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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
3
Local notes on residents and visitors across town
Personal notices recount residents traveling visiting and moving about Washington and nearby towns. Ed Bowman returns from Altoona, Josie Pratt from Fairfield, and many others including Miss Mae E. Carl purchasing land, Leonard Smouse adding rooms, and Mrs. Mina Brindley Cambridge visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Bowman
Altoona
Josie Pratt
Fairfield
G. Wilson
Burlington
L. D. Higgins
East Jefferson Street
Martin Conrad
Noble
Michael Klopfenstein
Dell H. Duncan
Local Remedy Claim Appears in Notice
H Turner of Demesastown Pennsylvania reports relief from liver stomach and bowel issues using a purely vegetable remedy sold at Stewart's drug store. The item promotes the treatment as effective and gentle with a low price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. Turner
Demesastown
Stewart's
Ice Cream Allen's and Local Notices
Obituary inquiry at the Journal office. Rolls and coffee cake at John son bakery daily. Means & Stichter's offer plenty of ice cream. Flick & Johnson seek fifty teams for light work paying 4.00, apply at office. May 22 Friday wait for us. May 22. Will Moreland, ex Burlington conductor, in city. A B Spaulding of Ainsworth in city on business. Bankers' Life rep Linton in city for a few days. Rev McFall visiting then to Wyman. Washington Mitten Factory hiring more girls, apply near Opera House. Admission 25 cents to hear Mrs. Zaiser on Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Dr Watts chiropodist offers painless corns removal. Buttons factory talks in Muscatine. Children Rocky Mountain Tea promotes health. J H Stewart Johnson bakery expanding staff. Matt White buys pacing mare 2:40. McFarland Eckerman Co to open West Chester store capital 12000. Kalona Pavilion association articles of incorporation capital 3000. Directors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Moreland
The
Burlington
A. BE. Spaulding
Ainsworth
Flick & Johnson Const. Co
Linton
Bankers’ Life Association
Hotel Colenso
Methodist Church
James M. Watts
Corns
Civic Hotel
Frank Stewart
Muscatine
Fred
Frank Geisler
Notice High School and Academy Graduates
The Journal advertises calling cards for commencement programs with up to date sizes styles and engraving suitable for graduates and their relatives and friends.
Special one way colonist rates advertised
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through September 1903 the Iowa Central Ry sells colonist tickets to southern and western states at very low rates. Inquiries and rates available from local agents or A. K. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn. septls
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Ry
Arkansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
Texas
Louisiana
New Mexico
A. K. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Answers to Questions From Uncle Tom in Evening Journal
A humorous Q and A column replies with odd tips and clarifications. Esther advises calming a hen by head-whirl, Charles should join Tasket Hall for affection, Mother suggests shaving the baby’s head to cure creepers, Elmer says nose picking at table is bad form, Rachel corrects a game reference, and Clarice warns about age appropriateness for attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieformation
Uncle Tom
Evening Journal
Washington
Town
Esther
Charles
Mable
Tasket Hall
Elmer
Rachel
Reuben
Sarah
Base
Walker
Supper Invitation for Members at Workmen Hall
The A O UW invites all members of the F of H and officers to a supper at Workmen Hall on Friday evening May 12 by order of the Com. The notice calls for attendance by members and marks a social gathering of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. UW
F. of H
Workmen Hall
Rathbone Sisters Postponed Social Event
The Rathbone social scheduled for May is postponed to May 15 due to the M. B. E. entertainment at the charel. By order M. B. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone
M. BE. Charel
M. B.C
Knights Templar Meeting Backed By Local Members
