City Council Discusses Street Openings and Sewers
City Council session led by Mayor Alderson approves street work near West Madison and South Washington, opens street near John Park tract, and establishes sewers on North Second Ave and East Washington. Finance reports sewer committee records correct. sand removal planned to ease business nuisance amid ongoing paving work.
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Alderson
Barden
Crooks
Emry
Oley
Glasgow
Miller
Madison Street
John Park
Washington
North Second Ave
Butterfield
Iowa
Temperance Meeting At Baptist Church Draws Crowd
A temperance gathering at the Baptist Church last night drew about three quarters of the house. Chas Corvette presided with Rev d Lackey offering prayer. A quartet of young girls sang while William Hay spoke on freedom from the tyranny of rum and the saloon’s national power, urging united action for statewide prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Chas
Corvette
D. Lackey
William Hay
Staten
Tle
Knight of ’08 Company Delivers Mixed Graham Show
The Knight of ’08 Company staged at Graham with a small audience. The performance had some good features but lacked sensational merit and relies largely on the play’s title for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight of ‘08
Graham
Dealing Deafness with Constitutional Remedies
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It asserts catarrh causes most cases and offers $100 for any deafness cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with free brochures and Druggists selling the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Draggists
Lefever Rated America's Most Complete Wheel Master
Lefever, the world famous bicycle expert, is a member of Wood & Ward's Two Merry Tramps Co. Though modest, he does not issue $100,000 challenges, yet bicycle authorities call him the most complete master of the wheel in America.
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Lefever
Wood & Ward
T Wo Merry Tramps Co
America
Reading Circle Meeting Moved to Thursday Night
The Twentieth Century Reading Circle will gather Thursday night at Mrs. Lizzie Anderson's home instead of tonight as previously arranged. Mrs. Dr. Cram of Sheldon visited Fairfield this morning and will return here to go home the last of the week.
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Reading
Lizzie Anderson
Dr. Cram
Sheldon
Fairfield
City orders sidewalk reconstruction for several propertyfronts
The Washington Iowa City Council orders cement stone or brick sidewalks rebuilt within 5 days on properties owned by J M Wagner Len Smouse First Church Ida F Hood and others in blocks 14 18 and 4 Original Plat. If not completed the city will perform the work and assess costs as allowed by law. Resolution adopted October 10 1903.
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Ac Council
Owa
J. M. Wagner
Len Smouse
First Church of My
J. M. Denny
East
Washington
Ida F. Hood
Iowa
A. N. Alberson
Pine Tree Cough Syrup Claims Superior Relief
Advertises a white pine cough syrup for colds throat and related ailments. Promises exchange or refund if unsatisfied with a bottle priced at 25 cents.
Supreme Court rules on smallpox care payment dispute
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in a Monroe county case over pay for a Coalfield physician who treated smallpox patients in 1800 and 1900. The doctor argued for 1071 dollars. the board paid 477.50, then 895 dollars on appeal.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Coalfield
Monroe County
Pest
Adelbert T Stewart Elected Senior Class President at Chicago University
The Daily Maroon notes Adelbert T Stewart of this city is elected senior class president. He has long been active in campus life, serving as vice president last year and holding roles such as business manager of Cap and Gown, associate editor of The Daily Maroon, and leader of the Glee Club. He is Alpha Delta Phi. Ganther's candy sold by Stichter.
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Adelbert T. Stewart
Chicago University
Stewart
Daily Maroon
Tie
Glee Club
Junior College Council
Order of the Iron Mask
Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity
Gilbert Father of George Gilbert in Serious Farm Accident
Mr Er A Gilbert father of George Gilbert was struck by a running team on the John Com farm west of the city. He suffered six broken ribs and remained in distress but was reported resting more easily after the incident.
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Er. A. Gilbert
George Gilbert
Gilbert
City Council repeals Madison Street sidewalk line ruling
City officials repeal a sidewalk alignment decision made August 17, 1903 on the north side of East Madison Street in East Washington Block No 4. The resolution was approved October 1 and the repeal is enacted by the City Council.
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City of Washington
Towa
East Madison Street
East Washington
City Council approves sewer line project in Washington Iowa
Be it Resolved by the City Councill of the City of Washington Iowa that an S and N sealed sewer be established and constructed. The line starts at the north west corner of Lot 4 Block 1 Original Plat and runs 270 feet to the south west corner of Lot 3 Block 2 North Addition. Estimated cost $55.00. Adopted and approved Oct. 19, 1905. Attest City Clerk.
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Washington
Iowa
N. Wo
S. W
North
Addition
A. N. Alberson
Mothers Endorse Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. Pilmer of Cordova Iowa says her child suffered severe croup relief came promptly from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Many local mothers share this view and prefer this remedy for their children. Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook and Sherman offer it.
