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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1903

Page

4

Ada Goode Weds M Lew Thompson in Quiet Grinnell Home

Miss Ada Frances Goode and Mr. M Lew Thompson of Grinnell were married today at three oclock in the bride and groom family home on North Iowa avenue. Rev J H Schreckengast officiated. They plan a short trip to Rock Island then return to 712 West Street Grinnell after January 26.

Ada Frances Goode M. Lew Thompson Grinnell Join Goode Iowa Avenue JH. Schreckengast First Methodist Church Rock Island Rinefort Broa Mra. Thompson West

Davenport Firm to Take Light Plant Bonds

City Attorney W H Hatterfield returned from Davenport where he handled the sale of the new light plant bonds. The Geo M Reehtel company will take the bonds, advised by their attorney Judge Watterman. Watterman and Butterfield reviewed the abstract of council proceedings on the light subject.

W. H. Hatterfield Davenport Butterfield Geo. M. Reehtel Company Watterman Messrs The Coune

Jury Arguments Conclude in Trial as Ruling Looms

Attorney P. J. Hanley spoke yesterday from three to six and again this morning until ten. H. M. Kicher defended until noon, J. Wilson spoke before noon, court convened at 1 pm and Wilson continued. Clifford Thorne will close for the plaintiff as the jury receives instruction and retires.

P. J. Hanley Ile H. M. Kicher J. Wilson Clifford Thorne

Funeral Services for Mrs D C Hamil Set Tomorrow

Funeral services for the late Mrs D C Hamil will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock from the Hamil residence on East Second Street with burial to follow arrangements unavailable in the text.

D.C Hamil Hamil Second Street

Osceola visit ends with surprise dinner and moving plans

Mrs. Wm. Nickson and children of Osceola returned home after visiting her parents, the Youngs. Mr. and Mrs. Arb Shearer of Winfield attended a Huston home dinner. Neighbors celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Houston with a surprise gathering, presenting two rocking chairs as about 100 friends joined before the couple plans to move to Crawfordsville.

Dan Wm. Nickson Osceola Robert Young Arb Shearer Winfield Huston KB. T. Neal Ottawa James Jinkins J. A. Conger Grocers James Kelsey Washington Joseph Houston Low

Mrs Hannah Stewart Nearing Final Illness

The report states Mrs Hannah Stewart is gradually growing weaker and the end is thought to be very near, indicating a terminal health condition and imminent passing.

Hannah Stewart

Tea drinking in Australia a weekly pot tradition

In Australia men drink tea all day and brew anew each day from the prior pot’s leaves. By midweek the brew becomes acrid and bitter, called real good old post and rails by locals. Francis Cogin of Augusta Chronicle dies in Nashua aged 2. Kirksville High School closes for lack of coal. American republics customs congress adjourns in New York to meet in Washington.

Australia Cape Francis Cogin Augusta Nashua N. H Kirksville Customs Congress of the American Republics New York Washington Corprnrichts &c Secn Eota Paventa Mann I Scientific American Edealers Munn & Co Brapeh Ofcom Phon No Colenso Orde Frank Rogers

Bi County Educational Meeting Held in Keota

A two day bi county educational meeting convenes in Keota on February 6 and 7 1903. Evening sessions feature Rev W W Crozier music by the High School Chorus and papers on industrial and rural school training with discussions led by superintendents from Delta Washington and Hedrick. The program includes oratory readings and a sketch to music with multiple speakers and a midday dinner. The event closes with a high school orchestra and further papers on school grounds and higher branches in country schools. Ginger bread is noted at the Johnson bakery tomorrow.

Crozier Music High School Chorus Walter Athearn Des Moines Midland Setwoots Hrownell Blanche K. Stewart Keota Mary Bryant Hedrick Prin Seth Thomas Washington W. BR Margaret Stewart Department of Oratory Academy Ida Fisher Delta Zuletta Lowash West Chester Etha Purvis

Wine of Cardui Promises Relief for Women Facing Change

The advertising copy claims Wine of Cardui strengthens a woman against life changes and reestablishes healthy functions after years of suffering. It touts saving thousands in time and urges readers to begin treatment now with thorough preparations.

Laura 8. Webb Toledo Ohio Wine Cardus Cardui

For Sale And Help Wanted Notices From Journal

Listings show rooms for rent near the square with good barns and repair. Two house helpers sought in smith department and a general house work girl. A Jewett typewriter offered at a bargain with a desk. Also a bid to buy half interest in a wood grocery business in Washington. Contact Lisle Morehouse and Journal office.

Lisle Morehouse Smith Department H. Bell Journal Jewett Washington

Cinnamon rolls and French rolls at Johnson's bakery

Newspaper notes several local items including bakery specials for cinnamon and French rolls at Johnson's tomorrow, moves of John Cunningham to Fergusson residence, license announcements for Edward Ball and Sarah Thompson and others, land-seeker excursion with J C Wilcox, and parish and family notices with illness and travel updates.

Johnson's Bakery John Cunningham North Washington Fergusson South J. B. Crail Walther Chicago Edward Ball Sarah Thompson M. Lew Thompson Ada Frances Goode Chas, Howel Helen Malicky

Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief on Burns and Ulcers

Consumers offered Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal relief for burns cuts bruises ulcers fever sores eruptions salt rheum boils felons corns and warts with a claimed best pile cure and price two cents at Stewart's drug store.

Bucklen Stewart's

Local notices and community events in Keota

Installation of officers at BR 8S last evening followed by a fan oyster supper. Sudden death of Will Clyde after a brief illness. Keota to host the State Sabbath School convention at the Presbyterian church this week with Rev. Mr. Young of Washington preaching. Lady fingers featured at Johnson's bakery.

J. C. Wilcox Missouri Bethlehem Commandery Allen's A. M. EB Ofivers Will Clyde Keota Presbyterian Church Mr. Young Washington

Beacon coal ad and homeseeker excursion notice

John Shields and Son promote Beacon coal praising its cleanliness heat and lack of clinkers. The ad lists contact details and a separate notice offers Iowa Central Railway low fare homeseeker excursions on select Tuesdays with a round trip price of one fare plus 2.00, valid 21 days from sale. A. B. Cutts is the G P and T A in Minneapolis to inquire.

John Shields & Son Columbia Pharmacy Iowa Central Railway Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Pacific Coast Denveag Cheal Land Northwest Fox Washington Morrell Law Burlington

Funeral of Mrs. John Iams Held at German Lutheran Church

The funeral for Mrs. John Iams aged 92 years and 5 months was held yesterday at 11 oclock at the German Lutheran church in Valley. Rev. Palister of Keota conducted the service. Interment followed in Valley cemetery. Surviving husband, 94, attended the service. he is reported in good health with no cold this winter.

John Iams Valley

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