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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports generally fair weather for Iowa with warmer temperatures tonight and Thursday. Forecasters expect mild conditions tonight into Thursday with slight warming in eastern parts.
Local items include price notes from New York Store and Means Stichter’s ice cream stand. Mentions of George Barret’s trip to Winfield, Judge Dewey riding to Oskaloosa, H M Eicher's Cedar Rapids trip, O Stutz’s Ottumwa business, Duncan's framing and souvenir week, Rev L D Young returning from Fairfield, Dr Will Terry visiting Denver, Mrs W A Goble returning from Miss Pearl White, James Fishburn heading to Havre for carpentry work, Mrs Fred Bartholomew and Nina visiting, Mrs Hessa Scott reported dangerously ill in East Washington.
The column records numerous short visits and departures among residents and guests. Names include Roy Vanerus, Mrs J P Dolan, Mrs KE Rork, Mrs C W Reynolds, Miss Bessie Kyle, Dr W B Crooks, Mr and Mrs A Gibson, Rev and Mrs K Coates, Elizabeth Kinch, Mrs Thomas Barnard, Col and Mrs W B Bell, Miss Jessie Millard, Miss Cora Smiley, Miss Vivian Post, Rev Herbert Rudd, and Mary Dahl. Also notes shopping at Stuart's meat market and a mention of Rocky Mountain Tea promotion.
A large reception last evening honored the new minister Rev. F. O. Ross and his family at the First United Presbyterian Church. Hundreds attended as committees greeted guests and staff served refreshments while an orchestra provided music. Speakers from the Sabbath School and Missionary societies welcomed the Rosss and praised the church’s unity and outreach.
Miss Kate Benz entertained friends at her North Marion avenue home with dancing and a luncheon. The Onion Club met with full attendance for a pleasant session. Ralph McConahey leaves for Frankfort Michigan to spend vacation and dental studies. Hanio Benzonia Academy graduate-to-be appears set for tomorrow. Will McLean sprains an ankle yet continues Chautauqua grounds work. Electric lights and water pipes are underway as Chautauqua preparations near opening day.
A comic collage recalls a landlubber joining a whaler and misadventures at sea. The tale contrasts a wary sailor, a hotheaded captain, and a Missouri editor praising Sunday School, plus fashion notes on swell dresses in Anthony Kansas.
A Houston Post fragment sketches a flirtatious back and forth wedding excerpt and notes a reader using Revelations to defend tobacco. It lists literary pieces and cartoons by McCutcheon and various authors, hinting at serialized content and humor.
Advertises payment for junk items including old mixed goods iron and rubber. Offers cash for old scrap and invites delivery to A. TEEN D on East Washington Street in Washington.
An antiseptic liniment named Chamberlain's Pain Balm is advertised to heal cuts bruises and burns quickly without maturation. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The Mason City Times and Charles City Press discuss courting norms. A joke aligns patience for a girl who cooks and cleans with lasting romance while contrasting diligence and domestic duties in a humorous way.
Mrs S Newson of Decatur Alabama tells how three years of indigestion and stomach and bowel trouble left her near death until Electric Bitters cured her. She reports immediate improvement and full recovery attributing the success to Electric Bitters for liver kidney and stomach issues. The tonic is offered at 50 cents by Stewart Druggist with guarantee.
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