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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1902

Page

2

Sewer Resolutions Adopted While More Funds Needed

City council met with Mayor Wilson approving sewer and sidewalk resolutions. Aimed borrows of 4000 dollars for sinking fund and water funds, with sewer and street concerns discussed including second ward projects and depot area drainage. Sewer permits granted to several residents. west side sidewalk condemnation also approved.

Counel Wilson Brookhart Foley Hebener Miller Teas JL. Kilne M. Lytte Jas Burnham J. W. Warner Winfield Smouse B. Mercer N. L. Babcock M. Shields A. KR. Miller Milwaukee Depot A. Stiles J. H. Young F. J. McKay Agenti J.B Fie Wm. McFarland Chas. Duel W. A Cook Mercer & Chilcote W.W. Wilson BO Gallagher Struet

Cham berlains Cough Remedy Endorsed For Colds

The piece recalls John Wesley and urges repeated reassurance that Cham berlain's Cough Remedy cures colds and grip, counters pneumonia tendency, and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.

John Wesley Wesley Chamberlain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Iowa Uniform Fire Insurance Policy Adopted

Auditor Merriam and Attorney General Mullan have issued a uniform fire insurance policy for Iowa. The new policy alters the pro rata loss sharing, limiting it to insurers authorized to do business in the state and solvent, removing the broader clause from the New York inspired standard.

Merriam Mullan New York Lowa Iowa

Concert Delights City Audiences At Opera House

A goodly band of music lovers heard Miss McNett, Mr Green, and the Neidlinger quartette in a fine concert. McNett’s piano and Green’s singing won praise for clarity and range. The Neidlinger quartet debuted with A Highland Mother's Lullaby, featuring Mrs Norton, Myrtle Kerr Anderson, Fort Sherman, and Earl Lewis. Grumbling and Jenkins assisted. The performance elevated and inspired the audience.

Opera House Miss McNett Mr. Green Neidlinger Mr.Green Misse McNett Washington Williant Green Graham Neidlinger Quartette D. J. Norton Jr Myrtle Kerr Anderson Fort Sherman Earl Lewis Norton Sadie Ada Jenkins

High School Notes from a Student Era Week

The Juniors finished the second book of Oneser and started Cleero Monday. Chas Winters visited the auditorium Friday evening. Milton Jones went to Columbus City last Wednesday. Miss Thomsen, former principal, left for Pittsburgh for a better position. The football team played Kalona last Saturday with mostly the usual players. New principal Mr Thomas took charge Monday. A piece of angel food cake caused trouble in Room 2. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is recommended for skin eruptions and related ailments.

Oneser Cleero Chas. Winters Milton Jones Columbus City Kiesau Pratt Joseph Karypt Miss Thomsen Pittisbburg Ralona Lodders McCall Junkko Blatter Kalona Tob Johnson Ross Mannatt Philip

Missionary Box For Jodian Territory Sentiments

The missionary society of the First Presbyterian church prepares a box for the Jodian Territory. Contributions of clothing or money are welcomed to aid the mission and are appreciated by the ladies, who ask that items be left at the pePsonagre.

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Jodian

Electric Bitters Restore Health in Tex. Man

Alfred Bee of Welare Texas credits Electric Bitters with curing biliousness backache and exhaustion. He says after using the remedy he now sleeps well, eats freely, gains strength, and can work hard again. The advertisement claims the product revives weak run down people and offers it at Stewart's pharmacy.

Alfred Bee Welare Tex Stewart's Pharmey

Fire damages Dr Hobby lab in Iowa City

A Saturday evening fire of unknown origin damaged Dr C M Hobby’s office, starting in the third floor laboratory and ruining most items in the room. Smoke and water ruined many belongings as flames spread before they were checked, causing extensive losses. Iowa City Republican.

C. M. Hobby

Dr King’s New Discovery Sells Fast in Davis Ky

A Davis Kentucky druggist C Ty Smith touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as fastest selling item in his store. He says it cures and saves throat and lung diseases when doctors fail. Mothers rely on it, physicians prescribe it, and Stewart’s Pharmacy offers satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles free. Regular sizes 50 cents and one dollar.

