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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1902

Page

2

Rush in court as Mrs McCartney injury case proceeds

Court heard rapid testimony from witnesses including Eicher Hatley McCartney and Stephenson as the Kate McCartney injury case advances in Realty-Miss Hughes matter. Attorneys ease pace with transcripts, with doctors Anderson and Wickham testifying on the East Jefferson Street accident.

Rall District Court Eicher Hatley McCartney East Jefferson Street John McCartney J. S. Stephenson KF. J. McKay A. ©. White

High School Notes From a Student Reporter

Hope Off visited the auditorium last Wednesday forenoon. Owen Crawford has recovered from measles and returned to school Monday. Mary Rohrer will soon move with her parents to Ohio. Stella Wells of Dublin improved this week. Miss Sprague visited Friday and Monday. A boy’s story is told, library use is strong, Verne Mathers attends in the fifth room, Pratt continues Israel studies, Thomas read from Dream Life and Nesmond wrote a chapel poem Yesterday. Ralph Shannon returned after two weeks with eye pain, Olive Ramsey is better. Senior news is quiet. readers urged to contribute local items for the column.

Hope Off Owen Crawford Mary Rohrer Ohio Stella Wells Dublin Miss Sprague the Junction Vera Rogers Smart Set Verne Mathers Haskins Prof. Pratt Israel Mr. Thomas Ick Marvel W. W. Nesmond Ralph Shannon Olive Ramsey

Local News Highlights From Lexington and Surrounding Towns

Regional items report visits by Rev. Dillon and Rev. Robison to West Chester and Mt. Pleasant for L W U. Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. James Wilson and daughter visit J. W. Ryestone home. Miss Owen sick halting school. sale bills prepared for Dec ord. No church services due to rain. local students home for weekend. New daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris Romine. Ora Henderson visiting Clara Fleming.

Dillon West Chester Robison Mt. Pleasant L. W. UU James Wilson J. W. Ryestone 76 Township Mable Chaffee Mary Martin Grace Eyestone Washington Morris Romine Ora Henderson Clara Fleming

Notable Health, Household, and Church Notices in Local Daily

Nov 18 reports Mr L B Moothart in critical condition as measles run their course. R C Ferguson's pew house nears completion and Rev A M Stevenson travels to Kansas City for a brother’s operation. A daughter joins the Howard home. all are doing well. Baptist church supper with oysters set for Nov 22 to fund moving costs, 6 to 10 pm. Fisher and Augustine ship four ear loads of cattle and one of hogs to Chicago. two cattle loads are Fisher’s town feeding.

R. C. Ferguson A. M. Stevenson Kansas City Fred Howard Baptist Church Fisher Augustine Chicago

Heavy Hauling Over Bad Roads Delays Grace Hill Coal

West Chester November 19 Special reports coal haulers struggle to feed Hick and Johnson camp steam shovels at Grace Hill. Eight tons of coal daily required for two mammoth machines, but poor roads hinder loading and transport.

West Chester Hick & Johnson Grace Hill

Grand Life Pills Praise From Dempsey Town Resident

A local reader from Dempsey town Pennsylvania declares Dr. King’s New Life Pills transformed his health after two weeks. The pamphlet notes relief from constipation stomach and liver troubles and lists a 25 cent price at Stewart’s drug store.

Dr. King K. H. Turner Dempseytown Stewart's Drug Store

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Meeting at G A Kt Hall

The group met in the afternoon to quilt and prepare useful and fancy articles for a holiday sale supporting a home charity. A social followed with refreshments for husbands and veterans. Mrs Wiley spoke on war experiences. Mrs Stiles received a silver nut bowl from the group. Comrade Young spoke on sorrows of those who lost sons.

Woman's Relief Corps G. A. Kt. Hall Tripp A. A. Wiley Stewart Cowles A. Meade B. Stiles Stiles J. A. Young W. BR Comrade Young

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Sold At Stewart's Pharmacy

For a bad cold, use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to loosen and relieve it and soothe throat and lung irritation. Quick cures and soothing healing properties make it a favorite. For sale by Stewart's pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Chamberlain Paint Balm Heals Burned Child Fast

A Virginia mother used Chamberlain's Paint Balm on a severe burn to her child after a Saturday bath. The ointment calmed the boy within minutes and he recovered in about two weeks. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman sell Pain Balm as an antiseptic liniment for burns and other injuries.

