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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1903
Page
4
When colds and grip are prevalent, Cham a's Cough Remedy is praised as the quickest cure. Joseph J. os of MedDull Virginia says it cured a deep fast la grippe after trying several preparations with no effect. For sale by Stewart's farmacy, Cook & Sherman.
J. A. Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with four tumors and repeated hospital stays. Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him after doctors failed, with Stewart Druggist advertising the remedy at 25 cents.
The Washington Academy Glee Club performed in Winfeld last night with forty performers. A large local audience welcomed the concert including many from the Wyman vicinity and about sixty attendees from the nearby area, many passengers on yesterday’s noon train that was held to allow attendance.
Henry Stichter notes the local outlook is weak due to plant damage from a two year old winter, not the weather. With better conditions there could be decent homegrown berries. Mrs. Coe of Oskaloosa visited Mrs. J Adams, and returned home this morning.
Minneapolis reports former Mayor A. A. Ames received a six year term after being found guilty of accepting a bribe while in office. He faces additional indictments on several charges. Paris notes the death of famed American opera singer Sybil Saunders from pneumonia shocking the expatriate community.
Manila report says Captain Clough Overton of the 1th Cavalry and Private Harry Noyes were killed while Private Hartiow was wounded in a bolo rush at Seeathan Island Mindanao Capt Overton a native of Iodiana and a veteran of the service.
The text reports track layers approaching Washington from both directions with camps east of the area on the John Shanefelt farm. A steel gang is near Richland and progressing toward Skunk River. Flick & Johnson expect two more weeks of work nearby and superintendent changes move to Missouri.
Mr. S. J. Perrin and Miss Emma James were married Thursday at three o'clock by Rev. Schreckengast at the Washing ton House. The bride is the daughter of Mr. James of Wellman and the groom is a young farmer. They will set up housekeeping on a farm near Williamsburg.
Pupils of the fifth and sixth grades at South Ward school staged a surprise for classmate Miss Amelia Grecian. The evening included games and dainty refreshments, ending a delightful social for the young students. Frank Buckley hosted a dozen friends on West Second Street with cards, dancing, and a luncheon after.
Sidney Coon reports a barn and contents lost to lightning last Saturday in English River township near Richmond. An Eagle boy was paralyzed but recovered, a Shillig boy stunned, and two cows owned by Weasel Yansky were killed. The barn, insured for 1400 with the Farmer's Mutual, was paid Monday.
The Register and Leader reports no presidential vote at today’s Ames College meeting. An election is expected at the June 16 gathering. no candidate standings have changed. Also notes Johnson's event this evening and ongoing Sunday supplies at the bakery.
May 15 to 16 notes report visitors and events around Ot tumwa, including Nell Anderson from Ainsworth and Mrs J G Coffman from Sigourney. Local pupils hosted a kitchen shower for Miss Kaith Stewart while Miss Bertha Carr is reported ill.
Mayor Reverend James Neal left yesterday for Muscatine to supply a pulpit for four months. Mrs. Lizzie Moore plans Washington travel this evening after visiting the Maxwell family. Treaty McCoy, a carpenter for five months in California, returned home last night. A fishing party of youths enjoyed a pleasant outing four miles southwest of town yesterday evening. Reverend N A McAuley of Wilton delivered an engaging lecture on The Orient at the Presbyterian church to a fair audience. he is brother to former local pastor Z J McAuley. May 16. A J Peterson left this morning for Woodhull relatives visit. Mrs W C Nelson of Red Oak visits sister Mrs T H Barnes. M Mize of West Branch is in town on business. Miss Pearl White arrived from Washington and stays with W F Gardner. Mrs A J Miksell of Fairfield visits son W T Trotter. Mrs John Jacobs of Columbus City visits granddaughter Mrs S A Crawford. Chas Laird arrived from Burlington and attended last night’s high school graduation.
May 16 residents update with Mrs. M. R. Winner on the slok list and a Warner ringer added to the switchboard easing operator work. Mrs. R. F. McFarlane left for Keota while Mr. and Mrs. J. B. tees visited the county seat. J. D. Dayton moved horses to Richland and Mrs. Dr. Dros with son Master Keth rode to Keota. Miss Nellie Grush is ill and Effie Hamilton visited Keota friends.
May 15 notes Mrs. James Gardner sick with grippe but improving. Mr. Sam Bradfield visiting relatives here will return to Bustmell Lil Saturday. Queen Esther Circle hosts ice cream social at Mr. Arthur Durst home this Thursday evening May 21. Gardner of Washington has spent a few days with son Howard this week.
