Free Press sold to Stanley Miller of Washington Iowa
The Free Press is sold to Stanley Miller of Washington Iowa who will take possession within a week. Miller, brother of Alex Miller editor of the Washington Democrat, is a young single man with education and printing expertise. Geary county will retain a democratic paper under his ownership and operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Stanley Miller
Washington
Iowa
Miller
Alex Miller
Washington, Iowa
Geary County
Coal investment urged amid mine trouble risk
A market advisory urges investing in coal now as prices may rise before spring if mines face disruption. The warning notes potential supply issues and higher costs for buyers awaiting demand.
Local notes on shops people and travels from city paper
Miss Teresa Swift nurse graduate. Commerce ads list pies cakes cookies at Johnson's Vienna bakery fresh bread dough nuts pies. Roy Stichter sells Gunther's candies and East Side restaurant. Mrs Henderson visiting then moving to Muscatine for medical practice. Several residents travel to Des Moines Davenport Chicago for shopping and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Richard Hughes
Columbus Junction
Roy Y. Stichter
Gunther
Roy
East Side
New Baptist Church Dedicated in Shenandoah Iowa
A new Baptist church costing 24000 was dedicated Sunday by Rev. Myron W. Hayes of Seattle who traveled across the continent for the service. The pressed brick edifice will seat a thousand, and 6000 was raised by the audience to complete payments before the dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Iowa
Myron W. Hayes
Seattle
A Certain Cure for Croup Advised for Quick Relief
A 19th century note asserts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable, long used cure for croup. Mr. M. F. Compton of Market Texas testifies to its prompt relief in severe cases. The remedy is advertised as sold by Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Compton
Market, Texas
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
People and Places Around town Dec 19
C R Long of Pittsburg arrives to visit sister Mrs T W Will. J T Matthews of Washington visits his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Matthews. Rev A S Bailey returns from West Chester after assisting in services. Mrs J M Acheson and two children of Savanna Indiana visit Washington relatives. Mr Hartwick of Paris visits daughter Mrs Harry Pearson. Nev A B Smith of Ottoman brings a baby boy for adoption at the children's home finding institution to Mr and Mrs W A Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Long
Pittsburg
T. &. Will
J.T. Matthews
Washington
Samuel Matthews
A. S. Bailey
West Chester
J. M. Acheson
Savanna
Hartwick
Paris
Harry Pearson
Nev
A. B. Smith
Ottoman
W. A. Chape
Local social notes from December visit and family care
Mrs J B Carter remains seriously ill. Mrs Abe Bowen visited Deep River relatives. Mrs Godrove and baby travel to Missouri for holidays. Mrs CC Gardner helps care for ill father B F Tipton in Lexington. Dr Craver and wife visit Dr Gardner home. sisters. Mr and Mrs FE Nichols and Miss Naomi Stewart visited Joe Romine home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Carter
Abe Bowen
Deep River
Squires
FE. J. Nichols
Naomi Stewart
Joe Romine
Wedding Attendance and Local Visits Highlight Crawfordsville Notes
Sunday dedication of the Presbyterian church is noted. Mrs. Glaze of Washington traveled Monday evening to attend granddaughter Irene Glaze’s wedding. Mrs. Hannah Emmons visited her son and daughter in Iowa City. Christmas entertainment timing is expected soon. Mrs. Maggie Hay and her son are at Thomas Harding's for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Glaze
Washington
Irene Glaze
Hannah Emmons
Iowa City
Maggie Hay
Thomas Harding
Principal Resigns as Anton Departs This Friday
Mr. Anton resigns from the principalship effective this coming Friday. W. H. Montgomery will fill the vacancy, beginning duties on January 2, 1906. The notice lists various social visits and family health updates including tonsillitis, homebound residents, and local helpers.
