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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
2
A spirited drive toward forming a Washington county driving association gains support among leading horsemen. Local liverymen and enthusiasts praise speed and breeding, citing many noted roadsters and promising trotters. A separate anecdote explains Whiskey Run’s name from an 19th century theft of whiskey stash hidden in a stream. A testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for chest pains and pneumonia prevention.
A Highland Township stream gained its nickname from an incident where Native Americans reportedly stole whiskey. The tale connects local place naming with the era of railroad expansion as the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul contemplated a cutoff through the county.
Captain S W Brookbart traveled to Des Moines to handle the H Soper case in the Iowa Supreme Court. The matter was first tried in district court while Brookbart served as county attorney and ruled against Soper. He will present oral argument and aid the attorney general with Col Colby of Beatrice Ned supporting on the ground.
Wic Smouse & Co. preserves odd mail addresses gathered over months. A sheet shown at Columbia Pharmacy mimics names such as Wind Smouse Winfield Co. and Wind Smouse with many playful variants. The postmaster faces the challenge of these unusual spellings and misreadings.
The forecast for Iowa indicates generally fair weather tonight and Saturday with notably colder conditions.
Mr and Mrs F W Harding entertained about twenty young people at their home two miles northeast of Ainsworth on Monday evening with an oyster supper. The gathering was deemed a very pleasant evening by all present.
Joe Demont of Inwood Iowa credits Chamberlains Cough Remedy with saving his child from a choking croup attack. He bought a bottle from A E Steere in Goodwin South Dakota and used it as directed every ten minutes until relief came. He says the medicine prevented his sons death and notes Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman sell it.
Tonight audience urged to arrive early for Passion Play at 8 15 PM Reserved seats may be forfeited to standing room holders if unoccupied at show start Attendees warned they will not keep regular seats once entertainment begins Ensure timely arrival to avoid losing tickets and seating rights
The Fortnightly Club plans a 2:30 PM meeting at Mrs Dr Jenkins home tomorrow Saturday with several members expected to attend. A brief session was held at Grace Hill Wednesday where several spidttemen participated in the event.
The company staged a light hearted performance to a full house last night. The play blended specialty acts with witty situations and provided healthy amusement for about an hour. The audience enjoyed the humor and the lively entertainment overall, seemingly benefiting from the light diversion.
John Shay of Ottumwa was fined ten dollars for drunkenness this morning by A S Folger. He claimed to be a railroad worker and could not recall the trouble he caused an officer last night. Shay was jailed for four days after failing to pay the fine.
Local despatches from Almerworth and Verdi note residents returning from Chicago and Des Moines trips, visits by Miss Maggie Gamble in Des Moines, Velma Hopengardner in Washington, and R W Gardner in Chicago. Hog and cattle shipments to Chicago. a piano arrival for W L Johnson. injuries from a bank fixture incident with Carl Keck. Ex County Recorder S E Parker now in St. Louis with pension increase. Judge Dewey to sentence a murder suspect next Thursday. Rev J B Jackson arrives to assist in Albia with services to be held today and tomorrow including the Lord's Supper.
The family and relatives of the late Mrs S B Sanford thank friends for gracious support during the time of bereavement. Their heartfelt sympathy calls forth a tender response from all their hearts.
State of Iowa prosecutes Herman Jacoby and Cora Miller for adultery and leading a life of lewdness in a hotel. Trial will begin in district court next week with the jury to be impaneled Monday afternoon.
On the first and third Tuesdays of January and February 1902 the Iowa Central will sell homeseekers excursion tickets to Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas and other southern regions at one fare plus 200 for the round trip with a final return limit of twenty one days. The line markets itself as a north west west south and south west short line with first class equipment through chair cars and sleeping cars offering access to the best sections. For full information contact ticket agents or Gee S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
The Dayton Grove district invites all to a Tuesday evening Jan 28 shadow social at the school house two miles north of West Chester. Peaches served and a cake for the best looking young lady. Music promised. Latis urged to bring well filled boxes. Everyone invited.
W. OC. Williamson of Amaherst Virginia reports long term lumbar pain relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states it provided complete relief where other remedies failed. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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