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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1902
Page
2
County board meeting this morning rejected a plan to build a road along Dutch Creek after reviewing the proposal and opposing petitions. The decision affects local traffic plans and waterways management.
The county board, short on time, adjourned and reconvened this morning to finish business. They plan a visit to the Poor Farm and will not meet again until the first Monday after the election to canvass the vote. A road petition for Hotle, Rickard et al in Dutch Creek township was rejected due to cost. The petition aimed to gain an outlet to a schoolhouse and was hotly contested. The Joseph Keifer road petition in English River township was continued to the November term for route review.
Deputy Black served a warrant for Newton Glider in Wellman. Glider pleaded guilty in Justice Folger's court to selling intoxicating liquors. He was fined 100 and costs and jailed to serve the amount.
With S W Brookhart as referee the case of Samson and Montgomery versus Jas Metzgar was tried in the Brookhart law office all day. The dispute concerns a coin deal. Plaintiff testimony included Montgomery S W Livingston and others. Defense rested on Metzgar and semindown. Attorneys for plaintiff were O J Wilson and S W Livingston. Defense attorney was Geo B Hubbell of Davenport. Figures were submitted to Referee Brookhart for decision.
In Davis Kentucky druggist T Smith touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds as a universal remedy. He claims six years of sales without failure and cites cases of throat and lung disease helped when doctors offered no aid. Stewart’s Pharmacy guarantees satisfaction or refund with bottle samples.
A list of numerous land transfers including parcels in Oregon and Washington towns. Transactions involve J. N. Sands, Elia Brewer, Kalona Savings Bank, M. & St. P. Ry. Co., and others with varied acres and prices such as 80 acres, 3 acres, and sums like 550.00 and 1,155.00. Entities include guardians, executors, and trustees across multiple listings.
In Galesburg on Oct 17, Boyer Broom Co is invited to join a broom manufacturers combine with $5,000,000 capital. Promoter W A Shepard of Syracuse promotes export trade. Boyer Jim opposes the scheme fearing convict-labor ties and union fears of losing the union label.
A Three Mile Bay man, J G C Mount, ran a ten penny nail through the fleshy part of his hand while opening a box. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and later, to his surprise, experienced no pain or soreness as the injured parts healed. The balm is sold at Stewart's pharmacy Cook & Sherman. Miss Glynne Rowan, a local academy student, traveled to Ainsworth to visit her parents for the weekend.
The Parsons College Orchestra andFilee Club performed last evening in the Academy chapel despite heavy rain and poor attendance. Prof Lace trained the students into a promising orchestra, with Miss Hradshaw and Mrs Luce delivering solo numbers that drew cheers. The audience appreciated the professors and Mrs Harper, though the small venue limited the concert’s impact.
Fairfield progress on paving draws praise as 27 blocks slated, with 20 already laid. Work around the square and adjacent blocks nears completion and will extend toward Rock Island and Burlington depots. Foundations include six inches concrete with brick set on edge and sewers installed before paving.
It is stated that Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures colds and grip and counteracts tendency toward pneumonia. The notice notes the medicine is pleasant and safe to take and is for sale by Stewarts Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
Alfred Hee of Welare Tex describes life ruined by biliousness and fatigue. He credits Electric Dittens with renewed vigor, appetite, and strength, noting improved sleep and energy. Available at Stewart's pharmacy for 50 cents.
Rev FH 1 Green of Dubuque writes from Burlington Iowa October 15 1901 praising his son Marion Greens recital before the Woman's Municipal Club. The letter commends his simple engaging manner and audience impact noting top local musicians and judges attended and enjoyed the performance highly.
Rev Robert Gray and wife arrived Saturday from Europe and greatly benefited by their summer outing to their native land. They praise their land of adoption and say it offers ideal life conditions. He preached strong sermons to large congregations on Sunday and will announce future services regularly. The Grays crossed the Atlantic aboard the Saxonia Cunard line, carrying 2 380 passengers, the largest number ever into Reston on one vessel.
A fragment describes a woman sitting up with a sick man not a professional nurse. She tends him with care, offering Rocky Mountain Tea as Stewart notes in the scene.
