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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1903
Page
2
Society pages report the Brighton groom to be Fred Emry and Salina bride to be Eunice Gastell with a planned October 7 ceremony at 6 pm. The note covers local relatives and invites, highlighting family ties of Emry.
Commissioner Ware issues circulars warning old soldiers about swindlers posing as special examiners. Imposters collect money from victims and disappear. true examiners are paid through the department, not by the soldiers they examine. Ten cent fruit cakes at the Johnson bakery tomorrow.
The Journal acknowledges a misprint in yesterday's wedding notice for Miss Clara Stiles and Mr. LeRoy Foss where the bride's mother's name was used instead of the bride's. The correction aims to avoid future confusion in the new family.
The Second church will open next Sabbath for regular services with Rev. Mr. Saw hill delivering the sermon. Washington figures Col. D. J. Palmer and Capt. J. Kellogg attended the sixth lawn reunion and entertained attendees with humor. Fairfield Journal notes a supper at the Heard home north of Ainsworth this evening.
White Pine cough syrup claims to cure colda hoargeness sore throat and throat troubles with pine remedy. Advertises exchange or refund if unsatisfied and offers price five cents per bottle.
A record breaking Lowe special on the Santa Fe from San Bernardino to Los Angeles ran in under 53 hours and 2 minutes from start to finish. Engineer Warboy earned fifty dollars per minute for each mile saved over schedule, claiming a final nine minutes of savings and 450 extra pin money. The run averaged about 44 miles an hour despite crossing four Rockies ranges and limited engine and crew prep.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflammation of the auditory tube mucous lining and cannot be cured locally. It asserts most cases come from catarrh and offers $100 for a deafness case caused by catarrh cured only by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars and product pitches for Hall's Family Pills.
Wm. M. Hay will speak at the Prairie Flower school house next Tuesday evening October 13 on the subject of Prohibition. The notice urges attendance by all who support temperance to help free the country from the liquor evil.
Father Vaughn will open the Lec ture Course on Tuesday evening October 20. Season tickets for the entire course are available, with a single admission to Father Vaughn's lecture priced at 50 cents.
Means and Stichter feed patrons with meals they proudly serve. They specialize in meals and provide the best service without waits. They also offer party supplies, ice cream made to order, superior bakery goods, and guaranteed satisfaction. Their lunch service caters to hungry patrons at all times.
The New Orleans Concert Co offers ten cent reserved seats for children 12 and under for Master Paul Bass performances at Mrs. Mitchell's Acad emy on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Enrollment includes Algebra General Methods Arithmetic English Grammar and more with a 50 cent catalog fee. Free to Didactic students. R D Daugherty, Prin.
The text notes arrival of Rev. J. M. Payton and family from Memphis Missouri to lead regular services at the AMEB church starting tomorrow. It also mentions laundry work and shipments completed Monday and Wednesday, with Reid as agent and an Opera House callman.
Mr and Mrs Br G Phelps from Shawnee Oklahoma arrived last night visiting at the home of Jonathan Wilkins Mrs Phelps is a sister of Mrs Wilkins Mr Phelps is editor of the Shawnee Daily Democrat
Miss Stella Savage left this afternoon on the Milwaukee to spend Sunday at her home near Rubio. Rev John Cox of Wake Arkansas testifies after 12 years of Yellow Jaundice he found relief with Electric Bitters and now claims a cure. Electric Bitters are sold by Stewart's Pharmacy for 50 cents with a guarantee.
Cavendish Vermont resident S LeQuinn reports a home invasion interrupted by Dr King s New Life Pills causing his chronic constipation to be cured. Advertises a 25 cent price at Stewart s drug store.
Havre resident Mrs Arthur Chalmers arrives as a city visitor, drawing attention from locals and sparking social chatter during her stay.
Professor Langley, speaking from Washington, says he did not witness the Widewater experiment but based on Mamey’s report notes initial imbalance was corrected after examining the clutch. He states the machinery worked perfectly and the accident sprang from launching-ways failure causing the aerodrome to plunge into the water near the houseboat.
Rose Rathmel and Stella Wells visited at Wells home near Dublin. The High School hosts practice and football plans with a tense Academy game ahead. Kindergarten enrollment rises while public support for early education grows. The Athletic Association elected officers and held its first rhetorical program featuring essays and debates on football and women in sports.
The beautiful New England play The Little Homestead will be at Graham next Tuesday evening. This is one of the prettiest plays and performed by a noted cast expected to charm local audiences.
Local listings note visiting productions for Graham with ticket tiers including Gallery 25c Balcony 50c Parquet te Circle 75c and Boxes at 19 dollars and 3 cents.
Water consumers are advised that statements will be left at the Washington National Bank for payment until October 25. After that date, statements will be available at the water station. Ollw
A striking snow storm sequence in The Little Homestead earns praise as one of the finest effects seen on the American stage. The production showcases technical prowess and immersive staging that captivates audiences.
Professor Tompkins holds a weekly Wednesday dance class at Donovan's Hall starting 8 15 PM. A children's class launches Saturday October 10 at 4 PM with private lessons available in Waltz Two Step Three Step Half Time The York and Cream City Minuet.
The Little Homestead seat sale starts tomorrow at Garris drug store on the north side. Purchasers are urged to act quickly as the event is expected to attract a large crowd and seats are guaranteed.
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