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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
3
A public appeal urges automobilists to show courtesy to horse teams and other vehicles. Drivers should yield when possible and give rubber tires a smoother, safer road. The letter argues autos have a right on the road and stresses mutual safety and kindness among travelers.
Promote Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a fast, reliable cure requiring one or two doses for ordinary cases. Suitable for both children and adults. Available from I. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
The city announces that schools will open Monday, September 6. The public is asked to observe and follow directions. A. C. Fuller, Superintendent.
Washington Independents defeated Columbus Junction 7 to 4 in a rough diamond battle. Abbott and McRoberts pitched for Columbus while Williams and Gillette starred for Washington as both sides fought for advantage through all innings.
Local notes show Donald Bell and many visitors in Fairfield and surrounding towns. Miss Dot Keister travels to Des Moines while Miss Bessie Jones visits Mt. Union and several others journey to Chicago and notable cities. The Fair features denatured alcohol, cosmetic and household items, with multiple residents leaving for visits and relatives across Iowa and neighboring states.
A persuasive ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver troubles causing constipation, headache, jaundice, pimples and loss of appetite. It claims the pills boost health and are sold for 25 cents at J. EK. Lemmon’s store.
The piece notes Potomac marshlands breed malaria germs causing chills fever and debility. It praises Electric Bitters as a universal tonic curing malaria and related ailments and preventing typhoid, with a testimonial from R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina and a 50 cent price guaranteed by J. E. Lemimon.
A public sale will be held Saturday at 2:30 PM at the northeast corner of the square. Items include bedroom suits, mattresses, a fine sideboard, rockers, dining chairs and table, a Kimball organ in good condition, and many other articles. D. F. Macon, Auctioneer.
Mrs Barbara Kallous died at 4 45 pm at her daughter Anna Koss home 415 2nd Street after months of illness Born in Bohemia August 5 1823 she died August 17 1908 aged 86 years 12 days Her maiden name was Smetak She came to America about 1858 Her husband died two years ago Eight children survive including Barbara Lemkat Anna Kos Anthony Kallous J Kallous Charley Kallous Albert Kallous Mary Barraka and Frank Kallous The Catholic church of Riverside was her church The funeral will be in St Marys Riverside Interment Riverside cemetery where her husband rests
I S Mason of Beaver Dam Kentucky suffered intense colicky pains for years. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and after a few doses he was entirely relieved. It has not returned in four years. Sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
A Florida traveler testifies the Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has never failed since its 1872 introduction. H S Nichols of Oakland Ind Ter, a 18 year commercial traveler, says he never travels without it. For sale by F L Stelte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
City bus line advertises call up orders to be handled promptly by Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for service requests.
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Mary KE McCleery files a petition claiming fee simple ownership of Lot 6 Corbin Sub Division Out Lot 14 Addition to Washington. She asserts more than twenty years of undisputed adverse possession and alleges unknown claimants hold rights by gift grant devise pledge and inheritance clouding her title. Unknown claimants are named as defendants with broad pleadings of potential adverse interests and records not conveyed to her.
A court petition seeks to quiet title to real estate with all claims settled by statute of limitations and asks for general and equitable relief. Defendants and unknown claimants must answer by noon of the second day of the next term starting August 81, 1909, or default and decree will be entered. Chas. A. Dewey represents the plaintiff.
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