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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1903
Page
2
Iowa faces possible discontinuation of rural routes due to low mail volumes and poor road conditions. 1100 routes operate in the state with some areas averaging only about 2000 pieces monthly. Special agents will inspect routes to decide which to cut and how to improve efficiency and road access.
In Council Bluffs Iowa February 14 investors from all classes faced losses after the John J Ryan Co-Operative Breeding Farm and bookmaking venture closed in St. Louis and failed to honor withdrawals. Local agents Claflin and Ward disappeared as doors were locked and funds remained unrecovered.
Rev Young gave a strong address last Thursday and Principal Thomas outlined plans to expand the library. Framed by school notes, the piece reports a Friday talk by Rev Matt Hughes on The American Pessimist, praised as his best subject.
Allen's serves the best oysters while Nelson heads to Red Oak Iowa to pursue jewelry work after a return this morning. J O Wallace leaves for Kansas City after visiting his brother. Babcock family and Duke family depart for Chicago via Galesburg. Dr Hughes praised by Kennebec Daily Journal. opera house programs list two to three time slots for Friday the 20th.
At Coay Corners the play featuring Adelaide Thurston debuts tonight telling of Avis Merrill known as Claudia who loves Clyde Hollister the young minister. The plot echoes Thurston's The Little Minister with Pauline Phelps and Marion Short authorship for the Cozy Corners staging and includes elegant costumes and elaborate scenes.
Joseph Dye broke the long bone in his arm near the elbow after a fall. A Church of God meeting north of town draws a large crowd. Riley Miller rents his farm to Mr. Yancie and will move to Washington soon. John Harding plans to move to a farm near Mexico Missouri by early March. Mr. Stephens advances his ice house and expects good ice. A hotel painter completed work last week. A large crowd attended the Mark Harden sale. Harden plans to move to Washington.
A Philadelphia Times item recalls a fusion rumor and a fight over questions during a political stunt. In Louisiana a land deal records the sale of 650 acres of rice land near Welsh for 27000 dollars to buyers from Jennings and Sunset Texas.
A brief reminiscence attributes a shared kindness to H Stewart with lines about love and loyalty. The verse invokes late night moments and notes appreciation for those whose hearts remain true.
A Detroit Free Press debate captures Brown criticizing tales that imply geniuses were unruly children and Jones questioning the stance. Brown argues such stories mislead parents into expecting eventual genius from unruly kids.
A runaway nearly cost J. B. Orner his life when a leg ulcer persisted four years despite doctors and remedies. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the ailment quickly. Also promoted for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Dr Matt S Hughes of Kansas City described as an incandescent bulb with an arc light in it. Event noted at the Opera House here Friday the 20th. St
The fragment notes a New Orleans Times Democrat poem question about fate and toothpicks with a Colenso Hotel shoe shining parlor entry for Dave Keltner, proprietor. It mentions good work done and a conditional if.
Chicago officials raid the Nicaragua company offices in the Stock Exchange building as part of a broader campaign against cooperative stock concerns. Arrests include president Frank L D Hittinger treasurer O N Vincent and GM George N Roulet. Victims are advised to confer with post office inspectors for refunds and oversight, with more than $50 000 paid out to cert holders and $17 500 in a new batch of letters seeking restitution.
At the Lakeside Auditorium during the Horlick Richmond polo match about 1000 spectators panicked when seating collapsed. Two men were believed fatally injured and rushed to St Mary's hospital. John Winterburger suffered a broken wrist and head cuts, Albert Roseberg dislocated shoulder and internal injuries.
Dr. Gee alley died December 12 1900 had secured a divorcee in North Dakota and married Mrs Brink Duncan He transferred his life insurance to two companies The Dakota divorce and subsequent marriage are alleged illegal and the suit seeks recovery In Racine Wisconsin Robert Heberwalte a widower shot and killed Mrs Ruby Reibeen then killed himself Heberwaite was a boarder at the woman's house The husband had threatened Heberwaite prior to the tragedy
A resolution introduced by Representative Guy Stapleton of Butte requests appropriating 38,000 dollars for the benefit of the triplets born to Mr and Mrs Stephen Murphy of Butte. The action comes as a special report from St Pan February 1 5.
F J Green of Lancaster New Hampshire reports long battles with indigestion and nervous debility ended after using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring his health and notes his wife also finds it excellent for female troubles and vitality. Satisfaction guaranteed by Stewart's.
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