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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1903

Page

3

Community Moves and Visits Around Washington

Local society note round up lists residents and visitors: J B Patterson travels to Pleasant Plain on business. Mrs M Kennally returns from Muscatine. Miss Ethel White conducts a music class in Ainsworth. Mrs Hl A Meyerhan of St Louis visits sister Mrs Watson. Gertrude Ward visits Moline and Davenport. Tom Dupuis to East Washington. Wm Bokenkamp to Columbus Junction for business. Mrs T J Allen returns from Keota. Edith Bailey and Jennie Minner in Ainsworth. Fred Steck visits Oskaloosa. Rev Geartner to preach in German at Court of Honor Hall. Flo Godfrey arrives to visit relatives. Mrs Sallie Shelton and children arrive from Chicago to visit George Black. Adam Guy buys a Kimball piano near Washington. S James arrives from Lincoln to visit daughter Mrs Green. Julia Harris returns to Alden Iowa after visits. Nina and Bessie Reeves ride to Ainsworth for Sunday with friends. Mattie Waters trades pianos with Maass Piano Co. Bess Jarvis from Muscatine visits Daisy Hull. I Klein returns to Davenport. Farmer Mutual reports no losses for second straight week. Ethel Tillotson departs for Columbus Junction then Muscatine. Martha DeWitt returns to Wyoming after weeks with daughter Mrs Cunningham. K A Burnell family arrive from Newton visiting Cunningham and friends. Mrs Robert Shaw travels to Davenport. J N Shaw from New York visits Davenport family.

J. B. Patterson Pleasant Plain M. Kennally Muscatine Ethel White Ainsworth Hl. A. Meyerhan St. Louis W. W. Watson Gertrude Ward Moline Davenport Tom Dupuis Sigourne East Washington Wm. Bokenkamp Columbus Junction T. J. Allen Keota Edith Bailey Jennie Minner Fred Steck Oskaloosa Geartner Burlington Court of Honor Hall Flo Godfrey Sallie Shelton Chicago George Black Adam Guy Washington Kimball H. F. Maass Piano Co Bess Jarvis Daisy Hull East Washington Street I. Klein Dvenport J. M. Bratton the Lakes Coon Farmer Mutual

Sigourney Defeats Washington in Controversial Baseball Clash

Washington led seven to four after six innings but Sigourney rallied for seven runs amid disputed umpire calls. Shearer was involved in a key eighth inning play and controversy grew as both teams claimed biased decisions. Washington bats Wallace catchers and Dewey Vogt plus others listed for yesterday’s game.

Washington, D. Sigourney Washington Sigourney Boys Shearer Feld Wallace Warner Shrader Hull Adams Dewey Vogt Allen

The Academian to Return as School Year Publishes

The Academian magazine, once active 1855 to 1870s, will resume this school year under G. L. Fisher as managing editor. A large August 15 issue is planned and collaboration from students and alumni is urged for regular monthly publication.

Academy The Academian G. L. Fisher Esther Dill Magnet Amy Edworthy Aurora J. T. Matthews

East End Tennis Club Inaugurates Tournament Night Play

The East End Tennis Club opened its tournament with a mixed doubles match won by Rev W R Sawhill and E A Lewis over Miss Anna Henderson and Chas Dewey. Evening play continues with more matches and a postevent practice game saw Mr and Mrs Scofield defeat Sawhill and Lewis 8 to 6.

East End Tennis Club Anna Henderson Chas. Dewey W. R. Sawhill E. A. Lewis Norman Scofield Sawhill Lewis Mrs. Scofield

Stewart's Pharmacy Buy Back and Refund Offer

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a buy back on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They guarantee a refund if not satisfied after use. The remedy is advertised as the most successful for bowel complaints and never failing, described as pleasant, safe and reliable.

Chamberlain Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Knights Templar Elect Officers at 4th Annual Conclave

At the 4th annual Knights Templar conclave in Templar Park Spirit Lake the officers for the year were elected. The report lists grand commanders grand officers and a chairman of the temper jurisprudence committee. The January 1 2002 membership stood at 4544 with a net yearly increase of 277 pushing total to 6121.

Spirit Lake The Knights Templar Templar Park John W. Wells Marshalltown William Weldon Iowa Falls W. B Grand Department Samuel 4. Williams Charlies City Cromwell Bowen Des Moines George Wambach Webster City Arthur Hough Newton William TH. Frost Oskaloosa John &. Atkins Council Bluffs David M. Brownlee Sioux City Grand Recorder Arthur Montyneaux Frederick O. Ellison Anamosa Richard T. Forbes Cedar Rapids Amos N. Alberson Washington A. Li. Dewey Templar Jurisprudence D. M. Brownlee IIT

Two Jokes Fool Washington Citizens With Pranks

Recent pranks in Washington spread rumor and fake offers. A painted sign claimed lumber for sale at once on the Whiting elevator signed by a Rock Island official. A citizen showed a supposed telegram about investors in Fairmont Oklahoma with the line Your number is 76 offered 350.

