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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1903
Page
2
The remedy is described as the most popular bowel complaint preparation with uniform success. It is praised as safe for children’s summer diarrhoea and credited with saving many children's lives annually. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman offer the product.
For the Fourth of July the Iowa Central Railway will sell round trip excursion tickets on July 3 and 4 to all points within a radius of 200 miles with a return limit July 6. See ticket agent for particulars.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is advertised as an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns without maturation and much more quickly than standard treatment. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Tickets entitle the owner to admission to all 31 Chautauqua entertainments. They are on sale at all banks and should be secured at once to avoid the season’s closing rush. Childrens season details appear unclear in the text.
The Rev Joseph DeForest pastor of Trinity Episcopal Church Davenport dies suddenly in San Francisco at the Occidental hotel while away on business. He was 55, previously served in Denver and Davenport and leaves a wife and two children. He was known for his generous donations and devoted parish work amid a small church community. The Washington community joins in mourning this good man.
In Iowa City on June 27 the Rev. H. J. Fairall Db D of Iowa City completes his twenty first year as editor of the Iowa Methodist the semi official organ of the Methodist Episcopal church in Iowa He is now the oldest Methodist editor in continuous service in the United States at age 63 He is a Maryland native and has served in the ministry forty two years
An old advertisement urges families in isolated areas to stock Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts wounds and ulcers. It claims the salve is the best on earth and lists Stewart’s Drug Store as a place to buy it.
Fourteen gold watches and additional jewelry valued around 400 dollars were recovered Thursday by H. L. Wallace of the Milwaukee wrecking crew. The items were hidden in Moravia stock yards and linked to the May raid on C. B. Albersons jewelry store by unknown robbers.
Mrs. H. Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of severe stomach and bowel pain. After doctors failed, she tried Electric Bitters and recovered completely. The remedy treats liver kidney and stomach disorders and is sold with a guarantee for 50 cents.
Local residents return from trips and visits including B F Hough arriving by the Burlington in Crawfordville and Mrs M Klass visiting Dakota. Rev Sawhill announces a new United Presbyterian pastor in Winfield with services at Pleasant Hill and Central schoolhouse. Miss Jennie Smith travels to Chicago with sister Miss Margaret Smith. Folk etymology story explains the phrase let the cat out of the bag ending with a note on editor dispute.
The article notes Rev. Timming graduated at Nenia Seminary this year and will begin his work around August 1. It also recounts a morning incident where a horse owned by Al Hayes bolted and fell in the west side of the square, quickly recovering and being taken to the barn.
July movement across the continent predicts disturbances reaching the Pacific coast by July 5 and eastern states by July 10. Heat and cold extremes expected, showers early, followed by rare rain. A weather chart covers June 29 nine days, with forecasts of above normal temperatures and grain price effects. Include a promotion for Weather Forecaster Foster and an unrelated medical advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills.
The Chautauqua association will hold a hack Monday afternoon for visitors. Fare is five cents and tickets are available at Hichelberger's grocery. Buy all tickets you can use Monday at five cents each.
To the Members of the BF A A special business at the hall tonight. Ex Secretary M. D. Greenbee of Lawrence Kansas speaks. Secretary of No 250.
Advertises prices for junk including cans, cocoa stamps, rubber, and rags. Offers to deliver to A. Heend on East Washington Street in Washington. Recommends remembering the old iron buyer with a March 1 date shorthand.
Parents are warned that any boys found in these pastures or any other property not on business will be arrested without further notice. Excursions to the Canadian Northwest depart on the first and third Tuesdays with return trips priced at $27.00. For details contact Cash Caldren Company, Iowa City, Iowa.
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