Geo. T. Benson

Property transfers scattered across towns in ledgers

A list of multiple land and lot transfers is recorded, naming buyers and sellers such as John W Hulliberger, W C Nelson, L G Glasgow, J M Smith, Win Smouse, G G Sigler guardian, Wm Garrett, Chas Liebig, S H Smith, B M Dunlap, G W Haines ton, C O Burris, Wm C Longstreth, and Chas H Keck. Properties span Washington Eng River Kalona Brighton Crawford and surrounding areas with prices or tract sizes noted.

John W. Hulliberger Catherine Hulliberger Brighton W. C. Nelson Charles Parkinson Washington L. G. Glasgow Nettle Simmons J. M. Smith J. A. Work M. R. Meek Ainsworth Win Smouse Fort Sherman G. G. Sigler Guardian Anton Kupka Eng. River Miller Eng Chas. H Keck Wm. Fulton

Startling Surprise Endorses Electric Bitters Cure

A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana, long tormented by rheumatism, reports a dramatic recovery after using Electric Bitters. He claims he has been pain free for over a year. The tonic is said to regulate kidneys purify blood and treat rheumatism neuralgia and more. Available 50 cents at local drug stores.

A. T. Headley Tilden Ind Stewgzp Atic

Singing for Holiday Sales and Newspaper Ads

The piece advocates merchants using songs and attractive windows to draw shoppers. It notes newspaper advertising pays when done systematically, not spasmodically, urging merchants to advertise consistently as the holidays approach.

Resolution to Borrow Money by Washington Iowa City Council

City Council of Washington Iowa authorizes Mayor and City Clerk to borrow 8000 dollars to fund General Road Sinking and Water Works funds. Resolution adopted at a regular meeting held November 1902 with approval by Mayor C. C. Wilson and City Clerk Hugh H. McCleery.

Washington Iowa Cc. H. Wilson Wilson Hugh H. McCleery

Round Table Meeting on Liberal Education and Law

The Canton area hosts a round table on teaching led by Seth Thomas and Professor Pratt with guests including Amy Folger, Mazie Stewart, Harriet Pickett, and Margaret Stewart. Topics cover advantages of liberal education and the Compulsory Education Law with text and duties discussed. Attendance urged to show support for teachers and education.

Seth Thomas Amy Folger Mazie Stewart Harriet Pickett Pratt R. D. Daugherty R. F. Galloway John Stewart Margaret Stewart the State Association Frances Cowan Mrs. Haggett Lillian Patton E. R. Lins Myrtle Pearson Minnie Connor Flora Purvis Friends of Education

Walton Vermont man cured fever sore with Arnica Salve

By sending 1 miles Wm Spivey of Walton Furnace Vermont received Bucklea Arnica Salve that wholly cured a horrible fever sore on his leg. The ad claims it also cures bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles and is sold for 25 cents guaranteed by Stewart the druggist. Johnson's new oven increases bakery output with fresh baked goods two to three times daily offering the best for the least money.

Spivey Walton Furnace Bucklea Stewart Johnson

Iowa Central Railroad Colonist Tickets Offered in 1903

On the first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 1903 the Iowa Central Railroad will sell colonist tickets to points in Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota and more at very low rates. Call any Iowa Central ticket agent or write A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn for rates and information.

Iowa Central Railroad Arkansas Southwest Missouri Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Central A. BK. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

Bride’s 35 Cent Tea Endures Says Rocky Mountain Tea

A brief advertisement notes Rocky Mountain Tea by J. I. Stewart claiming the product keeps a bride well. It emphasizes a 35 cent price and stylistic pledge of health.

Rocky Mountain Tea J. I. Stewart

Mrs Lua Pollock Visits Brother in Rodgers Ark

Mrs Lua Pollock and her son Adlow of Rodgers Arkansas are visiting her brother Charles Bennett on East Main Street.

Lua Pollock Adlow Rodgers, Ark Charles Bennett East Main Street

Low Rate Excursions for Homeseekers 1903

The Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets to western southern and southeastern destinations for homeseekers this November through April 1903. The fare is one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, valid 21 days from sale. Inquiries may be made at any Iowa Central ticket agent or to A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minnesota.

Iowa Central Railway Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn Lol

City Bus Line Call Up Orders by Frank Rogers

Call up phone No. 1 at Hotel Allen to leave orders and refreshments will be promptly era by Frank Rogers.

Hotel Allen Frank Rogers

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