Washington Rock Island Fairmont

Scranton Coal Advertises Local Supply Deal

Scranton coal dealers urge customers to contract for hard coal now. John Shields & Son promote their Scranton supply as the best option and invite immediate contact.

Scranton John Shields & Son

Electric Bitters Cured 15-Year Rheumatism, Man Testimony

Joe Rolobick of Colusa California says fifteen years of rheumatic pain ended after using Electric Bitters. He claims the medicine relieved his pain completely and aided liver and kidney troubles and debility. Stewart Druggist offers a 50c bottle with satisfaction guaranteed.

Joe Rolobick Colusa Calif Stewart

Parkinson Races to Meet Demand at Old Organ Factory

Chas. Parkinson rapidly gears up at the Old Organ Factory with fifteen girls knitting mittens and gloves in the mitten department and eight men producing wagon boxes and scoop boards. Business hums with a merry bustle as demand rises.

Chas. Parkinson

Remedy for dangerous infant illness sold at local pharmacy

This item states a long regarded dangerous infant disease can be cured with Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, used as directed. It notes sale by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman and promises a certain cure.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Iowa Farmland Deals Near Grandview Auction Interest

Four Louisa County Iowa farms near Grandview offered for sale with 80 acres or more to fit buyer needs. Seller promises potential buyer profits of 10 to 20 dollars per acre as value increases in six months. Interested parties should contact 37 51 L. D. Figgins & Co. ngton La.

Louisa Co Iowa Grandview

Coal Price Guarantee and August Delivery Promise

An advertisement by 333 T. J. Neiswanger states no price increase for hard coal until Sept. 1 and that coal will arrive fresh from the mine in August. Orders invited for August delivery.

Leo XIIIs Remains To Be Placed In St Peters Church

July 2 Rome reports say Leo XIII will be buried tonight in a sarcophagus in St. Peters after lying in state in the basilica. About 20 000 people viewed the body today as Vatican officials note fears of rapid decomposition were overstated. Final resting place to be St John Lateran after interment in a sacrophlagus in St Peters. Conclave interest rises with Cardinal Gotti’s rising chances amid quiet speculation on a lesser mentioned candidate.

Nome Leo Basilies of St. Peters Catafalque Vatican St. Peter's St. John Lateran Tralhan St. Pete's Rome Gott

Cardinals Debate Papal Conclave Note and Lodge Arrangements

The sacred college debates whether to present a note to the Holy See during the reception of the diplomatic corps. M Martins d Antas from Portugal will present credentials. Mer Marty del Val acts as secretary of state. Conclave preparations include lodging plans and a brie f eulogy by Farabulini for the late pope.

Sacred College Rome Diplomatixia Holy See M. Martins d'Antas Lo Tugal Mer Marty del Val Satotl Oreglia J. Mer. Farabulini Gladstone Lee Perugia Leo Carpineto Ponti Italia Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal Richard Paris Cardinal Rampolla Order of St. Sulpice Vaticana

Milwaukee barbers resist licensing law and barbers board

Milwaukee barbers mobilize to challenge a license requirement and the proposed Barbers' Board. William Schailler of Wisconsin street calls the measure a force while the Barbers' Benevolent Association plans legal action. Lawrenceburg July 2% reports a separate incident of a man awaking to a creature clutching his camping child by the Ohio River shore.

Milwaukee Barbers’ Board William Schailler Wisconsin Street Barbers’ Benevolent Asociation Lawrenceburg Tad Frank Sedler Ohio River

Dentists Chair Tragedy: Nora Blue Dies After Chloral Numbs

In Hastings Nebraska on July 25 Mrs. Nora Blue of Juniata Nebraska died in a dentist chair from chloroform after being deemed fit for the needed dose. The case follows an examination of Mrs. Kine showing she could tolerate the quantity.

Hastings Neb Nora Blue Juniata Kine

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Power and Health

Advert says Dr King’s New Life Pills transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy boosting health. Sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy at 25 cents per box.

Dr. King Stewart’s Pharmacy

Farmers Needed for Fall or Spring Tile Work

Farmers are urged to arrange tile work now for fall or early spring. Contact 31126 John Shields & Son by writing, telephone, or calling to inquire.

John Shields & Son

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. Albert Williams & Co Dougherty Bros D. L. Baird & Son Cash Store Fred L. Stewart the Evening Journal Iowe Opftor East Main ST A. B. Ritchey Taylor Insurance Office North Side Kk. H Jenkins C. W. McLauohlin Jenkins & McLaughlin Dungan's Book Store Stewart's West Side Means & Stichter's Ethel Tillotson Martha DeWitt Wyoming Ambrose Cunningham East Main Street K. A. Burnell J. A. Cunningham Robert Shaw Mr. Shaw J. N. Shaw Robert New York George. H. Muhlig New York State B. A. Aoe Lemmon & Lewis Jewelry Firm Sigourney Martha Dill Paul Davis Harvey McGall Marion Anderson Edna Klein Allen’s Scranton Coal L. D. Figgins & Co Ngton, la T. J. Neiswanger Leo Xiifs Will Fe Conclave Ana.t Oreguta Gowto Wild Beast Attevet J. ©. Smith Cash Grocery Gconnor & Schilling
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