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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1907

Page

5

Local travelers head to fairs and colleges across Iowa

Charles Cutright and wife left for Des Moines to attend the state fair. L. D. Higgins and E. P D. Morrison were business passengers for Oskaloosa. Miss Harriet Keck left for Brighton to visit Doctor Terry. Frank Roper and wife and sister in law traveled to Des Moines for the fair. Don Handy left for Ames to attend Iowa State College. G. W. Wallace went to Jariham Indianola and Winterset for George H. Paul Land Co. Mrs. Bowman arrived from St Louis to visit Henry Parkinson. Miss Gladys Wilson left for Galesburg Illinois after visiting her sister.

Charles Cutright Des Moines Frank Roper G. W. Wallace Jariham Indianola Winterset George H. Paul Land Co Gladys Wilson Wisie Long Galesburg George Hopengardner Will Hopengardner Anna Hopengardner

Cobs For Sale At One Dollar A Load By Baxter

Note lists numerous social notices with names and travel plans into Des Moines for the state fair. Also records visits between families in Wellman Minois and O L Brock residence and trips to Brighton and Anson Woodford home with references to Mrs. Hatton and Mrs. Underwood.

Earnest Fulton Wellman Brighton Anson Woodford A. L. Dusenberry

Free Trial Box Of Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Offered

A promotional notice offers a free trial size box of Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy to prove its merit. The snow white antiseptic balm contains ingredients like dil eucalyptus thymos and menthol and claims instant and lasting relief for nose and throat catarrh. Durable jars priced at 50 cents are available through J H Stewart with address to Dr Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.

Dr. Shoop Shoop Racine

Cheap Rates to Pacific Coast From Iowa Central Railway

The Iowa Central Railway announces daily sales until October 15 offering one way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and Mexico at $15.00 below regular fare. Contact agents or address 4A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.

Iowa Central Railway California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho Mexico

Presbyterian Endeavor Society Meets After Prayer

The regular business meeting of the Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will be held this evening after prayer meeting.

Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society

Miss Irma Wilbur Hosts Friends Tonight

Miss Irma Wilbur will entertain a company of friends this evening at her home south of the city.

Irma Wilbur

Kathryne Hopenggardner Invites Guests to Hobby Party

Miss Kathryne Hopenggardner issues invitations for a hobby party Thursday evening at her home on East Washington Street.

Kathryne Hopenggardner East Washington Street

Beaver Falls Trio Attended David Love Home Event

The Rev. Arthur Johnson and Miss Bessie Johnson of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania and Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson were entertained today at the David Love home near Ainsworth.

Arthur Johnson Bessie Johnson Beaver Falls Elizabeth Anderson David Love Ainsworth

British guests attend dinner at Brown residence

The Rev. and Mrs. Elias Handy and Miss Alice Southall of Dudley England were entertained at dinner yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brown, northwest of the city.

Elias Handy Alice Southall Dudley England W. E. Brown City

Dinner guest list features Chicago visitor at Kendall home

Miss Bessie Purvis hosted a 6 o'clock dinner last evening at her South avenue B residence. Among the guests was Ralph Gibson of Chicago, visiting at the Kendall home.

Bessie Purvis South Avenue Ralph Gibson Chicago Kendall

Helping Hand Circle Plans All Day Picnic

The Helping Hand circle of the King’s Daughters of the Second United Presbyterian church will enjoy an all day picnic tomorrow at the home of Miss Margaret Brooks, northwest of the city.

King’s Daughters The Second United Presbyterian Church Margaret Brooks

Young people enjoy picnic by Main creek woods

A party of youths drove to Main creek south of the city last evening and picnicked in Darbyshire's woods. The group, led by Hazel Ward and others, shared supper by a bonfire and each member told a story, enjoying an ideal night.

Main Creek Darbyshire Hazel Ward Fannie Winter Marguerite McGugin Martha Brindley Mary Steck Dorothy Miller Florence Patterson Carrie Winter Blanche Guthrie James Dye

Funeral Party Arrives for Miss Mary Tondre

The funeral party for Miss Mary Tondre arrived from Chicago on No. 11 after an inquest in Chicago returned an accidental death verdict. Work on funeral plans awaits word on Mrs. L. Benz's arrival from Los Angeles and the arrival of Peter Tondre of Fairbury Nebraska is expected tomorrow.