Chartie Johnson suffered a mouth injury after a horse kick on Tuesday morning, losing a tooth and enduring a sore mouth but recovering. Howard Sigafoose contracts measles and remains ill. Frank McKune expands his barn, Harry Essley returns from Colorado trip looking well. Mr and Mrs O B Rehmel attend Grace Hill reception honoring Rehmels’ married brother and wife. Chas Hoxworth buys Wa McFarland’s property as McFarland plans to move to town soon. Mr and Mrs Sam Cocklin spent Sunday in Eureka with David Cocklin’s family.
The Kansas City Journal notes a long friendship between Abraham Lincoln and an Illinois farmer. Lincoln’s reply offers practical counsel: three square meals, prayers, thoughts of wife, courtesy to creditors, digestion, avoiding biliousness, exercise, and a calm pace to regain happiness.
Half a million dollars in an exhibit described as plans for the Mexico National Pavilion. Albino R. Nuneto, Mexican Commissioner General, arrives with space estimates and alternate building sketches. The pavilion will stand 50 by 72 feet on the university grounds just north of the French Pavilion. Leo Ronet of Mexico City is the architect.
Baltimore American recounts a teacher guiding children through a humorous chain of economic terms from value to magnate. The pupils chant a sequence linking Ten mills to Money, reflecting on trusts combines mergers and wealth in a satirical arithmetic lesson.
Historic advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the cure for skin eruptions blotches sores pimples and keezema. Claims include clearing chapped hands lip sores chilblains and piles with a 25 cent price at Stewart's pharmacy.
A shop in the rear of James Cowger blacksmith shop offers upholstering for first class work and re mit projects. Frank Wesson invites inquiries with a fine line of samples and offers to call on interested customers.
Coffee at Allen’s and hot bread at Johnson’s bakery headline a day’s notices. Means & Stichter plan a splendid dinner tomorrow and Rev L B Schreckengast returns from Muscatine. Miss Elsie Schnieder visits Has kins with a classmate for an over Sunday. Mrs A N Merchant moves back to Monroe street. Efe Hennon visits from West Chester then travels to Muscatine. Rev and Mrs John Ferguson return from Newton Crawfordsville visit. Johnson’s bakery touts cakes pies candies and lager cakes, claiming the best in town.
Newport cottages present a commentary on American taste, differing from a uniform culture. The piece notes the nation of nations, with English, Secotsi, French, German, Italian, and Spanish influences shaping architecture. Castles and villas stand beside verandas, echoing Venice, Antwerp, and Seville on a single strip of grass.
A Durham writer credits Dr Kings New Life Pills with saving his life from a long stomach and liver illness. He praises the remedy as the best pills on earth and notes Stewart's Pharmacy sells them for 25 cents.
Ex governor F M Drake was reported somewhat improved at 3 30 pm yesterday as his physician informed relatives. He says he is hopeful about leaving hospital in a few weeks, suffers little pain, maintains a good appetite, but did not sleep well last night. Centerville Citizen notes Mexico plans to send a 50 piece band to the World's Fair with a competitive trio of bands and a 100 member Rurales company.
The seat site at Carris Pharmacy now lists tickets for the McNett Green concert Tuesday evening. Fans can purchase admissions at the pharmacy counter as a first-come option.
A Republican gathering where Congressman Hedge was to speak at Highland Center was postponed due to rain. Citizens were notified by telephone after the storm. A Crawfordsville meeting is planned for tonight with several Republicans traveling from the city.
The Relief Corps asks for clothing donations as winter nears. Ladies listed to receive items in each ward: 1st ward Mrs S Gardner, 2nd ward Mrs Meade, 3rd ward Mrs Riley, 4th ward Mrs Powers. 826 President.
Mr and Mrs Jno Boruff and Mrs Alex Boruff returned to Muscatine this morning after an enjoyable visit at the Philo Canfield home.
A fragment discusses Noah and his family leaving the ark on April 29 and sailing from the ark on March 17, noting these days appear in many ancient British calendars. It questions why these dates were chosen and calls the reasons unresolved for antiquarians.
Professor Mivart shows instincts misfit changing times lead to death. Migratory quail in northern Africa perish by the desert, once winter refuges with forests and grainfields. Pliny notes Numidian coast, forests vanish yet vast flocks still migrate, risking starvation. The piece urges self restraint with a “Whoa!” when friends overlook caution.
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