Fire Destroys Large Hay Barn Near Lockridge
A barn owned by Will Leib on the Lockridge place three miles southwest of the city burned Saturday night at eleven. The Coppock boy spotted the blaze and alerted Leib and his father in law, Mr. Bens. Fire headway prevented saving the structure, which housed 75 tons of hay and 1500 bushels of corn. the shed was to be converted to a hay barn. Insurance on the building was about 800 dollars. contents insured but amount unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Leib
Lockridge Place
Coppock
Tie
Leib
Weather forecast for Iowa today and tomorrow
Special weather forecast notes threat of thunderstorms tonight and Tuesday. Cooler conditions expected in central and western areas tonight and in the southern portion on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
The
Evening Journal
Iowa
Central
Local society notes from Des Moines state fair week visits
Personal notices list residents and visitors traveling to Des Moines and Muscatine for the state fair and other visits. Names include Miss Mary Sessler, Frank Pearson, BE Chrissinger, W N Bragg, Fred Smith, Lon Moothart, Ed Smith, FE Mason, Nena Wilson, John Pettibone, Lucy Wilson, Uncle John Wombacher, Frank Swift, Minnie Smith, Mrs Dewees, Mrs Hays, Sue Fisher, Margaret Venner, Hawes nurse, Salinda Spence, James Stewart, Anna Fisher, P Wenger, Mrs Mahaffey, Mrs Kenally and daughter, G A Dewey, D W McAvoy, Prof Harry Savage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Richland
Lon Moothart
Des Moines
Ed Smith
Hedrick
FE. G. Mason
Nena Wison
Muscatine
John H. Pettibone
Burlinton
Col
A. A. Rodman
Lucy Wilson
Joe Hillis
John Wombacher
Frank Swift
Minnie Smith
Chicago
John Dewees
John Hays
Sue Fisher
the Heights
Margaret Venner
Sherm Welch
Hawes
Davenport
Salinda Spence
Atlantic
Iowa
Dr. McClelland
James Stewart and Son
Ainsworth
Anna Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Fisher and Matthews
The
Heights
P. Wenger
Chris Lowder
Noble
Wm. Mahaffey
Mediapolis
Covenanter Church
M. J. Kenally
Katherine
Washington, Ia
A. N. Alberson
Nina
Marshalltown
Powers’ Horse Dies On Street Near City Library
A horse owned by grocer EB Powers dropped dead this morning around 7 30 near the city library as his huckster wagon began its daily run. The 10 year old animal appeared mildly unwell before hitching up and was valued at about 860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. R. Powers
Stewart's Pharmacy Buy Back Guarantee Ad Notice
Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman offer a buy back guarantee for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Money refunded if not satisfied after use. Also notes Miss Mary Grassel traveling to Osceola for the funeral of her brother's wife, Mrs George Grassel, formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Chamberlain
Mary Grassel
Osceola
George Grassel
Grassel
Washington
Reduced Rates for Harvest Laborers For Immediate Help
Due to a prospective enormous crop in Minnesota and the Dakotas special one way tickets are available daily at very low rates through Iowa Central agents. Liberal return arrangements offered for those seeking immediate work or travel assistance.
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Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa Central
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Quick Relief
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King s New Life Pills end dizziness backache liver complaint and constipation. The copy promises gentle but thorough action and a 25 cent price guaranteed by Stewart s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Stewart
Methodists Offer Evening of Talent at Church
An August 26 program at the Methodist Church features Washington's gifted youths. Elocutionist Hallie Herde, vocal solos by Danny Toll and Edna Klein, and Maud Reeves and Nora Curran piano and singing, with the Mandolin Club and a missionary fundraiser. Admission 25 cents, 15 cents for children.
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Methodist
Washington
Hallie Herde
Washington, Pennsylvania
Danny Toll
Conservatory of Music
Oberlin
Ohto
Edna Klein
Maud Reeves
Mt. Pleasant Conservatory
Nora Curran
Mandolin Club
Pearl Hrogan
Mary McCulley
Pearl Fox
Mandie Nicola
Jeannette Cherry
Fannie Harwood
Vera Rogers
Ruth Winters
Nellie Meek
Hioward McCleery
Mable Buckley
Tate Andersen
Boy Cured of Colic After Doctor's Failure
A Shell Lake Wisconsin boy, four, suffered severe colic before a physician's treatment failed. The parent gave Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and within half an hour the child slept and soon recovered. Stewart's Pharmacy Cook Sherman stock the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childer
Chamberlain
F. L. Wilkins
Shell Lake
Wis
Wilkins
Shell Lake Lumber Co
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Mediapolis Doctor Arrives By Burlington Forenoon
Dr. H. McKee of Mediapolis arrived in town this forenoon aboard the Burlington, signaling a professional visit or service soon to be announced.
