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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
5
Services preparatory to communion will be held at the Presbyterian church this evening at 7 30. Saturday afternoon at 2 30. The communion services will be held on Sabbath morning at the hour of the regular service.
E Stearns of Belle Plaine Minnesota reports a friend with a severely poisoned hand swelling toward the heart was saved by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve which drew out the poison and healed the wound. The ad touts 26 cents at J A Stewarts drug store.
Two Wheeler and Wilson sewing machines and one second-hand Domestic machine in fine condition offered at cost. Also scissors pocket knives razors hatchets saws clothes wringers and more slightly shop worn for sale cheap. 906 W E Groendycke Solbrig's old stand opposite the opera house.
A Norwood advertisement promotes Chamberlains Pain Balm as an antiseptic remedy for cuts, bruises, burns, and scalds. It claims instant pain relief and healing in about one third the usual time, avoiding blood poisoning. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
An advertisement from the I BCERINE REMEDY CO promotes Eyerine as a cure for eye diseases including pink eye bleary vision and lid inflammation. It targets older customers with weak vision and lists a price of 61.00 per bottle from a Chicago address.
On first and third Tuesdays each month, low rates to Nebraska Kansas Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Colorado and other states. Stop overs allowed and tickets valid twenty one days. For rates and train times contact agents or A B Outts Qu P T A Minneapolis Minn. July 3
Rock Island announces California excursions starting April 10 to Los Angeles San Francisco and California points at 855.65 round trip. Travel via one route and return by any other or the same route. Pick up cars at Washington. car in your possession until arrival. Contact agent H. W. Russel for details.
Journal correspondents report accidents deaths births and marriages across communities. The paper notes timely coverage of daily events and local news gathered from readers and officials.
Crawfordsville marked Memorial Day with a band concert and cemetery procession as old soldiers and schoolchildren decorated graves. Hon. F. M. Mossberry of Columbus Junction delivered the address, followed by a church service and benediction at the Methodist.
Crawfordsville's baseball team overwhelmed Washington yesterday afternoon with a lopsided score, the final tally reaching seventeen runs for the home club. The visitors managed little offense as Crawfordsville built a commanding lead early and never relented.
In Crawfordsville yesterday Washington lost 17 to 7 in a six inning baseball game. Crawfordsville produced two quick innings with seven runs in the second and two in the first, aided by Frank Shearer two bagger and fine fielding from Claire Dewey and Frank Shearer. Washington added a single run in the first and two in the second, while Crawfordsville held the lead throughout. The teams' upcoming return game is set for June 1. Umpires were Strain and Dr. Porter.
About twenty fellows took part in the target shoot yesterday afternoon at the ball park. The wind was a little high for fine scores but a few good ones were made. It was one of the best shoots the club has had for some time and was well attended.
All persons interested in good roads are invited to attend a meeting at City Hall this evening at o'clock.
Jos Porter and W Cherryholmes left for Wyman and Winfield respectively. Mrs Norton and Mr Nelson departed for Keota. Jack Wodlin rode to Crawfordsville. D B Beatty visited from North English. Vienna bakery invites visitors for cookies. Fred Stewart leads landseekers to Canada. Nicola travels to Oskaloosa. Wickham visits Keota then Chicago. Carter couple heads to Illinois Indiana. Medicated glycerine shampoo ad from Jacobs' Shop near the post office.
May 31 report of a close baseball game where our local team fell to West Liberty 3 to 2. John Faber to Mt. Pleasant for hospital treatment. Old Mr. Ford hosts a 93rd birthday dinner. Memorial services held at the opera house with Rev Baun gardner and Rev Pugh. Music by a mixed quartet and school children.
Mr C B Wainwright of Lemon City Florida writes manufacturers that Cham berlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea will yield better results for stomach pains colic and cholera morbus when taken in water as hot as possible He claims the effect is doubled in rapidity and says it seems to reach the right spot instantly For sale by
Geo. Paul rode as a passenger this morning for Iowa City. Everitte and Frank Shearer Chas Mount Barre Vogt Jay Adams Mert Teeter Claire Dewey Fred Jordon and Wilber Wolary left yesterday morning for Crawfordsville to face the Crawfordsville ball team.
Through vestibuled sleeping cars on three daily Nickel Plate trains from Chicago. Tickets to Niagara Falls with June dates and return by June 24 or deposit by July 14. Meals in Nickel Plate dining cars with American Club Meal Plan 35 cents to 1 dollar. Inquiries to John Y. Calahan General Agent Chicago.
Through sleeping cars on Nickel Plate Road with return option to July 31 1905. No excess fare charged on any train. Meals in Nickel Plate dining cars priced 35 cents to 1.00. John Y Calahan General Agent invites further particulars. City ticket offices listed.
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