Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 37 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1903

Page

2

Woman's six year diarrhoea cured by cheap remedy

Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas suffered years of severe diarrhoea and high medical costs. After trial of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy she recovered from the long illness with one bottle costing only a few cents. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Alice Miller Morgan Texas Bosque County Chamberlain Stewart’s Cook & Sherman

Notice to Subscribers on Paper Delivery

Readers are asked to report promptly any negligence by carrier boys in newspaper delivery. The office cannot know of service imperfections unless reports are made at the office. 83-1

Piles Cured by Bucklen’s Amicsa Salve Says Alabama Writer

F A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama reports a long battle with a severe pile condition that produced 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Amica Salve finally cured him and also eases burns and aches. Available for 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store.

F. A. Guiledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart

German Evangelical St. Paul Church Formed in Washington Iowa

A large German gathering at Honor Hall led by Rev 4 Jans from Muscatine approved forming a German Evangelical congregation. The group petitioned the Board of Home Missions of the German Evangelical Synod of North America for support. The new church plans biweekly services and will be named German Evangelical St. Paul Church Washington Iowa.

Court of Honor Hall Jans Muscatine Laws St. Paul's Church Washington Iowa Home Missions German Evangelical Synod of North

James H. Taylor Dies After Illness at 84

James H Taylor of East Washington died at five oclock this morning aged 84 after a period of illness. He was born in Jefferson county Ohio and came to Iowa in 1850 settling near Crawfordsville. He worked as a carpenter and once owned a steam saw mill on Crooked Creek. He moved to this area about two years ago. Surviving are his wife and children Joseph Guide Rock Neb Martha Daub Union County Iowa Hallie Dunbar Brighton Elizabeth Abbott Chapman Nebham Hamp ton Hedrick Hannah Hesseltine this place Dora Goodwin this place and Henan not learned. Funeral time not yet set awaiting word from children. KK T McCall wires.

James 11. Taylor East Washington Mr. Tagier Jefferson County Ohio Iowa Crawfordsville Crooked Creek Taylor KK. T. McCall Fred Rodgers Ark Joseph Guide Rock Nebr Martha Daub Union County Hallie Dunbar Brighton Elizabeth Abbott Chapman Mary Jmampton Hedrick Hannah Hesseltine Dora Goodwin Henan

Notorious Indiana figure tied to multiple scandals

A. B Williams, jailed in Marion on a charge of criminally assaulting Hagel Veach, faced a long history of troubled conduct in Grant and surrounding counties. Born near Noblesville, Williams eluded mobs, taught in Lapel, wooed teen girls, and married several times amid contentious divorce actions and public scandal.

Noblesville Ind Williams Grant County Marion Hagel Abner Veach Bweetzer Tie Maul Weever Nobleeville Willaams Willams Lapel Mise Ida Bright Trate Alfred Flannage Cicero

Choked on Peanut Hull Endangers Toddler Life

Little Charles Haight twenty months old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Haight nearly choked to death on a peanut hull Saturday evening. The accident occurred at his grandfather s home where the mother and child were spending the evening. He suffocated and gasped for breath for over an hour before coughing up the hull. Three physicians were summoned as an operation was planned, but relief came when the boy expelled the hull through vigorous efforts.

Charles Haight Walter Haight

Striking Chautauqua Tents Ends White City Run

The White City on the Chautauqua rounds has been dismantled with the last tent struck today and shipped. The two large tents were removed Saturday and half the family tents today. Electric wiring and fixtures are being removed as the association holds a lease on the grounds and some citizens favor continuing assemblies annually. The year’s deficit is minor and will be balanced by permanent fixtures not needed next year.

Wind Storm Damages Hay and Corn in Riverside

A heavy wind storm Friday afternoon around 4 30 caused considerable damage to hay and corn in Riverside. A heavy rain followed and the creek east of town rose higher than in any prior event.

Riverside Soasou

Damage at Huffman farm from severe storm

The Frank Huffman farm suffered about 500 in damage Friday evening as a storm toppled a 40 by 60 foot barn from its foundation, broke sills, blew down sheds, wrecked corn cribs, and caused similar harm. The wind's severity appeared greater at this location than nearby areas.

Wellman Frank Huffman

Oldest-Living Woman in Iowa Dies at 118

Albia, July 13. Mrs Bisa Burton, a colored woman who claimed to be 118, was buried after dying Thursday. A former Virginia slave, she found freedom after the Emancipation Proclamation and lived in Monroe county with her daughter Monroe Davis.

