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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1903
Page
3
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday with likely showers. Warmer Sunday in central and western Iowa. Weather notes based on Evening Journal transmission from Washington.
Local listings note oyster stews at Means & Stichter's tonight. Various visitors and travelers arrive in the city including J. T. Anderson, George Barrett, John R. Hamilton, and Miss Effie Nichols heading to Brigh ton for school.
A two story brick building in Vinton Iowa collapsed yesterday afternoon killing plasterer William Johnson who was inside repairing the structure. W H Brown George Pitts and two others were seriously hurt. The site owned by J T Anderson and recently sold to A Parsons, who was modernizing it, was poorly braced. About twenty five people were in the building at collapse.
Chas Latchem visits Ainsworth. Mrs J K Young travels to Letts. Mrs M J Morrow and daughter go to Ainsworth. Miss Anna Nelson returns to West Branch after visiting. Mrs R T McCall seeks two apprentice millinery girls at 71 51. Edith Gorette returns to Chicago from visit. May Brookhart leaves for Verdi to teach. Misses Cofield return to Chicago from South Washington. Former Supt Pratt and family depart for Thompson Ill then Chicago and California. Harness thief warned. 3 days to return items. Kellogg agency transfers Henry Jordan pension to general law with potential raise.
Miss Lucy Wilson hosted about a dozen friends for Miss Marguerite Pratt before her Fulton departure. Misses Anna and Elizabeth Dawson hosted a cup and saucer shower for Miss Etta Coulter, future bride of Rev. Rapth Atcheson, receiving china pieces. a two course luncheon followed.
A Gentleman from Gascony is praised as one of the best of the season at the Graham Monday evening at o clock sharp.
An article touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for quick ankle sprain healing claiming complete cures in under a week, sometimes three days, contrasting with common two to three month recoveries. It notes availability at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman. Cowger Boger Jones advertises vehicle repair blacksmithing and wagon work at the first corner south of the Post Office stating the firm 68 66 Cowger Boger and Jones.
A note announces the performance of Coming a Gentleman from Gascony scheduled for Monday September 7th. The play features a light comedy tone and is presented by a theater group in town.
RB L Byer a cooper in town credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of billious dysentery. L Little of Hancock Md recalls immediate relief after using the remedy. Stewart's Pharmacy, Cook and Sherman, sell it.
The Woman's Veteran Relief Union will meet at Court of Honor Hall Monday evening Sept 7 at 7 30. Full attendance requested by the President. Beacon coal advertised for furnaces, coarse and clinker free. Exclusive sale by JOHN SHIELDS & SON. J A Y Ashby reports the George W Wallace farm of 120 acres has been purchased by R B Crone formerly Captain Montgomery's.
Dr Kings New Life Pills claim to re adjust the body and relieve constipation headaches and liver trouble under strict law. The ad notes the drug costs 25 cents at Stewart's Drug Store and mentions Mrs J P Siward visiting Letts from the Fred Neiswanger home.
City warrants issued in August 1903 across General Fund Sewer Fund Road Fund and Grading Fund detail payments to Hose Co. I O O various laborers suppliers and utilities. City Clerk Hugh H. McCleery certifies the list as complete with witnesses.
The romantic drama A Gentleman from Gascony adapted from the novel will be presented at the Graham next Monday evening September 7. Manager M. W. Hanley and Son spared no expense to have models built and photographs taken of the play’s localities.
Travel notice for a home visitors excursion to Ohio and Indiana with destinations including Louisville Kentucky and cities west of a line through Sandusky Columbus Washington D H Wilmington and Cincinnati. Bates one and one third fare for the round trip. Dates of sale September 1 8 15 and October 6. Tickets valid for return any time within thirty days of sale date. For further information apply to.
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