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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1905

Page

6

Special Prices on Dress Goods and Silks this Week

Special prices on dress goods and silks from Monday to Saturday invite shoppers to buy Christmas gifts now. The ad touts wool and silk dresses as desirable and acceptable, encouraging early shopping.

Attorney General Rules on Bonds for Public Officers

The attorney general declares officers must renew their official bonds for the new year. Officials holding over must provide updated bond regardless of prior term.

Iowa Attorney General rule forces new bonds for extended officials

Des Moines reports Attorney General Mullan has advised the State Treasurer that public officers with terms extended by the biennial elections amendment must post new bonds. The ruling affects county treasurers and many others, renewing obligations for one year and potentially freeing many bondsmen. Debates continue over the authority for such extensions and required renewals.

Des Moines Iowa Mullan Gilbert

Sunday Evangelist Concludes Burlington Campaign

Rev. William A Sunday closed his evangelistic series in Burlington Iowa before seven thousand inside and five thousand outside. The meetings yielded about 2 50 converts and the audience gave a free will offering likely exceeding 4000 dollars.

Burlington Iowa William A. Sunday Tabernacle

Local Iowa man credits remedies for cold relief

J S Egleston of Maple Landing Iowa describes severe winter colds turning into lagrippe. He says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets relieved symptoms, restored bowels liver and kidneys function, and knocked out the grip. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

J. S. Egleston Maple Landing Iowa Chamberlain Stewart's Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Normal Bible class to unite eight churches announced

The Sunday school institute at the Methodist church ends with plans for a Normal Bible class joining eight churches. A committee including Rev. Hlias Handy Rector R. G. Jones W. H. Hughes D. H. Logan and E. F. Neal will organize. Dr George spoke on the Interdenominational Sunday school and Dr Roads praised child study.

R. G. Jones Ministerial Association First Second United Presbyterian Hlias Handy W. H. Hughes D. H. Logan E. F. Neal Round Table Childden George Roads

Series Divides Periods of Growth for Sunday School

A three part treatment of childhood boyhood and youth has guided Sunday school sessions. Attendees report gaining new light on problems and benefiting from the series.

Death of Lothrip Darling in Gaylord Kansas

Mrs. Julia McAvoy learns of the death of her brother Lothrip Darling at his Gaylord Kansas home on a Friday evening. He was about 87, with paralysis listed as the immediate cause. Darling will be remembered by many for his long life as a good man and faithful neighbor.

Julia McAvoy Lothrip Darling Gaylord Kansas McAvoy Gaylord, Kansas Uncle Lothrip Darling

Seek Information on Slocum Family in Mound City

The Journal requests any word on Norman Slocum Martin Slocum and California Slocum who married William Loaver. California’s present address is unknown since she came here about twenty years ago. Communicate any information to this office.

Mound Citys Norman Slocum Martin Slocum California Slocum William Loaver

Notice for G A R Regular Meeting Tomorrow Night

G A R post meeting scheduled for tomorrow night seeks full attendance. W H Warner notes. Johnson’s offers candy at 5 cents a pound.

W. H. Warner P. C

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy Ad

Pains in the stomach and sudden colic attacks require immediate relief. A bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy provides fast aid without a doctor. For sale by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Local Candy Still At Johnson's Store

Mrs. W A Stiles arrived this morning aboard the Firefly. Mrs. W A Harper from Crawfords ville visited the city today. Miss Mary McAtlin spent Sunday at Havre and returned to town this morning. All kinds of homemade candy were on display at Johnson's.

Johnson's W. A. Stiles W. A. Harper Crawfordsville Mary McAtlin Havre

Local arrivals and departures note city visitors

Harve Shannon arrived Saturday evening from Muscatine. Wm. Lindauer was a passenger for Keota Saturday evening. Mrs. Wm. Meyers of Muscatine is visiting friends in the city. Dr. A. P. George departed this morning for his home in St. Louis after a few days in our city.

Harve Shannon Muscatine Wm. Lindauer Keota Wm. Meyers A. P. George St. Louis Our City

Will Engle Suffer Hand Injury In Moving Accident

W. H. Warner learned that his son-in-law Will Engle of Rubio sustained a serious right hand injury while assisting with moving a house. The accident will keep him from working this winter.

W. H. Warner Will Engle Rubio

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New York Washington County Institute Mr. Lothrip Darling Ceed Washington Logan Furniture Co Washington, Iowa
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