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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
2
A damaged consignment from Litle Falix New York arrived water soaked during transit. The Transportation Company allows a liberal settlement to resolve the issue and compensate the recipient.
Short court session clears probate and civil matters. Estates of Anderson Barrows and Spargo proceed. guardianship set at 100 annually. Civil actions include Hopkins Wilson continued, Benson vs Phelps, and Keck property sale approved. Criminal cases Burham dismissed. Williams waives grand jury challenge. Also a literary note on A Study of Political Hysterics by William Allen White.
Delegates from Washington and Henry counties attend the Tenth District Republican convention in Wayland. They support Capt John Alex Young as the county's candidate, while Henry county backs R S Galer of Mt. Pleasant. Washington's delegation includes S W Neal, H G Moore, G T Auld, D A Boyer, J Edmundson, W A Wilson, T L Emry, H T Reynolds, G W England, D R Munro, J W Morton, A E Spaulding, Jos McAnulty, S W Brookhart, and J O F Weade.
Due to cool weather the ice delivery wagons will operate their regular routes only on Mondays Wednesdays and Saturdays. Charles R Parkinson signs the notice.
The Republican caucus in Brighton township will meet Saturday at 2:00 PM to nominate four delegates to the county convention on Sept 28 at inat. The notice calls for residents to participate and elect delegates.
The advertisement proclaims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy. It states the druggist will refund the money if, after taking one bottle, the customer is not entirely satisfied with the results.
The Democrats of Washington County convene at Smouse's Hall on Saturday October 5 at 11 a m to nominate a Representative Treasurer Sheriff County Superintendent of Schools a Board of Supervisors member and a Surveyor. Delegates allocated by precinct with bonus for Bryan vote totals in 1900. By Order Democratic Central Committee.
The undersigned give notice they will not be responsible for any debts incurred by any of our sub-contractors, their agents or laborers, nor those of our own agents, unless upon our regularly written and properly signed orders. 70m3 Frick & JourNson, Contractors, by J H. Friion, Pres, Alton Packard. Don't miss Alton Packard the second number of the lecture course on Friday evening this week at 8 15 pm.
Ladies free admission to the Merrymakers opening at the Graham on Monday Sept 23. Free tickets must be procured at BO Carris & Co drug store before 6 pm next Monday and paired with a paid ticket. Ticket prices 10 20 30 and free tickets require advance purchase. No free tickets at the theatre. Change of play nightly. 8212
Dr Hobbs asparagus pills claimed to cure all kidneys in a free offer. Advertisement promotes Sterling Hennedy Co Chicago and New York as distributors with a mail order address.
The Firefly was over ten hours late and reached at 3 50 Tuesday morning due to a work train wreck near Montpelier. One engine five cars and the caboose derailed. no injuries. No 11 was two hours and twenty minutes late. Entertainment of the Pennsylvania New York and Ohio Veteran Association set for September 19 1901 in Washington Iowa with orders of exercises including talks music and recitations.
A column mix presents Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claimed to cure female ailments, plus posts about Postoffice closure for President McKinley's death and memorial observances in Bethlehem Commandery. Local items detail travel, restaurant hours, and a Coppock wreck with dead tramps found amid coal.
Ifa Good Home lists farms at prices below building costs and can locate buyers as wished. They offer improved farms in other states and a wide listing of lots in East Washington, Columbia, and Highland Park Additions with agency rights for sale.
Local agent offers farm loans at the lowest rate and provides property insurance with first-class companies. Also handles renting of farm or city property, prepares leases, and collects rents.
Public service notice warns buyers to obtain Cascarets Candy Cathartic Genuine tablets stamped C C C. Do not accept bulk sales or substitutes. Consumers cautioned that substitutors are cheats and frauds. druggists urged to verify product authenticity.
Mrs Col Cowles entertained friends last evening at six oclock for Mrs Ressa Breese of Cottonwood Illinois guest of Mrs H F Steck. Mrs Cowles assisted by Misses Rose and Marie McJunkin. Covers were laid for fourteen.
Local classified note lists Dr J 8S Barker at Klein's clothing store with a contact phone 254 and a terse address line.
Mr Jos A Dawson of north of the city has received a pension of 14 dollars per month with about 8900 dollars back pay through J W Morton.
An advertisement from John Shields & Son offers choice Pennsylvania coal with emphasis on quality and low-sulfur soft coal. It lists sources such as Delta, Centerville, Canton Illinois, Keb Douds Station, Beacon, Oskaloosa, Eldon, Keb Nut and invites orders via Columbia Pharmacy or telephone 30 676.
Local ad from 8212 T. J. Nerswan Genr promotes clean coal at competitive prices. Call for details and delivery options.
T. J. Neiswanger advertises the sale of a house on the Mrs Steck lot and a cottage on the Mrs Henderson lot to clear lots for a new yard. He invites interested parties to visit his coal office.
A New Albany man F L Taylor recalls taking Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy during a bicycle trip and a later bout with dysentery. He credits two doses with enabling the journey and a single dose with recovery. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
Travel schedule listing excursions on Sept 16 23 and Oct 1 8 1901 via the Burlington Route. Notes the cheapest rate ever offered and directs readers to see E G Fox for complete details.
A dubious advertisement pledges a guaranteed kidney cure but fails to deliver clear results. Critics urge scrutiny of medical efficacy and urge readers to consult qualified professionals before attempting any treatment.
The Iowa Central railway announces its annual Home Visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on September 17 and 24 and October 1 and 8 1901 at low round trip rates. The first trip leaves Peoria on Tuesday September 17 via the T P and Vandalia lines with sales at Iowa Central stations for trains 4 on September 16 and 6 on September 17 1901. For full details contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and TA Marshalltown Iowa.
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