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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
8
Rose of Plymouth Town play thrills local audience
April notices show Master Homer VanHorn aboard Washington last night and locals greeting visitors. Mrs Freeland and family departed for a short visit with daughter Mrs Frank Bandy, while Miss Clara Bell Jackson returned home after weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs Stephen Hayden. Homecomings include Mrs Jim Dunham and Ruth Ora visiting friends. The High school performance Rose of Plymouth Town featured Garret Foster Robert Rhea John Margeson and Miles Standish among cast. Mrs M J McCullough and Mrs Maud Bendtsen were among visitors. Opal Rickey visits at Adams home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer VanHorn
Washington
E. S. Freeland
Frank Bandy
Clara Bell Jackson
Stephen Hayden
Jim Dunham
Ruth Ora
C. A. Sprague
Columbus Junction
Edgar Wilson
Garret Foster
Weston’s Men
Robert Rhea
John Margeson
John Acheson
Philippe de la Noye
Frank Trotter
Miles Standish
Plymouth
Miriam Chilingsley
Lo Blanche Adams
Barbara Standish
Grace Sands
Story
Ruth Simpson
Rose de la Noye
Nita Chambers
M. J. McCullough
Maud Bendtsen
Chicago
Opal Rickey
JSE
Adams
Local residents return from visits across states
Keota residents report travel and homecomings. Mrs. T. A. Bailey and children return to Washington after a few days with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. Neiswanger go back to Harvey after visiting the Bert England home. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Fulton of Hastings arrive for a stay with relatives. Miss Joy Schreckengast leaves for Washington then Burlington. Hugh Crayne and Nora Stewart host visits. Mrs. Wolf returns from Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Crayne spend the day with Elizabeth Gallagher. Mrs. J. N. Reinert returns from Muscatine after visiting her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Bailey
Washington
Burlington
Hugh Crayne
West Chester
Nora Stewart
Wolf
Br. S. Frey
J. B. Crayne
Elizabeth Gallagher
J. N. Reinert
Muscatine
Mrs. C. Hetzel
Local notices from Rubio and Richland
Mrs M L Waters returned home from Richland Thursday A son was born to Mr and Mrs E C Coffman Sunday April 5 Mrs A J Morgan of Clay was a caller here Tuesday Mrs Kate Browning returned to Denver after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs John Fleig John Horning died at his Richland home Thursday after a lingering illness The bereaved family has the sympathy of a host of friends here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Waters
Richland
E. C. Coffman
A. J. Morgan
Clay
Kate Browning
Denver
John Fleig
John Horning
Lane family filing for Bill Dorrance in South English
An April 10 update notes the Lane family of South English handling filings for Bill Dorrance. Mrs John Davidson visited Kalona over Sunday, staying with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
lLane’s
South English
Bill Dorrance
John Davidson
Kalona
The Best of Personal and Family Laxatives
Truth and Quality appeal to the well informed in every walk of life. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is presented as a valued laxative that cleanses and relieves internal organs without debility or dosage increases. It acts pleasantly and naturally and its ingredients are physician approved. Buy only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup (Co
Wahl and Harvey Spaint Jim Hanley’s Cattle Barn
Doctor Patriot attends Mrs. Jim Starr who is ill. Dan Eiman also on the sick list. Gil Cherry has tiling work in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahl & Harvey
Jim Hanley
Doctor Patriot
Jim Starr
Dan Eiman
Gil Cherry
Washington visitors and locals in Crawfordsville
On April 11 Crawfordsville reports Mrs. Chas Hays of Washington visiting with her father James Hunter. Other Washington visitors include Mrs. Hugh E. Davis and daughters Marie, Jeannette, and Nina Wooley, Grace S and Nellie Fletcher, and Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Wells. The Shockley children returned to Washington this morning after a Sayre home visit. Jessie Anderson visits Ainsworth, while Mrs. Carroll and daughter travel to Burlington for a several day visit. Alex Caldwell of Burlington arrives to spend the day. Mr. Jones of Wyman stops in between trains. Mrs. Chas Fishburn and daughter Franka visit friends in Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Hays
Washington
James Hunter
Hugh E. Davis
Marie
Jeanette
Nina Wooley
Grace S
Nellie Fletcher
Waldo Wells
Shockley
Sayre
Jessie Anderson
Ainsworth
Carroll
Burlington
Alex Caldwell
Mr. Jones
Wyman
Chas, Fishburn
Franka
Winfield
Kalona News and Local Notices in Brief
April 11 notes: Glen Carpenter visited home folks. Hazel Roup new at the News office. Dr J M Chittum and Father Weil from Richmond were in town. E R Shultz returned to Iowa City. J P Jackson ill with Bright's disease. specialist visited. Gleaners and many on sick list. John and wife very poorly. Fred Skola frail. P J Muir left for Raymond Washington. drayman Long visited Iowa City. Royal steak cited as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Carpenter
Hazel Roup
J. M. Chittum
Father Weil
Richmond
E. R. Shultz
Iowa City
J. P. Jackson
Bright
John Dandel
Fred Skola
P. J. Muir
Raymond
Wash
Mr. Long
