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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1903
Page
4
County Chairman J. M. Lytle has called a Republican county convention at Smouse's Trail for 2 p.m. Saturday May 23 to select twelve delegates to the state convention in Des Moines on July 1. The city Brighton caucus is set for May 5 with other caucuses on May 16.
Gilbert Moore, a Chicago resident described as insane and lodged at the poor house in Brighton, is linked to relatives in Chicago. Gilbert Coyne of 41 East Huron Street says Moore is his distant relative and Moore’s mother also lives in Chicago. An Insane Court in Chicago declared him sane before he left the city, and local officials now decide his disposition at the poor farm with Attorney Bailey and County Supervisor Reynolds.
The undersigned presidents of youth societies and city pastors call for a gathering at the First U P church on Monday evening May ith at eight o'clock to support a movement for better Sabbath observance. Members include C B Lemmon Mrs G W Black H Keck Villa McCullough Rae McElhinney Rose Minner and pastors Rev I B Schreckengast Rev W BR Sawhill Rev L D Young Rev S K Coates Rev Mr Masson Father Jacobsmeier Rev Mr Wright.
Elmer Mason opened a large storehouse on the Milwaukee and Rock Island tracks this week and has already received six cars of implements and buggies from Racine Wagon and Carriage Co. Piano Manufacturing Co. and Mitchell Lewis Wagon Co. He represents all three firms and will ship goods to dealers along railroad branches from Washington, highlighting advantages of improved rail facilities.
Kalona on May 9 reports the third pavilion horse sale as the most successful yet with 103 horses sold. Prices climbed to 8477 in some sales as Brown & Loren ran the event with Brown as auctioneer, drawing visitors from across the country and promising solid financial returns for pavilion owners. Hog sale talk follows, delaying next horse event for several weeks.
George Teas sells his half interest in Little & Teas blacksmith business to Geo. Black who recently came from Missouri. The new firm becomes Little & Black. Ice cream offered at Means & Stighten's.
Local events note Fat Allen's Joe Crean, 68-1 Le and Judge A R Dewey will deliver the Memorial Day address in Brighton. Several residents travel for visits, concerts, and family engagements. News items include Miss Mary Hughes at Crawfordsville, Warren Cowles visiting from St Joe, Mary Marka arriving with the Firefly, and others visiting relatives. A Davenport trip and bakery ads close the column.
Special items report Milwaukee tracklaying on the Military road one mile west of Haskins. Track ballasted within a mile of town. fencing crew reached the Townsite. Visitors from Washington include Breth Campbell and Andy Reiner. Isaac J. McKenry stayed three days and bored three wells. Riley Miller and John Skipton also visited Haskins. Jess McGuire shipped horses southward.
The church announces sermons at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A class meeting at noon, Sunday School at 3 p.m., and Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
May Harry Raymond arrived from Kansas City for a weeks visit with relatives and worked on the street car line for six months. Miss Hattie Pratt spent the day with friends in Washington. Mrs. L. A. Stephens left for Utah due to her sister Eliza Stickley’s illness. C. B. Olds returned from Kalona after a horse sale. Mrs. Alta Dawson returned from West Chester after nursing there. A group attended a Crawfordsville concert. Mrs. A. J. Peterson left for Woodhull Illinois to visit relatives. Mrs. Laura Newell visited her parents and returned to Wapello. Mrs. J Freeland, formerly of Columbus Junction, spent time with her parents and left for the western state.
Sabbath School at 9 30. Church services at 11 00 and 7 30. Junior Endeavor 5400. Senior Endeavor 6550.
Preaching services at 7 30. Sabbath School at 0 40. Junior Christian Endeavor 5 15. Senior Christian Endeavor 6 15. All are invited.
Reverend Joseph DeForest rector announces no morning or evening services on the Fourth Sunday after Easter with Sunday School at 10 a.m.
Regular morning and evening worship at the Baptist church with Rev. R. G. Behlin of the University of Chicago preaching.
Usual services follow the Catholic church schedule with Mass and sermon at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Afternoon services will probably be omitted.
Regular services every Sunday at 10 30 a m with Mortals and Immortals as topic for tomorrow morning Golden Text Psalm 24 3 4 Sunday School at 915 a m Wednesday evenings at 730 p m Public is invited.
Reports of a cyclone causing heavy damage in West Chester proved false as later word said only heavy rain and some hail fell. A slight wind and frequent lightning caused no damage, according to Journal updates by telephone and telegraph.
A misprint left the notice headed Hear Mrs. Zaiser Tonight in the newspaper form inside pages. The entertainment was held last night as reported.
Wilmet's Orchestra of Washington performed at the Columbian opera house in Crawfordsville to a large audience. Every number on the program was encored and attendees praised the concert highly.
W. M. Thompson, traveling his egg route, reported yesterday a man gathering last year's corn. The sight highlighted lingering post harvest activity in rural areas and rural labor.
Tickets for Chautauqua are available at all city banks and at the Civic hotel. Buyers are urged to secure seats immediately to avoid rush and to take advantage of a low price. Contact Miss Lily Morris for hair care and dandruff remedy at the Civic hotel.
Mr. Joseph D. Williams of McDuff Virginia reports a deep lasting la grippe attack cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after trying other preparations with no effect. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The Bartenders and Saloonkeepers Total Abstinence Society of Chicago is organized with William H. Dorgan as president and treasurer and about 100 charter members. The group aims to promote temperance among bartenders, set a good example for customers, protect the cash register and stock, and elevate sobriety in the trade. Dorgan, a longtime liquor industry figure, says bartenders and employers should be total abstainers and warns a drinking bartender risks becoming a drunkard.
The A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge convenes in Sioux City starting Tuesday with representatives from Iowa lodges. The event gathers ideas and conclusions of about 14 000 Iowa members, with Harry McCall attending as the local lodge’s representative.
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers West & Truax, Walding Kinnan & Marvin, and Fr. J Cheney & Co. Toledo. Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Sold by all druggists. Kall's Family Pills recommended.
Farmers urged to move south to raise stock and feed year round. Alabama and Florida cited as ideal for cheaper beef and sheep production through wide ranges and cheap fattening foods like velvet bean and cassava. For more information contact G. A. Park in Louisville.
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