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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports generally fair skies for Iowa tonight and Thursday. Moderate temperatures are expected with light to moderate winds.
A compendium of brief city items reports on purchases sales and visitors. Hugh Teeter buys second hand goods J D Daniels advertises services and phone 266 multiple residents travel for business or illness with several social notes and upcoming events at the Baptist church featuring Prof Clement of Tokyo College and Mrs Groesbeck from China.
The Rock Island railroad placed a record single order for 225 locomotives costing about four million dollars. The deal precedes track and roadbed upgrades including several hundred miles of double track. The company will phase out wood cars beginning this year and replace them with pressed steel under frames, planning 4,000 cars of the new type.
Mrs. M Klass received a telegram from her daughter Mrs. Clara Mikseh of Sioux Falls South Dakota stating Alma Mikseh the oldest daughter of nine years has died. Mrs Klass plans to depart this evening on the 8 15 train for Sioux Falls.
Monmouth Alabama reports that Thomas H McMichael of Cleveland Ohio will be tendered the presidency of Monmouth College. Trustees await his acceptance and he has signified willingness to visit for conference with the committee. He is the son of the late Dr McMichael long identified with the college.
John Davis aged 54 and his daughter Annie aged 31 abandoned a 300 mile river voyage in an open skiff and pitched camp on the riverbank near Jefferson Barracks destitute with only a canvas tent Annie sought police relief after five weeks of drifting from Clinton Iowa toward Hickman Kentucky seeking aid and shelter through winter hardship
Washington National Bank stockholders held their annual meeting. Officers remained unchanged with W. W. Wells as President A. H. Wallace as Vice President J. A. Young as Cashier and F. H. Smith as Assistant Cashier. Director F. L. Wilson replaces the late R. R. Rowland joining W. W. Wells A. H. Wallace J. A. Young L. H. Wallace W. A. Cook and J. A. Harwood.
The funny farce All A Mistake will be at the Graham next Saturday evening with specialities during the performance. Balcony seating priced at 25 cents or 50 cents for circle and parquet.
The article notes absences of Jane Yocokey and Fannie Ross and mentions Fulton Masson pursuing postgraduate work. It details planned changes for the next half year such as dropping Physiology for Botany, English History study, and Economics for Seniors, plus a move toward forming a debating society. Principal Thomas chaired the initial meeting and two paper baskets were installed to improve auditorium cleanliness.
Colenso Hotel operates a shoe shining service managed by proprietor Keltner. The brief note highlights the manicured curb appeal and steady customer flow. A small, informal vignette captures a day in local hospitality.
Auction announces sale of Jersey cows horses farming equipment and crops at the Roberts Place across from Rock Island Stock Yards. Terms offer 12 month credit on sums over 10 and cash options with discounts for cash. Also notes on a silver medal temperance program at Presbyterian church next Friday with music and young participants.
Editor O H Downey of Churubusco lad proclaims Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption as the infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip claims instant relief and certain cure He lists Stewarts Pharmacy as guarantor of 50¢ and 1 bottles and offers free trial bottles Also notes W J Hamilton traveling to Ainsworth to spend time with his son Dr Howard B Hamilton.
Society notes report Mr and Mrs J A Y Ashby entertained a small group at their South Iowa Avenue home last evening. The dinner honored Mrs Alice Wilson Shaver of Oakes and Miss Alice Fluke hosted the Bachelor Maids with several novel entertainment ideas.
The Court of Honor organized a County Court with officers including Chancellor Chas Hebener and Past Chancellor Pressley Figgins. Seven directors were chosen and delegates elected to a state court in Des Moines on February 24. The group promotes fraternal insurance and invites others to join. No crimes will be pursued for coal theft during the coal famine in Toledo.
Consists in keeping all the main organs of the body in regular action and destroying deadly disease germs. Electric Hitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood and aid appetite. They cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation and malaria. Vigorous health and strength follow their use guaranteed by Stewart druggist.
The sixth annual meeting of the state association of county supervisors will be held in Davenport January 28 22 and 3%. Washington county board members plan to attend. Longwell on the program with a paper on temporary care and education of children of the poor. Topics include county poor transient paupers care of insane laws for better government of counties and other subjects for taxpayers interests. also notes on local business and community events follow.
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