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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
3
A jumble of notices and social items from Allen's in Canton Coal area. Mentions of Bat meals, residents returning from Tipton Havre and Crawfordsville, visits by John Shields Son and others, plus local ads for coal stoves and furniture and brief notes on the state fair and nearby events.
Davis A Logan longtime west city resident and former Brighton settler died this morning at 3. Interment will be in Brighton cemetery. He was born July 9 1822 Rush County Indiana and married Iszelda Mellvaine in 1841. Surviving daughters include Hattie Haven Des Moines Robert Richey and Mary M. Funeral at 10 a m Monday from his residence. Rev A L Davidson to conduct services. The remains to be taken to Brighton for burial.
Last evening in Won Go Mohawk the popular Lodian actress presented The Flaming Arrow for the second time in our city with strong support. The production portrays Indians on their reservations with engaging dances, pipe peace ceremonies, and a lively comic interlude by Snowball White and an Irishman. Seventeen genuine Indians travel with government permit, and the show impresses with costumes, band music, and capable stage presence.
For over thirty years Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has sold millions of bottles and become the standard treatment for croup in thousands of homes. It claims a perfect cure record, works when hoarseness or croupy cough appears, and is safe for babies as well as adults. Available at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman.
Miss Bessie Arthaud 16 daughter of Dr and Mrs D Arthaud moving from Boone to Dougherty residence South Marion ave was cutting a rope from a bookcase when a knife slipped and pierced her eye. The blade cut the pupil iris and damaged the cornea making left eye use impossible. She rests easy today with no apparent pain.
Sealed bids for a brick building to house Washington Iowa electric light plant will be received by city clerk until 10 o m September 20 1902. Bids opened and canvassed then. City reserves right to reject any bid. Plans available from city clerk. Building to be completed by November 1 1902. Avan H McClerry City Clerk.
A testimonial from Rev C J Budiong of Ashaway RK L claims Electric Bitters cured jaundice and long liver troubles. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for liver kidney and stomach issues, priced 60 cents with guaranteed satisfaction from Stewart's Pharmacy. It notes F Haight runs a Singer Sewing Machine office nearby with repair services and in-stock parts.
A new illustrated magazine titled The Reader will launch in New York next month. It promises to entertain, inform, and appeal nationwide with reviews bibliography libraries drama short stories poems and popular literary articles monthly for 25 cents. Cover by Alfred Brennan features an old bookman and a modern young lady. Contributors include Gelett Burgess John D. Barry Alice Brown Bliss Carman Dooley and others.
A Sigourney girl who has never left Keokuk county travels to Des Moines to attend the Old Fellows event and see the sights. Her eyes will pop out according to locals.
Iowa Central offers round trip Ost 2 to 5 at greatly reduced rates with outbound limit noon Oct 15 and return by Nov 3 Stop-overs allowed each way A chance to see the National Capital and surroundings Consult your nearest Iowa Central ticket agent for details Rocky Mountain Tea advertised at 35 cents by J H Stewart promoting vitality and vigor Billed as restoring energy and warmth.
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