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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
2
At the annual convention in Smouse's Hall six directors were elected for three year terms. New officers include Vic Carris as president and Sidney Coon as secretary. Treasurer Boyer reported year end cash and receipts totaling 12 345 64 with 5 052 76 paid out for losses and expenses.
In a 1902 catalogue note CHass Latine Music Store offers 1000 copies of sheet music at 10 cents per copy, a price well below the usual 25 cents. The listing promises popular songs and instrumental pieces, urging customers to try them and noting the bargain location opposite Graham Theatre.
Maud Lancaster of London the only telepathist known to science will give an entertainment at Graham next Monday evening. Seats are on sale at Carria Pharmacy.
Robert Anderson of East Main Street died at age 74 after a three year decline with stomach trouble grip and lung issues. Born near Pittsburgh he settled in Iowa in 1851 and lived in Cedar Rapids Dutch Creek and Washington before retiring. He was an elder and longtime church member with five children listed as mourners. Funeral set for Monday at 2 PM at their residence.
Rev Jas R Logue conducts services with interment at Elm Grove. Missionary address at Presbyterian Church by Rev Charles W McCleery returning from Africa scheduled Sunday at 3 pm with an offering to follow. Public Degree of Honor installation set Jan 16 1902 at 7 30 pm in A O A W Hall with Grand Chief Mary J Skegg present. Emanon Quartette to sing at High School Band concert on the 21st. Attorney Kyle returns home after handling the late Robert Anderson estate bequest to Nenia Theological Seminary.
A Iowa father credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with saving his child's life. He describes severe breathing trouble, forced coughing of phlegm, and relief after administering the medicine as directed every ten minutes. He praises Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman for sale and urges others to use the remedy.
Telephone dispatch from Ainsworth reports residents visiting relatives in Washington and nearby towns. Local arrivals include Miss Elizabeth Malin and Miss Estelle Stone bound for Washington, while others like Mrs. Roy Emry and Mrs. Clara Pearson visit relatives. Social and travel notices cover farmers meetings, church services, and regional visits.
Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson will be hostess to the Twentieth Century Circle Tuesday evening January 14 at the club notice states in the community notices.
Miss Lancaster explains Telepathey at Graham next Monday evening. Elitor Dolph of the Brighton News extols Brighton’s substantial character and makes a strong case for the town. A testimonial from James Prendergast of Ronato Bay praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for his daughter's cold and cough, claiming it warded off pneumonia and remains reliable for seven years. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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