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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
2
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Frank Barden a popular local man married Miss Susie Smith Tuesday in Delia Iowa. The couple returned to their city and were greeted by friends who gave a charivari. they will reside on West Main Street in the Mrs Obt property.
Miss Ida Logue and Nathan Berglund were married at the Logue home on Second Avenue North with 30 guests. Rev. Lilley officiated at 7 4 PM, reception followed a three course menu, chrysanthemums decorated the home, and the couple will reside in Huntington Iowa.
Muscatine rumors about a wild man in the woods circulate after sightings by locals of high standing. Other claims mention a sea serpent near the river and a centenarian resident, plus a large company considering a 100 million capital plant for bird cages.
A letter to the U S Treasury from Mark Twain requests fuel aid citing high winter prices. He proposes accepting forty five tons of old dry government bonds for heating, twelve tons of greenbacks for cooking, and eight barrels of postal currency for kindling, with delivery to Riversdale and payment in spot cash.
The Iowa Central Railway offers excursion tickets to homeseekers for western southern and southeastern points at one fare plus two dollars round trip. Tickets valid 21 days from sale on the first and third Tuesdays each November December January February March and April in 1903. Inquiries available through any Iowa Central ticket agent or A B Cutts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
Iowa Central starts a through train to St Louis Missouri via Marswall town Oskatoona Albia and Moberty with buffet sleeper coach and combination car. It runs daily arriving in St Louis at 8 p m and adds a second daily train to the city. For details contact any Iowa Central agent or A B Outta G Pr and T A Minneapolis Minn
The funeral for Miss Mary K B Roberts was held yesterday at ten o'clock from her home on East Madison street. Rev. L D Young led the services with the Presbyterian choir. A second service occurred at Zion Congregational Church with Rev. Jenkins. Burial followed at Zion cemetery. Pallbearers were J A Jones D L Griffith T Foley and Elmer Keck.
President Roosevelt designates Thanksgiving Day for November 27. He reflects on a century of prosperity amid trials, praises divine favor, and urges deeds toward fellow citizens while noting a peaceful year and abundant plenty.
J G C Mount of Three Mile Bay New York punctured his hand with a ten penny nail while opening a box. He applied Chamberlains Pain Balm and later, noting reduced pain, healed quickly. Sold at Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. A brown horse about twelve years old weighing 1100 pounds with white on nose and forehead is missing. information available at the Journal for a fee.
Mrs. Chas. Eckerman left for Omaha this morning after visiting friends in Rock Island. Mr. Eckerman joined her at West Chester. Dan Stoll of Chicago, once a Rock Island blacksmith, plans to spend winter in East Highlands California. Rev. W. C. Allen left for Glenwood Minnesota to preach on Sabbath after illness delayed travel. George Gilbert finished 180 gallons of sorg hum from cane per acre. Journal thanks for a half gallon and recalls kettle flavors.
Fancy beauties fear nothing after Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It cures eczema sores pimples blots and lip or hand irritations. Piles relieve. used widely at Stewart's Pharmacy where 250 jars are sold.
Farmers invited to attend the two week live stock and corn judging school at Iowa State College Ames to study corn varieties, bring ten ears, and complete exams for Corn Judging Certificates. Leading breeders and experts will present on seed corn selection storage and breeding with daily classes and demonstrations.
Davis Kentucky pharmacist C T Smith touts Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as the fastest selling article in six years of business. He claims it cures and has saved throat and lung sufferers where doctors or other remedies failed. Mothers rely on it and physicians prescribe it with pharmacy guarantees. Bottles sold in 50 cent and 1 price ranges.
The St James School plans a November carnival in the school building with a reception and entertainment. Father Time and his family are teased as guests, and readers are urged to watch for further announcements. Also advertised is a laxative product for sale.
Clothing cleaned and pressed with guaranteed work. Terms one per month. Special prices to ladies. Dress skirts cleaned and pressed. Tel ephone 397. ED PAGE. Phone a.
Lincoln J. Carter presents The Eleventh Hour a comedy drama about life around Chicago with love hatred and avarice A lavish last act stage setting costing about 500 00 mirrors a wealthy Chicago home The company is said to be capable and the production matches the Chicago run Seats on sale at Carris pharmacy Dr King s New Life Pills advertised at Stewart s and Allen s noted in brief items
We offer some eight inch Cat Glass Bowls .5. Some handsome Plates In Edgerton hand painted China for. New Grey Spons, Knives and Forks in sete of ely, from $6.00 to $26.00 At Reliable Jewel fe ee Wre WEST SIDE. Always Your Money's Worth.
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