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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
3
Local residents visit city for various events and travel
Ainsworth resident Will Beard and Nora Marr of Ainsworth were in the city yesterday. Miss Margaret Williams Cotter and Miss Amy Richards Cotter shopped here. Edw Durst of Ottumwa visiting with his mother. Several others including Miss Nora King Wellman Miss Overholt Cotter and Harry McCall attended events in Winfield Sioux City and Crawfordsville. Rail and road travelers also moved through the city with visits to Chicago Fairfield and Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Dunn
Wyman
Nora King
Wellman
Margaret Williams
Cotter
Father Grothe
Harper
Edw. Durst
Ottumwa
Nora Marr
Ainsworth
Amy Richards
Miss Overholt
Lena Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Esther Dill
Winfield
Harry MecCall
Sioux City
A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge
R. L. Davidson
Wisconsin
James Fleming
Claude Rosenberger
W. ©. Nelson
Red Oak
Frank Griffith
Frank Webb
Chicago
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cures for Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. Mrs B VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia credits one bottle with curing bronchitis after a year of efforts. The claim covers croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption with guaranteed results and trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
B. VanMetre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
Dr. King
Stewart, Pease
Hammocks and services listed in Duncan's ad notes
A collection of local notices and brief items including hammocks, ice cream at Means & Stichter's, fishing by Kellogg and Al McCall, seining plans in Main Creek next week, and various business listings. Also mentions Gen. Schneider’s return, a home project on East Jefferson St, hotel parlor services, a buggy depot, a wallpaper sale, and social notices about lectures and events in Davenport and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellogg
al McCall
Main Creek
J. D. Daniels
Schneider
Davenport
A. d. Dawson
East Jefferson St
Colenso
Dave Keltner
Bicycle Boom Boosts Miami Cycle Works Sales
The Miami Cycle works report rising bicycle sales as demand soars while looming shortages forewarn dealers to boost orders. The Bicycling World notes possible bike scarcities due to freight delays and price rises. Solbrig & Co advertise top bicycles and Racycles, urging customers to view stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Cyele Works
United States
Solbrig & Co
Reliable Remedy for Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea
In almost every neighborhood some one has died from an attack of colic or cholera morbus often before medicine or a physician could be summoned. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved lives and relieved pain. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Prohibition Convention Called by Washington County Group
Washington County prohibitionists are urged to convene at City Hall at 2 p m May 20 to elect delegates to the state convention and to address other proper business. By order executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
A Leesville Miracle Cure Promises Recovery
W H Brown of Leesville was saved from a feared death by Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He testifies the remedy gave immediate relief from asthma and led to a complete cure. The tonic claims to treat consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with many similar cures. Price 50 cents and 1.00. trial bottles free. Stewart Druggist guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesville
W. H. Brown
Bethlehem Commandery inspection and conferrals noted
The Bethlehem Commandery, inspected by the district Inspector General, held an open meeting last night. The Order of the Temple was conferred upon St. Clair Lewis and the Knights of Malta on Mr. Lewis and Henry Foster and Stephens of Wellman. A banquet at Means and Stichter followed with speeches by A. K. Dewey A. N. Alberson and Evans of Muscatine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethehem
Gener
Meredith
Newton
Order of the Temple
St. Clair Lewis
Order of the Knights of Malta
Mr. Lewis
Messrs
Hlenry Foster and Stephens
Wellman
Koights
Hethlehem Commandery No
Means & Stichter Restaurrant
Sir Koights
A. K
Dewey
A. N.alberson
Evans
Muscatine
Alberson
Mer
World tour and Presbyterian pleasure trip advertised
A travel fundraiser promises a global tour including Scotland Africa Japan and China with a President’s visit and hero welcomes. Tickets available at City Ticket Office 116 Town avenue for a May 22 event hosted by the Presbyterian church Endeavorers with dinners and music. Also a medical testimonial touts Electric Bitters for stomach and kidney issues at Stewart's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Bobby
Africa
Sahara Desert
Japan
China
Washington
San Juan
Endeavorers of
Presbyterian Church
City
Town Avenue
Lemmon
Rent Collector Beggar Plays On Kind Neighbor
A pale derelict charmingly claims to "collect rents" as he hunter for alms. An elderly man, sympathetic to the ruse, slips him sixpence after the beggar reveals the torn coat sleeve mark in a brisk, rueful exchange.
Journal offers calling cards for commencements and invitations
The Journal outlines calling cards suitable for commencements and invitations with up to date sizes, type, and engraving. Elder and Deacons installation at the Presbyterian church will occur Sabbath morning during the usual service. Rev. S. W. Gilkey of Mercer Pa will lecture Dollars and Sense at First United Presbyterian Tuesday evening May 1st. Admission 25 cents. Children 15 cents. Proceeds go to Covenanter church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gilkey
D. D
U.P
W. C. Allen
Westminster College
Gilkey
General Assembly
Dr. Reid
W. Ti. M
Storm Lake
Carrolton
Republican Standard
Carrollton
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
Chautauqua Tickets On Sale At City Banks
Tickets are on sale at all city banks to avoid rush and secure the low price now. Purchasers are urged to act promptly to obtain the discounted rate before sales pick up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tme
Two Story Frame House For Sale On Rast 7th St
Good two story frame house for sale or rent with wine rooms a cement cellar and furnace all in good condition located on Rast 7th St 108 Call J Lackey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lackey
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Reward for Uncurable Cases
One hundred dollar reward offered for a catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers J J Cheney Co and Toledo wholesalers West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin affirm Cheney's integrity and ability to meet obligations. Cure taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
J. J. Cheney
West & Truax
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Orville Elder
Laws
Talaphone Nw
East Main
Loc
Taylor Insurance Office
North Side
Uh. Jenkins
W. McLaughlin
Jenkins & McLaughlin, Physicians and Surgeons
Court House
Stewart's Drugs and Books
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Will Beard
Sherm Snyder
Kalona
Jessie Elliott
Salt Lake City
FE. Bell
Harry McKay
Mrs
F. J. McKay
Dr. Hull
Allen's
Duncan's
Penn
Means & Stichter
FW. Bandy
Tel
Titano. Wagner
Crawford
Fred Stewart
Stewart
Dell H. Duncan
Tet
L. KR. Davidson
Tippecanoe
Waupaca
Wis
Ogden
Johnson
A. A. Rodman
Washington, Ia
Simon
Cyrene Commandery
No. 9
E. T
Masonic Temple
Colonel Rodman
Commodore Emerson
Becker's Delicatessen
Thomas
Pilotburg M. E
Rock Mountain
H. Stewart
Oyeling
SOL. Rich & CO
Bethlehem Commandery
Order of Temple and Knights of Malta
T. G. Merritt
No. Mehoopany
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
Baxter
Res
Samson & Tivingston
Babcock Family
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