Mary Tondre Chicago No. 11 L. Benz Los Angeles Peter Tondre Fairbury Nebr

Bakers versus Barbers Set for Next Tuesday Clash

The bakers and barbers finalize plans for their postponed ball game to be held next Tuesday September 3 in Washington. A large crowd is expected as both sides seek revenge after the last defeat with weather conditions to allow.

Bakers Barbers Washington

Lockjaw Sighting Delays Safe Recovery For Miller

Joseph Miller a 56 year old carpenter and farmer from Germanville suffers lockjaw after a large splinter punctured his right thumb ten days ago. Doctor Park of Brighton and Dr Hull opened the thumb removing the splinter portion and report his condition has improved though the outlook remains grave with high fatality rates for lockjaw.

Joseph Miller Germanville Miller Park Brighton Pr. J. H. Hull

Committee to report on flour company proposition

The committee appointed to examine the Allen B. B. Flour Co. proposal will report to subscribers tonight at 7:30 at the Commercial Club. A full attendance of the fund subscribers is desired.

Allen B. B. B. Flour Co Commercial Club

Baby Has a Charmed Life in Fall From Window

Leona Frazee, age unknown, fell thirty feet from a second story window in Danville Illinois onto bottles and stones but sustained no injuries. Cab driver Mark Payton witnessed the fall and aided the baby whose first words were a cheerful oeeoomee as the mother received her unharmed child.

Danville Leona Frazee John Frazee West Main Street Frazee Mark Payton Payton Baby Frazee

Taking Care of Teeth

Dental health tips emphasize rinsing with limewater and bicarbonate of soda to counter mouth acids. Use a soft curving toothbrush with longer tip bristles, brush from gums to tips to clean edges and curves, and floss after meals and at night.

Father of Tennessee as Told by Sprague in Outing Magazine

A passage praising General James Robertson as the founder and progenitor of Tennessee. It emphasizes his frontier leadership, austere Calvinist character, and enduring legacy through descendants, noting his modest settlements and the boldness of early pioneers.

Tennessee James Robertson Robertson Lynn Tew Sprague Outing Magazine

Governor Beckham pledges aid to ex governor in Power case

Governor Beckham of Kentucky writes to Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin of Frankfort promising to secure ex Governor Taylor's freedom from arrest if he travels to Kentucky to testify in the Power case. The third annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America opens in Cincinnati. Haymond W. Clark of Indiana, surviving member of the 39th Infantry and Grand Army, dies by his own hand in Oakland over financial troubles. Greek professor Kingsbury Batchelder of Hillsdale College dies at Ocean Park Missouri at 67 from cancer. Eugene Moriarty editor of the Worcester Post drowns while bathing at Lake Quinsigamond.

Beckham Kentucky Commonwealth Franklin Frankfort Franklin Han Taylor Associated Advertising Clubs of America Cincinnati Haymond W. Clark Thirty Indiana Grand Army Oakland Cal Kingsbury Batchelder Hillsdale College Mich Ocean Park Eugene Moriarty Worcester (Mass Wandon Lake Quinsigamond

Alligator tale tests faith of Brooklyn worker

A Brooklyn worker returning from Florida recounts a close escape from an alligator. His employer cites Jonah and the whale to test faith, but the man argues a whale remembers, while an alligator would not. The exchange highlights religious humor in a case of perceived danger.

Brooklyn Florida Darky Jonah New York Press

Centers for Buyers and the Need for Breed Centers in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Bulletin argues districts should specialize in distinct horse types to attract buyers at profitable prices. It notes Richland County's large Percheron mares and calls for regional centers with uniform draft or carriage horses to build a strong market, warning against competition among breeds.

Richland County Jefferson County Lake Mills Athens Marathon County Fred Rietbrock Wisconsin Department of Agriculture

Veterinary insights on sore mouth in Virginia cattle and related herd care

Article summarizes treatments from Southern Planter and Rural New Yorker for sore mouth in cattle including pasture removal, soft feed, warm creoline washes, and a potash iron glycerin solution. It also covers horse digestion issues with mouth care, a worming mix, and lamb worm control plus wart remedies for cows teats.

