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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1901

Page

3

Local Hews. Cream Puffs at Johnson's tomorrow

J.N. Jones travels for Talleyrand on business. Robert Fisher from West Cheater passes through city. Johnson bakery offers full line of edibles. Miss Sarah Hughes goes to Fairfield to open medical office. The Modern Woodmen hold election and banquet at Means restaurant tonight. Hickory not pound cake at Johnson's tomorrow.

Johnson Bakery Sarah Hughes Fairfield Means Johnson’s

Stewart Ad Change Noted and Local Notices

Notes mention Stewart changing an advertisement and various local items. Passengers John Jackson and S Meyer traveled to Unionvile this morning. Robi Boyd of Stafford visits his uncle Alex Dawson. U V A officers elections set for Friday evening with full attendance urged. Frank Bell returns from Davenport to visit family Hervey Bell. J A Cunningham and Ab Anderson in Kansas this week expected home Monday. W A Turner advertises largest toy selection on the west side.

Robi Boyd Stafford Kan Alex. Dawson Frank Bell Davenport Mrs. Hervey Bell

Local Notes Include Travel and Business Moves

Miss Cora Bell visits Ainsworth for turkey dinner at the Mat Miller home. Miss Clara Coulter heads to Plattsburg Missouri for winter. Mrs Dana leaves East Washington St for Chicago for the season. Miss Atkinson returns to Kansas City after stay in the city. Dan Taylor of Smith Taylor Horse Co arrives on business from Buffalo. Winfield Norcross relatives return to Harris Missouri after visiting Rush Morris home. Shoe shining parlor remains open over the Washington National Bank. H Knecht tailor shop alongside. R E Dougherty and Sutherland travel with Milwaukee to take depot-site options. Wm. Clark, now in Oklahoma, receives pension increase from 600 to 800 monthly via J J Kellogg agency.

Dr A S Hays Dentist Parlor in Temple Building

Dr A S Hays operates as a dentist with parlors located in the Temple Building offering dental services to the public.

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Toowoomba Resident

An open testimonial from W. Wockner praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for curing a two month severe cough. The letter claims it is endorsed by Toowoomba’s oldest residents and urges others to try the remedy. Stewart’s Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman stock the remedy.

Toowoomba Australia Chamberlain W. &. Wockner Mr. Wockner Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Louisiana Purchase Flag Day Proposed by Ex Governor

Ex Governor Francis calls for December 20 to be observed as Louisiana Purchase Flag Day to honor the transfer of title from France to the United States. Governor Shaw supports the move and asks all public buildings at state, county, and municipal levels to display the American flag in tribute to the historic event.

Shaw Francis France United States

Brotherhood of American Yoemen Organizing in City

The Brotherhood of American Yoemen is forming in the city as a fraternal beneficiary society with about thirty members already recruited by Deputy J. W. Wood. Meetings are held in the A. O. U. W. hall and officers have not yet been selected.

Brotherhood of American Yoemen Brotherhood of American Yoemer J. W. Wood A. O U. W. Ball

Brightly Painted Delivery Wagon Unveiled Publicly

Harry Krakaw unveils a new vibrant delivery wagon at a public event. Mrs. Fred Giesler arrives from Muscatine and stays at the Frank Stewart home. Mrs. Lilly Saunders travels to Chicago to visit brothers Clyde and Roy Riley. Mr. and Mrs. A Ramsey return to Mansfield Ohio after visiting T. K. Brown and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs Ray Crozier of Moline depart after a stay in the area.

Harry Krakaw Iusa Beauty Fred Giesler Muscatine Frank Stewart Lilly Saunders Chicago Clyde and Roy Riley A Ramsey T. K. Brown Mansfield Ohio Ray Crozier Moline

A Home College Course and Young Man Beginning Business

The Saturnpay Eventue Post from Philadelphia announces two new departments for the Saturday Evening Post. A Home College Course will be taught by a special faculty of college professors and include carefully chosen studies with outside reading. To the Young Man Beginning Business pairs successful practitioners with reading lists to guide new entrants.

Saturnpay Eventue Post Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post T. B. Vogt Columbia Pharmacy

Auction at Residence North of Washington on Dec 11

Mrs M A Cook widow of J M Cook and A Meyer announce a sale at the residence 9 miles north of Washington on Wednesday Dec 11 starting at 10 am. The catalog includes livestock farming implements wagons tools chickens potatoes fodder and more with cash notes for over ten dollars and installments for larger sums.

Washington John Deere

Jap Bidwell Unhurt After Buggy Tongue Breaks

Jap Bidwell had a near miss on Tuesday night when the buggy tongue broke. His team ran wild until he was thrown over the dash board and stopped the horses. He sustained a badly injured right shoulder with no broken bones.

Jap Bidwell

Newport Photo Studio Promises Fast Christmas Prints

The Newport Leader notes photo service for holiday gifts with image finishing promised in time for Christmas. It promotes Baby Poser and emphasizes honest work and prompt delivery at low prices under the motto The Best for the Least Money.

Atyle Newport

Royal Neighbors Elect Officers and Local Notices

The Royal Neighbors elected officers for the coming year including Miss Ethel Austen Oracle, Ettie Wright Senior Vice, Mary Meek Recorder, Ida Harmon Receiver, Mrs McGaheo Chancellor, Will Eichelberner Marshal, Avon Thompson Lon... Sentinel, Frank Page Outer Sentinel, Dr Ida Bailey and Dr Qhas Sewart as physicians, and Mant Eailey on the board. An oyster supper followed. A Honolulu Hawaiian club debated Rocky Mountain Tea serving preferences. Also noted are Stewart’s sale, J Fellows, and Sir Rev H H Brownel’s city visit. Duncan keeps all school books needed. 418

Royal Neighbors Ethel Austen Oracle Ettie Wright Mary Meek Ida Harmon McGaheo Hancellor Will Eichelberner Avon Thompson Loner Sentinel Frank Page Outer Sentinel Ida Bailey Qhas Sewart Mant Eailey Will Fecheiberger

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Ad Promises Full Refund

An advertisement touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy with a money back refund if the user is not entirely satisfied after taking one bottle.

Smith

Forty-seventh annual session of the State Teachers Association

The lonal Teachers Association opens in Des Moines with a five day program December 26 to 30. Highlights include J P D John Greencastle Ind. Mary O Reilly Paris on Her Royal Highness Woman. Bishop J L Spaulding Peoria Ill on Moral Education. platform on Pedagogy of the Sunday School. speakers Seerley Beardshear MacLean and Gov Shaw. Grand Sacred Concert. Manual Training address by Gabriel Bamberger Chicago. State Superintendent address. Inspector J L Hughes Toronto. strong, new programs and notable music led by Mrs Reynolds West Des Moines.

The Lonal Teachers’ Association Des Moines J. L Spaulding Peoria Ili Seerley Beardshear MacLean Gov. Shaw M. L. Bartlett Gabriel Bamberger Chicago J. L. Hughes Toronto Can

Local visitors and residents mingle in city yesterday

J. B. Dodds father of Prof. Dodds of the Academy was a business visitor. Mrs. T. Smith and Mrs. Lizzie Eikenberry returned from What Cheer. Ex-Sheriff Westenbauer of Fairfield visited Safe Oroop's home last night.

H H. Brownel Keote J. B. Dodds Prof. Dodds Academy T. Smith Lizzie Eikenberry Westenbauer Fairfield Safe Oroop

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