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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1902

Page

2

Golden State Limited to California via El Paso route

Rail news reports Rock Island will inaugurate the Golden State Limited service about November 2 leaving Chicago at 7:46 p.m. with 68 to 74 hour runs to Los Angeles and San Francisco. The new train will be fully equipped with sleeping dining library and observation cars. Route follows Southern Pacific coast line between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Rock Island Road California el Paso Golden State Limited Denver Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Santa Barbara Washington Pullman Company Lake Shore Pennsylvania Limited

Local Upholstery Ads at James Cowger Shop

First class upholstering and rework of any kind offered by Frank Eason. Shop is in the rear of the James Cowger blacksmith shop. Specializes in refinishing and reupholstering with a fine line of samples. Will call to see you if you wish.

Frankesson James Cowger

Governor to rule on Bon aparte dam award case

Des Moines reports a sheriff's jury awarded Meeks 10000 for dam damages after a freeway cut through Bon aparte dam. The governor must review the award and decide whether to approve. if approved, no appeal, else a district court appeal in Sioux City may follow.

Des Moines Bonaparte Dam Meeks Leourt

Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association to Convene Here

Connell Bluffs Iowa October 25 The Southwestern Iowa Teachers Association will convene here in annual session November 1 A splendid program has been prepared Davenport Iowa October 23 The administrator of Christopher Lordis shot by Mate Dan Breen of the steamer Dubuque at Davenport in July has served notice of suit against the Diamond Jo company and Breen for $10000 damages

Davenport, Ja Christopher Lordis Dan Breen Dubuque Davenport Diamond Jo Company Breen

Vieasant Hill Tel Co to Extend 15 Mile Line to Washington

Havreta Oct 23 4 Special The Vieasant Hill Telephone Company will work today and expects to connect with Washington by November first. The line spans about 15 miles starting at Chalmer's General Store here, runs south then west and north to Washington, joining Robinson and Wilson lines at their central station.

Havreta Vieasant Hill Telephone Bewan Washington Chalmer’s General Robinson and Wilson Robinson and Wilson Central

Fine New Home Burns At Keota

Frank Edworthy learned of a blaze at four this morning as workmen finished the brown coat on a fine country home four and a half miles north of Keota for Charles Frain. John Alberson and plasterers fought the fire but flames spread between walls and the house burned to the ground. Origin unknown, with suspicion of incendiary cause due to noises at night. The almost completed dwelling cost about 5000 dollars and was insured in Farmer's Mutual.

Frank Edworthy Keota Charles Frain Mr. Frain John Alberson Frain

Quiet wedding of Mrs Mary Ola Campbell and John Zeber

This morning at eight thirty Mary Ola Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Fulton Campbell married John Zeber. Rev L D Young of First Presbyterian performed a simple ceremony. They leave on the 9 20 train for Des Moines for a short honeymoon and will reside in the city.

Mary Ola Johnston Robert Fulton Campbell John Zeber L. D. Young First Presbyterian Church Des Moines Journal

The Wrong Mr. Wright at American Theater

Manager J J Coleman brings Tenry Beresford in George H L Broadhurst farce The Wrong Mr Wright to the American Theater New York with a strong company and lavish costumes. Audience praise and press say Beresford is a rising comedian of the era. Ticket prices range from 25 to 1 dollars with seat sales at Carris pharmacy.

J. J. Coleman American Theater New York Tenry Beresford George HL. Broadhurst Mr. Wright Beresford Wright Costuimjung Carris

Bread Thieves Strike McCall House For Bread Only

Last night intruders entered the home of Al McCall while the family slept. They stole only bread from the basket early this morning, bread baked from Big Chief flour. Miss Emma McCall discovered the loss and reported no other items were taken. The bread’s rarity in value is noted as greater than gold or silver by Mr McCall.

al MecCall Emma McCall McCall

Hucklen's Arnica Salve advertised by Stewart's pharmacy

An 19th/early 20th century style advertisement touts Hucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions blotches sores pimples and various conditions. It claims to glorify the face remove eczema salt rheum heal sore lips chapped hands chilblains and is infallible for piles. The ad references Stewart's pharmacy as the seller.

America Hucklen Stwart's

Deacon’s Wakeful Gaffe Ends Sermon

A preacher finishes a wearisome sermon with a request for Deacon White to lead in prayer. The deacon, in a deep sleep, is awakened and blurts out confusion, insisting he did not lead but merely dealt. The moment ends with comic embarrassment in the church.

Deacon White Peacon White

Rising Saft Coal Prices Advance Sharply

The price of saft coal is rapidly rising and I note I hold a large stock of the famous commodity for sale or distribution to interested buyers.

Cheap fares for landseekers in Homeseekers territory

The Towa Central Ros will sell tickets to bona fide landseekers at one fare plus 2.00 to points in Homeseekers territory in Minnesota and North Dakota on any Tuesday, good for 21 days. For details contact Iowa Central Ry. 2-201.

Towa Central Ros Minnesota North Dakota Iowa Central Ry

Bible in the Schools Move Spurs Moral Reading in Classrooms

A Methodist Women’s Time Missionary society resolution urges placing the Bible in public schools nationwide. Mrs Mary Hickintam notes Cleveland schools recently began study of Psalm readings Ten Commandments and Lord’s Prayer, urging widespread adoption. In Calumet Michigan Lake Linden men plan a paving brick plant using Torch Lake sand rich in copper rock.

Kansas City Get Woman's Tlme Missionary Society Methodist Precopal Church Mary Hicktintam Cleveland Calumet Mich Lake Linden Torch Lake

Electric Bitters Prove Life Restoring, Reader Says

A testimonial by Alfred Bee of Wel are Tex claims biliousness and a lame back left him unable to eat or sleep. After using Electric Bitters he reports better sleep appetite and strength. The ad says they give vigorous health and new life to weak sickly people. Available only at Stewart's pharmacy.

Alfred Bee Welare Tex Stewart's Pharmacy

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