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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
3
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possibly showers in the south and west portions. forecast dated June 4 from Washington D C for Iowa today and tomorrow.
Duncan's Book Store offers a diverse selection including ice cream and books with notices of new gift items and graduating presents. Local residents and visitors such as Col. D. J. Palmer and Dr. Elmer Clapp are referenced in social notes and society meetings across town.
A notice advertises a free giveaway of a dozen ready trimmed hats Saturday for those unable to buy. Also trimmed hats on sale from 25 cents upward. Shoppers are urged to call and examine the goods.
Mrs. M. Grayson receives word of the death of John T. Grayson in Garrison Iowa. He lived in the county 1846 to 1873 and for twenty years in Garrison. Aged 82 years and 4 days, he was a Mexican and Civil War veteran. He married Ruth Miller and eight children were born. seven survive and attended the funeral on Saturday afternoon May 23.
Des Moines reports show heavy rainfall across many counties with Cedar Rapids at 4.48 inches and Des Moines at 7.40 inches. Flood damage is widespread, aiding crops in decline and prompting abandonment of low lands while upland crops and later fields struggle to recover.
William Stull of San Martin California arrived after two long days of flood delays and wed Margaret Walker in Crawfordville this morning at seven thirty. The Rev EB Sl. Thompson officiated as the couple left for their home in San Martin after the ceremony witnessed by the bride’s immediate family.
Last evening at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Tough Arthur on East Third street the marriage of Nell Tough Arthur to Hert Crone was performed by Rev I B Schreckengast. The quiet ceremony followed by a three course dinner, with Nell in white gown and applique trimming. The couple will begin housekeeping in Northwest Washington.
A remote living family faces burns cuts and ulcers and keeps Bucklen’s Amnica Salve on hand. Stewart’s Drug Store sells it for 25 cents.
All corps members are urged to attend the next meeting Saturday June 6 at 2 30 p m in Riverside for important business. By order of the President.
Mrs Mahala Brown VanSickle aged 82 dies at her home on the heights after a three month paralysis. She leaves four sons Nial Anthony James Bil and Abijah R. Funeral tomorrow at two from the residence conducted by Rev I H Schreckengast. Interment Grove cemetery.
Harry Gay remains in custody facing a preliminary hearing next Tuesday afternoon for the murder of Arthur Meade. Witness W G G Leedom from Udell will testify he sold Gay two tickets to Runnells and saw him board the train, with other witnesses yet to be decided. Gay and officials returned to Muscatine after a delay caused by high water.
Mrs. 3 Hi Newson of Decatur Alabama describes three years of indigestion and stomach illness ending with a miraculous recovery after using Electric Bitters. The ad touts the remedy for liver kidney stomach and bowel troubles and offers a 50 cent guarantee through Stewart Druggist.
The Globe notes a large class of ladies attending Miss Landes lectures on cooking at CHautauqua grounds. Landes is described as quiet self-possessed and a capable teacher. She will travel to Washington next to conduct a cooking class during the meeting.
From this date the Washington County Savings bank will pay 4 per cent on time deposits to run six months or longer. A. Anderson, Cashier.
An advertisement promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a quick fattening remedy priced at 35 cents. It attributes the product to J. H. Stewart and uses light marketing language to promise weight gain.
Notice that the Degree of Honor will hold an officer election on Thursday evening. Members are urged to attend.
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