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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1912

Page

5

Local Notices and Personal Updates From The Journal

The Journal reports multiple local notices and personal updates. Emmett Clark visited Burlington for a brief business matter this morning. Lilo Arnold of Keota arrived yesterday evening and stays with J. B. Crayne. Mrs. R. C. Ferguson returned home after visiting friends. M. E. Ebner attended city business yesterday. Gene Breitenbach and W. L. Ire land visited for business. Mr. and Mrs. George Eglin hosted friends yesterday. John Adrian Frank Lowe and Ed Fritz were in the city on business. Dorothy Latchem traveled to Columbus Junction yesterday evening to perform at a P KO reception.

George Eglin Kalona John Adrian Frank Lowe Ed Fritz Brighton Dorothy Latchem Columbus Junction P. KO James Matthews Ainsworth Washington Francis Armstrong Rock Island, IL William Buntenbach

Wanted Sun day paper route leader named Roy Garard

The notice seeks a dependable person to carry the Sun day paper route and directs to see Roy Garard at the Smoke House. The item repeats itself in the column.

Roy Garard

Owl in Subway Tale Brings Schoolyard Crowd

A story recounts a young owl venturing into a New York City tunnel and subway station, panicking as a train roared by. The owl was rescued by a ticket seller and released, with observers noting the lesson about staying out late. Local items note social visits, concerts, and a nurse school graduation invitation in Sigourney.

Jack Evelyn Daddy van Cortlandt Park New York City Mr. Owl China New York Subway

Kidney Pain Relief Fame for Foley Pills

P. L. Baker of Waterloo Iowa credits Foley Kidney Pills with stopping severe back pain and irregular kidney action after months of trouble. He says the pills cured him and will help others as Lemmon's Pharmacy offers them.

P. L. Baker Waterloo Iowa Foley Lemmon

Meritol Eczema Remedy Ad Ends Sores Claim

An advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy as a skin clearing treatment that removes disagreeable sores.

Lemmon's's Pharmacy

The Stricken Husband Recounts Loss of Home Duties

A distressed husband laments his wife’s departure to the steenth ward tariff club. He describes poverty, torn clothes, and unlaundered shirts as he recalls past domestic duties and the home’s decline. The monologue blends humor with sorrow about changing gender roles.

Steenth Ward Tariff Club steenth ward tariff _ club

Social and Birthday Notices Across Local Homes

Miss Ruth Winter hosts a club meeting at her South Marion Avenue home with a luncheon to close the evening. Mr and Mrs William Jugerheimer plan their 60th wedding anniversary at their West Washington street home with family present. Jessie Kerr marks her ninth birthday with a North Marion avenue dinner party and cake. C H Wilson invites guests to a Spinning Bee at 401 East Main street to honor his 78th birthday.

Ruth Winter South Marion Avenue William Jugerheimer Jugenheimer West Washington Street Oscar Jugenheimer Jessie Kerr G. S. Kerr North Marion Avenue C. H. Wilson East Main Street Mr. Wilson

Fortnightly literary sections meet this Monday

The afternoon literary department meets with Mrs. Charles Keck at 2 30. The evening section meets with Miss Aner Gardner at 1 30 Monday afternoon. The United Presbyterian church West Chester pastor speaks on Titanic Disaster. Fraternal Aid hosts a 15 cent social at A U W hall Saturday night April 20 with Libe's orchestra. Knight rank work Monday April 22 at 8 pm. Canvassing committee for boys work subscriptions meets at city hall Monday at 8 am. All church committee members expected.

Charles Keck the Fortnightly Aner Gardner United Presbyterian Church West Chester U. W Libe’s P. Orion Lodge J. A. Y. Ashby C.C

A Mother's Care and Foley's Honey and Tar

A careful mother will not give a child medicine without assurance of purity and healing qualities. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted for croup whooping cough bronchitis and all throat chest and lung ailments. Safe for children and adults contains no opiates Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Henry Ferris Hadar Neb Foley Lemmon

Mrs J McKinstry Called by Death

Mrs Sarah Jane McKinstry wife of John McKinstry died yesterday afternoon at her Dutch Creek township home after a two month illness from stomach trouble with complications. Funeral will be held at New Haven church tomorrow at 3 PM conducted by Rev. Phipps. Burial in New Haven cemetery. Survived by her husband and three children Clarence D Plum mer Albert McKinstry and Charles McKinstry. Also a sister Mrs M A Lucas and several other siblings. Born August 17 1845 in Clinton county Ohio she came to Iowa in 1856 and married in Pleasant Plain July 2 1863.

New Haven Mr. Phipps Baptist Church West Chester McKinstry The Olathe Kan Albert McKinstry Waurika Okla Charles McKinstry Grace Hill M. A. Lucas Topeka N. A. Kindall St. Peter Lou Moses Grangeville Idaho Pp. H. McCracken Pipestone, Minn

Engine Raised From Cone Lake After Destructive Submersion

Milwaukee engine No 275 which sank in Cone lake a week ago last Thursday when bridge piers weakened was raised yesterday and sent to shops for repairs. The badly damaged locomotive and tender require new tracks and extensive work though drive wheels remain, while the cab is mostly ruined. Diver Captain Ferris helped locate the crew and the wrecking operation continues as bridge repairs were completed and officials assess past construction under flood conditions. Local veterans recall the water depth was shallow when built and question bridge adequacy for spring floods.

Adams Ferris Cone

Rare Musical Treat From Miss Ruth Benkert in Washington

Miss Ruth Benkert, 18, dazzled Washington last evening in a solo concert with teacher Mrs. Amelia Schmidt Gobble and pianists Robert Neilson McDonald and Helen Gobble. The young singer impressed with a natural voice, graceful stage presence, and a calm performance style.

Amelia Schmidt Gobble Robert Neilson McDonald Helen Gobble Miss Benkert Washington Miss Benkett

A Good Message Meritol Tonic Digestive

Meritol Tonic Digestive is advertised to act on the stomach, strengthen digestive organs, build a healthy appetite and rich red blood, and impart new life and strength to the body. Lemmon's Pharmacy carries the product.

Lemmon

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