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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1903

Page

4

Two Men Crushed Under House in Knoxville Incident

In Knoxville on a May afternoon two workmen, B C Snodgrass and David Frame, were trapped when a house being set on its foundation slipped. Snodgrass suffered three broken ribs while Frame was crushed at the hips. doctors say injuries should not be fatal. A passerby reports a man telling a woman that Johnson the baker would have a full line of cakes tomorrow.

Knoxville B.C. Snodgrass David Frame Snodrass Johnson Bright

West Liberty Robber Kills Man at McCarty Restaurant

May 15 1860 report of a robber who shot Arthur Meade during a hold up at the McCarty railroad lunch room in West Liberty. The assailant spoke to Meade before firing, took 25 from the till, and expressed remorse as he fled. investigators have yet to find the suspect.

West Liberty Arthur Meade McCarty Meade

Sale of Real Estate in Washington County Iowa Auctioned

In a suit Clara A. Vorhies vs Peter H. Conrad et al a decree orders sale of described real estate at public auction to the highest bidder. Referee A. J. Dawson will offer the South Half of Out Lot Two in A. W. Chilcote's Addition to Washington for cash on June 13, 1903 at 1:50 PM at Rd. F. Dixon & Co. office.

Clara A. Vorhies Peter Conrad Et al District Court Washington County Iowa A. D. Lo Rd. F. Dixon & Co Washington A. W. Chilcote A. J. Dawson

Grip remedies in great demand in McDuff Va ad

When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest remedies are in great demand. Joseph D. Williams of McDuff Virginia says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a deep lingering la grippe after other preparations failed. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Joseph D. Williams McDuff Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman Fenner William Zimmerman Akron Ohio Bright Dr. Penner M. M. Fenner Fredonia N. Y US Columbia Pharmacy Southeast Corner Square

Fourth Ward Caucus Set for 8 30 Tonight at Armory D

The Fourth Ward caucus convenes at 8 30 this evening in Armory D to select delegates for the County Convention. The event aims to organize local party representation and determine the ward's voting slate.

Fourth Ward Armory D

Social events entertain and greet visiting ladies

The Rathbone Sisters host husbands after a business session. The Ruths and Lydias of the Presbyterian church staged a delightful party at the Misses Netswaower home in East Washington with cat themed games and a peanut contest. Sigourney guests arrived by train, enjoyed luncheon and spring decorations, then returned home. Dr Pratt will relocate to Washington after May 10 to treat Eye Ear Nose and Throat issues at the Hays dental office.

Ruths Lydias Presbyterian Church Jessie Grace Nets Waower East Washington D. Young Jennie Schurr Essie Jennie Allen Margaret Cowden Elma Barr Lena Grimm Mary Plank Lizzie Cguillemott John McCall Mesdames H. A. Burrell Wao. Scofield T. T. Keeley H. M. Kicher Bessie Scofield Mesdames Viola Jassig- Johnsen David Stockman J. G. Lewis G. F. Utterback Sigourney Wm. Scofield Scofield Sigurney Mesdames G. J. Wilson Norman Scofield Mesdames G. W. Dye Emily Cunningham T. O. Foley A. Stranahan Pratt Dr. Hays Penn Ol

Richmond Notes Include Weddings and Local Ventures

Round About items report Frank Kallous and Albert Dunn with new buggies. Mrs. John Shada visited by sister Mrs. Knotek. James Tobin celebrate crystal wedding. Michael Smith and Geo Rylin drove to Washington. Mrs. Friend loses a valuable cow found dead in pasture, likely poisoned. May 4 updates note Washington trends, Milwaukee trackwork delays, Bragg visiting Morning Sun, carpenters building Wm Bragg dwelling, Pickens erecting a warehouse, Annas painting Haskins buildings, hotel at Haskins full nightly.

Frank Kallous Albert Dunn John Shada Knotek Riverside James Tobin Michael Smith Geo. Rylin Washington Friend Philip Strabala Clara Escher W. Stephens Milwaukee Haskins M. Bragg Morning Sun Will Wm. Bragg J. N. Pickens K. K. Annas Force of

Quick Arrest of Severe Piles with Bucklen Salve

A man from Verbena Alabama endured a severe piles outbreak with 24 tumors and multiple hospitalizations. After doctors failed, Bucklen's Arnica Salve stopped further inflammation and cured him, per Stewart Drugstore.

Verbena Ala Bucklen Stewart

Local Notices Snapshot From Eureka Area May

May 14 updates show Wm Edwards and Idaho relatives visiting in the vicinity. Wm Mitchell and Matt Scranton inspected roads. Peter Fetes builds a hay barn west of Eureka. Indy visits include Hank Harmon church work and Aliie Brockway's return. An ice cream social is planned at Gray school, with shortcake at Johnson bakery tomorrow.

Edwards Idaho Jap Bidwell Ab Edwards Mitchell Matt Scranton Peter Fetes Eureka Buntenwichach Rock Island Willis Wagner Arthur Therion Hank Harmon Shiloh Henry Walker Iowa City Gray School Aliie Brockway al, Rodman Davenport Knights Templar Lodge Charles Stephens Haskins A. J. McColl Des Moines Baptist Church

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