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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

3

Time Visitors excursions by Iowa Central to Ohio Indiana

Iowa Central announces annual Time Visitors excursions to Ohio and Indiana on Sept 1 8 15 and Oct 6. Tickets go on sale on those dates with a thirty day return limit. For rates and details contact A B Cutts G P T A Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis Minn oct.

Ohio Indiana Louisville Sandusky Columbus Washington D. H Wilmington Cincinnati Iowa Central A. B. Cutts Iowa Central Ry Minneapolis Minn

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington report

Cloudy tonight and Wednesday with probable showers in the east portion. Colder air brings frost likely in the west portion. Forecast issued for today and tomorrow with emphasis on precipitation and temperature.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal Iowa

Travelers and Visitors Fill City Notices

Long list of residents and visitors arriving or departing, with many en route to Chicago and various Iowa towns. Notable names include Dr. C A Bolee, Asa Reid, Mrs. W H Graham, Mrs. H N Shaw, and Capt Wm Harvey. Also mentions presbyteries, churches, and a local flour and feed store agent visiting in the city.

Local society note with visitors and travels

Local residents and visitors are listed with arrival and departure details. W. C. Linton of Des Moines Bankers Life is at Hotel CM ense. Pearl Hirney of East Washington heads to Cadhy Junction, Ohio. Clergy Rev. W. G. Thone and Rev. Bh. Scheckengast arrived from Muscatine after attending a conference with Mrs. Kate Burgess. Others plan trips or report travels and family visits across Des Moines, Lenox, Webster City, Alexis, and Urbana areas.

W. C. Linton The Banker's Life Des Moines Ense Pearl Hirney East Washington Cadhy Junction Ohio W. G. Thone Bh. Scheckengast Muscatine Kate Burgess Frank Tenney Bima J. Ko Isenhart Slowa Ave Hrighton

Electric Bitters Restores an Ohio Soldier’s Health

An elderly Versailles veteran with kidney disease was bedridden and destitute until he tried Electric Bitters. He credits the remedy with rapid recovery and a path to full health, declaring it the best on earth for liver kidney and digestive issues. Guaranteed by Stewart Druggist at 50c.

J. J. Havens Versailles Stewart

Duel in Texas Recalled as Shott and Nott Tale

The piece recalls a Texas duel between Alexander Shott and John Nott where Nott was reportedly shot while Shott was not. The writer quips that it is better to be short than Nott and muses on who was actually shot, noting possible trial and misfires.

Texas Alexander Shott John Nott Shott Molly Margaret Iritieh Aot Diera Andrew Moncrief Howse Inet Lionel Otte Trenton Farmer Hont Ale Otis Margaret Moncrief

P. E. O. Chapter 1 to entertain mothers at Mrs Wilson home

Notice states P E O Chapter 1 will entertain the mothers at the home of Mrs F L Wilson on Thursday afternoon September 1 at 2 50 o clock. Members with marguerites should send them to Mrs Wilson early Thursday morning.

P. E. O. Society F. L. Wilson

Ly man twing in the musical comedy At the Races

Seats are selling rapidly for the Ly man twing in the musical comedy At the Races Thursday evening.

Lyman

Local Society Notes From Port Lewis And Nearby Homes

Mrs Port Lewis hosted the Navajo Basket Club at her N Marion avenue home with basket work and a vote naming officers Mrs St Clair Lewis president and Mrs A B Thays secretary. Miss Maude McCulley entertained about a dozen friends on EB Second street with progressive high five and lunch. Miss Edith Parrish was guest of honour at a prenuptial dinner for the Rooking Klub at Miss Anna Wellson s home on BK Washington St with four course dinner and wedding bell favors. Ned Brookhart celebrated his fifth birthday with an evening party and dainty refreshments served by Mrs Brookhart.

Godfrey Alexis Tinois Harold Wynne Chicago Inter Ocean Willie Dearborn Cook County Hospital Anna Bishop Muscatine Town Topics New York Percival Pollard W. F. Brinton Crawfordsville Winfield Brighton Wm. Scofield Norman Scofield Norman Palo Alto United States Scofield Jordan Edith Parrish The Rooking Klub Anna Wellson Ned Prockhart Ned Brookhart

El Merito Cigar Promoted by J Th Stewart

Dr gimmicks aside, J Th Stewart offers El Merito a strong five cent cigar with ten cent Havana stock. Trade approval cited, and Stewart keeps it in stock for local smokers to try.

J. Th. Stewart Havana el Merito Gets A Cigar That Is Value Received For His Money. Mr. Stewart

Funeral of Mrs T H Dempsey at St James Church

Funeral services for Mrs. T. H. Dempsey will be held at nine o clock tomorrow morning from St James church with Rev. Father Jacobsmeter officiating. Interment will follow at Kim Grove cemetery. A $20 rate to Gladstone Canada and return is available on Tuesday. For details contact the Iowa Land Company.

T. H. Dempsey St. James Church Father Jacobsmeter Kim Grove Cemetery Gladstone Canada The Iowa Land Company

Local Notables and Town News Chronicle

Mr John Wagner shows improved health today. Samuel Younki leaves for Kansas City on business. S W Brookhart travels to Montezuma on business. Frank Geisler of Muscatine visits the city. Thomas J Bray the court reporter arrives on the Firefly. Thomas and Downing depart tonight for the Dakotas and Canada with land seekers. Mr and Mrs Frank Creath now head the downtown Keck greenhouse office. Mrs Sarah Nobie returns home from Bennett after visiting J L Brookhart. Washington communities promise basketball this winter with teams forming. Mrs M J Roberts returns from Winona Lake Frankfort Indiana and Chicago. At Frankfort she visits Rev H R Stark and family.

Frank Geisler Muscatine Thomas J. Bray Thomas and Downing Dakotas Canada Frank Creath Keck Green Sarah Nobie J. L. Brookhart Bennett Washington S. S Rams M. J. Roberts Winona Lake Frankfort Indiana Chicago H. R. Stark

Nickel Plate Road offers daily first class trains to Chicago locals

The Nickel Plate Road showcases its eastern connections with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and West Shore and Boston and Maine Railroads as a premier eastbound line from Chicago. It runs three daily through first class trains with modern comfort, dining car service at American Club Plan prices from 35 cents to $1.00, and attentive porters to aid travelers especially with children. No excess fare and all trains use La Salle Street Station in Chicago. City Ticket Office is at 111 Adams St Chicago.

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western West Shore Boston & Maine Chicago New York Lofton Nickel Pilate Road la Salle St Nickel Plate Road City Adams St

Lyman Twins Star in New Comedy At the Races

The Lyman twins headline the Thursday evening show at the Graham in a lively new comedy about horse racing thrilling audiences with their big company and stage antics.

Lyman Twins Graham

Molly Hunt's Temptation

In the tale of Molly Hunt during the American Revolution a British officer Otis deems Molly a key ally after she aids his escape. Molly confronts danger and secrecy, then flees with him where she reveals inner conflict about love and loyalty before news of Cornwallis returns to settle the tragedy.

City bus line orders by phone Colenso hotel details

Call up phone number one at the Hotel Colenso and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them.

Colenso Frank Rogers

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