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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1911

Page

2

Unusual Union Service At Wiret United Presbyterian

A special service at Wiret United Presbyterian Church begins at 7 30 this evening. Three out of town speakers will address the gathering Rev AL Graham of Burlington Jackson of Ainsworth and Sprague of Columbus will speak. The union event is hosted by ministers from the First and Second United Presbyterian churches and open to members of both churches.

AL. Graham Burlington Aehes Jackson Ainsworth Sprague Columbus Janctson

Brethan & Griffith Mercantile Agency Moves to Crail's Store

The Brethan and Griffith Mercantile Agency announces a relocation to Crail's store after April 27. The new offices occupy the second floor and will be accessible by telephone at 125, reflecting expanded facilities for increased business.

Brethan & Griffith Mercantile Agency Collectiona

Citywide Spring Cleaning Urged to Prevent Diseases

Citizens urged to clear streets and alleys to create a cleaner city. Notice names Able Wall and Matt Jacob authorized for work with a contact number provided. The mayor calls for immediate action to destroy breeding places of flies and bats and to maintain sanitation.

Board of Hearth Wall Matt Jacob

Dr. King’s New Discovery touted by patient in mountains

Sleepless Hiram Scranton of Clay City pleads case of a doctor recommended remedy. Five doctors diagnosed consumption and climate offered no help before he tried Dr. King’s New Discovery. He credits it with restoring his health and enabling him to work again. Lennon's Pharmacy guarantees the cure with price 1.00 and a free 100 bottle trial.

Hiram Scranton Clay City Dr. King Lennon

Amusements: Fra Diavolo Opera Tonight at Graham

The program features Fra Diavolo in opera form with a renowned troupe and a cast including Captain oon and the band of thieves. The performance promises dramatic intensity and pleasing music by Auber. Also on the Graham program is Just a Woman's Way by Sidney Wo Pascoe with transrealism and humorous, tender scenes.

Ecause Fra Diavele Devily Auber Lucian Qrahian Sidney Wo Pascoe Graham Grahan

Mrs N C Corbin dies after brief illness in Washington

The article reports the death of Mrs. N C Corbin at age several decades following a short illness. It details her birth as Illie Wallace Wilson in Muscatine on August 25 1868 later moving to Washington, her marriage December 7 1875 to N C Corbin and her son Earle W Corbin. It notes survivors including her father H R Wilson two brothers Charles G Wilson and Frank N Wilson and a half sister Mrs Laurann Maxwell. Funeral is set for Thursday at 2 30 pm at Frank N Wilson's East Main street home conducted by Rev A S Smith with private burial at Kim Grove cemetery.

Corbin Ohe Ohloe N. C. Corbin Earle W. Corbin He. Wilson Charles G. Wilson Chicayvee Frank N. Wilson Bert Dr Parkinson Washington Washington County Mrs. Corbin Lauran Maxwell East Main Street A.S. Smith

Eminent Botanist ASA Gray Dead at Paris

ASA Gray, eminent botanist and Harvard professor, died in Paris on November 18. A graduate of a noted college, he joined the Wilkes expedition, later studied in Europe, and became a leading figure in North American botany. He contributed to the Flora of North America and held a professorship in history and natural science.

Wilkes TSF Europe Tatsi Niaide Mivher Matintory Harvard North America Aten Con

Taxi fares to rise about ten percent in New York

Ten taxi companies serving hotels and the water trade in New York announce a rate hike beginning May 1. The present tariff is 70 cents for the first mile and 40 cents for each additional mile. The new rates will be 80 cents for the first mile and 60 cents for each succeeding mile.

New York

Robison’s Fatal Carbolic Acid Drinking At Fairgrounds

Marion Ind April 26 A glass worker Luther YT Robinson thirty eight drank two ounces of carbolic acid near sheep and hog pens at Fairmont fairgrounds and died hours later at home. Friends attracted by his cries carried him home. His act is blamed on poor health. He formerly resided at Logansport.

Marion Ind Fairmont Luther YT Robinson

Meritel Snow-White Liniment Promises Quick Relief

An old ad claims Meritel Snow-White Liniment eases rheumatic pains sprains and muscle soreness faster than usual treatments. Marketed through Lemmon's Pharmacy and American Thiving & Press Association members.

Lemmon's Pharmacy Thrvng & Press Association

Bloomington Plans for New Federal Building Scheme

Preliminary plans for Bloomington Indiana's new eighty five thousand dollar federal building were received. Bids will be asked for construction of three building types stone brick with stone trim mings and brick. Stone men urge use of their product in the project.

Bloomington Ind

Merital Tonic Digestive Promoted as System Restorer

An authority notes modern life strains health and urges Merital Tonic Digestive as a reliable restorative. The ad claims the tonic rebuilds digestion, boosts appetite, purifies blood, and restores nervous system balance, with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed as local representatives and a satisfaction guarantee from the American Drug & Press Association directors.

American Drug & Press Association Lemmon's Pharmacy

Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Report April 26 1914

Receipts estimated at 25 000 cattle 16000 sheep and 2500 leftovers from yesterday steady prospects in hogs with mixed packers at 5 85 to 6 27 percent heavy shipping grades 5 70 to 6 15 cattle and sheep steady bulk and light classes show higher ranges prices include beves cows and calves Texas steers stockers western cattle and native and western sheep and lambs with specific ranges listed Furnished by Neach Wickham Grain Co Chicago April 26 1914 market figures and grain quotations shown for Wheat Oats and other commodities

Chicago Illa Ayal Texas

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Revoval Notice Frey Scranton Lehigh W. A. Whiting & Son Ozarks Lone Fra Diavolo Tontgier Star Theatre Tor the Fire Department OF New York City Fire Department of Middle West J. O. Ganfield Prop N.C. Corbin Teseral Ile Newe Mra. N Foofin Onies Uae Ted George Warry Wilson Ciredes Mathon Hier Hiyy Mr Pitinaney McElhinney the Hall OF Fame Asa Gray Cam Fas Doge Mie Oo Ned Fenl College Ascrt Tut Metry Butte Tata Aukhgsashington, Lo Logansport Janesville Hayes J. P. Dayton J. D. Dayton Dayton Bros West Chester Iowa Haas Neach-Wickham Grain Company Postal Telegraph Corm Washington City Pry Butters Seis Oons John A. Babcock Lemmon’ Pharmacy Oriez & Speer
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