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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1903
Page
3
Special to The Evening Journal reports generally fair conditions for Iowa today with showers in the east and south this afternoon or tonight. A cooler following night will affect the north and west portions.
Local notices detail multiple residents and visitors moving about Mt. Pleasant. Departures to Des Moines Crawford Nebr and Oskaloosa are noted along with returns from West Chester Brighton and Wayland. Several families and individuals plan visits and meetings with relatives friends and employers.
Mrs. Anna Hagelgans reports great benefit from Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago. She notes quick relief for her husband’s sprained back and says it is the best family liniment. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
The body of Mrs Luella Keek Crandall arrived from Pasadena California at 8 15 last evening. Mr Crandall who came was met at Kansas City by Chas Keek brother of the deceased. Services were held at Pasadena and a brief service here at 10 this morning at the Chas Keek residence. Many flower offerings. Rev J J Schreck engast conducted the service. Pall bearers were L J Robinson B W Neal J A Y Agtbey B Dewey Jas Work and J A Tar wood.
The remains of Mrs. John W. Cochran died suddenly at the home of Hiram Baker Sunday evening. She was taken to her parents’ home in Dateh Creek township last evening. Funeral held today at 2 p.m. at New Haven church with interment in New Haven cemetery.
Tickets are available at all city banks and can be secured at any time. Buyers are urged to purchase now to avoid a rush and to capitalize on the unusually low prices offered today.
Taken to the asylum in Mt. Pleasant this morning by Merton Teeter. The 72 year old widower was brought before the insanity commissioners yesterday afternoon and pronounced insane. He is a Bohemian from Richmond.
Word reached Al Eldridge that his father, the late John Eldridge, was killed by a wire fence stretcher. The Journal obituary Friday evening gave no cause for death as yet.
The final game of the series between the Business Men and the Bums will be played Thursday evening in the Armory. It promises an exciting contest and readers are urged to make arrangements to attend. Admission is 15 cents.
A Bethlehem Commandery called conclave will be held Wednesday evening May 6 at 7 30 for work in the Order of the Temple. Full attendance is desired by M P Miller BC.
The Beggar Prince Opera Co. performs the Japanese opera Mikado at Graham on Wednesday evening May 13. This is the last Graham show of the season with no further performances until September.
The Washington City Council on May 4 1903 approved brick paving for portions of Main Street Marion Street Washington Street and Iowa Street in the original town plat. The plan includes six inches lime rock foundation two inches sand brick paving six seven and eighteen inch curb details and six equal installments with interest rates and possible early payment. Property owners will bear the balance via certificates against abutting property.
J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case with 24 tumors and repeated hospital care. After doctors failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped further inflammation and healed him. The ad praises quick relief for aches and wounds.
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