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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1903
Page
3
Multiple Brief Visitors and Trips Reported Around County Seat
A flurry of travelers and visitors is noted with names including Tom Downing, Frank Stewart, Miss Bertha Fisher, Miss Edith Fox, J. W. McCleary, James Wilson, Link Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Young, Mrs. Howard White, Mr. and Mrs. George Atterback, Dr. W. E. Fordyce, Miss Mabte, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Carson, and others. Several residents journey to nearby towns for business, social visits, or housing matters, while local projects advance with A. Ritchie overseeing Keota contract letting and a 229-foot well at the city station awaiting pipe delivery. Mrs. M. Snyder remains seriously ill in southeast Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Downing
Havre
Frank Stewart
Muscatine
Mrs. Todd
Ainsworth
Bertha Fisher
Richland
Edith Fox
J. W. McCleary
Crawfordsville
Howard White
George Atterback
W. EB. Fordyce
Miss Mabte
M. E. Carson
M. Snyder
Washington
Dillon
West
Local News Briefs and Small Shop Notices
Local notes include ice cream shops Allen s Duncan s Means Stichter s and shopping visits by Mrs Richards and Mrs Watt. Cattle shipment to Chicago by Wells McCulley and contracting for brick paving discussed along with a 25 percent sale on wallpapers. Davenport stone company active in paving Albia and Davenport. Continued updates on residents and travel to Lincoln Stromengherg and Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Wilson
D. Daniels
Tf Wells & McCulley
Chicago
McCulley
Jno. Richards
Cotter
Russell
Davenport
A. Gibson
Moscatine
Dell I. Duncan
Rose Thorne Clapp
Muscatine
Burlington
Lincoln
Stromengherg
Neb
Win Smouse
J. M. Wagner
Crawford Laundry
Long Blacksmith Shop
Display of Silk Umbrellas At New Store
The New Store of Snouffer Hughs & Co displays Plain and Fancy Silk Umbrellas and Parasols in various styles and colors for Ladies Misses and Children. Chas King's big gray horse caused a mishap on East Second street when it collided with a gas pipe awning post near Hervey Bell's shop. The concrete gang was scattered as the horse and wagon trampled their equipment in front of Hebener's marble works. Mart Neiswanger restrained the horse on the Farmers and Merchants State Bank walk. a plate glass bank window narrowly escaped damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snouffer, Hughs & Co
Chas. King
East Second Street
Hervey Bell
Hebener's Marble Works
Mart Neiswanger
Farmers & Merchants’ State Bank
Miss Lewis Opens Midsummer Millinery Display
Miss Lewis hosts a two day midsummer millinery display Friday and Saturday May 22 and 23. New and stylish hats in black white and colors will be shown with latest ideas arriving from leading markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Hand Embroidered Pieces Displayed at The New Store
Mrs. V. A. Jung a Japanese Lady of Chicago made the embroidery pieces now on display. She will give free lessons all next week at Snouffer, Hughes & Co's, with hours 9 to 11:30 in the morning and 2 to 4:30 in the afternoon. All are invited to attend this opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. A. Jung
Chicago
Snouffer, Hughes & Co
Washington Bowling Triumph Over Fairfield Team
The Washington bowling squad defeated Fairfield after a spirited match at Dempsey’s alleys. John Little led with a 201 in his first game, McElwee added 191 in his second, and splits were frequent as both sides failed to reach high averages. Washington won the first two games, dropping the final, finishing with 4 pins to Fairfield’s tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milwaukee
Fairfield
Dempsey
John Little
McElwee
Dollars and Sense lecture by Rev. Gilkey at First United Presbyterian
The Rev. 8 W Gilkey of Mercer Pa preached a practical lecture Dollars and Sense at the First United Presbyterian church to aid Covenanter church. The talk balanced dollars and sense with stories illustrating social and financial issues and urged clear, practical points for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gilkey
Motive as phrusing something entertaining and practical
A concise exploration of motive framed as both an entertaining idea and a practical approach. The piece argues how clever phrasing can engage audiences while delivering useful guidance, illustrating with relatable examples and brief insights into communication strategy.
