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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1903

Page

3

New Life Pills Invasion Arrests Cavendish Resident

Sr LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont was reportedly robbed by chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills allegedly resolved the issue after entering his home. Pills sold 25 cents at Stewart’s rug store. Trinity church ladies to host an oyster supper on election night November 3 at the former D S Cole photography gallery building. See Hugh Teeter for second hand pods south of the post office.

Sr. LeQuinn Cavendish Dr. King Stewart

Local notes include oyster supper and bakery specials

Keota and Knoxville visitors share city business and social calls. Cole's old gallery hosts oyster suppers 6 to 8 p m with Johnson's cakes on sale. Residents travel to Burlington, West Chester, and Chicago for visits and sales while local shops promote bakery goods and clerks announce events and trades.

Johnson's Chas. Greenwood Keota Bert Ragan Havre Frank Walker Crawfordsville John Williams Burlington Cole’s Old Gallery Max Kellar Columbus Junction Cole's A. A. Beanblossom Knoxville Johnson

Fragmented Newspaper Jokes and Social Snippets

A collage of light humor and social scenes from multiple papers. Snippets feature couples, cooks, musicians, politics, and society chatter. Bits touch on marriage, farewells, fashion, and a milliner, with playful exchanges and wry observations.

Funeral service held for T Keeley on West Washington

The funeral of the late T Keeley was held at 2 30 PM yesterday from his West Washington Street residence. Rev W O Allen led the service with a scripture reading and a tribute to Keeley. Pallbearers included Andy Stranahan Gola Hise Dr J Dewey Col A A Rodman Wm Scotfield and Capt S S A White. Interment followed in Bim Grove cemetery.

T. Keeley Washington W. OC. Allen Keeley Mr. Keeley Andy Stranahan Gola Hise Db. J. Dewey Col A. A. Rodman Wm. Scotield A. White Bim Grove Cemetery

Academy and High School Girls Play Practice Basketball

A practice game at Armory 1 yesterday afternoon ended with the Academy girls defeating the High School team 10 to 1. The High School squad plans a game against Fairfield at Fairfield on November 7.

Armory Academy High School Fairfield

Local resident urges street paving reform in city

F and Swift returned from a trip to Pennsylvania and New York City promoting narrower pavement in residential areas. He argues reduced street width lowers paving costs and improves appearance and economy for property owners and the city.

F. &. Swift Pennsylvania New York City Washington Barrow Vermont

Road work by Foster Eldridge and Gillridge improves winter route

CG J Foster and Al Eldridge of Jackson township lead road improvements grading installing culverts and using scrapers. Milton White carrier for route one confirms the progress along the territory of Poster and Eldridge, with pride in better winter service than last year.

J. Foster Jackson Township al Bldridge Milton White Messrs. Poster Eldridge

Carmen Seat Sale Opens as Graham Show Nears

Seat sale for Carmen opens and tickets are moving fast at Graham venue. The event runs next Monday evening from the 19th to 21st, drawing quick demand from theatergoers.

City Bus Line Call Up Orders For Frank Rogers

Call up phone number 1 at Hotel Colenso and leave orders which will be promptly attended to by Frank Rogers.

Colenso Frank Rogers

Miss Storbeck stagecraft praised for historic accuracy

Mrs John Dodds and Carl Sayles plan to depart Monday for Lynn county Missouri where Dodds will manage a farm for the winter Sayles has supervised farm duties during the past month.

John Dodds Carl Sayles Lynn County Dodds Mrs. Dodds Carl

Nickel Plate proposes round trip fare to near points

A rate of one fare and a third for the round trip is authorized to points within one hundred fifty tiles on the Nickel Plate road. Valid for return through November 30 1903. La Salle Street Passenger Station Chicago at LaSalle and Van area. City ticket offices at 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex. Central 2057.

Nickel Plate Road la Salle St Chicago van Area LaSalle Streets Adams St Auditorium Annex Central

Nickel Plate announces Thanksgiving tied round trip tickets

The nickel plate road sells tickets within 150 miles on November 26 offering a fare and a third round trip for Thanksgiving. Return limit November 20, 1930. Three daily through trains to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston and New England points. Vestibuled sleeping cars and dining service on the American Club Plan. No excess fare. Chicago ticket offices listed.

Ft. Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo New York Boston New England Chicago City Adams 8T Auditorium Central Depot la Salle van Buren Streets

Quieting Title In Washington County Iowa Real Estate

Petition filed by Zachariah M Gannon and others seeks judicial confirmation of absolute fee simple ownership of described real estate in Washington County Iowa. It names many defendants and unknown claimants asserting no valid claims against plaintiffs title. Publication ordered in Washington Evening Journal weekly for six weeks.

Zachariah M. Gannon Fachariah McGannon Sehont Fund Cemmlestoner Washington County Lows James J, Aston Sherifo Waahinton Lowa John James Evan Owen Simon Francia Treblece Adminia Teatcroft William Bb. Trebiesa Gee Franklin F. Nennett Alexander M. Neal Maggie Hennett Fo Hennet A. Neal Comity Neal Ohn W. James J. W. James Ates Simeon Catharine James G PF Haird J. Baied J. Naird Olvieons Bay Hank Washington Iowa Adiniphatraton Batate Sime John Trebincock Mrs Avirta Maxwell Magie Goble JA. Gardner To Steklen Ha He Smouse AL Stoase Franksmote Dale Smouse Will Smouse W. Treblecaerk Baste Peeeeert Rilen Trettecoerk James Trehtecoek Joanon Pasesier Toblecaekk Catherine Pratt Mar Hunter Franets Unter Wright Hunter Anna Hanter Mra Arty Hanter Margaret John An. Heown Waelington County Eald County Pialatife Cates Dendant Zachariah M. Ganwoo Zachariah Cannon Washington Evening Journal

Public Sale at Washington Farm Offer Nov 2 1903

Public sale at the seller's residence three miles northeast of Washington on Monday November 2 1903 starting 4 PM featuring 14 horses 33 cattle 88 hogs and assorted machinery including grinder hay loader mill wagon plows cultivator mower and more. Plymouth Rock roosters also offered. Terms: notes for sums over 10 with security cash under 10 with 6 percent discount for cash. George F E Gillette.

Washington Dandy Dan Poland China Plymouth Rock W&f George FE Gillette

Miss Storbeck Stars in Carmen at the Graham

European actress Miss Valeska Storbeck presents a splendid company with special scenery in a fine performance of Carmen at the Graham next Monday evening. Seats are now selling. 19-21.

Carmen Graham Valeska Storbeck

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