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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1903

Page

3

Ost Bay Oysters At Allen's In Town Notice

Allen's remains the sole dining spot listed, with various community notices on visitors, travels, illnesses, weddings, and local business services. Frequent names include Mrs. H. T. Reynolds, Fred Smith, Miss Margeret Rich, Miss Lilian Minick, and families tied to Crawfordsville, Keota, Fairfield, and Columbus Junction.

W. Schwartz H. T. Reynolds Fred Smith Richland Maragret Rich Noble Cty Fred Bragg West Chester Lilian Minick Crawfordsville Downs Kansas City Mae McFarlane Lillian Crone Bessie Reeves Ainsworth F. L. Wilson Fairfield Frank Wells Laura Bowman Peoria, Jr Marie Embree Keota South Iowa Ave al Reynolds G. W. Swearingen Oskaloosa

Funeral of James B Gallagher Observed by Fraternal Groups

The funeral for James B Gallagher was held at the family home on the Heights with G A R and Masonic orders in attendance. Reverend Schreckengast paid tribute to the deceased as Methodist choir members sang two hymns and Masonic rites accompanied the procession to Elim Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included Marion O Loughlin J W Morton I Benn John Babcock Nate Babcock and Isaac Edmundson.

James B. Gallagher Heights G. A. RR Gallagher Schreckengast Methodist Elim Grove Masonic Order G. A. R. Brothers Marion O' Loughlin J. W. Morton I. Benn John Babcock Nate Babcock Isaac Edmundson

It is useless to prolong a hopeless struggle

The source notes that men were imported to fill most striker positions, underscoring a desperate labor situation and failed bargaining efforts.

Beckmann Captured After Fatal Shooting in Butte

Alber Beckmann, who killed his former sweetheart Helen Kelly in Butte, was captured at Melrose by Sheriff Quinn while attempting to flee. He was halted by a rifle shot as he fled, and lynching was feared locally.

Butte Mont Alber Beckmann Helen Kelly Melrose Sherif Quinn Beckmann Lynehing

Those Famous Funny Fellows Present Jolly Jing Ling Farce

Wood and Ward stage Those Famous Funny Fellows in a musical farce titled Two Merry Tramps with a lively troupe of twenty artists offering novelties at common sense prices.

Wood & Ward Mie Hoe

Dentists Leader Jonathan Taft Dies at 78

Ann Arbor announces the death of Jonathan Taft a renowned dentist and long time dean of the Michigan University dental department His leadership shaped modern American dentistry and he was a founder of its school and practice in Michigan and beyond.

Ann Arbor, Mich Jonathan Taft University of Michigan

Private Mule Sale At Haines and Scranton Barn

A private sale offers extra good mules at the Haines and Scranton livery barn. Mules are 4 to 7 years old and broke to work. Heights range around 14 hands and weights between 1100 and 1400 pounds. Meyer and Klopfenstein handle the sale.

Haines & Scranton Meyer & Klopfenstein

Stock Exchange Seats Fall From Record Highs

New York reports a sale of a stock exchange seat at 51000 with another at 52000 last week. A year ago memberships traded above 80000, reflecting a sharp price decline from peak levels.

Stock Exchange New York The

Dr King's New Life Pills Offer Cure After Constipation Invasion

S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont was described as relieved after Dr King's New Life Pills halted his constipation attack. The ad claims a complete cure with a guarantee and notes a sale at Stewart's rug store. Gilbert Swisher visited West Chester yesterday and Rev R D Behlin left for Sac City to attend a State Baptist Association meeting.

S. LeQuinn Cavendish Dr. King Stewart R. DD. Behlin Sac City State Baptist Association

Arch bishop Kain laid to rest. multiple city briefs

Baltimore hosts the funeral at St. Agnes sanitarium for Arch bishop John Joseph Kain and transfers the casket to Camden station for interment in St. Louis planned Wednesday. A separate dispatch reports a negro shooter in Buxton captured with guarded jail conditions. Other items note Hodges expenses dispute in Lansing, soldiers buried at Arlington, a Fort Peck horse theft clash, and Bryan’s European trip plan amid diphtheria fears in Chicago.

Baltimore John Joseph Kain St. Agnes Sanitarium Camden Station St. Louis

Veterans protest Lee statue in Hall of Fame

One of the closing acts of the Uncom Veteran Legion meeting adopted a resolution denouncing plans to place a statue of General Robert E. Lee in the Hall of Fame. The resolution says the act would insult living Union soldiers and hinder the recovery of those who died.

Payton Uncom Veteran Legion Robert BK. Lee

Prominent Racine Man Bryson Blake Dies After Illness

Bryson B. Blake aged 56 dies at St. Marys hospital after fourteen weeks illness from paralysis. He is the oldest son of TLS Blake a Racine founder who died earlier leaving nearly a million dollar fortune.

Telne Wis

Strike of 300 freight handlers ends in Kansas City

President Dobson of the local union declares the long running strike by 300 freight handlers as off in Kansas City. The walkout, which began in June, concludes with no reported injuries or arrests.

Kansas City Get Dobson

Tetanus dangers and treatment with Pain Balin

The article explains tetanus comes from a germ in street dirt and can infect through wounds like nails or caps. It urges using Chamberlin's Pain Balin to destroy germs, promote fast healing, and prevent lockjaw. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman sell it.

Chamberlin Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Knight of ’08 drama at Graham prices 25c to 60c

A historic themed production titled A Knight of 08 plays tonight in Graham with admission priced at 25 35 and 60 cents. Local theater workers announce the event as a highlight of the season.

Graham the

Duncan's Book Store Wedding Display Announcement

Wedding present buyers are urged to view Duncan's line of glass and fine china. The store showcases holiday stock with everything brand new. Duncan's Book Store Eat

Duncan

A Knight for '98 at Graham Tonight

Mr. John Kessel will take possession of the Benz Hotel Novist for a dollar a day operation, continuing its past pricing model. The event marks a transition described as a dollar a day house in the future as in the past.

John Kessel Benz Hotel Novist

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