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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It claims the Eustachian tube inflames causing hearing loss, offers $100 for an incurable case, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills, with Toledo origin and 75 cent price.
For the Fourth of July the Iowa Central Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets on July 3 and 4 at one and one third fare to all points within a radius of 200 miles with return limit July 6. See ticket agent for particulars.
Yesterday marked Children's Day in Trinity Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist and Associate Presbyterian churches. The Trinity sermon by Rev. von Gentner analyzed prayer while Florence Whitney-Williams sang. Methodist services featured a packed house with recitations and songs by the junior classes. Presbyterian observed diplomas for primary children. Baptist had devotions with a 20 woman chorus and notable solos. other clergy included Rev. Young and Rev. Johnston, with sermons on patience and faith.
A busy day in Wellman features A J Dawson visiting business, Miss Belle Kilgore returning from a visit, Mrs Martha DeWitt of Wyoming staying with her daughter on East Mahi Street, and Miss Marie Powers from Bloomfield visiting Jessie Crooks before riding the Firefly home. Also noted are Dr W B Johnson of Beaver Falls leaving for home, W BR Rose’s graduation from West Point ranking sixth in a 93 class, and preparations for a reception for Rev F J Ross and family at the First United Presbyterian church.
Frank V. Irish of Chicago lectured in the Graham Opera House on temperance. He praised local abstinence, endorsed high ideals and self mastery, warned against lowering standards, urged tobacco discouragement, and cited Miss Willard’s white life ideal for marriage. Nine Webb left for Ottumwa and Des Moines on business.
Mrs J A McCoy injured in a midday fall while descending stairs after church. Nose torn and bone broken, finger sprained, plus facial bruises. She is improving today. Banks in Washington will close at 1 30 p m for BACT Day during Chautauqua. Several local residents visited relatives yesterday and headed to Philadelphia.
Duncan's announces new titles from notable authors including Substitute Gray Cloak Gordon Keith Virginian Southerners Fel icitas Under the Rose Wand of King Canute Leif the Lucky People You Know and Cartoons by McCutcheon. 2 46
The remedy is promoted as a universally reliable bowel complaint treatment. It is described as especially effective for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many young lives annually. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The 3rd Quarterly conference of the M. BE. church will be held tonight in the Ladies' Parlor of the church at 7:50 o'clock.
Lee hosts a cream social with ice cream and cake tomorrow night. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy the treats and fellowship at the park.
A notice states the Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o clock.
A note announcing a called meeting for Tuesday evening June sixteenth to work in the First Degree with full attendance requested by J. W. Morton, Secretary.
Mrs Clarry Tillotson arrived in Muscatine this morning after a short visit with relatives in the city.
Mrs. 8 H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe indigestion and pain until trying Electric Bitters. She reports immediate improvement and full recovery. The remedy is marketed for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues at 50 cents with a druggist guarantee.
Boston trips on the Nickel Plate Road run June 26th to 27th and July 1st to Sth at popular rates. City Ticket Office Adams Street and Union Ticket Office Auditorium Annex Chicago handle arrangements.
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