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H. McKee
Mediapolis
Burlington
Preventative Remedy Touted Against Self Destruction
An advertisement claims Electric-Bitters can prevent death by own action by strengthening nerves and the body. It markets as a toning nervine and regulator for stomach, liver, and kidneys with a 60e price and pharmacy guarantee.
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Stewart's
Reward Offered for Oil House Tampering Arrest
Penn Oil and Supply Co Ltd offers a 100 dollar reward for arrest and conviction of the party or parties who tampered with the connection at their oil house on the night of August, causing loss of several thousand gallons of refined oil. Manager J. Wilbert. AY Tet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Oil and Supply Co. Ltd
Wilbert
Iowa State Fair Excursion Tickets Sold For Round Trip
Iowa Central offers one fare excursion tickets for Des Moines ISF August 21 20 return by Aug. 29. Attractions this year promise to exceed past exhibits. For details contact local agents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Central
Fare sale for round trips to Louisville and parts of Ohio
Destinations Louisville Kentucky and Ohio west of a line through Sandusky Columbus Washington D D H Wilmington and Cincinnati. One and one third fare for the round trip. Dates of sale September 1 5 15 and October 6. Tickets returnable any time within thirty days of sale. For information contact J B Kunath agent C B and Q Ry.
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Louisville
Ohio
Sandusky
Columbus
Washington D. H
Wilmington
Cincinnati
Homeseekers Excursions One Way and Round Trip Tickets
One way rate with two dollars additional for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month, with limit for return twenty one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Iowa Central for information as to rates etc or address A B Catts G P and T A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Iowa Central
A. B. Catts
G. P
T. A
Minneaplolis
Minn
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J. Albert Williams & CO
Dougherty Bros. West Side
the Evening Journal
Delaphore NO
East Main ST
Per Weer
Taylor Insurance Office
North Side
Hd. Jenkins
W. McLaughlin Kies
Kes
Jenkins & McLaughlin
Physicians and Surgeons
Court House
Duncan's Book Store
Sporting Goods
Stewart's West Side
Means & Stichter's
Mary Sessler
Newton
Frank Pearson
BE. W. Chrissinger
Des Mones
W. N. Bragg
G. A. Dewey
Memphis, Mo
Ralph Dewey
8. B. and
R. P
D. W. McAvoy
Joseph
Columbus Junction
Mahlon Smith
Harry Savage
Dennison High School
Inlaw
Dora Downs
Brighton
City Friends
Chas. Bennett
D L. Baird & Son
Cash Store
H. Knight
Washington National Bank
M. EB
Misa Ethel White
Chas, Parkinson
Parkinson
Horn
Reeves
W. J. Rewards
Pocatello
Idaho
RK. Willams
Letts
K. W. Dodder
Mayor Willams
M. G. Foster
J. W. Abrams
Rh. J. Walker
Peoria
Noah Jacob
Zachman
Little Son
Scranton
Oblingemach
George Stewart
J. A. Guest
Ray
Muscatine Island
Barton Garrett
Mes . W. Dodder
Garrett
Mrs. Dodder
Mark Campbell
Matefield
Mrs. Campbell
Elizabeth McDonald
East Washington
Will Bb. Chilcote
East Madison St
George Mason
BE. G
Mr. Mason
Arthur
Patch Creek
Walther
Walther Lighting Heating Company
Sam’j. Thompson
Cleveland
Watson
Mr. Thompson
United States
Ottumwa
Vatory
Oren
Ming Edna
Klein
Clab
Violets
Song
Mes. Hi. HW
KE. A. McDowell
Nora Corran
Reading
Blink
Ruth Mc Snery Stuart
Hallie Berdo
Tell Me
Heart
Sir Henry Bishop
Adna Klein
Chopin
BF. Liszt
Hallie
Berdo
Voocal
Guy Dy Hardelot
Daisy Hall
Aeolian
Marion Ander
DR. Price
Jersey
J. G. Smith
Baxter
H. A. Baxter
Samson & Livingston
Indiana
J. BE. Kunath
C. B
Q. Ry
Homeseekers
Fila Helena
Ckctr
Fred L. Stewart
Washington County
Postoffice
Connor & Schilling
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