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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1903

Page

2

Washington County Farm Tops State Land Sale at 42000

Dixon & Co. report the Abe Pearson 400 acre farm in Jackson township sold to M Klopfenstein for 106 per acre totaling 42000. This is the county’s largest cash land sale in modern times between Washington County farmers. Pearson retains 80 acres. future plans not advised. Also noted are Mel Anderson residence sold to George Barrett and six acres in southeast Washington sold by Chas Gorham to B W Brookhart.

Dixon & Co Abe Pearson Jackson Township M. Kiopfenstein Washington County M. Klopfenstein and Sons Iowa Pearson Mel Anderson George Barrett Washington Chas. Gorham W. & J. Ll. Brookhart

Iowa college trustees open bids for new building

Ames Iowa May 7 trustees opened eight bids for a new building. The sole complete building bid came from Hf W Schmueter Chicago at 325000, with potential reductions to 300000 after plan changes. BE Atkinson Webster City 25000 for the foundation is under consideration. Governor Cummins and Superintendent Barrett attended. no president election action. Prof Rutherford of Guelph College was chosen to replace Prof Marshall in animal husbandry.

Ames Iowa College Trustees Hf. W. Schmueter Chicago BE. Atkinson Webster City Cummins Barrett Rutherford Guelph College Guelph Ont Marshall

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Offer

One hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney Co Toledo sponsor. Endorsers West Troax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesale druggists certify Cheney's honesty and finances. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous membranes. Testimonials free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills recommended.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo F. J. Cheney West & Troax Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Itall

Academy Faculty Hosts Senior Class Event and Local Weddings

The Academy faculty entertains the senior class at the Lewis Klein home on South Second Avenue. Miss Marie Beasty and Mr. Lawrence Loftus wed at seven this morning in the Catholic church with Father Jacobsmeier officiating. Best man P. J. Hanley and bridesmaid Celia Beasty attended. The couple plans a brief Chicago honeymoon and will live on East Third Street. The bride is a prominent Washington figure. the groom, a contractor from Muscatine. The junior class picnic occurred west of town with seniors also enjoying a luncheon.

The Academy Lewis Klein South Second Avenue Marie Beasty Lawrence Loftus Jacobsmeier P. J. Hanley Celia Beasty Chicago East Third Street Washington Muscatine

Local street grading payments listed with names and amounts

A ledger shows grading street payments totaling several amounts to individuals such as Manton, Cowger, Welch, Ward, Taylor, Greer, Chance, Davidson, Dodd and Williams. Each entry lists the payer or worker name followed by the amount due or paid, including several small sums and a larger 40.00 line.

M. Bickford L. Hi. Conger Clay Welch I. Ward Wm. Hayes W. BK. Taylor W. F. Greer Il. Chance A. Davidson Chas. Dodd L. B. Ward Mark Williams

City Warrants List for April 1903 Washington Iowa

Warrant records show payments across General Fund and utilities in Washington Iowa for April 1903. Items include room rents for Fred Stewart Co. and others, ward reg fees, salaries for police and clerks, printing and election costs, and sewer and road fund disbursements with numerous individual payees and amounts.

Fred Stewart & Co Stewart & Co Iol S Nellswanger & Flan F. L, Stewart Co Fred Stewart John Shiels & Son Con J. Ae Geo Tripp Rex W. Heath Neiswanger K. Hs Lease J. Spring Morton Hex Miller Pit Nfield Hampsher M. Galher W. A. White Chas, Hebener Ae Te Brookhart M. Marbourg G. W. Ish Jesse DeMarce W. Houck S. Neiswanger & Son T. Owen Foley Ma Horsey Duce Belloge Clerk A. ‘We McCall I. R. Johnson Police Lon Batterson Police Ltd J. D. Glasgow Sude T See L. Hollingsworth I. Brookhart Balsal Walther J. ‘D. Glasgow Hugh H. McCleery Minnick Sal Frank Te Kal Mul Sal Heart Butterfeld H. Nant Mo B. Ragan Lemmon & Lewis Henry Campbell Kyle Services Oere Joy Dewees Son Lodging and Board C. Hi. Ee Coree Orvil Elder Printing Logan & Neal

Dr King’s New Discovery Promoted as Cure-all

An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. Mrs C B VanMetre of Shepherdstown WV testifies a year of bronchitis relief after one bottle. Claims include cures for croup whooping cough influenza and pneumonia with trial bottles offered free and regular sizes priced at $1.00.

Dr King C. B. VanMetre Shepherdtown W. Va Dr. King Stewart, Draggist

Washington City warrants April list sworn valid

Hugh H McCleery City Clerk of Washington Iowa sworn to oath that the attached list of warrants issued during April in various funds is a true and correct record. Notary public W M Berrenreio witnessed the oath.

Washington Iowa State of Washington County O. I Hugh H. McCleery City of Laws Hugh I

Persistent cough cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy

Greenville District of Columbia student at law Mr H P Burbage suffered four to five years of cough he feared consumption. After trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy he reports a remarkable change and says two bottles at twenty five cents each permanently cured him. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

HP. Burbage Greenville D. C

Mikado Last Graham Performance Next Wednesday May Night

Beggar Prince Opera Co presents Mikado at the Graham with special scenery and correct costumes. Tickets available at Carris Drug Store as seats sell fast. No more shows until September. remember the date May Mth.

Graham Carris Drug Store the Beggar Prince Opera Co

Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale Across City Banks

Tickets for the Chautauqua are now available at all city banks and may be secured anytime. Buyers are urged to act quickly to avoid the rush and to take advantage of the presently low price.

Tme

The -cent package and family bottle offer yearly supply

The text notes a cent package for common needs and a family bottle priced at 60 cents containing a year’s supply. It mentions that all druggists sell them.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Restores Verben a Man

J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe piles attack with 24 tumors and was twice in the hospital. After doctors failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve reduced inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain. 25c at Stewart Drugist.

J. A. Guiledge Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart, Droggist

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