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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
4
Lincoln J. Carters The Eleventh Hour presented in Graham last night to a rainy, small crowd. Critics praised extravagant staging and strong performances by Fritz Peltz and a capable cast, calling it the best comedy drama in years and noting standout parlor set and lively last act fight.
A complimentary sketch extols J A Atwood of Stillman Valley Illinois as Recorder of District Court No M46 undertaker tombstone agent police magistrate insurance agent village preacher and more. He conducts marriages writes notices in Stillman Valley Graphic and serves as secretary of the Battle Ground Memorials association while holding multiple lodge and public service roles.
An agent sold four machines to local women who believed they were on a trial, later presenting notes for small sums. A second agent demanded payment, prompting the women to settle. The piece urges buying from home dealers and touts a ten year guarantee at 25 dollars, warning against overpaying.
City of Washington Iowa issued warrants in October across various funds including General Fund utilities and street work. Items include salaries for S. B. Ragan and John Dewees, hauling rubbish, jail cleaning, printing costs, light charges, and freight on supplies with multiple small payments to contractors and firms. An entertainment notice and a prospective colonist ticket sale by the Iowa Central railroad are also mentioned.
Trial coverage notes Moran seeks alibi witnesses to prove not at the scene of the crime against Joe Hean blossom. Prosecution rests. Harry Darbyshire corroborates Beanblossom incident testimony and identifies Moran Perkins and Tracey. Moran’s fate hinges on proving absence from the area.
Tickets available at Carris drag store for Hick man Bessey Co. at the Graham tomorrow evening. A splendid play and fine company with Nature's Nobleman as the comedy drama. They also show a picture machine in a continuous performance with no walls. Seats sold at Carris store.
An 8S. BB. Elvee of Monett Missouri credits Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quickly soothing a child’s severe cramp colic after two doses before a doctor arrived. The item notes sale at Stewart s Pharmacy and Cook Sherman. Also mentions power company shutdown due to a downed telephone wire and local notices about Scotland Rite cigars and A McWilliams family moving from Washington.
A petition filed September 17 1903 in the District Court of Washington County Iowa seeks quieting title to Lot Seven in Block Twenty in the original plat of Washington city and related parcels. It names L D. Todden and Joseph H Myall as plaintiffs claiming ownership. defendants include A Hetherington and heirs and various associates. the suit details prior conveyances by Manning Perry Martin Cohen and others and asserts joint ownership and unknown claimants interests. The court orders publication of notice to all defendants with the sum of five weeks before the January 11 1908 term.
The article urges mothers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of croup. It notes hive syrup and tofu as old options, but favors the modern remedy for quicker relief and safer administration. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman carry the product.
Between November and April 1903 the Iowa Central railway offers home seekers excursion tickets to western and southern points at one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, limited to 21 days from sale. Full particulars available from any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
A grand twelve months Carnival starts November 1 at St James school building. Supper oysters and refreshments served 5 30 to 10 each evening with program at 8 o clock sharp. Music novel entertainment grand reception for old and young. Jack Frost Santa Claus Father Time and family will attend. Come and see the entire year in one night. Come one come all. 23 5t.
The Iowa Central starts a new through train to St Louis Missouri effective November 2. The route includes Marswall town Oskaloosa Albia and Moberly and arrives in St Louis at 2:00 p.m. daily. The service runs without change and adds to two existing daily trains to St Louis. For details contact an Iowa Central agent or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
Iowa Central offers a Wednesday tourist car to Los Angeles via Santa Fe with an attendant and comforted by southern routing. The service promotes a warm sunny trip avoiding winter mountain travel, with through service to California in under four days. Tickets and berth reservations available through local agents or A B Cutts in Minneapolis.
Firemen dragged sleeping inmates from a blazing home amid fears of neglect and danger. An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption claiming protection against chest and lung troubles with a teaspoonful, priced 5c and 1.00, with trial bottles free from Stewart s Pharmacy.
Six sheets 10x15 inches of color reproductions by Bryson ready for distribution. Mailed on receipt of twenty five cents color stamps. Address F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
The Hickman Bessey Company will perform at the Graham for three nights starting next Thursday evening under Jed Parker, a former local resident. Ticket prices are 10 20 and 30 cents with seats on sale next Wednesday.
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