Painting The Town Set To Return By Yale Amusement Co
Charles H Yale Amusement Company reports strong demand for its vaudeville act Painting The Town starring John F Leonard Wil Halliday and Mazie King in Utopia or The Land of Fancy. The show promises top flight scenery costumes and electrical effects with return engagements sought across cities after popular reception. Performances slated for the 16th with advance seat sales urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H
Yale
Charles H. Yale Amusement Company
John F. Leonard
Wil Halliday
Mazie King
Charles H. Yale
Woman Reveals Relief From Rheumatic Pain Balm
Mrs. Sarah A. Cole of Dover Delaware credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with ending years of rheumatic suffering after two years of use with one bottle. She says it eased pain quickly, improved sleep, and she has recommended it to many friends. Sold by Cook & Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Cole
S. New Street
Dover
Del
Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
Crawfordsville visitor touts new automobile in Washington
J. C. McCoy of Crawfordsville visited the city by auto today with his son Henry as chauffeur. He praises the automobile as superior to walking, extols its staying power, and plans a Kansas trip once roads improve. McCoy is described as a crank on music, autos, and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McCoy
Crawfordsville
Henry
Mr. McCoy
Washington
Lemmon's Pharmacy Installs New Soda Fountain
Lemmon's Pharmacy unveils a new soda fountain with fixtures believed to be the finest in the city. It promises rapid service and sanitary operation, planned as a strong trade attractor for customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s
Knights Event in First Degree Meeting Monday Night
Announcement calls for full Knights attendance on Monday the 13th. The program includes new features to the evening, inviting members to be present and participate. Signed by di C Ford, C Ci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights
Di.c. Ford, C. Ci
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted Over Mercury Ointments
Warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies, urging prescription use only. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is mercury free and taken internally. Sold by druggists at 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Weather forecast for Iowa in Washington DC release
Special to The Evening Journal presents a forecast for Iowa. It calls for fair weather tonight and Sunday with rising temperatures and a westerly portion tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Frey’s Studio Offers Artistic Photos at Star Spotlight
Frey’s Studio presents new artistic photos in tonight’s Star feature. The pop up showcases cabinet photos priced at ten dollars per dozen, with fresh celery and vegetables available at South Side Meat Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Frey
South Side
It’s Worth Reapinc Order a nice chicken or roast for Sunday
A compact item sheet notes market offerings at South Side Market with brand chicken feed and scratch foods from Ot tumwa Seed Co. Local residents Miss Ruth Knapp, Miss Mable Jackson, and Mrs. Wm Fitzwilliams are mentioned visiting or staying with relatives in West Chester and nearby, while neighbors entertain and travel between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Marbourg & Helwick
Ruth Knapp
West Chester
L. J. Cherry
North Marion Avenue
Mable Jackson
Wm. Fitzwilliams
Casey Brothers Buy New Rubber-Tired Pallbearer Wagon
Casey Brothers of Washington Iowa purchased today from Frank Bowman a swell rubber-tired pallbearers wagon. It is among Bowman's latest livery rigs and will be used in the family business at Bowman’s barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey Brothers
Washington
Iowa
Frank Bowman
Bowman's
Casey
Muscatine
Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises New Life and Vigor
Receive congratulations from friends as Foley's Kidney Remedy tones up the system and imparts vigor. It claims to cure backache nervous exhaustion and all forms of kidney and bladder troubles. Start taking it today Lemmon's Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Howard Hill Returns Home to Winfield Sunday
Howard Hill went home to Winfield last evening to spend Sunday, returning after a brief visit away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hill
Winfield
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Geo. Peck
South Dakota
Brown and Spink
D.A
Chalmers
Lemmon
Pharmacy
J. F. Simpson
Patton Grocery CO
the County News
Keota
Rubio
Nira
the Royal
Swift
Russel
Ottumwa Seed Co
W. R. Henderson
Nellie Bruce
John Wenger
Wayland
Will Wilson
Oklahoma
Mike Hollinger
Pearl Smith
Elsie Hopkinson
Fred Shoemaker
Far West
John Simms
Lewis Neal
Oskaloosa
Dora Simms
F. D. Motts
Washington, D. C
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and
McElhinney Drug Co
Waddel
Rochester German Insurance Company
Wm. Jugenheimer
Rochester German Insurance Co
Waddell
Jugenheimer
F. L. Stolte Drug Store
Mr. Stolte
Derby
Langley
Wilson Bros
Royal Market
Chichester
Chi -Cheater
Rey
Prugegiat
Cielo Westers
At the Star
Wmicken
Minnesota
J.C. Smith
Cash Grocery
Gypsie
S. W. Corner
Don Hawkins
Mgr
Bright’s
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