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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1903

Page

3

Local notices and personal notes from Ainsworth area

Multiple brief items on local people: Win Smouse & Co. dry wood orders and buys, J D Daniels for work, Colenso Hotel shoe parlor, and various people traveling or visiting Des Moines, Chicago, and other towns. Mentions of school transfers, academy studies, church visits, and community events including a rummage sale plan by the Womans Relief Corps.

Win Smouse & Co Toot Colenso Dave Keltner Good

McClure Presses Reach for More Editions in New York

McClure Phillips & Co. reports strong demand for its books with last spring’s issue nearing a record. The firm’s publications are moving into higher editions as presses keep up with demand, signaling that readers judge a book by its reading and the public shows confidence in the McClure line.

New York McClure, Phillips & Co McClure Phillips

The Hottest Coon in Dixie Comedy Tonight

A lively stage bill promises songs dances and specialties in a splendid comedy. The show features late songs and dances with a charismatic lead as patrons are urged to attend tonight.

Dixie

Hugh Teeter Opens Second Hand Store Nearby

Hugh Teeter plans a new second hand store at a location one door south of the Washington Buggy Company. Sellers and buyers are advised to visit the new shop for goods for sale or purchase.

Hugh Teeter Washington Buggy Company

Two Men Appeared on Assault Charge in City Court

Gladson and a companion from Flick Johnson camp east of the city faced Justice McCall charged with assault with intent to do great bodily injury. Prosecutor M. b. Lawless testified but the case was dismissed for lack of evidence.

Gladson Flick & Johnson

Union Services Schedule Across Churches This Week

City ministers will lead services each night this week except Saturday. Rev L P D Young returns as pastor. Rev Mr Schreckengast conducts tonight at 7 30. Union services unite First and Second United Presbyterian and Covenanter churches with locations rotating Monday through Saturday.

L. PD. Young Schreckengast First Second United Presbyterian Covenanter

Iceman and Rich Suitor Vie for Love in Parlor

In a parlor scene from Tribune prose, two suitors clash over a wealthy daughter. The poorer man declares his time will come while the iceman reveals the heroine’s fearsome secret as she enters crying. The heated exchange ends with the iceman's identity exposed.

Tribune

Moriarity Appointed To Represent Woodman Accident Assn

M. J. Moriarity of north of the city is named to represent the Woodman Accident Association of Lincoln Nebraska. The association issued 75 450 certificates on Dec 11 with benefits paid totaling 384 000 and a surplus of 25 000 invested. James Adkinson draws 12 per week in the association. He was injured Monday and hurt Wednesday, Mr and Mrs L K Higgins depart for Ft Scott and Parsons Kansas tonight. Mrs Higgins will visit Council Grove. Carl Higgins travels to resume his schooling. Coal stove deals offered at Hugh Teeter second hand store one door south of Washington Buggy Co. Bargains for all.

Iverson Brighton Klass Josephine Babcock Maud Reeves Mr. Pleasant Charles Dyche James Boyd Coneville Bert Dixon Western Military Academy Alton John W. Campbell New York New East Side Rocky Mountain J. H Stewart Ruth Cunningham Kansas City Edith Wilson Verne Ashby Sigourney George Rupp Avoca John East Second Street H. L .Neuzit Benz Keotah Mr. McCarthy Davenport McCarthy Stone Co Fairfield J. A. Sakuila Jno. Shields & Son W. BR. Yard Milt Yard Crawfordsville Pella William Lazenby and Son Cedar Rapids Hervey Carter M. J. Moriarity Woodman Accident Association of Lincoln Nebr James Adkinson L. K. Higgins Ft. Scott and Parsons Kan

Rare bargains at Hugh Teeter second hand store

Bargains spotted at Hugh Teeter second hand store located one door south of the Washington buggy company.

Hugh Teeter Washington Buggy Company

The Hottest Coon in Dixie Tonight Show

The show promises top comedy and lively entertainment but Sherm Welch cannot host his barber chair due to la grippe. He left this morning for a few days visit with relatives in Columbus Junction.

Sherm Welch la Grippe Columbus Junction

Pain Balm Gives Fergus Falls Woman Quick Relief

Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and was helped by a surgeon. Her son bought Chamberlain’s Pain Balm after hearing of it and it quickly eased soreness and helped her sleep. He has recommended it to others and it is sold at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Johanna Soderholm Fergus Falls Minn Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Illness Strikes Crew Aboard Buffalo Ship

J A Ashby quotes a letter from Homer aboard the Buffalo reporting 33 sick crewmen mainly with throat issues and diphtheria. Two deaths occur from diphtheria during a Pensacola stop with sea burials. others are quarantined or hospitalised while awaiting rejoinment. The writer notes Homer is well and Patsy Burns is among the sick but not seriously ill.

J. A Ashby Homer Buffalo Kingston Jamaca San Juan Pensacola Florida Patsy”’ Burns Washington

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Comfort

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claims to relieve pain from burns scalds cuts and bruises and to cure ulcers fever sores eruptions salt rheum boils felons corns and warts. It is advertised as the best pile cure on earth and priced at 250 at Stewart's drug store.

Bucklen Stewart's

Worry and Action for Pneumonia Risk

If a condition is beyond control worry is useless and action is needed for solvable cases. When a cold raises pneumonia fears, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy judiciously to prevent danger. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sell it.

Chamberlain’s Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Installation of officers by G A R tomorrow night

Notice requests all members of the G A R post to attend the installation of officers scheduled for tomorrow night.

German Lessons Offered by Fraulein von Homeyer and Mrs Pollard

Fraulein von Homeyer and Mrs Joseph Pollard Jr offer German instruction and welcome pupils at any time. Residence listed on West Monroe Street. 74 St.

Fraulein von Homeyer Joseph Pollard, Jr West Monroe Street

Electric Bitters Health Claim for Digestive and Systemic Wellness

Describes Electric Bitters as a health tonic that regulates stomach, liver, and kidneys, purifies blood, and boosts appetite. Claims cures for kidney troubles, female complaints, nervous diseases, constipation, dyspepsia, and malaria. Promises vigor and strength, with a 500 guarantee by Stewart, druggist.

Stewart

Mrs. Marjory Watson and daughter to return to Monmouth

Mrs. Marjory Watson and her daughter Miss Elizabeth will depart for Monmouth tomorrow after visiting friends during the holidays here.

Marjory Watson Elizabeth Monmouth

Barton Shaffer to Escort Higgins to Fort Scott Tonight

A. M. Barton of Sigourney and L. D. Shaffer of Keota will accompany L. Db. Higgins to Fort Scott Kansas this evening.

A. M. Barton Sigourney L. D. Shaffer Keota L. Db. Higgins Ft. Scott Kan

Attorney Seeber and wife relocate to Ft. Scott for Gunn Company

Attorney A. L. Seeber and his wife depart tonight for Ft. Scott Kansas where he will work with the Gunn Company. Washington regrets losing these popular young residents after their time in the city.

A. L. Seeber Ft. Scott Kaw Seeber Gunn Company Washington

City seeks bids for 15000 dollars of 4 percent electric light bonds

The City of Washington Iowa invites sealed bids by noon January 4 1903 for 15000 worth of 4 per cent Electric Light Bonds in 100 and 50 dollar denominations. Bonds bear 4 per cent interest semi annually and bids on any number of bonds may be made. City reserves right to reject all bids. For details contact F H Smith City Treasurer.

Washington Iowa F. H. Smith

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