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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
2
A damaged consignment from Little Falls New York arrived soaked through in transit. The note promises a liberal settlement and transportation terms to allow offering the items.
Miss Cora Brintley and Dr. William Robert Mubbies wed at 5 p m yesterday in Chicago. The ceremony at the bride’s home joined them in marriage with Rev I B Treckenwas officiating, after which a formal dinner followed. The bridal party then departed by train for Memphis and a tour of the East, with home life to resume in Chicago after November 1. Out-of-town guests attended from Chicago Winfield Minneapolis Carthage and Martins Ferry.
J. H. Stewart markets a pile cure with a positive written guarantee. Consumers pay 50 cents, and if unsatisfied, there is no pay. Free samples are offered.
B Dawson died at his northwest Washington home at dawn from old age. His wife died recently on July 20. They cared for son Solomon, the sole remaining child at home. The deceased was 87 and came to Iowa 54 years ago. Funeral set for two o'clock tomorrow from the residence. I will sell 46 native yearling steers at the Rock Island stock yards Saturday at 2 o'clock in Washington. St Rusa McCoy has resigned from Washington county Missionary work. Rittenhouse resigns as Sunday school leader, effective October 1, after four years of service. Finances prevent hiring a replacement this year. Washington county canvass to raise funds. Rittenhouse to work with Presbyterian Home Missionary Board in West Virginia.
J. H. Stewart offers a pile cure at 50 cents with a no cure, no pay promise. Each package includes a free sample and a claim of curing many people.
Manager R Law of the BB and NW announces a paving project near the Narrow Gauge depot worth at least 100000. Work will begin after council orders it, improving Est Main street segment to the depot and likely extending to connect adjacent blocks.
The advertisement proclaims Smiths Sure Kidney Cure as the only Guarantera Kidney Cure. It offers a money back guarantee from your druggist if you are not entirely satisfied after taking one bottle. Priced at 900.
An editorial urges compassion for animals during heat and links kindness to virtue. It argues neglect or mistreatment is a sin and praises humane acts such as watering and gentle handling of beasts. Also includes a reader anecdote praising Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
New York Press previews Mr. Cleveland’s next POST contribution in Philadelphia. The Saturday Evening Post will feature an engaging piece praising his favorite sport and revealing the genial unofficial side of the former President.
An advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claiming it cures stomach digestion problems and builds strength through digested food. It quotes a patient from Atlanta praising dramatic health gains and weight restoration after treatment, plus a note on Pleasant Pellets as a supporting laxative.
The grand jury had dinner at the Poor Farm during their regular county house inspection. They examined the grounds and equipment, noted good condition, and recommended buying new hose for better fire protection. Two stray sheep were captured at Chas Miller’s place, one with a notch in its right ear and one crippled.
Stock and merchandise exchanges offered for land and city property. List all kinds of property you want sold exchanged or leased. If you seek a city lot to build have it at your own price.
The advert offers farms and improved farms at lower prices than construction cost. The agent will locate buyers as requested and show available properties. Also lists lots in East Washington Columbia and Highland Park Additions and other state farm land offerings at very low prices.
Farm loans negotiated at lowest rate of interest. Insurance for property with first class companies. List farms or city properties to rent. Leases made and rents collected. Respond.
Crawfoerdaville reports Will Compton and family moving from Ainsworth to town. He purchases an interest in the Shaffer Compton blacksmith shop. Memorial services for the late President McKinley are announced with local business hours adjusted. Various town news items follow including visits, illness, and event notices.
The Wayland convention adjourned last evening with twenty ballots cast and a continued tie between Galer of Henry and Young of Washington. Delegates debated resuming today as Henry county favored continuing while Washington urged no business on the Roosevelt day of mourning. Three Henry county delegates aligned with Washington on saving the matter for the candidates.
The undersigned disown responsibility for debts of sub contractors and agents unless properly signed waivers are in place. Frick & Johnson Contractors, J H Frick president. Hawkeye No 1 AOUW will meet Friday night for a special business order. A class notice states no assessment next month. Also a kidney cure advertisement and a ward Republican caucus set for Sept 20 to select delegates.
Excursion trips offered September 16 25 October 1 and 8 1901 on the Burlington Route led by E G Fox with the lowest fare ever quoted. Readily available details and full information by contacting E G Fox.
The Saturday Evening Post presents Doctor Nansen detailing the year’s pole seeking expeditions with predictions on parties' success. Also notes grateful women praising Rocky Mountain Tea, offered at Stewart's for 35 cents.
John Shields & Son advertise choice coal options from Delta Illinois Keb Nut and other veins. They invite orders via Columbia Pharmacy or telephone 30 676, highlighting experience and a promise to please customers with soft coal as well.
The Iowa Central railroad announces its annual home visitors excursions to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky on September 17 24 and October 1 8 1901 with low round trip rates. The first trip leaves Peoria on Tuesday September 17 via the T P W Vandalia lines with tickets on sale at Iowa Central stations for trains on September 16 and 17 1901. For details contact ticket agents or Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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