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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
5
The September term of district court convened at 10:30 with Judge Scott presiding. Probate docket reviewed, first matter proving the Lewis J. Anderson will with two witnesses. Grand jury summoned for tomorrow at 10 am and trial jury for next Monday at 10 am. Second to fourth days set for non jury business.
Washington September 1 Special to The Evening Journal The following forecast covers Iowa for today and tomorrow. Mrs Lee Stewart recently visited her mother and returned to Keota this morning.
A collection of brief updates lists residents and visitors including Dave Keltner in Des Moines, T. J. Hawthorne from Riverside, M. Lombardo on Burlington business, Supt. Templeton to Missouri, Ethel Laughead to Cedar Falls, G. L. Duke family to Monmouth, Lucy Wilson returning from Des Moines, O. G. Wilson to Ft Madison, Rae McElhinney back from Chicago, and Henry Parkinson visiting OsKaloosa.
A medical note urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprained ankles, claiming quick recovery. It notes typical hobbling two to three weeks with crutches and full recovery in two to three months, claiming cures in less than a week or three days with balm. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
The Journal clarifies that Lou Dillon’s two minute trotting time was not achieved on the Winfield track. Uncle Mat Donahey confirms he has been asked about the matter.
A Presbyterian church society gathering at Mrs. John McCall’s home honored Miss Lena Grimm. Young ladies made fudges and candies. Honorary members teaching as nominating committee elected Grace Neiswanger president Jonnie Allen vice president Carrie Stevens secretary and Tillie Demerset treasurer. About fourteen attended. Twenty five guests at Morrow home honored Miss Annabelle Guthrie and Messrs Frank and Joseph Guthrie with fine refreshments and entertainment.
County Auditor Frank Neal reports footings for the 190 year valuation showing an overall rise of 1,414,620 over 1902. Real estate and personal property total 25,160,728. railroad property 82,020,476. sleepers 8,020. express company 18,008. telegraph company 12,002. telephone 878,224. Total valuation 27,200,808.
Notice to patrons that from September 4 John Johnson’s Bakery will sell six loaves or six bread tickets for 250 instead of seven for the same amount due to flour price increases.
R. T. McCall notes the old settlers did not meet last year due to many competing events. The committee believes there are too many other activities this year to hold a gathering. A plan to hold a spirited event next year to compensate is likely.
Rev and Mrs L D Young of the Presbyterian church return from Charlestown Indiana and announce preparatory services on Wednesday Thursday and Friday at 7 30 PM and Saturday at 2 30 PM Communion to be observed Sabbath September 6.
For sale a fine residence in a good location offered at a big bargain for quick take. Inquire at this office for details and terms.
P. L. Byer, a well known cooper, says Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life after a month of bilious dysentery. He reports immediate relief and recommends the medicine. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook & Sherman.
McCleery and Berdo shipped eleven loads of stock to Chicago yesterday nine loads of cattle and two of hogs. Eight cattle loads were bought from Capt. Wilson. Mr. McCleery accompanied the shipment.
The Nickel Plate Road offers three fast express trains daily in each direction with modern first class day coaches and ves tibuled sleeping cars between Chicago New York and Boston. Dining car service features American Club Plan meals priced from 35c to 1.00 and a la carte options. No excess fare is charged. Chicago ticket offices listed at 111 Adams St Depot La Salle and Van Buren on the Loop.
An early 20th century ad asserts life is ruled by strict law and abuse causes pain. It links irregular living to constipation headaches and liver trouble and promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure priced at 24 cents.
Seven executive committee members of the North Jersey Street Railway Company face trial on Feb 1 charges of manslaughter over a Clifton avenue trolley and Lackawanna train collision that killed nine Newark high school students. Prosecutor Kirker outlined unsafe tracks and crossing conditions.
Veterans who served in the Philippine campaign gather in St Paul Minnesota for the Army of the Philippines annual convention. Delegates come from across the United States to the business sessions in the State House Senate Chamber and a later reception at the Commercial Club with a special entertainment prepared.
Judge Eliot of Hennepin district court denies Dr. Ames motion for a new trial. The former mayor faces six years in prison for bribery with an appeal to the supreme court, to be heard at the October term.
In St Louis on a September night Harry F Keevil son of a known merchant shot his bride Anne Sechnarr after a secret marriage and then killed himself with a remaining bullet. No note was left explaining the tragedy or sorrow.
Justice Sewell of the supreme court signs an order in New York granting a certificate of reasonable doubt for Samuel Parks the walking delegate now at Sing Sing on extortion charges pending appeal and orders his release on $10,000 bail.
A gilded youth argues that his father lacks appreciation for money and the potential purchases it could fund, noting he saves instead of spending. The exchange frames the generational contrast in attitudes toward wealth.
A humorous quip in the Detroit Free Press contrasts a woman’s Whist club with a man’s poker club. It jokes that one ends at dinner, the other at breakfast, reflecting social humor of the era.
Gideon's Big Minstrels announces a single Thursday Sept 3 show headlined by 35 Minstrel Kings plus 6 comedians 4 solo singers 10 big olio acts 16 dancers and 6 lady cake walkers with John Pamp lin the famed gun manipulator and juggler. A noon novelty street parade and ticket prices listed. Visitors from Muscatine and Denver arrival noted.
J E Kunath agent announces a home visitors excursion to Louisville Kentucky and Ohio west of a line through Sandusky Columbus Washington H Wilmington and Cincinnati. One and one third fare for the round trip. Sale dates Sept 1 815 and Oct 6. Tickets valid for return within thirty days of travel. For details contact J E Kunath agent B Q Ry.
City bus line calls for orders by telephoning Hotel Colenso number 1 and leaving details. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to the requests.
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