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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
2
W Cherryholmes traveled to Oakville Iowa for a major horse sale held there today. He left Cook and Sherman streets after arranging travel details for the event.
The Daughters of the American Revolution surpass 70 000 members nationwide with chapters in all states. They fund Continental Memorial Hall at a cost of 350 000 and support preservation of Revolutionary landmarks and old mansions. Washington chapter offers two history prizes for grammar students.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease that cannot be cured by local applications. The cure, Hall's Catarrh Cure, is taken internally and targets blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as a legitimate prescription by F J Cheney Co of Toledo, Ohio, it includes testimonies and is sold by druggists for 75 cents, with Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
The Journal announces a month left for carriers and collectors to win prizes for service. Top collectors Cloyce Anderson Phil Dupuis Eliot Grayson and others compete closely while Guy Knauss and Harry Dupuis lead in delivery. Prizes include a gold watch and chain, cash awards, and delivery prizes as of January 15, 1908.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin sends free mail out tests to prove the value of his catarrh remedy. The scientific prescription, known to druggists, is offered to the public at no cost. Sold by J H Stewart.
Iowa City acquits Chas. Merrifield Jr. after he was charged with converting a twenty-dollar gold piece to his own use. He drove Chas. Barer and three others after a Davenport prize fight. Barer gave him what was believed to be a silver dollar, later found to be the twenty-dollar coin. The state failed to prove the charge.
W A Ferren pleaded guilty to one count in the Farmers State bank case at Clearfield and was sentenced by Judge Towner to five years at hard labor in Fort Madison. Ferren vanished after the bank collapse in June and was captured in Kansas City on August 24.
Judge in Fort Dodge district court issues injunction forbidding Wester City council from giving Plymouth Clay Products Co. free water or remitting taxes for ten years. The ruling holds councils cannot grant such concessions.
The Journal offers engraved plates and visiting cards as a popular Christmas gift. Call at the office to view the latest styles and order now to receive before Christmas.
Byron Williams, formerly a Charles City newspaper man now in Chicago literary circles, gains notice for his poem The Weaver. Wilbur D. Nesbit lauds it as one of the best reads in months. The Iowa native, with support from fans in Iowa, presents a vivid dream weaving motif and praise from a famed poet laureate.
G D Ellyson reports yearly treasurer figures detailing 165 221 27 in expenses and 35 527 29 in premiums for the fair 104 356 75 state receipts and 236 103 96 gate receipts and privileges. He notes a $35 327 00 balance to successor and that he is not a candidate. The hog pavilion accounted for major costs while $116 459 09 funded improvements.
The Baptist church lecture room will serve a chicken pie dinner Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a hot waste supper from 5 to 7 p.m. both at twenty five cents. Ice cream is ten cents. Farmers at the institute urged to attend.
Mrs John Ralston died last evening at her home north of Keota after rheumatic illness. Her daughter Mrs Schaffer of Peoria Ill arrived yesterday morning to be with her mother but could not reach her before the death. The family had delayed the trip due to the cold weather and Mrs Ralston was not deemed dangerously ill until about an hour before passing.
Nate Jones arrived home from Guthrie Center Iowa where he was summoned by the illness of his wife's brother Fred Ferry.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports severe kidney and bladder issues improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He credits second bottle and total cure after five bottles and notes passing a rigid life insurance examination. Sold by all Druggists.
The Journal office offers embossed stationery in single double and three letter monograms. Samples and styles are available. Place orders early to ensure delivery for Christmas gifts.
Mrs. Allen DeLong and her sister Mrs. George Stewart who is visiting her were passengers last evening for Crawfordsville after spending the day in the city with relatives.
Captain Harper came back to his Crawfordsville residence last evening after a brief stay in the city.
An explanation that a child’s cold can leave one susceptible to diphtheria and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly cures the cold and lowers danger. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
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