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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1905
Page
4
The bazaar hosted by the ladies of St James Church begins Tuesday the 19th and runs the rest of the week. Dinner is served from 11 to 1 daily in the lower hall while lighter refreshments are upstairs. Doll booths and fancy work tables will be on sale and the ladies urge public patronage for a successful event.
F Haight announces continued sewing machine business at the old stand offering sales of new machines and repairs. He invites customers to visit today to view the line and obtain service. Phone 59.
Advertisement notes a health product marketed as prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble. Claims a mad rush of purchases in the public, urging use of Dr King s New Life Pills available for 25 cents at J H Stewart s drug store with a guarantee.
The physician reports Miss Frankie Porter injured in a runaway is slightly better. She was conscious briefly yesterday afternoon and talked with friends but then slipped back into a stupor and remained in that state until morning. The doctor hopes she will pass the critical point before evening.
The St James church ladies served dinner at Phoenix Hall and will provide meals for the balance of the week. A bazaar is set in the building's upper story with many beautiful items on exhibition and for sale, and they urge public patronage.
Pains in the stomach and attacks of the collie come on suddenly and are extremely painful. The article recommends having Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for relief without a doctor. Sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
The Presbyterian church hosts a Christmas musicale with a silver offering and candy sale. Mr. and Mrs. Strain entertain old soldiers and their wives in honor of Mrs. Strain of Woodstock Iowa. A Longfellow study at the Fortnightly club discusses Whitier. An oyster supper for Plains church benefit is planned near the city with Bettie performing for children. A bridal shower for Miss Dwinnie Rankin precedes the wedding to Ralph Thompson. Irene Glaze and William E. Acheson wed near Ainsworth with future housekeeping in Texas. Roses go on sale at Washington nursery with listed prices for various varieties.
O A Patterson died yesterday. he lived in Sioux City and was a brother of the late A H Patterson. He is survived by a wife and four daughters. A former Iowa City resident who had visited the community many times.
Davenport reports fireman Thomas Cunningham of hose company No 5 died at Mercy hospital from injuries suffered when thrown from the hose wagon driver’s seat shortly before noon. He sustained broken arms and shoulder and severe internal injuries. death occurred at 2:30 pm.
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