Members from Wellman and Keota attended last evening sessions of the Knights Templar order with W A Downing and Messrs Teascher and Geo McDonald listed among those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templars
Order of the Temple
W.A. Downing
Wellman
Messrs. Teascher
Geo. McDonald
Keota
Commercial Club Meeting Tonight at 7 15
Members are summoned to a 7:15 p m meeting in the fire hall to hear the building committee report on important business and plans for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Three Candidates for Initiation Thursday Evening
All members are requested to be present for the initiation ceremony scheduled Thursday evening. By order of 69-21 Mrs. R. A. Riley, D. of H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Riley
Best Liniment Trusts Pain Balm For Rheumatism
Mrs. Anna Hagelgans of Tuckahoe New Jersey touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago saying it greatly benefits her family and relieves sprained backs. She recommends it to many others who praise its merits and declares she would not be without it. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Anna Hagelgans
Tuckahoe
N. J
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Wanted Umbrellas for Graham Theatre
Help sought for ten to twenty Japanese umbrellas. Anyone with them should contact Warren Moore manager at Graham Theatre at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Moore
Mgr. Graham Theatre
Weem's Laundry Promoted by Sandvos and Reid Agents
Weem's Laundry seeks trust with assurance of quality work offered by agents Sandvos and Reid. The notice invites patrons to try the service and rely on established reputation for thorough cleaning and careful handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weem
Sandvos & Reid
Notice to Ounfragiate Sealed bids for Washington street paving
Notice from Washington Iowa seeking sealed proposals for Main Marion Washington and Jens Streets paving with brick and cement curb. Bids due May 11 1903 with bond ten thousand dollars and certified check two thousand dollars. Work to begin by July 5 1903 and finish by October 1 1903 with six installment payments and five percent interest. City reserves right to reject any bid. Slugh H. McCleery city clerk May 4 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastinton
Iowa
Main Street
Iowa Street
City
Washington, Iowa
Said City
Marion Street
Washington Street
Jens Street
Washington
Washington County
Bank of Iowa
Towa
Slugh H. McCleery
Last Mikado Show of the Season by Beggar Prince Opera Co
The Beggar Prince Opera Company presents Mikado next Wednesday May 13 for the season finale. Seats are available at Carris drug store after Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beggar Prince Opera Co
Carris Drug Store
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Young Fellows
J. Albert Williams & Co
Dougherty Bros
West Side
Dr. Baird & Son
Cash Store
Frank Webb
Baxter
H. A. Baxthrr
Samson & Livingston
the Evening Journal
East Main ST
A. B. Ritchey
Taylor Insurance Office
North Side
Weather Forecast
Washin
D.C
Geo. Eglin
Kalona
John Buxbaum
Crawfordsville
Fred L. Stewart
U. S
Harry Fulton
Keokuk
J. B. Dayton
West Chester
Mike Kenally
W. P. Gilkie
Mercer
U. P
Esther Ditmars
Brighton
Bessie Jones
Leonard Smouse
Iowa Avenue
Mae E. Carl
Smouse & Co
Highland Park
Harry Davis
Dwight
Wayland
H. L. White
John Bowman
Faithfield
Frank Wells
C. Engle
Eli Warfel
Win Smouse
Smouse
F. M. Rowling
Armour Company
Wm. McCall
R. T. McCall
East Washington Street
Jennie Kilgore
H. F. Samson
Mina Brindley Cambridge
Chicago
Kansas City
al and
J. T. Anderson
W. P. Johnstone
Beaver Falls
Reformed Presbyterian Synod
Cedar Rapids
Allen's
Joan
Journal
Johnson Bakery
Means & Stichter's
Flick & Johnson
J. H. Stewart
Johnson
Matt White
A. W. Cherryholmes
Mr. White
Prince Lorenzo
Fanita
White
McFarland, Eckerman & Company
County Recorder
R. F. McFarland
G. 8. Eckreman
Kalona Pavillion Association
D. F. Miller
C. B. Miller
John J. Fisher
L. G. Shaver
BE. O. Buck
Earnest Hall
Emmet, Louck
the Johnson Bakery
Elias
Clarice
Com
Rathbone Sisters
Daintiness
SOL. Rich & CO
Ounfragiate
Linon
Fabrique Monbrison
India
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
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