William Essley Celebrates Birthday Anniversary
William Essley marks his birthday today at home in this city, celebrating another year of life with family and neighbors.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
4
Old Resident Celebrates 91st Birthday in Washington
William Essley, longtime resident of Washington, marks his ninety first birthday with family from local and distant areas including A. H. Essley and Mrs. D. J. Eichelberger and Mrs. Eva Wocklin. Guests include six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A noon repast followed by stories of his life in the county since 1840. Mrs. Southworth of Galesburg attended as an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Essley
East Jefferson Street
A. H. Essley
D. J. Eichelberger
Eva Wocklin
Ainsworth
Essley
Washington
Stand
New Boston
A. H
John Essley
Ab Custer
Thyrus McMillan
Elijah Reeves
John Lams
Mississippi
Indiana
General Harrison
Mr. Essley
South
Marion Avenue
Washington County
Southworth
Galesburg
Remarkable eczema cure by simple external wash
Mrs Sam Statler of West Chester Iowa writes of fourteen years with eczema cured by two years of D D D Prescription external wash. She credits doctors weight loss and insists the remedy provides instant relief and a complete cure cheaper than a doctor visit. Cook Sherman druggists offers free skin care booklet and directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. D Company
Cook & Sherman's
D. D.D
Sam Statler
West Chester
Iowa
Washington County
Cook & Sherman
Washington
Presbytery Meeting Opens at Keokuk Second United
The Keokuk presbytery of the United Presbyterian church opened its regular spring meeting at Second United Presbyterian Church with Rev. H B Foster delivering a sermon on Eph 3 19. Foster retired as moderator and Rev A L Graham of Keota was chosen moderator for three months. Afternoon sessions covered congregational and young peoples reports and elected delegates to the general assembly in Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Second United Presbyterian Church
H. B. Foster
Christ
Foster
Keota
W. R. Sawhill
General Assembly
Pittsburg
J. C. Marshall
Columbus City
Fred Elliott
Morning Sun
Nat Childs
Fairfield
A. L. Graham
W. C. Williamson
Burlington
D. L. McBride
Winfield
W. G. Robertson
Crawfordsville
A.S. Bailey
W. M. Mathews
Ainsworth
J. J. Gar
One of the Essentials of happy homes promotes health and known products
The passage highlights a trusted class of products approved by the Well Informed of the World, including the Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It emphasizes choosing genuine remedies manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. and sold by leading druggists as wholesome family laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Evening Prayer Meeting to Feature Two Addresses
Denier J Lackey W O Fisher and W R Sawhill of the city join elders Willard Leet H B Hamilton W R May James Ferguson R H Cannon J Lytle and Dr Boice. This evening two addresses will be given one by Rev Fred Elliott of Morning Sun on Wednesday Evening Prayer meeting and another by Dr W C Williamson of Burlington on Family Worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Williamson
Burlington
Vault Work Tragedy Kills One in Chicago Suburb
In Chicago on April 7 a vault under the street car tracks at Twenty First Street and Wabash Avenue exploded with electricity. One worker Louis Bauch died instantly and six others were severely injured after touching a charged wheel, the current sweeping through their bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Twenty-First Street
Wabash Ave
Louis Bauch
Medical Schools Merged In Indiana Rivalry Ends
In Indianapolis on April 7 President W L Bryan of Indiana University and President W K Stone of Purdue University met and merged the Medical School of Indiana with the State College of Physicians after about two years of rivalry. The new name for the consolidated medical colleges has not yet been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W.L. Bryan
Indiana University
W. KE. Stone
Purdue University
Medical School of Indiana
State College of Physicians
Medical Colleges
Aunt Becky Young, Civil War Nurse Pioneer, Dies at 70
Des Moines reports Aunt Becky Young, famed Red Cross nurse leader in the Civil War, dies at seventy on the forty first anniversary of her marriage. In Hartford, State's Attorney Eggleston learns Walker, the Savings Bank of New Britain treasurer, will delay return from Mexican territory by two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Becky” Young
Red Cross
Walker
Hartford
Conn
Eggleston
State Department
William I. Walker
Savings Bank of New Britain
Court Proceedings Resume In Injunction Case
Court convened this morning and resumed trial of non jury cases. The afternoon session hears W H Harding versus Walter Boyer et al. An injunction suit brought by Harding seeks to restrain Boyer and others from certain actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Harding
Walter Boyer
Tis
Harding
Boyer
Road opening near West Chester stirs local interest
A road opening project near West Chester attracts significant attention from residents and businesses in the West Chester area. Community members express concerns and hope for improved access and traffic flow as details of the plan emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Light survey offered with near term bar gain
A brief notice states a light survey is available now with a bar gain to be taken soon. Inquiries are directed to this office for details and next steps.
Board of Supervisors Adjourns After Regular Meeting
Judge W. 3S. Russel's Favorite Scratch Food, manufactured by Ottumwa Seed Co., for sale at Marbourg & Helwick's. Atty. 8. W. Brookhart leaves tonight for the Gulf Coast region of Texas to handle business for George H. Paul Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Russel
Ottumwa Seed Co
Marbourg & Helwick’s
W. Brookhart
Gulf Coast
Tex
George H. Paul Co
Missing New York convict Joseph Lasalle escapes Sing Sing term
Joseph Lasalle, sentenced from New York to Sing Sing last December to serve eleven years for highway robbery, is missing and cannot be found. Seven rioters were killed and about 100 wounded as soldiers dispersed election riots at Lishoo Sunday night. Herbert H. Asquith has gone to Britarz France to see King Edward. Russia Germany Denmark and Sweden agree terms of a Baltic status quo convention, signing expected. The Reichstag passes second reading of Section 7 to enforce German at public meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lasalle
New York
Lishoo
Herbert H. Asquith
British Empire
Biarritz
France
Edward
Russia
Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Baltic
Reichstag
Gardenier couple arrive for Keokuk presbytery meeting
The Rev. and Mrs. J. J. Gardenier arrived from Birmingham to attend the Keokuk presbytery meeting. During their city stay they will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Corette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gardenier
Birmingham
Keokuk
City
Charles Corette
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Royal Market
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Minnesota
J.C. Smiths
Cash Grocery
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