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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
3
Weather forecast reports increasing cloudiness and warmth tonight. Thursday may bring snow flurries in the western portion and colder temperatures overall. Prepared for Iowa readers by The Evening Journal.
J D Daniels seeks Gilbert Swisher of Hrighton who was in the city yesterday. Mrs J Elder returned to Galesburg Illinois yesterday morning. Infants of Sam Knapp family reported improving. J W Harper of Crawfordsville visited the county seat yesterday. Helen Fulton New York store cashier enjoys a week’s vacation. Mr and Mrs S W Neal hosted friends in Crawfordsville yesterday. Chas Keiser of Keota was a business visitor yesterday afternoon.
A flood of brief notices lists many residents and visitors moving through the area. Names include Hugh Teeter, 4 P Thomas, George Dempsey, Capt Harper, Maxwell, Joan Miller, Mrs C W McLaughlin, Mayor Wilson, BK Neal, Mrs A L Means, W W Hastings, Jot Myers, Col D F Palmer, C A Sandres, Tom Neiswanger, Trainmaster O Brien, John Buxbaum, Mrs Cain, Miss Maggie Coffman, Mrs Henry Stormfelta, Dr W K Fordyce, L H Latta, Mrs Claude Rosenberger, John Campbell, Judge Cook, Jno McCartney, Charley James A D Means, Miss Tresa Smith, Mrs G N Biskamp, Mrs I BK Shreckengast, Jarmichael, Mrs G H Biskamp, Mrs C Leacox, Roy Cavin, Fred Jardon, Miss Cora Scofield, Miss Grace McConnachey, Miss Dot Gilbert, Joe Shaw, Benton Dicken, Catherine and Ehler Biskamp, Dr A Runyon, Minnie Huskins, Mrs Everette Adams, Supt A H Moll, and references to travel by rail lines Firefly and Burlington.
Marion and L H O Loughlin attended the funeral Sunday for Charley Lefer who died Saturday in Columbus Junction at about 20. The direct cause of death was measles and he was buried in Goose Creek cemetery. Avent Russell of Rock Island received official notice of a change in the time card to be made on Sunday the 25th inst. No details yet about the train changes.
Invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Atta Plum mer and Mr Edward E Wiley on January 1 at noon at the bride's parents home two miles north of Weet Cheater. The couple plans to live in east Washington in a recently purchased residence. Mr Wiley is well known in the community and the couple will begin married life here.
A Manton school note reports Manton Hebener injured Thursday afternoon when a swinging door struck his head. Students monitor Chicago markets for livestock bond and grain prices and offer legal advice for a small fee. After tests, the English program will shift to five hours weekly. The Debating Club held a successful meeting with Thomas Shrader as temporary secretary. Next session two weeks hence. Examinations begin tomorrow.
A classic warning urges immediate use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup symptoms. Do not delay with untried treatments. follow directions and expect rapid improvement. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
Seats for the big scenic show Si Plunkard are now available at Carris drug store. The sale announcement invites early buyers to reserve spots at the venue.
Advertisement offers a drug free magnetic treatment for chronic diseases with permanent cures. Consult Mrs Dre ron at Hotel Stevenson by phone 405 during 10 to 1 a.m. and 4 to ? p.m. Free consultation.
Mr A Rankin, temperance speaker, will speak Thursday at 2 30 in the Sabbath School room of the First U B Church. The notice promises Champlain Cough Remedy refunds money if not satisfied after two thirds used. It cites la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and claims pneumonia prevention. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Auction at the northeast Washington farm on January 29 1903 begins at 11 a.m. Ten head of horses sixty two cattle six hogs and farming machinery including binders mowers plows harrows wagons and harness will be offered. Terms include 12 month credit on sums over 10 with note and approved security cash discounts on amounts over 10. notes bear 7 percent interest. Auctioneers J Palmer and Reeves.
Mrs. John M. Nelson and relatives thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during their bereavement.
A.F. and A.M. lodge invites full attendance this evening for the first degree. Master M. Clapper urges all members to attend.
The article promotes Electric Bitters as a health tonic to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood improve appetite and aid ailments from kidney trouble to malaria It claims tangible health benefits and guarantees a price of 50 cents by Stewart druggist.
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