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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1905
Page
6
Local report notes accidents and fatalities alongside births and marriages as gathered by our news team. Community members named in passing items receive brief notices with dates and places where events occurred.
Mrs Hull and Nellie spend the day in Washington. Mrs Ida Cox and children arrived from Wyoming to visit her mother Mrs Sarah Hagie and relatives. Sr Ida Bailey, of Washington, was a professional caller here. Raymond Criswell of Burlington was a business caller today. M D Maxwell a business visitor at the county seat. Rev E L Tennant and Florence returned from Burlington. Prof and Mrs A W Graham and baby visit friends in New London. Lattie Helen Thompson returned from a week at Rev F O Ross’s in Washington. W P Davidson a business visitor at Washington. Clyde Orbin and Fred McElroy of Wyman were visitors last evening. Mrs Sol White ill southeast of town. Mrs Walter Orris not well today. Sam Cockling returned to Washington last evening.
April 15. Mrs Waters returns from Washington to visit sister Mrs Wiley. Chas Fitzwater returns from Washington. Mrs Arnold and daughter of Keota visit here. Rev McMasters of Washington assists in Baptist service. Ed Harris and wife of Washington visiting. Baptists hold services tomorrow. Mrs John Hanna hosts a United Presbyterian youth party for her son’s birthday.
Sam White quits ditching to pursue life insurance work. School began April 10 with 14 enrolled. J C Clendenning and son David attended the Kalona horse sale where a team sold for 312.50. Andrew Simpson sold about 20 cattle to Sherm Brindiey near Weman. Baptist Missionary Circle met at Mrs. Banks Mouser’s home last Thursday. Elmore Brimhall and wife visited Washington today. Charlie Eyestone and Floyd Tiwmons returned from Washington after tending school. Clendenning ill with grippe this week. Ola Simpson returned from Washington to spend time at home. Rev McAtlin began his work with a large attendance.
Prof J J McConnell of Cedar Rapids arrived Saturday to visit at W L McConnel s home. Miss Martha Walker has returned home after months in Wash. Mr and Mrs R G Kelsey of ville spent yesterday at W Price s home. Pearson and W C White to Burlington to begin work as register transfer clerks. R Stone of Chicago visited his brother E A Stone in Atchison. Miss Grace Walker returned Saturday.
Gay from Washington attended a shower given by Miss Rankin in honor of Miss Daisy all. Mrs Archa B Crawford returned Saturday from Davenport after a business visit. Will Rush came back last evening from a trip through the southern part of Canada.
Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa credits Electric Bitters with curing kidney trouble and relief from pain, suffering, and anxiety. He praises them for debility and nerve trouble and keeps them on hand. J H Stewart, druggist, offers them at 50 cents.
Will be here April the 29th Seats on sale by C. H. Wilson. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents. Henry B. Roney, noted concert organist and trainer of many boy singers, heads the Roney Concerts. He served as Musical Director of the National Peace Jubilee Chicago in 1898 and has earned wide public confidence. His work spans over forty states and Canada.
A dare devil ride ends in a sad accident. Theodore Schiele of Columbus Ohio reports a deep foot wound healed quickly by Bucken's Arnica Salve after physicians offered no relief. The salve soothes burns and heals injuries, priced at 250 at J B Stewarts druggist.
A local barber shop advertises a calm experience with clean service and stylish cuts described as beauts. The message promotes joining the crowd and hints at positive vibes while contrasting with a noted dislike for The Globe.
The Court House will be closed from two to four tomorrow afternoon as respect for the late Judge A. R. Dewey whose funeral service is set for two o'clock.
Despatch editor J. W. Hanlon of Ocilla Georgia endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential in every home. He notes long term personal use and urges families to keep a bottle. Sold at Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
Notice announces Mattie Wilson as agent for Stevens Bros. of Chicago to take measurements for tailored and ready made garments. She invites old and new customers to visit samples and styles at 109% Marion Ave over J C Smith Grocery on the west side square Washington Iowa.
C G Grayson of Lula Mississippi reports severe suffering from undigested food. After taking Dr King’s New Life Pills he was cured. The pills act as a tonic and laxative for stomach and bowel disorders. 25 cents at J A Stewart’s drug store guaranteed.
An Ohio State experiment compares silage heavy rations to grain heavy rations for dairy cows. Silage rations yield higher milk and fat per dry matter, lower feed cost per 100 pounds of milk, and greater net monthly profit per cow.
A prominent poultry raiser shares routines used by showmen to improve bird appearance. He bathes legs in warm water each morning, scrubs and dries, then applies a creosote and lard mix rubbed under scales and polishes with chamots skin for a glossy finish.
A reader shares instructions for a do it yourself corn sheller built from a timber plank and metal pieces. The device shells corn by a series of evenly spaced trenches cut into the wood, using a lever motion over a flour barrel for operation.
Quick informal effects in foliage may be obtained by Hall's Japanese honeysuckle. California privet hedge plants resist San Jose scale. Verbena hybrids form a bush height variety. Crested begonias gain popularity as bedding plants. Crookneck squash remains common. Cauliflower described as valuable with its curd forming a firm white head.
All old soldiers of Washington and vicinity invited to I. G. White Post G. A. R. Tuesday at 1 PM in the Post room to pay tribute to our late comrade and post commander Judge A. R. Dewey. By order of W. H. Warner Attest J. J. Kellogg Adjutant.
A mix of city updates and business news highlights visits, arrivals, and openings. Notables like Jap Bidwell and Prof. Goldthwaite are recorded as Saturday city visitors. John Hamrick’s Alkano Building on Grand avenue near Twelfth street opens with a grand reception, drawing the Manufacturers and Merchants Association and other dignitaries.
Mr. Wm. Scotfid arrived from Palo Alto California Saturday afternoon to look after business interests here. Mrs. Moyer of Brighton, visiting her daughter Mrs. BE. J. Blackwood, returned home this morning.
A promotion claims Liquozone cures numerous germ diseases using oxygen derived formula. It asserts two years of testing with physicians, hospitals, and worldwide trials, offering a free bottle and a $1,000 guarantee to prove its germicidal power without harming body tissues.
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