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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
3
Special forecast notes showers tonight in Iowa with fair skies in the extreme west. Cooler air will move in from the west and Thursday should be fair.
The Washington County Chautauqua society plans a full day rally for old soldiers on August 29 1906. Comrade John H. Mickey governor of Nebraska will speak. Corporal Tanner National Commander will discuss The Volunteer in Fire and the Veteran in Shadow. Major William Warner United States Senator will also speak.
On August 19 at 11 o'clock Rev. H. Senonye of Tokio Japan will speak on Missions in Japan at Bethel Presbyterian church. He has spent eight years in the United States preparing for work among his people and holds a B D from San Francisco Theological Seminary and an MA from Princeton University. A free will offering will aid his return to Japan. He speaks English clearly and is expected to deliver an engaging talk.
Local notes report Missra Dickson appointed assistant at the J. B. Crail dry goods store. The community also notes travel and visits including Frank Kurka guiding landseekers to Redfield Dakota and Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett from Washington Pennsylvania visiting with relatives. OC. M. Long of Davenport buys M. P. Darbyshire cottage on South Marion Avenue with possession immediately. Long, a commercial traveler, plans to settle at the city, welcomed by locals.
A nurse listing provides the address 626 West Washington Street and two phone numbers 697 and 672 for contacting when not at home, dated August 30.
The Washington schools begin Tuesday September 4. Parents should ensure pupils bring books on opening day. For transfers and exam makeups, visit the High school on Monday or Tuesday August 20 and 21. Scheduling for high school exams to be announced later. R. B. Crone, Superintendent.
The regular admission fee is charged on the first Sabbath of the Chautauqua. Bishop McCabe will preach at 2 30 PM. The program requires funds to cover expenses, so regular admission is seen as the most effective method. Remember to bring your tickets on the first Sabbath.
The Nickel Plate Road advertises Chicago to New York City round trips at 18 dollars with return by September 1. August 28 and 29 travel dates are listed, three daily trains with modern equipment and dining car meals priced 35 cents to 1 dollar. John Y. Calahan is the agent at 107 Adams Street Chicago.
R A Gray of Oakville Indiana says ten years in bed due to kidney disease left him nearly immobile until Foley's Kidney Cures was recommended. He credits it as a Godsend and reports relief after using the remedy. All druggists carry Foley's Kidney Cures.
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