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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
4
J A Guiledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe case of piles with 24 lumors. After doctors and remedies failed Hucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him. Druggist al Stewart endorses the product and its pain relief claim.
A working party connects the yard tracks with the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul system at 11% this forenoon. About 25 cars and 125 workers return to camp at Shanefelt farm before resuming passing track installation in town.
A notice invites members and prospective members to a State Marshal Club meeting in Smouse's Hall on Thursday evening May 7 to appoint delegates for Grinnell convention and handle other business. Members are urged to attend and nonmembers are encouraged to join.
Governor Cummins and residents of West Liberty have posted an 800 reward for information leading to the arrest of Arthur Meade's killer who shot him in the McCarty lunch room about a week ago. Investigators have some clues, but they appear insufficient to promise a capture.
May 3 rites at Holy Trinity Church announced with Father Linkmeyer of Iowa City to visit Monday and Tuesday. Local notes report farm losses, social events, and property protection measures, including lightning rods on several barns.
The Davenport city council awarded the paving contract for the square to the McCarthy Stone Company at 1.75 per square yard using repressed brick. Curbing bids ranged 4.0 to 46 cents per linear foot with McCarthy at 46 cents. J G Likes protested the award, claiming legality concerns and plan to seek legal advice.
May 14 notes include Sabbath visits by Miss Blanche Crawford and Miss Bila Classen in Winfield, a phone exchange change with Miss Edith Classen replaced by Miss Eva Long, and guests seen by Miss Etta White in Washington. The high school baccalaureate was led by Rev T F Barker with eight graduates. commencement set for May 22. Also mentions illness of BE F Beitle and P H Richardson, family visits by Clarence and Fred Beitle, and railroad finishing work progressing with wet ground drying.
The Milwaukee group is staking grounds for the Stock Yards at Haskins and will begin building a residence for the section foreman immediately. The depot will be built as soon as the cement foundation is ready and local trains are expected within about two weeks. Telegraph instruments have arrived and telegraphic communications will be possible in a few days.
Local Mews L R Berg of Wayland was a business visitor in town yesterday. Miss Kate Miller of Wayland was the guest of friends in the city. H C Harmon, knocked by a falling tree five weeks ago, visits from Col Nicola and A Harmon homes using crutches. Rev Mr Hughes of Durham arrived and visits his mother before heading to Winfield for ministers exams. J J McKeone goes to Keota to bid on the foundation of a new bank building a 50 by 80 two story with basement pressed brick front two rooms on ground floor bank room with double vault.
Dr. S W Gilkey of Mercer Pa speaks at First United Presbyterian Church this evening to raise funds for Covenanter church building. Admission is 20 cents with Kat Allens Ice Cream for children.
Mrs Eliza Dunbar wife of L O Dunbar of Grace Hill Iowa died at four this morning after a year long illness She was born August 24 1850 in Ebonshire and came to this country as a child Survived by husband and six children William Albert Carl Harry Ella and Mrs Charles Anderson Funeral tomorrow at one from her home with Rev Romig of Grace Hill Moravian Church officiating Interment in Brighton Cemetery Community extends condolences
Mabini former minister of foreign affairs of the Filipino government is dead of cholera after a Tuesday attack. He had lived in seclusion since returning from Guam, with captured Rizal province insurgent correspondence showing contact but not seditious intent. No burial demonstrations due to illness. Knights of Fidelity convention adjourns to Lexington Ky for next May meeting with officers elected.
A Washington Iowa page records women club meetings and social gatherings including a basket weaving afternoon and a charity sewing session for Egypt. It also notes a senior class invitation and a reading circle continuing into summer. An ordinance banning wooden buildings on blocks 7 8 9 17 19 was approved with fire safety provisions and enforcement by the fire marshal.
Mr. W. James of Columbus Junction died yesterday morning. He was father to Chad and L. C. James, both well known locally. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. with interment at Columbus City cemetery.
A farmer reports helping a man with rheumatism by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The man recovered quickly and returned to buy another bottle for continual use. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Oliver Todd reports his cow died after showing no signs of illness. He states the animal was healthy at six o'clock Saturday evening and died by 8 10 that night, suggesting poisoning as the cause.
M Charron of Paris, noted sportsman, has challenged M Marghiloman to a duel following a dispute over a horse race.
When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest and surest remedies are in great demand. Joseph D. Williams of McDuff Virginia says he was cured of a deep lasting attack by Chamberlains Cough Remedy after trying several other gyme. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman.
The Iowa Central Railway reestablishes Homeseekers Rates to Minnesota North Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon and western regions. Rates are one fare plus 2.00 for a round trip valid 21 days from sale on the first and third Tuesdays of April May and June 1903. For full particulars contact any Town Central Ticket Agent or A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
The Iowa Central Ry offers colonist tickets to southern and western states at low rates on the first and third Tuesdays through September 1903. Inquiries and rates available from local agents or A. L. Cutts G. P. T. A. Minneapolis Minnesota. sept 1903.
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