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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
2
Seventy voters registered on day two with many more still to sign up. County turnout grows slowly as registrar offices report ward tallies. First ward 14, Second 12, Third 25, Fourth 17, with another registration opportunity a week from tomorrow. A separate Sigourney lawsuit notable as defendant wins a county-interest case. County Auditor Neal testifies.
The Bums defeated the Stars 7 to 15 at Armory last night in a twenty minute halves game. Corbin and Steck led scoring with baskets, and both teams showed improved play in the second half amid a good crowd turnout.
Clarence and Artie with their company presented a specialty act before a large Graham audience. The act featured Lofever the bicyclist in several thrilling stunts and strong solo and dance numbers. Miss Bessie Bennett sang beautifully and offered a charming encore mimicking a young girl’s first public appearance.
Army drills at Fort Riley draw attention from Washington contingent as troops simulate an attack. Friction arises between the Texas regiment and the Tenth Cavalry colored troopers leading to fist fights and a mounted detachment raid on a Texas camp.
A white pine cough syrup claims to treat coughs hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and throat troubles. The ad promises exchange of unfinished bottle for another remedy or a refund if unsatisfied, at 26 cents per bottle with a guarantee.
The Rothe and Lydias of the Presbyterian church hosted a linen shower for Miss Grace Neiswanger at the Eli Nelswanger residence. Graced with graphophone music and Bible book games, about ten guests attended as Grace prepares to wed Charles B Hendrix. Light refreshments followed.
The Rev Mr Stryker urges 95000 toward establishing a local hospital. Doctors endorse a home facility as a health saver and urge curtailing foreign donations until a Washington hospital is provided. Funds raised locally are short, and building repairs have begun under a contract with Mr Keck.
Sam Davis recalls how John Mackay and associates secretly funded a poor widow, balancing 500 dollars divided by income and sending the money via a shared scheme. The tale ends as the widow thanks Mackay, while Davis faces a perilous moment balancing secrecy and charity.
The Keokuk county treasurer sued Barbara Stein of Sigourney and lost. The aged defendant had given her son Peter in Seventy-Six town two power of attorney to handle eighteen thousand dollars for taxation in the county. The court in Sigourney held for Mrs Stein with County Auditor Neat among the witnesses.
Wake Ark man Cox says after 12 years of yellow jaundice and failed medicines Electric Bitters cured him. Ad touts Electric Bitters as reliable for liver kidney trouble stomach disorder and debility with a 50 cent price and Stewart's Pharmacy guarantee.
A Pie Social is held at Hill Church this evening inviting everyone to attend. The notice extends a warm invitation to the community for a social gathering with homemade pies and fellowship.
Scotch Tact Will Carleton recounts his final interview with General Grant. He describes meeting Grant alone for half an hour, discussing the world trip and Burns birthplace. Burns' nieces, the Misses Begg, recall Grant visiting Alloway Kirk and kissing one sister goodbye. The general adds, I kissed both sisters.
Due to the backward season in August and September the Iowa Central offers continued cheap round trip fares to St Paul and Minneapolis daily through October and November. See agents for particulars.
The Iowa Central Railway offers daily special one way colonists excursion tickets to California Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana at reduced rates. Tourist cars run through every Wednesday via the Santa Fe System. Inquiries via agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis.
Ott Meyer and Kiopfenstein offer 20 head of extra good mules for private sale. Ages 4 to 7 years, height from 14.164 hands, weight 1100 to 1400 pounds. All broke to work. Sale at Haines and Scranton livery barn.
Special services begin this evening at Second United Presbyterian church in preparation for communion on Sabbath. Rev. Samuel McConnel of Stanwood, cousin of Mrs. Ht F Samson, will preach this evening and tomorrow afternoon. Communion will be observed at First U P church one week from Sabbath.
A notice states the order book will be left at Kaye and Lytle's grocery for retrieval. It provides a contact phone number 203 and notes that express and baggage orders will be attended to by Charles King.
The Iowa Central Ry will keep the cheap round trip rates in effect daily during October and November. See agents for particulars. octao
The Gra ham theater announces the comedy drama An American Hobo featuring an accompanying band and operatic orchestra. Mr and Mrs Jerry Cress of Atchison Kansas, guests at the Col Nicola home, returned home today. O K Mauek and family visiting Kalona. Jas Work to entertain Sunday School class of young ladies this evening. Try Allen for lunch.
We wanted manager for a new branch in Washington. The Morris Wholesale House of Cincinnati Ohio seeks prompt references. For sale low lumber wagon and one light covered wagon with work horse. Also seven rooms cottage on Hast Jefferson St Norman Scofield seeking inquiries. House and four lots for sale. inquire at the Journal office.
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