The Ainsworth High School commencement was held last evening in the Opera house with large attendance. Music provided by school pupils accompanied the program, featuring names such as James A. Trotter Mildred Stephens George Warnock Myria Moreland Carrie Colthurst Samuel Stephens Ethel Henderson and a cornet solo by Mr. Chas Stearns.
AMFE Church holds preaching at 10 a m and 7 30 p m. Class meeting at noon Sunday School at 3 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 00 p m.
Mrs. Fred Wilson and infant leave for Columbus Junction to arrange a move. Miss Gertrude Beard travels to Ainsworth to spend Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Glassburner and children bound for Columbus Junction to visit their grandmother for several days.
Rev W C Allen will be assisted by Thomas McFall of Somerset Nova Scotia as Rev McFall also preaches at 7 90 o'clock Usual services tomorrow Sunday School 9 30 Preaching at 11 70 o'clock Morning theme I am among you as He That Serveth Evening theme Did not our hearts burn within us as He talked with us on the way Junior Endeavor 56 p m Senior Endeavor 6 p m Public invited
The schedule lists Sabbath School at 9 40 a m Junior Endeavor 5 15 p m Senior Endeavor 6 15 p m and preaching at 11 a m followed by the Lord's Supper Rev Joseph DeForest rector Fifth Sunday after Easter Sunday School at 10 a m Morning prayer and sermon n1 a m Evening prayer and sermon 7 p m Sunday School at 9 04 m preaching at 11 a m by the pastor Junior League at 7 30 p m and the Epworth anniversary at 7 0 m Rev A J McGoll from Des Moines preaches at the Baptist church tomorrow and is a temperance speaker with a sermon Sunday evening on Temperance themes.
Regular services every Sunday at 10 a m with topic Soul and Body. Golden Text Kings 8 27. Sunday School at 6 a m. Wednesday evening meeting at 7 p m. The public is cordially invited.
Mr and Mrs W F Reynolds depart for Des Moines to attend the Iowa Photographers Association meeting where his work will be shown. His recent photos rank with the best in the state and the gallery will close for about a week during their absence.
Uf Col Coughlin from Olumba and H Sandros family move into flat over Citizens Savings Bank in the city. Miss Allie Wells returns to West Chester after sessions here. W S Forrey arrives from Muscatine visiting J M Denny home. Mrs L B Patterson Philo Canfield and J T Anderson attend BPB convention in Iowa City return by Firefly. Dot Maxwell of Crawfordsville visits briefly. Willis Trotter of Ainsworth guests Lawrence Wilson. Wilson attends Ainsworth High School graduation. Geo Dempsey departs for Rock Island on a brief business trip.
A paper in French inside the device sent to the Cunard dock claims the Naronic was destroyed. The Naroline left Liverpool February 11 with 4000 tons of freight a crew of fifty five and fifteen passengers and vanished after reaching the Mersey with no word to the line owners.
Nome May 16 Rev Charles Colton rector of St Stephen's Church New York is appointed bishop of Buffalo The appointment documents have been sent to the United States and there is no doubt about his succession succeeding Quigley
A Davenport delegation led by Mrs. Marta Purdy Peek and Mrs. T N Morrison urged stringent child labor legislation before the Iowa Federation of Labor. The group, backed by the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs, adopted resolutions on compulsory education and court restrictions.
Harrisburg council approves a saloon licensing ordinance at $1200 yearly with $3000 bond, effective May 1. Seven licenses already filed as anti liquor sentiment suffered a 12 year defeat.
Postmaster Tledges died when gunpowder exploded in the Kossuth post office in an incident described as accidental. He was alone in the building. authorities are investigating and report a prior robbery of postoffice funds days earlier.
In Joliet on May 15 Mayor Crotius urges citizens to back him in a battle against the city council. A poster distributed citywide cites an agreement among Democratic aldermen to withhold appointments until consulted. He vows to resist and keep Republican officeholders if the council does not back down, while impeachment talk swirls.
A wry exchange shows two office boys debating pay. The first argues he will stay until the boss raises his wages, while the second questions the plan. The judge’s quip underlines the humor of the implied bargain.
The dialogue comic style exchange shows Ascun teasing Layzee about employment as Ascum comments on turning up as the remedy, in a Cathole Standard and Times format.
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