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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

2

Rubber game tonight Business Men and Bums meet

The Business Men and Bums clash in a rubber basketball game tonight at the Armory with 15 cent admission. Last week's attendees with return tickets gain free admission. The Beggar Prince Opera Company is scheduled to go to Winfield for a concert tomorrow noon departure, featuring solo work by Miss Ball and the Misses Parrish and White.

Beggar Prince Opera Company Academy Glee Club Winfeld Miss Ball The Academy Florence Parrish Ethel White Armory

Rev N A McAuley lectures on Palestine trip for Presbyterians

Wilton Junction pastor Rev N A McAuley spoke at the Presbyterian church on his Palestine journey with a party of 838, the largest ever. He described Nazareth Bethlehem and the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and noted how guides quote scripture as they tour. The Belwood college was praised for educating the people and he shared experiences in Rome Florence Glasgow and Edinburgh.

N. A. McAuley Wilton Junction Presbyterian Church Land of Palestine Promised Land Holy Land Nazareth Bethlehem Palestine Sea of Galilee Jordan Mt. Hermon Dead Sea Belrout Rome Florence Glasgow Edinburgh

Boy Shoots Himself in Accidental Firearm Incident

Howard Templeton, 16, son of Mr and Mrs J H Templeton, accidentally discharged a .22 caliber revolver. The shot wounded his left index finger, flattening the bone at the second joint. a doctor treated the injury and amputation is unlikely. Readings suggest the gun was believed unloaded by a playmate.

Howard Templeton J. Hi. Templeton

Ice Cream Supper at Gray School Friday May 22

An ice cream supper will be held at Gray School Friday evening May 22. Hosted by Jessie E. Rupp the teacher invites all residents to attend.

Gray School Come Jessie E. Rupp

New Faculty Addition At Academy Names W R Lytle

Prof Daugherty adds Mr W R Lytle to the Academy faculty for next year. He will teach English and Science and is a graduate of Monmouth College.

Daugherty W. R. Lytle Academy Mr. Lytle Monmouth College

Bereavement Thanks From K H Bovee Family

Heartfelt thanks to friends relatives and comrades for services and sympathy shown after the death of K H Bovee. Family and wife express their appreciation for support during the bereavement.

K. H. Bovee

Smooth Swindle Highlights Loss by David Cross in Missouri

The Columbus Junction man David Cross lost about seven thousand dollars after answering a Washington state agent who offered a farm to buy in Missouri. Cross paid the sum, moved to Missouri, only to learn the farm was not for sale and the owner wished to sell to no one. The conman is uncatchable, leaving Cross with no recourse, though he plans to pursue innocent land agents for possible reimbursement.

David Cross Cross Washington State Missouri Mr. Cross Chas Clark

Funeral of Henry Bovee Attended by Many

A large crowd gathered yesterday afternoon at the Bovee residence on West Third Street for Henry Bovee's funeral. The service included prayers by Rev. W. Allen and remarks by Rev. J B Lchreckengast. The Grand Army led the procession to Elm Grove Cemetery with brief speeches by Judge A R Dewey and J A Young. Pallbearers included Capt. Gallagher Col. D J Palmer Henry Langenberg Job McKain Edward Wiley and George Tripp.

Henry Bovee Bovee West Third Street W. ©. Allen Covenanter Church J. B. Lchreckengast M. EB. Church Grand Army A. R. Dewey J. A. Young Elm Grove Capt. Gallagher D. J. Palmer Henry Langenberg Job McKain Edward Wiley George Tripp

Local Law Student Claims Cure With Cough Remedy

Greenville South Carolina student at law Hf P Burbage suffered years of coughing worry of consumption. After trying Chamberlains Cough Remedy he reports a remarkable change and says two bottles of the twenty five cent size permanently cured him. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman sell it.

Hf. P. Burbage Greenville S. C

The Best Liniment Pain Balm Endorsed

Mrs Anna Hagelgans of Tuckahoe New Jersey praises Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago noting fast relief for her and her husband on a sprained back. She calls it the best family liniment and has recommended it to many who praise its merits. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

Chamberlain Anna Hagelgans

Lightning Kills Farmer Near Waterloo

In Waterloo Iowa on May 13 Nicholas Webber was walking in a pasture at his home when a lightning bolt struck him, killing him instantly.

Waterloo Nicholas Webber

Baby born without arms amazes Thayer residents

Thayer residents report a three month old baby born without arms to Mr and Mrs W J Dailey. The infant is in perfect health and has drawn attention as a natural curiosity in Creston area.

Creston Thayer Here W. J. Dailey

Rock Mountain Tea Promises New Life and Confidence

J. HU Stewart asserts Rock Mountain Tea adds spice to life, lifts the human heart from despair, and breathes new life and confidence into readers.

Rock Mountain Tea J. HU Stewart

Graham hosts successful season as patrons show support

Patrons thank Graham management after the Beggar Prince Opera and Mikado close a strong season at the Graham theatre. Local reader H Turner of Dempseytown endorses Dr Kings New Life Pills for liver stomach and bowels. Stuart's drug store advertises the remedy. Hammocks advertised at Duncan's.

Dr. King H. Turner Dempseytown Stewart's Drug Store Graham Warren, Moore Mg’r, Graham

Answers to Questions from The Journal Bureau

A column of Q and A replies from The Journal bureau answers readers on light topics. It covers claims about origins of a phrase, manners, fashion, social advice, child care, dating, and tongue in cheek moral guidance. The piece includes humorous, polite responses attributed to fictional readers like Uncle Tom and named correspondents such as George Alice Laura Melissa Reginald Fond Mother Anxious Wife Abe and Arthur.

Uncle Tom Evening Journal Washington Iowa George Allice Laura Melissa Arthur William Reginald Abe Maudie Maude

Longest Married Couple Dies at 110 in Ohio

Upper Sandusky report of Peter Stansley aged 110 who died Tuesday morning leaving a 103 year old widow. Married since 1816 the pair are described as the longest married couple in the United States. Both claim Alaskan parentage.

Upper Sandusky Peter Stansley United States

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St. Gall’s Finest Salie Hamilton Mercer & Chilcote Postoffice Kaye & Lytle Telephone East Side Square Pillsbury’s SALSO J. A. Cunningham’s Sons Winfield Columbia Pharmacy Rev. McAuley Boy Columbus Junction Farmer Duncan's STECK West Side J. K Harwood Gouth New York Washington, Iowa Knecht, the Tailor H. Knecht Washington National Bank Mystic Hour
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