Albia Lowa Bisa Burton Virginia Monroe County Monroen Davis

Pastor Schreeckengast Stays At Local Church Despite Offer

Rev. I. B. Schreeckengast has declined a call from a Kansas church and will remain here another year. The decision followed a unanimous request by the board of trustees that he be retained.

I. B. Schreeckengast Kansas

Funeral for Thos Dupuis in Catholic Church

The funeral service for the late Thos Dupuis was held yesterday at ten o’clock in the Catholic church. Rev Mr Jacobsmeier led a short sermon on charity after the requiem high mass. The church was filled with congregants and friends. Floral offerings were profuse. Interment followed in Elm Grove cemetery Catholic Division. Pallbearers were George Newts, Mike Kelleher, August Glick, Dani Aughey, J D Robinson, and W A Wilson.

Thos. Dupuis Jacobsmeier Elm Grove Cemetery George Newts Mike Kelleher August Glick Dani. Aughey J. D. Robinson W. A. Wilson

Potato rot fungus strikes Iowa potatoes sprayers urged

A Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station botanist reports a Phytophthora infestans outbreak in potatoes, advises Bordeaux mixture spraying and immediate harvest to limit losses. He requests diseased leaf specimens from farmers in Iowa for distribution mapping and control.

Iowa Ll. H. Pammel Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station

American jockey Danny Maher badly hurt in Surrey crash

Danny Maher the American jockey is gravely injured after a motor car collision near Caterham Surrey. He was driving with a chauffeur when steering failed and their car struck an oncoming vehicle injuring a woman and a gentleman. Maher and the chauffeur were thrown from the car and unconscious. The other occupants were only slightly hurt.

London Danny” Maher Catenham Surrey Tin Maher Jreter Laly

Senator Quarles Cuts Hay In Wisconsin Farm

United States Senator Joseph Vehy Quarles, wearing overalls and jumper, mowed hay himself on his farm north of Kenosha. With sixty acres of fine hay uncut and no help available, he removed his coat and joined farm labor to cut the hay.

Kenosha Wis Joseph Vehy Quarles United States Wisconsin

Lithographers organize in Chicago to arbitrate disputes

The Lithographers' association of the west is formed in Chicago with aims similar to other employers' groups. It seeks friendly relations with union workers and to arbitrate difficulties with employees.

Chicago

Hall's Catarrh Cure Proposed as Constitutional Remedy

Claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing systemic treatment. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the cure, dosed from 10 drops to a teaspoonful, with a $100 payoff for any failing case. Sold by druggists for 74 cents. Includes mention of Hall's Family Pills as best.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Smallpox Spreads Near Libertyville Amid Exposure Fear

Reports indicate smallpox traced to railroad laborers near Libertyville spreading fears of reaching Waukegan. Two cases confirmed at Libertyville as exposure occurred before disinfection was found.

Waukegan Waukewan Libertyville

Governor appoints boundary commissioners for state line

Lincoln Neb July 11 Governor Mickey appointed C Swanson of Oakland Dr F O Robinson of Hartington and F A Lundberg of Wayne to act as boundary commissioners to determine the state line between South Dakota and Nebraska.

Lincoln

Illinois Picnic Planned by Lincoln Area Residents

Local residents near Lincoln plan a reunion picnic for Illinois natives now living in the vicinity. They expect a pleasant social event in the near future.

Lincoln Illinois

Town Central offers excursions to San Francisco or Los Angeles

From August 1 to 14 the Town Central will sell round trip tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles for 50 dollars with return by October 15, 1903. Tickets are valid for one route and permit stopovers in both directions. inquire at ticket agents for details.

Town Central San Francisco Los Angeles Calif Anglo

United States Wins Palma Trophy At Bisley

Bisley England July 18 The United States recaptured the Palma trophy with 1570 points from 1800. Great Britain placed second with 1555. England led by three points at the 00 yard range. Funds are pledged to sending a British team to the United States in 1904. Norwegians will also send a team next year.

Bisley England United States Europe South Africa Australia Canada Great Britain

Durbin Letter Supports Civil Authority Over Mob in Evansville Case

Governor Dorbin declares in a letter to Judge Rasch that trial timing rests with the court and Vanderburgh County Sheriff must ensure peace with civil force first. He warns against unneeded use of military power and urges civil authorities to exhaust resources before appealing to troops.

Indianapolis Dorbin Rasch Evansville Lee Brown Vanderburg

Illinois naval militia praised for flood relief effort

Secretary Moody commends the Illinois naval militia, specifically the Alton division, for their disciplined service during the recent flood. The letter notes the organization helped limit East St. Louis casualties and conveys the department's congratulations for their conduct and readiness.