K. K. K. K. Club Names Itself For Secret Literary Meetings
The K. K. K. met Tuesday afternoon with Miss Ruth Knapp and announced a new club, purely literary with no dress or dining ambitions. It will publicly use the name Ku Rit Kian but will keep meeting details secret to avoid reporters. Members pledge secrecy with a playful warning from an unnamed attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. KK. K
Ruth Knapp
Ku Rit Kian
Kwatnt Kweena Klub
Pame
Little Margoria Barden Injures Arm After Porch Fall
Three year old Margoria Barden fell from the porch and strained ligaments in her left arm. A physician treated the injury and foresees a full recovery in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margoria Barden
Regular Chapter 1 VB O Society Meeting May 21
The regular meeting of Chapter 1 VB O society is set for May 21 at 2:50 PM at Mrs. BL Dewey's home. A report from the convention will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VB. O. Society
Mra
Dewey
Liver Remedy Promoted by Turner in Dempseytown
Local notice touts a vegetable liver remedy sold at Stewart's drug store in Dempseytown Pa. The ad claims the product rejuvenates body organs and aids liver stomach and bowels with no side effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr King
Turner
Dempseytown
Stewart
Chautauqua Tickets Go On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale at all banks in the city and can be secured at once to avoid a later rush. Buyers are urged to take advantage of the exceptionally low price, with tickets selling at 6%-20¢.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
One hundred dollar reward offered for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney Co Toledo and West Troax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo wholesalers. Internal remedy claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Fk. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Troax
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Local Father Seeks Daughter Missing 30 Years
John Hi Jaques of Allerton Iowa seeks Leota Jennette Jaques his daughter missing for 30 years. Reared by a Wicker family at Chillicothe Iowa he has learned she is nearby and asks her to contact the Journal office Wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hi. Jaques
Allerton
Iowa
Leota Jennette Jaques
Wicker
Chillicothe
Ordinance Amends Sidewalk Construction in Washington IA
The city council of Washington Iowa passes an 1903 amendment to set sidewalk standards around the public square. It requires stone or cement sidewalks and details brick paving with compacted bases and specific mortaring for brick work, excluding street crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
City of
A. N. Alberson
Round Trip to Boston a National Educational Meeting
Tickets priced at 19 dollars for the round trip to Boston with a 2 dollar membership fee for the National Educational Association meeting. Nickel Plate Road offers sale July 2 to July 5, good return July 5 to Sept 1 with extension possible for 50 cents. American Club Plan meals 35 cents to 1 dollar. inquiries to John Y. Calahan, 113 Adams St. Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Educational Association
Nickel Plate Road
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Iowa Central Railway Sells Colonist Excursion Tickets
The Iowa Central Railway offers special one way Colonist Excursion tickets at very low rates through June 14, 1903. Destinations include California Washington Oregon Montana Idaho Arizona and other states. See local agents or contact A. B. Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis for details on rates and through tourist cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central Railway
California
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Arizona
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Mina
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Frank Wilson
J, Albert Williams & Co
Dougherty Bros
New York
Elkota
D. L. Baird & Son
Cash Store
X& X
Fred L. Stewart
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Ofice
East Main &T
Per Weet
Taylor Insurance Office
North Side
Kh. Jenkins
W. McLaughlin
Jenkins & McLaughlin, Physicians and Surgeons
Court House
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
James Wilson
Link Hall
Asa Reid
J. B. Young
Lexington
S. BE. Goodwin
Lebanon
Chas. Hanley
P. J. Hanley
Kinross
R.T. McCall
S. W. Gilkey
Mercer
Wm. McCall
West Chester
Rev. Clapp
W. G. Thorne
Franc
Mary and
Hazel Porter
Wyman
Byrdie
Dwinnie Rankin
A. Ritchie
Keota
Mr. Ritchie
Will McClean
City Station
Maria Bell
Lincoln, NL
T. B. Short
G. W. Brown
Wm. Mickle
Avoca, Neb
I. Ey Green
Mary Lins
Rock Island
Esterville
Mrs. Wells
Mrs. Shanefelt
Peter Keister
Emma Rumble
Des Moines
A. Mason
Madrid
George
Radcliff
Harley
Verne Mason
Allen's
Duncan's
Means & Stichter's
McCarthy Stone Company
Albia
McCarthy
David Burroughs
David Farris
Miss Lewis
Pennsylvania
Hull
Little
Wilson
Warner
Fairfield Emry
McKinee
Carbaughee
J. Belimi
S. Bell
Ty Ai
SOL. Rich & CO
Attrash al McCleer
J.c.smith
Cash Grocery
Baxter
H. A
Sams Son
Livingston
Geo. Blair
Omaha
J. S. Shearer
Inez Mriley-Anderson
Marguerite
Maud Linehart
W. H. Riley
Second Street
Wind_se
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