C. Ty Smith Davis Dr. King Stewart

Cheap rates for landseekers offered by Iowa Central RR

The Iowa Central Railroad announces tickets to bona fide landseekers at one fare plus 2.00 to Homeseeker territory points in Minnesota and North Dakota. Tickets are valid for 21 days and may be purchased on any Tuesday. For more information call or write Iowa Central Ry. 2-201.

Iowa Central R.s Minnesota North Dakota Lowa Sentral Ry

Dr King’s New Life Pills Save A Life

A Durham reader recounts a near fatal struggle with stomach and liver trouble. Dr King’s New Life Pills allegedly restored health after years of suffering, with a plug for Beat Stewart’s pharmacy as the source.

P. Muse Durham N.C Dr. King Stewart

Dancing Party at Swift's Hall Draws Ten Couples

The Tuesday Knight Klub hosted a dancing party at Swift's hall with ten couples attending. Mrs. Frederick H. Houston of Des Moines was an out of town guest.

Knight Klub Swift

Democratic Candidate Craige Speaks at Armory Meeting

JOAN E. CRAIG of KELOKUK, Democratic candidate for Congress, spoke about tariff and trusts at Armory Hall last night. Judge Fairall of Iowa City followed, praising self-reliant voters and linking trusts to high tariffs.

Shaw Colenso Armory 1 A. J. Miller Central Committee House Tf. M. Bieher Mr. Bieher Josh K. Craige Bieher Craige Sheen Cuba Craigg Steel Trust Babcock Depew Cummins Klondike Europe Congress Fairall Iowa City

One Man Wedding Fails as Groom Skips Ceremony

Wapello Iowa Oct 22 wedding guests gathered for the marriage of Miss Talma Sellers and Harry Chappley of Minneapolis. At the moment of the ceremony the groom was found to be in Chicago. guests ate the dinner but the ceremony did not take place.

Wapello

Mrs Kuhn Denied Rehearing by Supreme Court

Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the case of Mrs. Sarah Kuhn of Delta Keokuk County now serving a life term at Anamosa penitentiary. She was accused of poisoning her husband a crippled shoemaker in What Cheer with strychnine in beer.

Des Moines Supreme Court Sarah Kuhn Delta Keokuk County Anamosa

Government contractor killed in quarry blast near Dubuque

Warren Strake, a government contractor, was blown to pieces in a premature explosion Saturday at the government quarry a half mile north of East Dubuque. Parts of his body were scattered and one leg landed in the Mississippi River.

Boy Hangs Self While Imitating Trapezeacts

Cedar Falls Iowa October 22 Willie McKee ten year old son of Mrs Ed McKee died Saturday afternoon after attempting trapeze stunts with a rope. He was found hanging from a tree near the house by Mrs Dr Wertz who went to Verdi this morning.

Cedar Falls Willie McKee Ed. MeKee Coe

Coal Prices Rise as Strike Impacts Market

The piece notes a serious concern over coal supply and prices with hard coal off the market and soft coal prices climbing rapidly. It mentions the speaker holding a large stock of a famous item likely linked to coal or related goods.

Washington Chautauqua meeting of directors and committees

A meeting of the directors and members of the Washington Chautauqua association is set for tomorrow evening in the city hall. All interested are urged to attend.

Washington Chautauqua Association

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Mote Gcarlo Alex Black Cloak Black Graham Theatre Warren, Moore, Manacea Washmington, Iowa Harry Plyera Ag Froadhurst Mr. Wright Henry Beae Seord California Colorado D. L. Baird & Son Cash Store Second Ward Columbia Pharmacy J. BE. Lemmon America Tor Bucklen Stwart’s Missionary Box Prail Joan E. Craig Kelokuk Armory HH. 1 Ficher Judge Fairall Uncle Sam Work & Meek West Side Square Dr. Wertz Verdi Canton Thesenn Kentucky T. J. Neiswanger Cash Coal Dealer Harwood South Side Reynolds Studio Frank Frazier Peoria Cloak Sale Carlos Monte Carlos Cntavens SOL Rich & CO McCall Bros
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