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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1909
Page
2
Obituary note states a local pressman died yesterday afternoon at City Hospital. He was born in this county and his parents live near Ainsworth. A funeral service will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Idleness causes constipation headache and loss of appetite. The advertisement promises relief from these ills and a healthier appearance. Sold for 25e at J. Lemmon’s store.
Mr Just asks Mrs Hobson who the homely man is and Mrs Hobson identifies him as Mr Hobson. He quips that the homeliest men marry the prettiest wives, a line attributed to Puck.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Foley's Kidney Remedy for back ache rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles. It promises quick correction of urinary irregularities and restoration of health and strength with Lemimon's Pharmacy and Mekhinney Drug Co. named as distributors.
Mrs. Aurilla Freeland Bandy died at 2 p m yesterday at City hospital after a period of appendicitis. She was born March 24 1869 in Washington County Iowa and lived in Ainsworth Columbus Junction and Columbus City before moving to the current city in 1903. Survived by husband Frank W Bandy and four children Pearl Marion Edward Krank and two widowed siblings Elmira West and Nettie Marston among others. Funeral held tomorrow at her residence with Rev A S Smith officiating. interment in Ainsworth cemetery.
In Keota on August 3 a boy riding a bicycle behind a wagon avoided severe harm when the wagon veered into an automobile driven by Bert Helscher. The bicycle and boy went under the car but the boy escaped with only a few bruises in a very fortunate escape.
Abverside businessman W H Cress and Waterloo resident Mr Cleeland called on county officers today. West Chester resident Marion Work made a city call. Wort Dodge residents the Misses Anderson visit Miss Ilelen Kulton. A marriage license was issued to Lesley Copeland and Love Gadspell. Mrs Eliza Meek, living with daughter Mrs L J Cherry, is very low. Olive Ward and May Crone return to Stowmans store after two week vacation. Mr Harry Wing and wife and Mr Chas bh Shade with wife and daughter visited J B Kekerman. dinner and desserts were served. come again
A gentleman touring a strange golf course asks about a hole beyond a high wall. The caddie grimly confirms there is a cemetery there and cautions the player not to end up in a hole there, a dark humor line from London Scraps.
Mrs. G W Nobson hosts monthly Sabbath school meeting at home. Miss Wilson Nena Wilson and Miss Hicher to entertain thimblebee Friday afternoon August sixth. Royal Neighbors hold regular meeting at the hall this evening. all members urged to attend.
Mrs Dr Henry Trull and her Sunday school class from the Methodist church began early this morning for Brighton. They spent the day picnicking by the river.
Epworth League of the Methodist church plans a sunset park picnic Friday evening after 5. Supper will be served at an early hour. Members are asked to bring well filled baskets with cups and spoons.
Mrs. Lou Wombacher welcomed many friends Saturday evening at her Washington home in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Swift and family of Riverside. The Swift orchestra provided music most of the night and light refreshments were served. Miss Jessie Peck entertained about 25 friends on North Iowa Avenue honoring Misses Rose and McComb of DeSoto Iowa with Hearts entertainment and refreshments. Carrie Todd of Brownsville Pennsylvania was a guest from out of town.
About twenty youths hosted a moonlit picnic in Sunset Park honoring Miss Myrtle Brinks of Muskogee Oklahoma. The event featured games and refreshments while two half drunk aggressive men caused a disturbance they were removed by the party and city marshal.
A concert by the band is planned for this evening in the park. Residents are invited to attend as the outdoor event begins at dusk with free entry and family friendly entertainment.
A roundup of short social mentions lists Miss Accie Clapper with friends in Crawfordsville and several visitors and travelers to and from West Chester Des Moines Pittsburg Havre Loveland Colorado Springs and other places. The item notes family visits trips and a medical product ad for Foley Urine Laxative from local pharmacies.
A flurry of social calls and homecomings fills the region as N L Babcock arrives on No 2 and various residents travel between Centerville Ottumwa Des Moines and Crawfordsville. Visitors include Miss Kate Burris Mrs Williamson Mrs Welch Miss May Harley and others from Keota West Chester and Valley Junction with many relatives reuniting and touring nearby towns.
J F Dempsey of Dempsey Alabama recalls two years ago when his one year old baby fell severely ill with cholera infantum. After failed doctor search Elderips Carter's store recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A dose at home cured the child in fifteen minutes. Sold by L Siofte and Lainmon's Pharmacy.
Mrs Lapsling expresses unease about Uncle Henry as the physician notes symptoms suggesting a metaphysical lung ailment. The novel phrase metempsychosis underscores the eerie medical worry plaguing the family.
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