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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1902

Page

2

Damages Sought Over Defective Sidewalk Injury Case

Mrs. Kate McCartney sues the city of Washington for 10000 dollars claiming injuries from a defective sidewalk on East Jefferson street three years ago. Jury to be impaneled Monday at 1 30 pm with Dan Hamilton aiding City Attorney Butterfield. case previously heard in January term.

Clements Mra Kate McCartney Washington Dan Hamilton Sigourney W. H. Butterfield Scott McCartney City of Washington

Estate matters noted in court posting and final report

The court confirms the final report for the estate of Samuel A. Wood is approved, the guardian discharged, and the bond surety released. A posting by Hugh Sample on November 24 announces a hearing related to the estate.

Harry Beanblossom James Casey Tombstone KR. R. Conger Wilbur R. de Harpport Lewis and Cathana de Harpport James Fleming James Hamilton Charlotte Hazen J. H. Pearson Rosa Harvey Ward William Kirkpatrick Edith Laughead D. A. Logan D. RR Ritchey William Melptyre Martha J. Poston Charles 8S. Pearson L. K. Richardson L. HH. Richardson Jane L. Robison Ruth Robison Wilbert de Harpoort Catherine Strob Charlotte Saunders BE. J. van Nostrand John R. Webster Chester W. Webster George Zaring G. M. Zaring Elizabeth McCulley Hugh Sample Samuel A. Wood

New Postal Rules For December Free Delivery

When free mail delivery begins December 1 patrons must use 2e stamps on drop letters and include street numbers on addresses. The notice urges compliance to aid service and notes safety themes alongside a marketing plug for Dr King’s New Discovery with trial bottles advertised.

Free City United States Dr. King Stewart's

No Passenger Fatality in British Railways For Year

Statistics from the British board of trade show no passenger deaths in Great Britain or Ireland for the past year. It is the first such year since railways began. Total staff fatalities were 1 and 160 wounded, while 460 passengers were wounded.

British Board of Trade Great Britian Ireland Great Brithan

Pudd'nhead Wilson in Local Theatre Farewell Tour

Shipman Brothers present the comedy at Graham Opera House on Wednesday evening November 1st. Selman Brothers Harold and Edward star as the twins with marked likeness and strong acting ability. Production touted as one of the most elaborate of the season on its farewell tour prior to England and Australia.

Mark Twain Pudd Shipman Brothers Grahan Selman Brothers Harold Edward England Australia

Wabash Announces Through Tickets to Hot Springs Ark

Commencing Nov 9 the Wabash offers through Pullman tickets from Chicago to Hot Springs via St Louis and Iron Mountain. Chicago to Hot Springs fast day express departs 11 08 am with overnight arrival. Also Iowa Central offers low rate homeseeker excursions with dates and agents listed. Mr and Mrs J B Chapman returned to Muscatine after visiting and hearing Sousa's band.

Wabash Chicago Hot Springs Ark St. Louis Iron Mountain F. A. Palmer Wabash R. R Adams St J. B. Chapman L. H. Wallace Sousa Muscatine

Samson and Livingston Offer Canton Lamp Compared

For furnace or stove use the Canton lamp cannot be duplicated at the price offered by Samson and Livingston.

Samson & Livingston

Local News Notes From Surrounding Towns

Mes J. B. Horn returns from Lexington visit. Mrs Will Goble and Mrs Stephen Clayden visit in Washington. Rickey of Crawfordsville takes Firefly to Muscatine. Sidney Coon calls in Letts. Mrs B G Sands visits Washington. Citizens attend Sousa Hand concert in Washington. Mr Wood Harding in Chicago improving in hospital. Mrs P M Powelson at Muscatine hospital recovering after second operation. Cleve Long leaves for Des Moines to enter Cummings Art School. Prof Cummings praised as top West artist. Mrs M H Walter and three children visiting Canton. Willie Norton of Chicago played football with local boys. Mrs J A Y Ashby and sons Keota visitors. Norton family visiting after eight years away.

