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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1903

Page

2

Death of Henry Bovee Dies in Washington at 72

Henry Edwin Bovee died at his northwest Washington home at 6 45 this morning from rheumatic heart disease. Born October 6, 1832 in Rochester New York he moved to Iowa as a youth and spent most of his life there and in Washington. He served in Company F of the 22nd Iowa Infantry and later became active in the G A R and Legion of Honor. He leaves two children Mrs Norton Trinidad Colorado and John Edwin Bovee Washington. Funeral arrangements pending with service led by Rev Schrecken gast and Rev Allen.

Henry Edwin Bovee Washington Mr. Bovee Rochester N. Y Iowa West Johnson County Mr. Hovee Lone Tree Rachel Anna Suskins Jobn Edwin Bovee Charlotte Flovee Norton Trinidad Colo Co. F 22Nd Flowa Infantry Town City Cree Bovee Edwin Schreckengast Mr. Allen Legion of Honor Norton

League of Iowa Municipalities announces committees

Honorable J W Walter mayor of McGregor and F G Pierce from Marshalltown announce committee appointments for the coming year. The lists cover City government and legislation, Municipal franchises, Waterworks, Street lighting, Taxation and assessment, Sewerage and sanitation, Street cleaning, Garbage disposal, and Municipal bookkeeping with named chairs and members.

J. W. Walter McGregor League of Iowa Municipalities F. G. Pierce Marshalltown Henry Theman, Jr Davenport W. Ht. Bremmer Des Moines A. N. Alberson Washington DD. Huston Cedar Rapids T. HH. Pickler Ottawaa HJ. Marquardt Burlington John CC. Williams Oskaloosa I. K B. Engle State Center F. H. Wilson Maquoketa Parney Sheldon Ames Cedar Falls BE. Hoyland Ottawma A. H. Northup Fort Dodge G. Bb. Bardwell Belle Maine D. S. Huber Pella John Lucas Des . Maines A.C. Gates Newton A. Kh. Ball Muscatine

State Supt Issues Memorial Day Pamphlet

Des Moines May 11 1903 Superintendent Barrett of Iowa Department of Public Instruction issues a new Memorial day pamphlet sent to all teachers via county superintendents and to G A R posts. It urges proper observance inviting Grand Army posts or Women's Relief Corps to participate and includes Arlington tomb epitaph and patriotic extracts with observance programs.

Des Moines Barrett Department of Public Instruction Iowa G. A. BR Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps Arlington

Pain Balm Praised For Rheumatism And Sprains

Mrs Anna Ingelgans of Tuckahoe New Jersey extols Chamberlains Pain Balm as the best family liniment for rheumatism lumbago and a sprained back. She says it has helped many and she would not be without it. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Anna Ingelgans Tuckahoe N. J Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Radium Sparks Debate Among Scientists on Radiation

W. T. Foster notes radium emits rays without loss, unlike heat or light. He compares radium to a magnet and posits it may draw ether from space, suggesting radium could reveal new principles of world building and life.

Ifie W. T. Foster

Bachelor Maids Club Plans Meeting at Miss Kate Hell’s

The Bachelor Maids club will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Miss Kate Hell on West Second Street.

Bachelor Maids Club Kate Hell West Second Street

Cough Remedy Claims Permanent Cure for Student in Greenville

N P Burbage, a law student in Greenville DC, suffered years of a persistent cough that alarmed him into fearing consumption. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy two bottles at 25 cents each, he reports a remarkable change and permanent cure, with Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman selling it.

N. P. Burbage Law Greenville D. C

Nickel Plate Route Offers Expres Trains and Dining Service

Travel notes promote the Nickel Plate Road as a fast economical east line with three daily through express trains and vestibuled sleeping cars. Ameri can Club Meals range up to $1.00 served in dining cars with a la carte options. Chicago depots listed with ticket offices and agent contact. May 30 date appears in the ad copy.

Chicago Harrison St Fifth Ave City Adams St Auditorium Annex John, Y. Calaban Adams 8 St M&1

Startling Test Leads to Cure by Electric Bitters

Dr T G Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration was treated with Electric Bitters. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. The remedy is guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney trouble and costs 50 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.

T. G. Merritt No. Mehoopany, Pa Stewart's Pharmacy

Beggar Prince Opera Co to Stage The Mikado in Graham

The Beggar Prince Opera Co presents The Mikado in Graham on Wednesday evening. Tickets at Carris drug store priced 25e 75e with no extra charge for seat reservations. Warren Moore manager. A note of Oklahoma crime policy and a prison visit story accompanies this item.

Graham Beggar-Prince Opera Co Carris Drug Store Warren Moore Mgr

MADE YOUNG AGAIN

One of Dr King s New Life pills each night for two weeks has met me in my teens again writes Lt Turner of Dempseytown Pa They re the best in the world for Liver Stomach and Bowels Purely vegetable Never gripe Only 25c Stewart s drug store.

Dr. King Lt. Turner Dempseytown Stewart's

Scent package for common needs offered with family bottle

A scent package covers ordinary occasions and a family bottle priced at 60 cents provides a year’s supply. Availability is noted as being at all druggists.

Schuyler Editor Wertz Visits Dr. Cowden Home

Fred L. Wertz of Schuyler Nebraska arrived yesterday morning and is visiting at the home of Dr. A M Cowden. Wertz is the editor and proprietor of the Schuyler Sun.

Fred L. Wertz Schuyler, Neb

Mamma Reacts After Goat Dare in Parlor

A Chicago Tribune snippet shows a mother startled by her son Willie after Bunker brothers dared him to ride a goat through the parlor and upstairs. The humorous domestic scene captures a sudden household shock from a playful dare.

Mamma Willie Bunker Boys Chicago Tribune

Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Promoted

An old promotional blurb claims Dr King's New Discovery cures lung and throat troubles with testimonials. Mrs VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia recounts a yearlong bronchitis battle solved by one bottle. The ad touts relief for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and convalescents.

Dr King Stewart Tyglliestin

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