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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1903

Page

2

William Nelson Wilbur Dies at 80 in Iowa County

William Nelson Wilbur aged 80 died at 7:15 this morning two miles west of the city after paralysis last Wednesday. Born September 24 1823 in Kioga County New York he lived 15 years in Iowa and married Sophronia Clase February 3 1843. Survived by wife three children Curtis Albert and Ella Duff. Mason members conduct funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Elm Grove Cemetery remains.

William Nelson Wilbur Iowa Sophronia Clase Curtis Grand Rapids Mich Albert Ella Duff Wilbur Masonic Order Elm Grove Cemetery

Electric Bitters Linked to Wake Ark Man’s 12 Year Cure

Nev Jnc 8 Cox of Wake Ark says twelve years with Yellow Jaundice ended after using Electric Bitters. He reports full recovery and endorses the remedy for liver kidney trouble and general debility. Stewart's Pharmacy guarantees Ket Electric Bitters at 50 cents.

Nev Jnc Cox Wake, Ark Stewart Soa

Masonic Funeral Notices for Washington No 26

Members of Washington are No 26 A M will meet in Masonic Hall at 1 p m Friday Oct 23 to attend the funeral of Bro W Ti Wilbur Full attendance is desired M Clapper W M J W Marton Sec

Washington A. P A. M Masonic Hall Bro. W. Ti. Wilbur M. Clapper W. M

City of Washington orders sidewalk reconstruction

The City Council of Washington Iowa orders the owners J M Wagner Len Smouse First Church of Christ Scientist F M Denny Ida F Hood to reconstruct sidewalks of cement stone or brick within five days or the city will perform the work and assess costs. The resolution was adopted October 1 1905 with Mayor A N Alberson approving. Attest City Clerk Hugh Mecleery.

City of Washington Iowa J. M. Wagner Len Smouse First Church of Christ (Scientist 4. M. Denny East Ida F. Hood I. A. N. Alberson

Surveyors Inspect Iowa City Railway Route

Chief Engineer Kimball and Assistant Worrell toured the proposed Iowa City Kalona and Washington railway line. They will return for further observations as survey teams begin work at once. They found Washington county terrain generally smooth and Johnson county sections manageable for traversal.

Kimball Asst Worrell City Iowa City, Kalona and Washington Washington County Johnson County

Pine Syrup Cough Remedy Offer

Pine trees furnish the best remedies for colds and throat troubles. A white pine cough syrup is offered with a satisfaction guarantee and exchange option. Price 25 cents per bottle.

Duncan's Book Store Presents Holiday Glass and China

Before buying look at Duncan's line of our glass and fine china. We are showing our holiday stock, everything brand new. Duncan's book store, wet.

Duncan

Dr King’s New Life Pills Break Into Cavendish Home

S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont was robbed of his “death by invasion of Chronic Constipation.” Dr Kings New Life Pills broke into the house and his trouble was arrested, yielding a cure. Pills guaranteed to cure, 25 cents at Stewart's drug store.

S. LeQuinn Cavendish Dr. King Stewart

One Way Excursion Tickets To The Coast On Sale

The Iowa Central Railway offers daily one way excursion fares to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana. Tourist cars through to the coast every Wednesday via the Santa Fe System. Inquiries to agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis November 30.

Iowa Central Ry California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Santa Fe A. B. Cutts Minneapolis Minn

First Ward Meeting to Nominate Councilman Candidate

Citizens of the first ward are called to meet in the council room on Friday October 23 at eight o'clock to nominate a candidate for councilman to fill a vacancy. 11 21 Improvement Committee.

Kron and Hise Tie The Knot In Holy Trinity Church

Miss Lizazie Kron and Mr. Joe Hise were married at Holy Trinity church Tuesday morning October 20 1903. May they meet naught but happiness.

Joseph Blahnik Mt. Pleasant Hospital Geo. Doll Burlington Frank Lintz Lizazie Kron Joe Hise Holy Trinity Church

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