Mes. J Horn Lexington Will Goble Stephen Clayden Washington Rickey Crawfordsville Muscatine Sidney Coon Letts G. Sands A. Kellar Sousa Wood Harding Chicago P.M. Powelson Muscatine Hospital Cleve. Long Des Moines Cummings Art School Cummings West M. Hl. Walter Canton Willie Norton J. A. Y. Ashby Gerald and Tromer Keota Rhe Norton

Surprise for Miss Patton by Frank and Grace Conger

Master Frank Conger and his sister Grace organized a surprise for their teacher Miss Lillian Patton yesterday. Thirty six guests gathered at the Conger home and entered Miss Patton’s room together. Refreshments were served and the group enjoyed a pleasant evening.

Frank Conger Grace Lillian Patton Conger Miss Patton

Dinner for Twelve At East Washington Home

Mr. and Mrs. R. T. McCall hosted an informal six o’clock dinner for a small group at their East Washington street residence. A sumptuous course dinner was served with covers laid for twelve.

R. T. McCall East Washington Street

Knight Klub Dance at Armory on Thanksgiving Evening

The Tuesday Knight Klub sponsors a large evening of dancing and card games at the Armory on Thanksgiving night. Proceeds support club activities. Event promises music, socializing, and a festive outlook for attendees.

Knight Klub

Lost Brown Horse Seeks Its Owner

A brown horse about twelve years old and weighing eleven or twelve hundred pounds with white on the nose and forehead. Information on the horse's whereabouts can be obtained at the Journal by paying for this notice.

Annual inspection of Women's Relief Corps in Stro. Richardson visit

Saturday November 15 marked the annual inspection of the Women's Relief Corps. Stro. Richardson of the Keota Eagle visited the city yesterday and a Sousa Band concert drew attendees.

Women's Relief Corps Stro. Richardson The Keota Eagle Yeaterday Fund Sousa Band

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Citizens In City

An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and back pain with a testimonial from John Wolfe of 425 BE Van Buren St praising its effects through his wife. It notes price five cents per box and Foster Milburn Co as sole U S agents. Also mentions editor J H W Pearson of the Ainsworth Clipper visiting for court matters and recounting a two day tile laying effort.

Dean Washington John Wolfe Farmer van Buren St Columbia Foster-Milburn Co N. Y United States J. H W. Pearson The Ainsworth Clipper

Local Visitors Reported Across Iowa and Washington

Sam Henderson visited Muscatine on business as Miss Alice Crone returned to Washington after a pleasant visit with her aunt Mrs Harriet Pratt. Wright McConnell returned to Cedar Rapids after a week with his uncle W L McConnell. W E Wilson was in Macazine on business earlier in the week. Mrs Ida Gault and children of Washington visit sister Mrs F G Harding. Mrs Ruth Cook returned from a visit with relatives in Washington.

Sam Henderson Muscatine Alice Crone Washington Harriet. Pratt Wright McConnell Cedar Rapids W. L. McConnell W. E. Wilson Ida Gault 4. G. Harding Ruth Cook

City Bus Line Call Up For Orders From Frank Rogers

Call up phone No. 1 at Hotel Allen to place orders and have them promptly attended to by Frank Rogers.

Hotel Allen Frank Rogers

Croup Remedies Highlighted By Daily Globe Readers

In Atchison Kansas a 1910s household note praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup relief. The piece endorses quick phlegm clearance and safe, pleasant use, urging early administration and noting local pharmacy availability at Stewart's and Cook & Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

California Tourist Excursions Run Weekly From Iowa Central

Iowa Central advertises weekly tourist trips to Los Angeles via Santa Fe. Comfortable through service with an attendant, via a southern route to avoid winter mountain travel. California travel in under four days. For tickets contact the nearest agent or A B Cutts, G P T A Minneapolis.

Iowa Central Los Angeles Santa Fe California A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Special One Way Colonist Rates Announced

The Iowa Central railroad offers monthly colonist tickets to Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and other points through April at very low rates. For rates and details contact any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Railway Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn Iowa Central Railroad Arkansas Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota A. B Cutts

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