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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1904

Page

2

Death of Mrs Eckles near city leaves husband and four children

Mrs. Alice Saville Eckles died Saturday night at 10 20 at her home four miles northwest after two weeks of illness with pneumonia. She was 37, married January 1, 1885 to Wm Eckles, and leaves a husband and four children Nora Merle Alta and Vera. Funeral at 10 a m today from the residence with Rev J B Schreckengast officiating. Interment in Kim Grove cemetery.

Wm. Eckles Green County Ohio Iown Nora Merle Alta Vera J. B Schreckengast Kim Grove

Wallace Lumber Yard News Reflects Management Changes

A. H. Wallace remains central to the yard while C. Gardner of Wellman withdraws from plans to run the Washington yard. Gardner will continue his Wellman business with no ongoing link to Wallace Lumber in Washington or to Gardner & Grasse Lumber.

Wallace Lumber Yard A. H. Wallace C. Gardner Welman Jan Island Wallace Lumber Company Gardner & Grasse Mr. Gardner Wallace and Son Wellman Washington

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted With Testimonial Letters

We offer one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure F J Cheney Co Toledo O We know F J Cheney for fourteen years and find him honorable in business and able to meet obligations West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo O Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces Price 75 cents per bottle Sold by all Druggists Testimonials free Family Pills are best

Hatl F. J. Cheney & Co Props Toledo F.J. Cheney West & Truax O. Walding, Kinnan & Marvin O. Hall

McAlpin’s Swedish Comedy Heads Stage With Band

Jas T McAlpin stars in Hans Hansen with a full band and orchestra. Pete Akey from our city plays slide trombone in the ensemble. L D Higgins of Higgins Real Estate Co leaves tonight on the Firefly for Des Moines then Dexter on business.

Jas.t. McAlpin Hans Hansen Pete Akey Our City Mr. McAlpin L. D. Higgins The Higgins Real Estate Co Des Moines Dexter

Vinci advertised as strengthener for old people by druggists

Cook and Sherman druggists promote Vinci as an effective tonic for seniors, claiming it enhances appetite, digestion and blood nourishment. They cite an 84 year old Lawrence man, say Vinci renews tissues and strength, and offer a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Vinci Mr. Cook Cook & Sherman John G. Nichols Lawrence Mass

County printing awarded to local papers by Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors entertained bridge men for two days last week. Friday evening the county printing for the coming year was let to the Democrat and Press of this city and the Clipper of Ainsworth on a circulation basis. The Press and Democrat serve the county seat area while the Clipper covers the rest of the county.

Board of Supervisors Democrat and Press Clipper Ainsworth Press Democrat

A Royal Slave at the City Playhouse in West Praise

The review highlights El Aguila as the last Montezuman figure in A Royal Slave a drama centered on virtue love and poetry. It follows bandit El Capitan amid chaotic post Maximilian times with Clarence Bennett leading a strong company praised by Western press.

Lew Wallace Mexico Cortez Maximillian el Aguila el Capitan Sterling Clarence Bennett West

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Family Harmony

A vintage ad claims the pills ease stomach and liver troubles, offering relief and a cure. Sold for 25 cents at Stewarts Drug Store.

Dr. King Stewart’s

A Royal Slave at the Graham Wednesday

The Graham hosts A Royal Slave on Wednesday evening hailed as a top performance this season. Seats are selling with prices of 25e 50e and 75e.

Graham

Yankee Consul to Play at Grand Opera House Burlington

Henry W. Savage presents Raymond Hitchcock in a new musical comedy next Friday at the Grand Opera House. The show comes after abrupt Chicago theater closures and a one night stand tour through Iowa and Illinois before a New York City run. Savage’s record includes many operatic successes and a full company with its own orchestra enhances Burlington engagement.

Henry W. Savage Raymond Hitchcock Grand Opera House Burlington Iowa Illinois Chicago New York City Metropolis Savage Dodo Prince of Studebaker Theatre

Washington National Bank Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the Washington National Bank stockholders will be held at the bank at ten o’clock in the morning on Tuesday January 12 1904 for the election of seven directors and any other business brought before the meeting.

Washington National Bank J. A. Young

The New Cure for Colds Promotes Bromo-Lax Relief

An advertisement touts The New Cure for Colds as druggists claim it clears the head quickly without quinine. The label emphasizes Bromo-Lax contains no quinine and is priced at 25 cents.

Leonard’s Sale Brings High Prices for Horses and Corn

Mr. Leonard sold horses at strong prices with quality noted. Corn brought 43 cents with later plantings at 27 cents. He plans to rent a house and move to Ainsworth around the first of February, the Clipper reports.

R. Stuart & Son Firm Dissolved. Immediate Settlement Urged

The firm of R. Stuart & Son dissolved and R. Stuart now owns the business. Accounts due should be settled at once, with payments made to Mr. Stuart at the meat market. He urges immediate settlement to avoid inconvenience in adjusting the business.

R. Stuart & Son R. Stuart Stuart

Letter of praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Garland editor

Garland Texas News editor John H. Cullom writes a letter endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He recounts using it since 1887 for his children and praises its safety and pleasant taste. The notice lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as suppliers.

Wm.s. Crane California Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Kerman John H. Cullom Garland Texas Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

A Royal Slave at Graham Opera House Next Week

Gordon and Bennett present A Royal Slave at the Graham opera house with a tale set in old Mexico during Maximilian's reign. The production promises thrilling scenes and a romantic plot. Seats go on sale Monday with gallery 25c balcony 50c parquet 50c circle 75c and children 25c for January 13.

Graham Opera House Gordon & Bennett Old Mexico Maximillian

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