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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
3
O F Haight operates a Singer Sewing Machine shop the first door north of the First U P church. He offers a full line of machine repairs and keeps parts in stock. Repairs are completed on site.
A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana endured ten years of rheumatic tortures until he took Electric Bitters. Two bottles wholly cured him and a year later he has had no twinge. The remedy regulates kidneys purifies blood and eases rheumatism and neuralgia. 50 cents at Stewart's drug store.
A bald faced sorrel saddle horse, six years old and about 1100 pounds, was stolen last night at Pleasant Valley. The right hind foot is white and the left fore leg shows a wire cut. Sheriff Teeter has been notified and a $25 reward is offered.
The First and Second United Presbyterian and Covenanter churches plan a union prayer service tonight at the First church. Miss Josephine Ball returned to Lebanon Indiana this morning after spending several weeks at the home of her cousin Mrs. F A Baughman.
Washington D C November 5 Special to The Evening Journal shows rain in the east portion this afternoon and tonight cooler tonight thus partly cloudy conditions elsewhere with tomorrow’s outlook.
Community notices advertise the St James School Carnival on November 10 with Santa Claus, telephone numbers for Penn off and J. D. Daniels, and appeals for employment and services at local businesses. Also listed are church preaching times, fresh seafood offerings, local shoeshine services, cigars, optician visit dates, and other small ads.
Miss Edith Shields returned from a visit in Sigourney. Rev. Mr. Clapp came back to Muscatine after a brief city visit. Miss Essie Hays left for Indianapolis due to her brother’s serious illness. Miss Genevieve Jennings returned to Columbus Junction after visiting Miss Sadie Reynolds. Wm. Burnside of Oskaloosa traveled through the city toward Madison Wisconsin to visit his son and daughter in law. Captain J A Young departed for Chicago to join Chattanooga monument commission members en route to Chattanooga.
Local notes report John Wylie leaving for Town City on business and Father Jacobsmeier visiting Pleasant Plain. Baker from Milwaukee arrives. bread prices at Jolson bakery. St. James School Carnival announced for Nov loth with Father Time exhibit. Several residents visit Iowa City and Chicago trips noted. Rocky Mountain Tea ads feature J H Stewart endorsement. Jno Brown travels to Washington state for dry goods work. James Kennedy, cousin of J H Stewart, rumored elected in Ohio.
Mrs Susanna Iden died at home on East Third Street after an illness of a week from stomach cancer. Born in Perry County Ohio in 1826, she married John Iden in 1898 and lived in Highland township before moving to town. She leaves a husband and seven children including Minnie Walker D W Iden Belle Benn Josephine McCreedy Kate Gallagher and Margaret Iden. Funeral plans not yet set. Also obituary note: Mr Gil Vincent of Algona, longtime county farmer and business man, died recently. cousin to R G Vincent of this city.
Mr. John Shephard died at his Brighton area home four miles east of town last evening. He leaves a widow and several children.
Mrs. Jno. Parcher of Clay died yesterday from consumption. Her husband and two children are left to mourn.
Quote from John Ruskin on the first test of a truly great man. He differentiates humility as a misreading of power from a clear view of how one’s deeds and words align with the world’s actions and opinions. Great men know their craft and their limits without overestimating themselves.
The Philadelphia Press notes a playful challenge as Miss Tartley faces a bold remark at an evening event. A bet with Madge Brown adds intrigue to the social scene.
Veterinary surgeon Thomas Thompson of 827 South Second Ave reports back pain while traveling eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Columbia Pharmacy and found relief from kidney area discomfort. Sold by all dealers price 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
Mrs. Chas Jones expresses public thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the death of her husband and offers gratitude for expressions of support and assistance received.
Mwiles Wm Spivey of Walton Furnace Vermont received Hucklen's Arnica Salve which allegedly cured a fever sore on his leg. The advertisement promises cures for cruises felons ulcers eruptions boils corns and piles with a Stewart druggist guarantee.
A regular meeting of Chapter 1 was held at the home of Mrs J A Thurwood Thurvlay with attendees and a speaker quoted on personal integrity. The report notes a discussion on honesty and money with a comment about never taking dishonest funds.
A man known for an unusually wide mouth was rebuked by his dentist who advised him to avoid opening wide indoors, suggesting he stand outside to work instead. Life.
A witty exchange contrasts a cow and a milkman. The gentleman notes the cow yields pure milk while the milkman adds the cow does not give credit, delivering a sharp humor about value and trust.
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