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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1903

Page

2

Republican caucuses name city delegates in four wards

In the four city wards Republican caucuses last evening selected delegates for the county convention to be held May 23. Tr J Walker chaired the first ward meeting with 8 W Livingston as secretary naming Sam McCleery S W Livingston Frank Webb and Geo Tripp as delegates. Second ward led by J A Young Lloyd Neal named Chas A Dewey John Lytle H T Reynolds Frank Neal John Rupp Jas Brookhart and J A Young as delegates. Third ward chaired by Will McClean with 8 W Brookhart as secretary listed eight delegates including J A Y Ashby Ab Anderson J A Cunningham 8 W Neal Andy Stranahan Rude Warfel and 8 S W Brockhart Dr Wickhan. Fourth ward with Capt S A White elected to chair and Major Glasgow secretary listed delegates Alex Dawson W A White Capt Harvey Major Glasgow Chas Devel Dr H Logan and John Cunningham.

Tr. J. Walker 8. W. Livingston Sam McCleery S. W. Livingston Frank Webb Geo. Tripp Second Ward J. A. Young Lloyd Neal Chas. A. Dewey John Lytle H. T. Reynolds Frank Neal John Rupp Jas. Brookhart Will McClean W. Brookhart J. A. Y. Ashby Ab Anderson J. A. Cunningham W. Neal Andy Stranahan Rude Warfel W. Brockhart Dr Wickhan S. A. White Major Glasgow Alex Dawson W. A. White Capt. Harvey Chas. Devel H. Logan John Cunningham

Lecture on India by United Presbyterian missionary

Rev. Dr. K. R. Gordon spoke at Second U P church on his Punjab mission in India. The illustrated lecture traced a six week, twenty thousand mile journey from New York to Lahore with scenes of Bombay, mission stations, schools and churches. Gordon noted Hindu practices and self punishment, praised mission work, and mentioned fundraising efforts and travel plans ahead.

United Presbyterians U. P KR. Gordon India Punjab Five Rivers United Presbyterian Board New York Bombay Lahore Ile B. G. Lytle Grace Rev Gordon Mr. Lytle Des Moines General Assembly Tarkic Gudaspur Xenia Ohio

Light sentence for Strahan in Kansas shooting case

Albert Strahan was found guilty of assault and battery after a forty hour jury deliberation over the shooting of stockman Bert McKinstrey at a rural home near Olathe. McKinstrey was struck by a shot that passed through a window. four others at the table were hit but not seriously injured. he has since recovered.

Olathe Kan Albert Strahan Bert McKinstrey McKinstrey Strahan

Alumni Banquet Program At Washington Academy

Alumni of Washington Academy issue invitations for a Friday evening banquet on May 2 with a program including Rev Wo P Johnson and Elizabeth Glenn Beamer on higher education for busy women, music by mandolin and piano, literary society performances, vocal solos, and student lectures.

Washington Academy Wo P. Johnson Beaver Falls W. Teeter Elizabeth Glenn Beamer Aurora Literary Society M. W. Bailey Magnet Literary Society Ss. W Livingston Cora Ball Clifford Thorne TS. Fisheries Norman Scofield

Notable Ladies and Professors Named in Local Society

The Misses Ella Crown Kittie Freed Kila Woodford and professors Thomas Pratt and Keisau are listed among society figures in the community events and academic circles noted in the column.

Ella Crown Kittie Freed Kila Woodford Thomas Pratt Keisau

Family man leaves for Bloomington to stay with brothers

George Hosselton his wife and child depart for Bloomington Illinois where he joins his brothers. For weeks he ran a cigar peanut stand near the Washington National Bank to support his family while suffering from tumorous growths. His condition is serious with little hope of cure and he seeks kin for support as his life nears its end.

George Hosselton Bloomington Hosselton Washington National Bank Hasselton Ile

Insurance payouts and G A R notes in Cedar Rapids encampment

The Register and Leader reports Travelers Insurance details assets and surplus, naming agents in Muscatine and Washington. It also covers Iowa state G A R events with Dr. G A Newman, K B Messer letters, Cedar Rapids encampment plans, and predictions on General Black’s leadership for commander in chief with possible Kansas challenger.

Chas H. Gobble Muscatine Iowa Washington G. A. Newman K. B. Messer Hartley Black Cedar Rapids G. A. RR Thomas Stewart Philadelphia John Lindt Council Bluffs Lindt General Black G A. R San Francisco Kansas

Father seeks long lost daughter Leota Jaques in Chillicothe

John H. Jaques of Allerton Iowa searches for his daughter Leota Jennette Jaques last seen 30 years ago. She was raised by the Wicker family at Chillicothe Iowa and is urged to contact the Journal office with her location.

John H. Jaques Allerton Iowa Leota Jennette Jaques Wicker Chillicothe

Weather Forecast From Foster Predicts Continent Wide Temperature Shifts

May 18 to 28 will bring a sequence of warm and cool waves across the continent, with a final period of rains benefiting crops. A large temperature drop is forecast from May 21 to 28, followed by rising temperatures and widespread showers before frosts in northern areas. The notice explains chart readings and notes Foster’s forecasts as influential, inviting readers to request the forecast by mail for grain price guidance.

W. T. Foster Washington, D. C Pacific Coast Rockies Great Central Valleys Eastern States Weedsport N. Y Foster Mississippi River

Made Young Again Claims From Dr King's Life Pills

A reader from Dempseytown Pennsylvania describes a claim that Dr King's Life Pills restore youthfulness and energy for a two week period. The ad promotes the vegetable remedy for liver stomach and bowels priced at 25 cents and notes Stewart's drug store. Mrs W W Willey has returned home to Columbus Junction after visiting relatives in the city.

Dr. King Hi. Turner Dempseytown Stewart's W. W. Willey Columbus Junction

Farmer’s pain balm helps man walk again

A farmer near Pattens Mills New York helped by Chamberlains Pain Balm was doubled with rheumatism. After using the product he returned to pay for another bottle and said it cured him. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.

P. Rayder Pattens Mills N.Y Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Mrs J H Farris Leaves City for Colum bus Junction Visit

Mrs J H Farris of north of the city departed yesterday morning to visit her daughter in Columbus Junction.

J. H. Farris City Columbus Junction

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St. Gall’s Finest Hamilton Mercer & Chilcote Postoffice Pillsbury's Best Pillsbury’s SALSO J. A. Cunningham’s Sons Delgates India Missions Third Ward Fourth Ward D. R. Gordon Second United Presbyterian Church J. H.stewart Columbia Pharmacy Luce O. W. McLaughlin O. A. Baie George Greenwood Prank Sage Lawson Fisher McKee Vprof D. Daugherty Prof. McKee Academy Board H. M. Kieher Kate Nelle Meeks Flora Barr the Heights Rathbone Fiinch Coppock Chicagua Travelers Insurance Co Martford, Coon Weather Bulletin Imiri J. K Harwood South Side Cha Knight, the Tailor H. Knecht
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