Virginia Spencer State Experiment Station New Yorker Donald MccIntosh

Doings of the People continued from page 2

August 28 notices report Mrs C P Nichols and Vera returning from Chicago and Mrs Henry Goble and daughter visiting in Algona. Several residents travel to Des Moines Galesburg Washington and Keota for family and social visits with relatives and friends.

C. P. Nichols Vera E. G. Beitel Chicago Henry Goble Iowa Falls Stephen Hayden J. M. Stewart, Jr J. Baird Homer Washington L. B. Cocklin Richard Stephens E. J. Southworth Galesburg Owen Fleharty New Windsor C. T. Nash Des Moines Amanda Clark Pennsylvania S.J. Carson Myrtle Stewart Amos Stewart Algona N. M. Anderson Ina Eva Crone J. E. Booth Clara Trotter Keota

Walter Boyer Heads to Des Moines for Jacob Zeck

Westchester August 28 Walter Boyer leaves for Des Moines to attend Jacob Zeck who fell yesterday morning and was better last evening and able to be on the street W Ralston returns from the state fair I R Munro brings three cattle loads from Missouri Twenty seven tickets were sold to the state fair this morning

Walter Boyer Des Moines Jacob Zeck W. ©. Ralston I. R. Munro Missouri

Local People Attend Fair and Visit in Washington Area

W P and E J Davidson traveled to Des Moines for the fair. Dr J H Hull of Washington spent last evening with the Hull family. Jeannette, Nina Wooley, and Lena Maxwell left for Washington this morning. Mrs J R Rickey went to Columbus Junction to attend the fair and visit her parents. Mrs Jane Cowger and granddaughter arrived from Daisy North Dakota to visit and spend the winter. Rob McCall returned from Burlington. John Lease and family visited in Washington yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Anwy were visitors in Washington today.

W. P E. J. Davidson Des Moines J. H. Hull Washington Rob McCall Burlington John Lease John Anwy

Winsor Family Plans New York Visit After Keota Stay

A. K. Winsor and daughter Miss Elsie are in Keota for a few days with old friends before traveling to New York to visit his sister. Former station agent Winsor greeted old acquaintances as they prepared for their journey.

A. K. Winsor Elsie New York Mr. Winsor O. Keiser John Keiser A. W. Hamil Tom Davies Des Moines Wiekeiserg

Groton News Briefs: State Fair Travel and Births

Residents from Groton 8S D travel to Des Moines on the early excursion train for the state fair. Charles Greenweed welcomes a baby girl. A. W. Hamil and Keiser ladies depart for Des Moines to visit relatives and attend the fair. John N. Reinert sails to Chicago to buy his fall line of goods.

Groton David Keiser Des Moines Charles Greenweed A. W. Hamil Keiser John N. Reinert Chicago

Local Visitors and Trips Highlight Community Notes

George F. Anderson left Unis for Olds on a brief business trip. Mrs. Will Leeper and daughter from Noble visited the city for photos at Frey’s Studio. Mrs. H. T. Nutt traveled to Winfield to visit relatives. Mills Taylor from Morning Sun attended a reception for Rev. and Mrs. W Robb. The Westrings left for Galesburg after visiting at A. P. Peterson’s home. Paul and Teuscher headed home from Corpus Christi with a land buying party of twenty two, and John Mathers plans to move south with family amid satisfaction with the new home.

George F. Anderson Unis Olds Will Leeper Noble Mills Taylor W Robb C. A. Westring A. P. Peterson Galesburg H. George Paul David Teuscher Corpus Christi Texas John Mathers Verne Sams Arnett Rodney Daryel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Journal Sy Orville Elder, P’usuisuer Iowa Washington muTual Journal Office Bath M. J. Smith W. Main St L. D. Higgins E. P D. Morrison Oskaloosa Harriet Keck Doctor Terry Don Handy Ames Iowa State College H. A. Baxter Thomas Hatton Ed Underwood Minoak, Inl O. L. Brock Mr. Brock Pacific Coast B. Cutts Minneapolis, Minn MA A Society Baby Veterinary Louisiana Experiment Station the County News Westchester Crawfordsville Ser Ta Munn & Co Scientific Americatt Newedentera Munn & Co Ofice F St Washington, D. G Dr. King F Studio H. T. Nutt Winfield Jake Cable Wayland Marion T. Anderson
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