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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1903

Page

4

Weimer the Great Pitcher of the Chicago Nationals

Juke Weimer, veteran tri county league star now with the Chicago Nationals, posted a .64 winning percentage over 30 games. He allowed 24 hits, 3 walks, 7 hit batters, and struck out 105. Opponents scored 108 runs while his per game marks include 3.6 runs, 7.4 hits, and 3.95 walks plus hit batters.

Juke Weimer Chicago Nationals Windy City Wicker Jake Welmer Balla Weimer

Beware of Counterfeits Warns of New 5 Note Fraud

The treasury counterfeit detectives issue a warning to business men about a new counterfeit five national bank note Series 182 from Walt ham National Bank in Waltham Massachusetts. The note uses a blue panel and poorly colored seal, with genuine notes having a bluish green panel and reddish brown back. The alert credits Wallace H. Pratt for detecting the counterfeit and explains a simple four note sheet numbering test to spot fakes.

United States Treasury Middle West National Bank Waltham National Bank Waltham Mass Treasury Bruce Register of the Treasury A. A. Wyman United States Wallace H. Pratt Teller United States Trust Co Boston Maass Dickelman United States ‘Treasury

Annual Iowa college and normal school oratorical contest set

Cedar Falls announces the date of October 9 for the annual debate between the state college and the State Normal School. The topic argues that Iowa should adopt in substance Michigan's law taxing railways. Preliminary debaters from the normal are chosen by literary societies. winners go to the final. The normal has won four of seven past debates.

Cedar Falls Sept State College State Normal School Iowa Michigan Normal

Franklin County Court Cleans Docket In Three Days

Trampton Sept 22 Franklin county Iowa reports one of the cleanest criminal records with an empty jail and Judge Whitaker finishing a fall court session in three days. Grand jury had nothing to do and petit jury was dismissed without a case. Miss Faith Means joins Tondre Benz millinery. Chas N Shannon visits from St Louis. Mrs R T McCall opts for no formal opening. goods displayed Thurs Sat.

Trampton Franklin County Iowa Judge Whitaker Miss Faith, Means Tondre & Benz Millinery Chas. N. Shannon St. Louis, Mo Belle Freeman

For Rent Five Living Rooms Inquire At Journal Office

Classified line item noting a rental inquiry seeks five living rooms to rent with contact at the Journal office. Also requests a piano to rent and repeats inquiry details with terse contact instruction.

Journal

Iowa City Prohibits Patent Medicine Samples to Babies

Iowa City passes an ordinance barring patent medicine makers from distributing samples in yards and porches to protect infants from sugar coated pills and unknown tonics. Violation carries a fine from two to ten dollars, with city officials citing risk of injury to children.

Iowa City McDonald

Alley Glee Club Tonight at Mason Residence Event

The Alley Glee Club will be entertained this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wes Mason west of the city. The young people anticipate a most enjoyable evening. Finest Candies in the City at Allen's.

the Alley Glee Club Wes Mason T. EK Johnson Wyoming Lizzie Arthur Fetters Brighton Rachel Atkins Kewanee, al Will Garrett George Brinton Your City Robert Taylor Chas, Jacoby Rob Blick Grant Brick Home M. W. Keeley Washington Y. Wickham, Jr Chicago A. F. Shotts Mason City Alma Erdiee P. BK. Hines Hielscher

Riverside Caucus Names Democratic Delegates for Convention

From Round About Riverside dated Sept 22 reports the Democratic caucus selecting delegates D A Fesler Lou Critz Joe Weiland Tim Brennan CG S Grant J B Younkin Wm Grima J B McChuiskey J Lukavaky John Bulper George Yer to attend the convention next Saturday. Additional local notices mention visits and movements of residents to and from nearby towns and upcoming weddings.

D. A. Fesler Lou Critz Joe Weiland Tim Brennan CG. S. Grant J. B. Younkin Wm. Grima J. B. McChuiskey J. Lukavaky John Bulper George Yer

Gardner Ladies and Society Meeting Organized

Rev Giller newly appointed pastor asked local youths to meet at J W Eyestone home on Wednesday for introductions and social time. Community notes include visitors Blanche Durst Ella Beitel and Miss Cellie Engel, plus local events, outings, travel, and a road crew update.

Bessie Hexworth Washington Tom Schulty Bruce

For Sale Residence at Bargain Location

Property offered for sale in a good area with a big bargain price. Inquire at this office for details.

The Scent Kage for Ordinary Occasions Sold

The family bottle priced at 60 cents provides a supply for a year and is available at all druggists.

New York

Allen's Oyster Stews and Beacon Coal Exclusive Sale

John Shields & Son announce an exclusive sale featuring oyster stews at Allen's and Beacon coal for furnaces. Coarse coal with no clinkers is highlighted as ideal for immediate purchase.

Allen's Beacon John Shields & Son

Rock Island Announces California Low-Fare Period

The Rock Island lines set low rates to California from September 15 to November 30 with $33 from Chicago and $51 from Peoria and Rock Island, plus other city fares. Tickets are valid in Tourist sleeping cars Scenic or Southern routes. No winter reductions. Contact local Rock Island agent for details.

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Napoleon Bonaparte Hotel Proposed at World Fair Site

Ground on the fairgrounds Southwest site to host a two story fire proof hotel named Napoleon Bonaparte. Cook hotel and excursion company led by William Mode Cook with C M Hill as vice president and manager. Capacity 7000 guests, broad piazza, birdseye view, $15 with $2 down and monthly payments to May 1904, six days board and lodging plus fair admissions and medical attendance, advance contracts required.

Expositon Managemet Napoleon Bonaparte Clayton Road South Avenue Cook Hotel and Excursion Company William Mode Cook Waller Iown C.M. Hill Metropolitian Towit D. J. Norton, Jr

Ft. Dodge Chautauqua Posts Net Loss Despite Subscriptions

Financial report shows the first Ft. Dodge Chautauqua meet July 18 26 ran 3150 77 receipts 3120 77 expenses 4158 22 yielding a net loss of 1024 45. A 2500 subscription with 40 percent assessment will raise 1000 to settle accounts while the board plans to close the books. City council allowed a 5000 claim to McCarthy Stone Co. for a contract.

Ft. Dodge Chautauqua Ft. Dodge Ft. Dodge Chautauqua Assembly J. F. Monk Assembly Wilson Hardware Company W.S. Wylie Sterling Kaw

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