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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1901
Page
2
William Schurr of the Third ward broke his right leg above the knee while dumping a load of rock for the Roberts building near the Graham opera house. He fell from a wheeled skid onto the foundation and was carried home on a stretcher after a physician set the limb.
A review notes the big city production Lost in New York at the Graham next Thursday evening with a clever cast and scenery car. Tickets priced 26 60 and ten cents. Also reports a Sunday burglary at the Eiskamp home where thirty seven dollars were stolen from a pocketbook while the house was unoccupied.
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with slight temperature changes. The forecast appears in The Evening Journal from Washington DC dated October 20.
Watson and Arthur offer wood sawing anywhere in the city at 65 cents per cord with fuel supplied. Leave orders at Cunningham's or Lundy’s Grocery wood yards. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs M S MacGugin slipped and fell in a cellar on Saturday striking her head on a stair post and losing consciousness briefly. She suffered a deep cut on her left hand and endured considerable pain. Stella Cunningham Entertains Guests at South Iowa Avenue Home Last Saturday Evening.
Henderson Grimett suffered partial paralysis and lost use of an arm and side. After failing with an eminent physician, Chamberlain's Pain Balm, recommended by my wife, nearly cured him after two bottles. Several others cured of partial paralysis are reported, with rheumatism sprains and bruises also helped. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Tickets at Carris pharmacy for the big Graham theater event Lost in New York. The Thursday evening performance promises scenic surprises and fine specialties.
The First National and Citizens Savings bank brick front was torn out Saturday and hauled to fill an alley by the B W Nicola residence on East Main Street. The new front will be artistic and installed by the two banks. Miss Gertrude Reeves assists at the New York store on Saturdays. County Superintendent Miss Mary Hughes has visited Lime Creek township schools and will hold exams at her office next Friday and Saturday.
The Flick and Johnson company works west of the city limits filling in the old reservoir right of way. Timber on the hill nest has been cut and filling advances rapidly. Milwaukee unloads piling and bridge timbers near its depot site.
R. Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a store selling anything from needle to anchor. He serves farmers within thirty miles and reports fourteen cured with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the past year. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
Health for 10 Cents. A lively liver, pure blood, clean skin, bright eyes, perfect health Cascarets Candy Cathartic will obtain and secure them for you. Genuine tablets stamped G C C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists roc.
Mr Rob McCall narrowly escaped serious injury Saturday evening after slipping while attempting to board a moving Narrow Gauge train near Brighton. The brakeman halted the train quickly and helped him clear the tracks. McCall later thanked the brakeman for the timely aid.
Dr J A Thompson president of Tarkic College spoke at the First United Presbyterian church on missions in Egypt. He described his travels and religious services there, noting early marriages, and praising local school work led by Miss Kyle and others.
James Boling a well known Washington young man wed Miss Maud Mell on Saturday evening. Rev I B Schrecken gast performed the ceremony at the parsonage at eight o clock and friends wish the couple happiness and prosperity. Also ad for Dr Hobbs Kidney Pills and a “pie free” pie ad from Sa: pie free. had breeling Remedy Co Chicago or New York.
A five year lease and brick hotel with all fixtures and furniture new and repapered interiors. Everything in first class trim and an extra good trade. For details write Box 41 Keota Iowa. The Episcopal church has undergone improvements and a general house cleaning. Walls tinted green and a charming chapel awaits completion. Services were led yesterday by Rev DeForest of Davenport.
The undersigned in Washington Iowa invites bids for 1000 feet of 30 inch first class sewer pipe and for constructing a 1000 feet brick sewer excluding excavation. Bids due by noon November 2 with 10 percent certified check to Fred H. Smith city treasurer. Plans available at city offices.
News by telephone reports various county happenings including travel by Skipton and Simmerman, livestock shipments to Chicago, land purchases in Wisconsin, family visits to Des Moines and Troy New York, health updates, and local property improvements.
Asa Reed and H D Cher ryholmes ship horses today. Mrs Julius Conger and Mrs Dave Furcis visit friends. Edith Clark visits her brother Rob near Washington. Dale Neal arrives from Washington to spend Sunday at home. Jessie Crooks travels from Washington to Wayland to visit Mrs Dr Fletcher. Roney Boys concert in Washington draws W A Anderson Will Anwyl Elizabeth Vesey Ollie Gordon. Nellie Hull returns from east and Pan American expo trip. Fred Dupuis opens new booth at central telephone for SESATUNTA long distance. James Erwin visits relatives in Columbus Junction. Jennie Wilson of Des Moines visits sister Mrs William Hyde. Etta Ezeman of Brighton to spend Sunday with the Misses Miller.
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