Springfield Ilinois Moody Ullers Department Alton Illinois Naval Militia East St. Louis

Rabbi Gries Collapses During Chautauqua Lecture

Jamestown N Y July 13 Rabbi M J Gries of Cleveland collapsed on the platform while beseeching Russia’s oppression of Jews. He was removed to a physician’s office and soon rallied, with officials deeming the illness temporary. Gries pastors the Willson Avenue temple in Cleveland and is famed for his eloquence.

Jamestown N. Y Chautauqua M. J. Gries Cleveland Ile Russia Rabbi Gries Willson Avenue

Body of George Walters Found Near Illinois River

The body of George Walters a blacksmith who killed his wife last Thursday night was found floating in the Illinois River. Sheriff had dismissed murder by self harm theory and issued descriptions nationwide. Bloodhounds from Princeton ML aided the search but made no breakthrough.

Marseilles George Walters Princeton

Postal receipts rise at major offices in June 1908

Washington reports gross postal receipts at fifty large post offices for June 1908 show a net 4 percent gain over June 1902. New York totals reach 1,005,710 dollars, up over 16 percent, while Chicago receipts reach 785,516 dollars, up 11 percent.

Washington New York Chicago

Canadian judge Sir John Armour Dies in London

London July 13 Justice Sir John Douglas Armour of the Supreme Court of Canada and a member of the Alaskan boundary commission is dead at the London residence of his son after a period of illness and relapse.

London Sir John Douglas Armour Supreme Court of Canada Alaskan Boundary Commission

Bankers sign bonds in Berry brothers murder case

Topeka July 13. John R. Mulvane and Joab Mulvane Topeka bankers and C. P. Manhattan have signed the bonds of Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and W. T. McBride the men accused of murdering the Berry brothers at St. Francis.

Dewey Topeka Kan John R. Mulvane Joab Mulvane C. P. Manhattan Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson W.T. McBride Berry Brothers St. Francis

Barn Fire Claims Father’s Barn Helper Amner Carpenter Jr

In Perry Iowa July 13 Amner Carpenter Jr sought refuge in the haymow of his father’s burning barn after starting the blaze and was consumed by the flames.

Perry Amner Carpenter, Jr

Treasury Receives Another 500 Dollar Conscience Contribution

Washington July 13 The Treasury Department has received another conscience contribution of 500 from Boston and presumably from the same party who had previously sent in 500.

Washington Treasury Department Boston

Fond du Lac Shirt Factory Shuts Down Owing to Cotton Market

Fond du Lac Wisconsin July 18 shut down due to cotton market uncertainty affecting one hundred employees at the Shirt and Overall factory.

Fond du Lac, Wis Fond du Lac

Remedy for dangerous infant illness advertised ether cure

This notice promotes Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil as the cure for a dangerous infant disease. It claims sure cure when used as directed and lists Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as sellers.

Junk Price List Offers Cash for Old Rags and Stoves

Local buyer on East Washington Street offers cash for junk including old mixed metal, rubber, rags and stoves. Prompt delivery of items to the Washington area is requested by the buyer known as Remember Old.

Washington St Washington

Water Rent Notification for July 1903 Payment

To water consumers the water rent for July 1903 is due by July 25 at Washington National Bank where all bills are now payable. After July 25 the bills will be turned over to a collector. City Treas H Smith signs.

Washington National Bank H. Smith City Treas

Iowa Central Excursion to Twin Cities at $4 Round Trip

Iowa Central announces a Saturday July 25 excursion from Brighton at 9 19 p m to Minneapolis arriving 8 15 a m and St Paul 8 50 a m for 4 00 round trip tickets. Tickets valid return until Tuesday evening July 28 1903. A tourist sleeper is attached and reservations may be made through agents.

Iowa Central Twin Cities Brighton Minneapolis St. Paul

Also Mentioned on This Page

Black Cat Kenosta Hack Frans Hoy Chicago Rockford Kenosha, Wis Flack Cat Rockford Hosiery Co Kenosia, Wis Gorner Postoffice Heer Ee Hee Yee Kaye & Lytle Telephone East Side Square Steck Court Columbia Pharmacy Southeast Cor, Square J. &. Lemmon Prop James H. Taylor East Negress Danny Maher G. A. Ro SAN Francis Durbin Sudo Rasch CE Naval Militia Uxertoide Stewart's Pharmacy Sea Yard Washington, Lowa Knight, the Tailor H. Knecht Harwood South Side
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication