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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
2
Former pastor of First U. P. Church of this city is called to serve at Burlington Church. The move places Dr Williamson in a new ministry role effective immediately.
Dr. W. C. Williamson longtime pastor of the United Presbyterian church Keokuk has resigned after eighteen years and accepted a call to the United Presbyterian church of Burlington. He served in Keokuk from 1871 to 1884 and stated the change would benefit the church and district presbytery will consider the resignation soon.
A Pittsburg doctor reports his wife suffered chronic stomach trouble and nerves until Vinci was tried. The testimonial claims rapid improvement and 36 pound gain with Vinci described as a concentrated cod liver oil extract. Cook and Sherman advertise Vinol with money back guarantee. Dr Williamson receives church call in Burlington amid growing congregation.
Mrs. W. H. Layha of 1001 Agnes Ave Kansas City Missouri suffered years of hoarseness and a harsh cough. After trying physicians with no relief a friend gave part of a bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy with instructions to follow directions. Within one day she noticed a clear improvement and after two weeks she says she is entirely cured. The remedy is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
City bus line requests passers by to call phone number 1 at the hotel in Colenso and leave orders to be promptly attended by Frank Rogers.
The New York Tribune notes coins once in circulation and as curios including a $2.50 piece disappearing from use, a $3 piece prized by collectors, and several unminted or scarce forms. It highlights a 1700 mint stamped $10 piece worn as a charm and recalls the octagonal $50 gold coins once common in California.
A quip on Mme Roland and a Goethe reference describe her desire for pen and paper on the last journey. The note hints at thoughts at life’s end, unspoken until refused as she sat folded on a seat. The voice suggests inward voices blessing memories as a final reflection.
The chief says the management wants to end the office boy’s service. The boy sighs with relief, exclaiming he feared he would be fired. The quote captures a humorous mispronunciation of the moment.
Mahara presents Big Operatic Minstrels tomorrow evening with tickets 35 to 50 cents. Bursting with song and stage act, the program promises lively entertainment for all.
Davenport Iowa January 27 Local Modern Woodmen protest a false report of a clerk shortage involving Clerk John McDonald. They insist the discrepancy was a clerical balance error and that leniency toward delinquents caused it. The reporter responsible will be expelled at the next camp meeting.
The Polk County bar association in Des Moines has appointed a committee to investigate the cause of the long delay in building the county courthouse. They say the temporary facility is unsafe for records and staff, and with the old courthouse torn down two years, construction should proceed. The present stonework reaches the top of the first floor.
Traveling in a vast 830 000 palace car Sosman and Landis Chicago scenic art outfits bring costumes to the Mahara Brothers minstrels. The troupe of 30 top colored stars will perform two and a half hours of music mirth and melody in the opera house tomorrow night following a noon street parade.
The clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa announces an instrument filed as the last will of Adam Wombacher deceased. Proving of the will is set for Monday February 1 1904 at 1 30 p m during the January term. J T Matthews clerk.
Rev. R. G. Jones, recently moving to this city and assisting Trinity church during Christmastide, is assigned by Bishop Morrison to the Mission church of Washington and Fairfield. He resides here for now and was in Washington yesterday. Rev. A. R. Paul of the First United Presbyterian church left Monday for Washington Iowa to conduct a week's services.
Conner and Schilling present their good goods motto in a concise notice likely tied to a listing or advertisement format. The brief mentions the shop or firm name and a short slogan or tagline. No dates or locations are provided in readable text.
Fred Reid has moved his laundry business to the room just south of Dixon's office, now with T. B. Vogt, and will operate from that location. Telephone 500.
Mrs. T. V. Williams of Laingsburg Michigan reports distress in the stomach sour stomach and vomiting spells were cured by Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. The makers guarantee cure for stomach troubles of this character and the product is sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman.
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