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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
6
A local insurance ad warns that tornadoes have already destroyed property and urges residents to review policies. It promotes J. W. Morton in Temple Building as the county’s largest agency, recommending full coverage for tornado and fire insurance.
The twenty seventh Iowa Firemen State association tournament runs June 6 to 9 in Council Bluffs with parades races contests and new features. A downtown program follows the fair grounds events including illuminated runs music and stunts. Barney Oldfield will exhibit his Green Dragon June 7 and 8 with his gasoline monster on the field. Automobile enthusiasts expect additional races boosting a crowded four days of events.
Martin Dugan 24 fell beneath a Northwestern train Tuesday night as he rode No 2 to Fourth Street and slipped while alighting. His mangled body was found at the depot by Joe Halliday who raised the alarm. Dugan, a Clinton native, drove for Hayes and Murphy grocery firm. a similar death had occurred at the same place two months earlier involving Tom Murphy.
The body of Roy Edwin Eldridge, 26, formerly employed in an insurance office in Chicago, was found in the Chicago river. Eldridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Eldridge of Davenport, had vanished on May 21 after a sudden disappearance. An insurance company and Chicago detectives conducted searches before his remains were recovered. Authorities believe he died in an accident.
A wireless telegram received in Davenport states A. Ficke and family, touring the world, will arrive in New York City on Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse this forenoon and then proceed immediately home, with Robert Ficke in Davenport notified on Tuesday afternoon of the plans.
Dying of consumption is described as a long torture for victim and friends. Wm Myers of Cearfoss Maryland recalls his first stage illness and credits Sr Kings New Discovery for a quick cure. The ad promises relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and more with guaranteed results at J H Stewart's drug store priced 50c and 1.00 bottle, trial bottle free.
The family remains in Washington for several additional days and will leave orders at McKelhinn eys drug store, with J R Weaver succeeding C A Overholt in a local arrangement.
Ex slave Jay C. Fremont will deliver a noted lecture at five this evening on Main Street. The topic is Our Labor Troubles the Cause and Cure.
At a Toledo rural telephone meeting on June 1 John Gunning, angered over feared stock seizure, drew a revolver and fired six times at companions in a schoolhouse. One bullet struck F. G. Burger in the right breast. Burger is seriously injured. Gunning is under arrest in Toledo jail.
A camp meeting will be held in Columbus City Iowa from June 7 to June 25 inclusive as a general rally of the Pentecost Bands of Iowa. About 20 ministers and workers are expected. Rev H S Willing of Indianapolis will have charge. The grove is advertised as God’s first temple with gospel services and no gate fees. Also Johnson's advertises Nut fingers and lady fingers tomorrow.
Mr J T Barber of Irwinville Georgia keeps Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy ready for sudden attacks. He praises the medicine as one of the best he has used and keeps a bottle in his room for quick relief. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
Two Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines and a second hand Domestic model offered at cost. Also a lot of scissors pocket knives razors hatchets saws clothes wringers and other shop worn items for sale cheap. Opposite the Opera House at Solbrig's old stand 0-8 W. E. Groendycke.
The Woman's Mission Circle of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs Forgey tomorrow afternoon at 230. John Badock arrived from Chicago last night and will spend a few days with friends and relatives in the city.
C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa credits Electric Bitters with restoring his kidney function after severe pain backache and low mood. He says the tonic saved him from a crippled condition and endorses it for weak kidneys liver or stomach. Guaranteed by J H Stewart Drugist at 50c.
An ad for Eyerine Curee Eye Disca. claiming to treat inflamed lids blurred vision and sticky lashes with yellow nodules. Proclaims positive cure for old people with weak vision and strengthens weak eyes at $1.00 per bottle from BAVERINE REMEDY Co. Box 108s Chicago.
Rates via the Iowa Central Ry to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states Stop overs allowed tickets valid twenty one days For rates and train times contact agents or address A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn 83 July
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