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Anton
W. H. Montgomery
Frank Friese
Chittum
Riverside Friends
D. J. Brennan
Joe Dawn
Lechner Relocates with Family in Burlington Section Crew
George Lechner, section foreman on the Burlington at this place, has moved his family and is continuing work with the railroad. Neighbors report a quiet departure and plans to settle in a nearby town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lechner
Burlington
Local Travelers Stop In For Day On South Road
Household goods moved to Elrick Junction as K. J. Collins of Burlington swaps roles on the road. John Taylor of Washington checks on business here. W. A. Harper travels to Fairfield on business. Will McClean of Washington visits for the day. J. H. Armstrong spent yesterday at the Joseph Porter home in Wyman. Roll Johnson of Columbus City on business here. Chas Batley and Chas Saling of Washington visit Crawfordsville today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elrick Junction
K. J. Collins
Burlington
John Taylor
Washington
W. A. Harper
Fairfield
Will McClean
J. H. Armstrong
Joseph Porter
Wyman
Roll Johnson
Columbus City
Chas, Batley
Chas
Relatives and visitors gather in town for holidays
Mrs Wm Menefee and daughter Dorothy of Wapello visit kin here. Mrs Bruce Moore and son Lyle of West Chester spend Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lee Morris leave for Coffeyville Kansas for the winter. Bert Dillon visits Washington. Frank McKato arrives from there. Vernon Sigler of Wellman visits friends. Mrs R G Sands of Ainsworth shops in the city. Mrs Jos Link’s condition worsens. Mrs John S Green and babies arrive from Keota for a Joan Simpson home visit. Children five and under to receive Christmas presents at the New Store Thursday. Souvenir postal cards for Christmas urged. Melitoney Drug Co. Mrs S M Martin to visit from Portland. Mrs Alice Harbison departs for Burlington. Chas Stevenson returns to Minneapolis. undergoing treatment for sciatic rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Menefee
Dorothy
Wapello
Bruce Moore
Lyle
West Chester
Lee Morris
Coffeyville
Kansas
Bert Dillon
Washington
Frank McKato
Jos
Link
John S. Green
Keota
Joan Simpson
S. M. Martin
Portland
Ore
B. Matthews
Alice Harbison
J. Adams
Burlington
Chas. Stevenson
Menapolis
Stevenson
Public Farm Auction Near Washington and Riverside
Auctioneer Chas Brown offers a public sale at the Thomas Kootek farm in Jackson township on Thursday December 21 1905 at 10 a m. The listing includes 10 horses 14 head of cattle 30 hogs farm equipment and 2 000 3 000 bushels of corn plus hay and straw. Terms: ten months on sums over 10 cash under 10 bankable notes with 6 percent discount on larger sums and 7 percent interest on overdue notes. T J Harvey owner with lunch on site.
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Chas. Brown
Reidence
Jackson Township
Kown
Kootek Farm
Washington
Wiles
Riverside
Poland
China
T. J. Harvey
Skates Ground at Groen Dycke Opposite Opera House
A local notice announces plans to open a storage room in the Donovan building with reasonable prices. Orders can be left at Conner and Schilling grocery store. Seats for the home talent minstrel show Christmas night go on sale at 25 35 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Conner & Schilling
L. H. O'Loughlin
Electric Bitters Prove Cure for Chronic Ailments
W Hoffman of Harper Wash credits Electric Bitters with curing seven years of stomach and liver trouble after a bitter battle. He praises the remedy and urges others to use it. Sold with a guarantee by J H Stewart Druggist at 50 cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee
W. Hoffman
Harper, Wash
J. H. Stewart Druggist
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Office
East Main
S&t
Lachington Mutual
Eegrees
OCAL
Stewart's Book Store
Plymouth Rock
G. W.ear
Geo. M. Fulton
United States
Boston Block
Minneapolis
Minn
Journal Office
Journal
Ashby
Roy Y. Strinter
Reginald
Teresa Swift
Johnson's
Marbourg & Helwick
Stichter
DD. WH. Tipton
Wellman
Belle Kephart and Son
Des Moines
The
Keck Floral Co
J. P. Strain
Will Strain
Woodstock
T. M. Reynolds
South Side
Henderson
Muscatine
City Feed Yard
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
the County News
Ainsworth
Haskins
Richmond
Jos. Casper
Addie Bockhorst
Celesta Kos
Shalla
Godfrey Sommers
Albert Figgins
Eda Wieland
Mary Smith
Brighton
Vernon Sigler
R. G. Sands
M. Lombardo’s
Eeree
Ulder
Melitoney Drug Co
Athlophoros CO
New Haven
Conn
Fox
Isabella
Searf
Fox Searf
Seta
Zion
Vane
I. Rothschild & Co
Tchout
J. E. Kunath
Skates Hollow
Groendycke’s
Opera House
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