Drum Corps Plans Uniform Upgrade After Parade
The drum corps that performed in yesterday’s parade will buy new uniforms. Members include Philip Crail Rodney Crail Schneider Manton Hebner. Two new players Thomas Bailey and Fred Shoemaker will join the corps.
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Philip
Rodney Crail
Sehneider
Manton Hebner
Thomas Bailey
Fred Shoemaker
James B Gallagher Obituary Note and Local Business Ad
Public expression of gratitude for kindness during the illness of James B Gallagher and his family. Also announces availability to do weighing at the old stand for Oliver Crawford after purchasing the Thomas Findley scales. Ends with a brief line about Means and Stitcher selling candy.
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James B. Gallagher
Ars
Thomas Fiindley
Oskaloosa Band Excursion to Peoria Carnival
On Wednesday October 21 2003 Iowa Central runs a popular end of season excursion to the Peoria Corn Carnival and Exhibition. Special train leaves Brighton at 745 PM and returns from Peoria at 120 PM with the Oskaloons Band providing music. See agents and posters for details.
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Iowa Central
Peoria
Brighton
Oskaloons
Martha English among wreck victims in Missouri incident
Telegraph reports identify Martha English of Washington Iowa as a wreck victim in Missouri late last week. She was a housekeeper for W. W. Wells west of town and had visited a Baxter Springs Kansas brothel. Friends here await word as telegrams later say she is injured but not seriously.
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Martha English
Washington
Iowa
Missouri
Lion
W. W. Wells
Baxter Springs
Kan
Regular G A R meeting set for Tuesday evening
Notice for I G White Post plans a Tuesday meeting at a designated time with fall attendance urged by J A Young P ______.
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I. G. White
J. A. Young, P
Teas Becomes Sole Owner Of Blacksmith Shop
George Teas becomes sole owner of the blacksmith shop south of the Washington Buggy Company works by purchasing it from John Littl, who is said to be sick and threatened with fever.
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George ‘Teas
Washington Buggy Company
John Littl
Boards of Registration In Session This Week
The boards of registration will meet in their respective wards on Thursday and Friday this week. Wet weather is noted.
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Boards of Registration
Confessions of a Priest Endorses Electric Bitters
Rev Jno 8 Cox of Wake Ark writes that after 12 years with Yellow Jaundice he tried many doctors and medicines with no relief. He credits Electric Bitters with curing his liver and kidney trouble and general debility. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees Kleetric Bitters at 50 cents.
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Jno
Cox
Wake, Ark
Stewart
Hedrick Wedding Attended by Smith Family Relatives
A group of Edward Smith and Miss Utterback relatives traveled to Hedrick for their wedding. The groom's kin included Mrs A G Smith, Mr and Mrs Winfield Smouse, Mrs Ralph Dougherty, Mr and Mrs Will Wilson, Miss Belle Smith, Mr and Mrs Fred Smith, Mr and Mrs J B McCartney and son, Mr and Mrs L D Robinson and the Misses Kate and Gertrude Smith.
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Hedrick
Edward Smith
Miss Utterback
Rs. A. G. Smith
Winfield Smouse
Ralph Dougherty
Will Wilson
Belle Smith
Fred Smith
J. B. McCartney and Son
L. D. Robinson
Kate
Gertrude Smith
Mule Sale at Haines and Scranton Livery Barn
Private sale of 20 well trained mules aged four to seven years. Mules stand 14 to 15 hands high and weigh 1100 to 1400 pounds. Sale managed by Meyer and Klopfenstein.
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Haines & Scranton
Meyer & Klopfenstein
Allen's Rug Store Sale Promises Quick Relief
In Cavendish Vermont S LeQuinn reports a nuisance theft and a humorous ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure all. The notice claims a guaranteed cure and promotes 25e at Stewart's rug store and Allen's as the sole place to eat.
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S. LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Stewart
Wedding Presents From Duncan’s Line of Glass and China
Advertisement notes Duncan's book store showing holiday stock of cut glass and fine china for wedding presents. Contains promotional line about bran new items and a store address 9-31.
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Duncan
Cause of lockjaw and its treatment with Balm
Lockjaw or tetanus is caused by a bacillus found in dirt. It enters through wounds and air exclusion triggers its virulent activity. Chamberlin's Pain Balm, applied promptly, can destroy germs and speed healing, reducing maturation time. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
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Chamberlin
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
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Mercer & Chilcote
Postoffice
Minnesota
Kaye & Lytle
Squ
Iwiccall Brothers
City Council
EB. A. Gilbert
Runaway Team Society
Temperance Meeting
Will Hay
Baptist Church
W.A
Twentieth Century Reading Circle
Hugh H. McCleery
M. Lombardo
Columbia Pharmacy
J.B. Lemmon
Ganther’s
Stichter
Oliver Crawford
Means & Stichter
Oskaloosa
Mule Sale
Allen
Allen’s
A, A
New York
Graham Theatre
Warren
Mington
Harwood
Gouth Ride
H. Knight
Washington National Bank
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