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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
8
The forecast from Washington says increasing cloudiness with likely showers late tonight and Friday. Tonight will be warmer, while the western portion Friday will be cooler.
Crowds expected as two hundred attend last Star show. Complete program after 9 oclock features Helen Mildred Mabhel Morton and Elsie Minick. Residents Clara and Frances Meyers host visitors, while Schuyler Livingston family and others return from West Chester Kilgore visit.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1906 pneumonia attack with a severe cough that nearly led to consumption. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for rapid aid after two and a half bottles, declaring it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold under guarantee at Lemmon s Pharmacy. 60c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Local correspondents report on community events across the counties covering gatherings, notable visits, school activities, and daily life. Brief items highlight residents, clubs, and small-town happenings shaping the region’s social fabric.
April 8 notices report Mr and Mrs Will Willis and family arriving from Washington to attend Samuel Hunter's funeral. Mrs T A Bailey and children from Washington visit relatives. Mr and Mrs D W Henkle arrive from Ottumwa with the late Samuel Hunter's remains. Albert Hunter arrives from Washington for the funeral and Miss Ada Richardson departs for Chicago to visit friends and relatives. May include word from Iowa City about Miss Maud Erdice in critical condition. Mr Morris travels to Oklahoma and Kansas on business.
Dr H E Marr reports a nine pound baby boy born at the home of J E Emmons on Saturday April 4th Mother and child are doing well. Chas Foster visits Chicago. Grace Fischer stays with her mother Mrs Henry Boyd. I B Rabenold to Washington men for some work at the hotel. L D W Jones three youngest boys have the measles. John Sands in Washington works for C C Sands. J C Mathers family enjoying country life and good health. Four Mexicans came this week to work on the section.
On April 8 G E Hyde traveled to Missouri due to his daughter in law Mrs Geo Hyde taking ill. R M Black completed a fine hen house. R C Balderson laid a new foundation for a house between here and Brighton. Mrs H A Waterhouse had hogs delivered at Rubio. Dr Macy Mills visited from Richland to treat a sick cow owned by R Duttweiler. Miss Minnie Conner of Washington, a county superintendent candidate, met voters on Tuesday. A piano tuner visited Tuesday to check instruments in the area.
April 7 reports include Hugh Draper and Ella Draper of Ft Scott visiting C C Strohm, Pearl McNeese visiting Ollie Dunbar, and teacher conventions in Davenport. Families travel from Muscatine and Washington areas, with spring term starts at Pleasant and Harvey schools. Several residents report health and farm concerns, plus routine travel and maintenance updates. The Eureka Telephone Co meets April 11, while Shiloh and Eureka schools begin terms with new teachers Myra Gibson and Lou B Johnson.
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