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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
2
A Brighton Iowa office of T L Emry & Sons was entered last night with a blown safe and contents rifled. Only four to eight dollars remained in cash. insurance policies and books were undisturbed. The safe is wrecked and the thieves, possibly two men or more, escaped before dawn. nitrogen explosive used.
Verne McWilliams was absent Thursday and Friday due to illness. Various teachers and visitors are mentioned, with several students away for illness or travel. A Thanksgiving program in the auditorium featured music, readings, recitations, and stories by multiple students.
November news from Westchester notes Mrs. Jerry Bkeerman of Havre visiting her son G. B. Blake of Keota arrives. Parish services at M. E. church at 11 a.m. Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. A. F. Howell. Supper profits at Baptist church totaled 26.45. oysters failed to appear due to a Friday hold up. BH. Y. P. UU. held a social at R. F. McFarlane home. Fisher and Augustine shipped livestock including cattle hogs and sheep. total 32 cars this month and 317 cars since January 1.
H Palmer and Thomas Millis of Cleveland unveiled their wire photo transmission system at Arthur W. Leslie's offices in New York. A half tone waxed plate is used to transfer a picture via a pulsating electric trace on paper as the cylinder rotates, creating an exact reproduction of the original plate.
Nov 2. Mr and Mrs Corbin visited by Mr and Mrs J B Young in recent days. Miss Mable Fleming returns from two weeks with Mrs Longwell in Oskaloosa. Warren Bishop family welcomes a daughter an eight pound baby. Relatives of Cy Timmons of Kansas visit the Timmons home south of town. Some residents plan to finish corn harvest this week. Deputy Black passed through on Tuesday en route to Wellman.
A. T. Headley of Tilden Indiana, once tormented by ten years of rheumatism, reports that two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely. The tonic purports to regulate kidneys purify blood and relieve rheumatism neuralgia and restore health. Available at Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.
The thirteenth annual report shows receipts of $2,445,350 up 11.35 percent. Net earnings reach $586,881 with an 872,240 rise. Surplus climbs to $306,433, up $104,081. Sam Kellogg receives a letter from Des Moines attorney Raymond Alberson about a duck hunt. they bagged forty ducks as ducks are plentiful at watering places.
The first car of Black Diamond high grade Scranton coal has arrived and is being sold at 10 dollars per ton delivered. John Shields & Son expect to fill all orders soon and will allocate by receipt. Customers are invited to verify quality with existing buyers.
A series of land and lot transactions are recorded, including F. Myers ref to L. H. Smith for 36 Kalona lots at 1600 dollars and numerous other transfers: L. H. Smith to Veneal Weseley 1 Kalona lot for 100, Eva Manatt 3 Kalona lots for 125, David Flexner Co. 1 Kalona lot for 57.50, Anthony Daizal 2 Kalona lots for 100, Mary Clark 1 Kalona lot for 90, Joseph Proby 3 Kalona lots for 156, Andrew Ferguson to H Edward Miksch in Washington block for 3500, Catherine Said to Henry Blatner Dutch Creek 604 and 83872. Catherine Said to Wm Saulerberg 104 acres Dutch Creek for 1528, Chas Thoman to J P and JH Thoman Riverside part for 650, Augustine Burham to Calvin Cravin 42 Cedar two for 1200, Chas Washburn to L L Washburn 10 acres Brighton two for 1000, L H Smith to Henry Brown 2 Kalona lots for 150, L L Twinam to F H C N Johnson Crawfordsville pt 1 lot for 1750, John Donovan to A W Cherry Holmes Washington pt 1 lot for 1500.
Ottumwa Iowa November 2 Astuber a farmer who visited this city says earthquake shocks were felt at Frederic with force enough to jar dishes and pantry shelves confirming a noticeable tremor in the area.
Willard Trull writing from Chicago to his parents in Marshalltown reports that Congressman Robert G. Cousins will undergo a second operation for bladder trouble. He has not been doing well.
Ottumwa Iowa November 26 The house of William Boxell a negro was searched at Cleveland and valuable silks and clothing were found The mystery of the robbery of southern Iowa stores is believed to be solved
An advertisement touts Chambel ain's Cough Remedy as a reliable medicine to loosen a cold and ease throat and lung irritation. It highlights soothing health properties and quick cures, noting sale at Stewart's Pharmacy in Cook & Sherman.
Two car loads of Shires and Percherons were shipped by express from New York, landing Monday after crossing from France. Sam Keiser, who bought the horses, arrived ahead of them, with Dr Kerr accompanying the shipment to Keota.
A brief item notes Colenso Hotel operates shoe shining parlors with a proprietor listed, indicating a small business service within the Selmer area.
Walton Furnace Vermont resident Wm Spivey traveled thirteen miles to obtain Bucklen’s Amnica Salve which he says wholly cured a severe fever sore on his leg. The ad claims it cures bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles and is guaranteed by Stewart the druggist. Anchor Block Coal sold for cook stoves and heaters by John Shields Sons.
Call up phone number 1 at Hotel Allen to leave orders for city bus line. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.
The Sphinx, Egypt's famed monument, is said to be deteriorating due to climate change linked to extensive irrigation under British administration. While irrigation brings vast benefits, it also risks destroying this ancient statue. The Sphinx's body measures 140 feet in length and the head 39 feet from chin to top, dating back to 4825 B.C.
A child burned by a hot stove during a bath was soothed and slept after applying Chamberlains Pain Balm. Within two weeks the youngster recovered. Mrs. Benson of Kellar Virginia, a local resident, endorses the liniment for burns, cuts and sprains. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman sells it.
On the first and third Tuesdays of November December January February March and April 1903 the Iowa Central railway will sell excursion tickets for homeseekers to western southern and southeastern points at the low rate of one fare plus 2.00 for the round trip, limited 21 days from the sale date. Inquiries may be made with any Iowa Central ticket agent or A. Br. Cutts, G. P., Minneapolis, Minn.
First come, first served. Telephone C. Thomas at 181L ring on the south west line No. 187. tf
A reader from Dempsey town Pa. touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a life changer. He says two weeks’ use made a new man and urges others to try the 25 cent remedy at Stewart’s drug store.
Edwin Oleson, young hunter, lies at death's door as a 22 caliber ball lodges in his brain. Doctors offer no hope. The accident occurred Sunday forenoon when Jacob Hathon raised the rifle aiming at a chicken and fired prematurely.
An advertisement for Rocky Mountain Tea by J. H. Stewart claims a novel leap in energy and a sense of youth after consumption. The copy emphasizes “SS cents” for price and invites readers to try the tonic.
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