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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
4
Central Park prepares for summer with new seating and renewed paths while residents enjoy the park’s comfort. James Baird visits Kalona for a horse sale, and Ed Miksch buys a Kimball piano from Hi F Maass. Local ads note hair care services by Lily Morris at the Civic Hotel and a general services listing by J D Daniels.
Human bones were found on Dr. W. B. Anderson's lot on West Main by laborer Robert Kennett while grading. A three ounce bottle of carbolic acid was uncovered with the remains, suggesting murder or a death hidden decades ago, with no clear clues as yet.
The executive committee of the A A White Post extended an invitation to Rev. W. C. Williamson of Keokuk to deliver the Memorial Day address. Chairman J A Young reports Williamson will attend. The letter reflects a man who has received many invitation requests, and a large audience is expected.
Good two story frame house with nine rooms and cement cellar. Includes furnace and is in good condition. Located on East 7th Street, 108. Contact J Lackey Titf.
The article notes the engagement of Eva Isabelle Logan to James Woolson Nuiskamp of Keokuk and reports on Mabel Nash’s wedding to Claude J Anderson of Pacific Junction in Waukee Iowa. It describes attendees, attire, gifts, and celebratory luncheon, plus a P EK O meeting at Ida Roberts’s home and academy events with student activities and a class of 03 gathering.
Tickets for the Chautauqua festival are on sale at all city banks. Buyers are urged to secure tickets now to avoid a rush later and to take advantage of the exceptionally low price before sales peak.
Friday evening regular chapter meeting. Important business and petitions to attend to. BE. T. Wickham, H. P.
The Begpar Prince Opera Co presents Mikado at the Graham with seats selling now the last performance of the season. Buy at Curtis drug store to secure a place in what appears to be one of the season’s largest houses.
Leigh Derbys and wits were called to Letts Tuesday evening by Mrs. Derby's mother. Mr and Mrs George Brinton of Washington were guests at the Robert Taylor home Wednesday. Oscar Harrison fell ill at work in the field yesterday and was taken home. Dave Slack of Columbus Junction works for Mr Derby during his absence.
The May and M. Yard held a fine stock sale today at the Fairview farm two miles north of town with Colonel Woods as auctioneer. Visitors include Miss Emma McCulley and Master Ferrel Rickey from Winfield, staying with Mrs. Mary Maxwell.
George Brown promotes the new Eureka road telephone line. Residents from the route attended a Pleasant Hill convention last Sunday. Mrs W M Tucker and Mrs Frank McKune joined a quilting bee at Mrs War Nicholson's Wednesday. Ed Benson and family visited John Tucker Sunday. Frank Macon and family spent Sunday with W M Tucker. C K Beenblossom elected president Joe Witting vice president Will Saville secretary treasurer of the township Sunday School association. PP N Godwin bought two gang plows. Armstrong Shrader and Grace Armstrong visited Godwins Sunday. Carmichael unchanged. McKane sold a horse at Columbus Junction sale. Fred Cannon bought and brought home one Saturday. Conesville bank to be a four state savings bank with $2000 capitalization, most subscribed. five shares per person cap of 100 each. 64 stockholders. Lone Tree Reporter advertises Rocky Mountain Tea for children and families at 35 cents by J H Stewart.
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