. One hundred five attended a seven course dinner with marguerite favors, yellow and white décor, harpist J V Barborka, and a large P B O star at entry.
Valentines decor and a wide selection of books, gifts, and novelties dominate Duncan's Book Store shelves. Shoppers report cheerful atmosphere and a robust assortment reflecting the season.
George Blair, manager at Raridon Mfg. Co. in Chicago, suffered severe facial burns after a gasoline engine explosion. He was examining the engine when the blast threw him, leaving his face bandaged and his eyes possibly seriously affected. Local friends fear for his recovery.
Master Nate Fields entertained about a dozen young friends at his Heights home for his sixth birthday on Thursday evening. Games were played and he performed magic lantern tricks. Light refreshments were served. Guests included Arlo Jones Florence Botleau Grace Wright Nellie Ross Devault Holleau Howard Wright Gladys Warner Wanda Willis Shhimael Willis and Warren Fields.
Bishop Cosgrove prepares lent rules to be read in church. Lent begins Feb 2 and ends Easter April 12. Weekdays are fast days, with exemptions for youth age infirmity and labor. abstinence from fresh meat remains. Fresh meat allowed on Sundays and certain days. Paschal Time requires communion from first Sunday of Lent to Trinity Sunday. parishes to offer confessor language support and Lent devotions on Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Washington County Sunday School Association plans a two day county institute at the Second United Presbyterian church on February 6 and 10. The aim is to save souls and strengthen Bible study with talks by state teachers and experienced instructors. Attendees are urged to come in person or pray for the success of the effort.
15 cent dinners at Allens. C D Gorham returned this morning from Kansas. A ten pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Chas Langenberger on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs George McConnahey left for an over Sunday visit with her parents in Ainsworth. L S Patterson returned from New York City where he handled Snouffer Hughes and Co interests. Mrs John Adams of Ainsworth visited sister Miss Flossie Adams on East Washington. Lena Maxwell returned to Crawfordsville to spend Sunday with her parents. Witt Rathmell ill for days and Harvey Shannon the rural carrier filled Route 3. Henry Rathmell likely to start Monday.
Medical science favors prevention of pneumonia through early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The text claims the remedy stops colds from turning into pneumonia and urges use at first cold. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
Over five thousand dollars has been invested by Managers Johnson and Green for scenery and properties for the production A Devil's Lane at the Graham next Tuesday evening. The Graham furnishes only the drop curtain. the company supplies all else. The company bills itself as best equipped for a first class performance. Seats are now selling.
A runaway incident left J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove Hil with a leg ulcer that fought doctors for four years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly cured the wound and treats burns bruises eruptions and piles. Available for 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Mr H Haggins of Melbourne Florida writes that after being told he had consumption and given up he tried Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits it with saving his life and notes the drug’s guarantee for throat and lung diseases sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy with trial bottles free.
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