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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1906

Page

7

Local News Notes From Ainsworth And Nearby

Mr and Mrs James Thompson return home in Ainsworth after a brief city visit. Samuel Gardner comes home from West Chester after recent business. Miss Hazel Grush returns from Kremlin Oklahoma after weeks with relatives. Fred A Lundahl lamp inspector for Rock Island travels via Chicago to Ft Worth Texas by car, reaching high speeds. Mrs Lon Brindley and Mrs Dr McCartney depart for Chicago for a few days visit before returning to Girard Ohio.

James Thompson Ainsworth City Hazel Grush Kremlin Oklo Fred A. Lundah Rock Island Chicago Ft. Worth Texas Colorado Springs Lon Brindley Dr. McCartney Mrs McCartney Girard Ohto

Washington lodge 260 A F and A M regular meeting

Regular meeting of Washington lodge No 260 A F and A M Friday evening at 7 30 oclock. Business and petitions to be acted upon and the annual election of officers. Full attendance urged. J H Steck W M.

Washington Lodge No A. M. Wriday J. H. Steck W. M

Playhouse returns to Old Cross Roads at Gra ham opera house tonight

The Graham opera house hosts Old Cross Roads tonight with a strong company led by manager Arthur Alston. The production, praised as a heart story with bright comedy, follows a straightforward dramatic tale without rural stereotypes or war themes. A Hippodrome Quartet will also perform.

Old Cross Roads Play and Company Graham Opera House Arthur ©. Alston

Foley's Kidney Cure Proved Truthful in Test of Life Insurance

James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut says after trying kidney remedies and doctors he improved after Foley's Kidney Cure. After the second bottle he felt better and five bottles cured him completely allowing a rigid life insurance examination. Foley's Kidney Cure treats backache and all kidney and bladder troubles sold by all druggists.

James Donahue New Britain, Conn Foley

Weddings and social events fill local parsonage notices

Multiple marriages reported at the M E parsonage with Rev. Elias Handy officiating. Chas Brush and Stacie Jacoby wed with family attendance, followed by Howard Laird and Myr Jackson tying the knot, and Mabie G Page with Claud E Bain hosting a small ceremony. Also noted are a birthday party for Gladys Shoemaker and an oyster supper by Oscar George for local bachelors. Aprons and fancy goods advertised for sale in the Gazette building Friday and Saturday.

M. EB. Parsonage Chas. Brush Stacie Jacoby Elias Handy Brush Chas. Jacoby Washington Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Howard Laird Winfield Myr Jackson Beatty Laird W. Jackson L. A. Todd Mabie G. Page Claud E. Bain

Bachelor social brightens dreary day at Bryson home

The W. R. C. held a social at Mrs. John Bryson’s East Washington street home. Members read papers and enjoyed refreshments, ending a day noted for pleasure and profit in the club’s ongoing social series.

W.R C John Bryson East Washington Street W. BR. C. Press Cor

Death of Mrs Elizabeth Godwin at Peters home near Brighton

Mrs Elizabeth Godwin died yesterday at her son Peters home near Brighton after two weeks of decline in health. Born Mary Elizabeth Kemp January 7 1328 in Maryland she married Peter Godwin in 1850 and moved to Iowa in 1854 settling in Washington County. Twelve children were born seven survive. Funeral held at Peters home at 10 am with burial at Shrock Cemetery.

Elizabeth Godwin Peter Brighton Mary Elizabeth Kemp Maryland Ohio Peter Godwin Iowa Washington County Mr. Godwin Kansas Shrock

What to Give Him A Chico Cigar Gift

Washington women face gift dilemmas for male relatives during the holidays. J EK Lemmon recommends a box of Wadsworth Brokers Chico cigars as Showroom endorsed by top tasters who prefer this smoke over cheaper brands. He notes high demand and offers guidance on shade and strength to please the recipient.

Washington J. EK. Lemmon Box Wadsworth Brokers Chico Cigars Lemmon

Sermon on the dying thief at Presbyterian church

Rev H Rogers preached a powerful sermon to a large audience at the Presbyterian church on the prayer of the dying thief. Mr Phillips sang movingly and the piece inspired all listeners. Services continue tonight at 7 30 with a focus for young men and a session meeting afterward. Roy Stichter attends a wedding of C Roy Patterson in Hopkinton. J W Applegate bought a piano from H F Maass. Small dry goods package found. inquire at the office.

Rogers Presbyterian Church Phillips Jesus Paradise Calvary Roy ¥. Stichter C. Roy Patteron C. Roy Roy

Fresh butter Scotch snaps at the Vienna

J W Zaring traveled to Cotter on business this morning. J J McKeone enjoys a new ten pound contractor arrival at his home yesterday. Mrs Emily Cunningham leaves for Goshen Ind to visit Charlotte. Mrs H Dixon departs for Somonauk IN after visiting in the city. Bazaar offers dressed chickens and home made edibles Friday and Saturday.

J. W. Zaring Cotter Vienna J. J. McKeone Emily Cunningham Goshen Ind Charlotte

Bricks Set to Finish Paving of Street

The pavers will complete laying the oricks today and, if weather stays favorable, finish the paving soon. Residents welcome the relief from winter street closure and anticipate spring beautification work along the street. The street is expected to be beautiful once all plans are done.

Veterinary notes on horse tongue injuries and livestock care

A veterinary column covers horse tongue injuries heals with limited stitching, and causes of tongue protrusion from dental issues. It also warns harsh bits worsen habit and discusses stomach worm treatments in sheep using turpentine emulsion and dosing, plus obstructions in cattle throats and sore mouth in piglets with preventive ear-tips and carbolic wash.

Layers and Breeders

Feather notes pullets in their first winter are top egg producers while older pullets provide steadier supply. Eggs from young pullets are less suitable for hatching. hens two years old perform better for eggs intended for hatching, as immaturity weakens offspring vigor.

Chicks on Plowed Ground Practice Noted

A well known poultryman advocates alternating strips of plowed and grass ground for chicks. He believes the young stock should spend most of their time on the plowed ground to benefit from fresh soil and chosen ground.

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