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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

8

High School Dacket Ball Team Prep and Schedule

The High school basketball squad trains this week as the season nears. Dokes center Clapper and Palmgren likely forwards with Barrows Guthrie Minick Schenefelt Russell and Anderson as candidates for spots. Principal Churchill plans two games with West Liberty and seeks games with Morning Sun Ottumwa Muscatine and Fairfield. Washington hosts West Liberty Jan 26 and West Liberty visits Feb 9. Possible games with Morning Sun Jan 1 and Feb 2. A schedule of eight to ten games likely.

Dokes Clapper Palmgren Barrows Guthrie Minick Schenefelt Russell Anderson Churchill West Liberty Morning Sun Ottumwa Muscatine Fairfield Washington

Notice forbids dumping at east of Milwaukee overpass

George Hayes states ownership of the old city dump ground east of the Milwaukee overhead bridge and prohibits dumping rubbish of any kind therein.

Old City Milwaukee Overhead Bridge George Hayes

New London Port Is Backed As Atlantic Liner Hub

Backed by J. P. Morgan Jr a scheme seeks to make New London Conn the port for future Atlantic liners. With congestion on the North River ocean terminals may be moved to another port making New London and Montauk Point favored.

New York J. P. Morgan, Jr New London Conn North River Montauk Point L. 1

Merital Rheumatism Powders Promoted at Lemmon’s Pharmacy

An advertisement touts Merital Rheumatism Powders as a leading remedy for rheumatism in all its forms. The ad invites readers to ask others who have tried the product and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy as the seller.

Lemmon

Only One Warship In A Foreign Port

Washington reports that the naval mine ship San Francisco is the sole U S warship spending Christmas abroad. It has sailed to Guantanamo Cuba with mines for Atlantic fleet harbor defense maneuvers. The rest of the Atlantic fleet ships remain docked in Boston New York Philadelphia and Norfolk. The San Francisco carries about four hundred officers and men and stockpiled ample food drink and smoke for the holiday voyage. Christmas trees were taken aboard and holly will adorn the deck.

Washington Uncle Sam San Francisco Guantanamo Cuba Boston New York Philadelphia Norfolk

MI O NA stomach tabs offer fast relief and cure

Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes MI O NA stomach tablets crafted from a strong indigestion formula. A dose after meals relieves distress in five minutes and, over a few days, addresses the underlying cause. Large 50 cent box available at Lemmon's Pharmacy and other druggists.

Lemmon Lemmon's

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Waverly Man

The quicker a cold is removed the less danger from pneumonia and other diseases. Mr B W L Hall of Waverly Virginia says Chamberlains Cough Remedy is the best on the market for colds and he has recommended it to friends. For sale by Lenunons Pharmacy.

B. W. L. Hall Waverly Chamberlain Lenunon

Winfield Excited by Brutal Assault in Iowa

Winfield Iowa residents rally in outrage after a brutal assault on Miss Lucy Bowman on Monday. Authorities ask Governor Carroll to issue a reward, now up to 3000 dollars, as searches continue for unknown suspects with no clues found. Funds from Winfield and nearby towns swell the reward pool aided by Davenport chiropractic college.

Winfield Lucy Bowman Carroll Wyman Crawfordsville Henry County P. C. Merrilatt Chiropractic College Davenport Bowman

For Sale Foley Kidney Pills Regulate Kidney Ailments

The ad promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a regulating and strengthening remedy for middle age urinary issues. It claims the pills help with kidney and bladder discomfort and urges purchase from all druggists.

Local option votes in Ohio counties show wet gains

Wayne county Wooster voters go to the polls on the local option question as liquor interests expect victory amid a trend away from dry statutes. East Liverpool Perry County and Columbiana County saw saloon reopenings and wet majorities amid shifting public sentiment since the Rose law era.

Columbus Wayne County Wooster Ohio Columbiana County East Liverpool Fast Liverpool Perry County

Minick and Rector Funerals Held Yesterday

The funeral for John Minick was at 1 30 p m at his North Marion home with Rev A S Smith officiating. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery with pallbearers Harry Springman Orie Turner Harry Turner Walter Turner Ray Minick and Ralph Minick. The funeral for Cora Rector was at 3 p m at the North Avenue C residence with Rev D I Coon presiding and music by high school girls. Interment followed in the city cemetery. Pallbearers were Miss Agnes Stewart class members in the Presbyterian Sabbath school: Gladys Lohrer Mildred Shields Jeannette Smith Gladys Barnoske Vera Eckles Edna Goodwin Winifred Miller Elva Little.

Minick John Minick North Marion Avenue A. S. Smith Mary Hunter Bessie Darbyshire Elm Grove Cemetery Harry Springman Orie Turner Harry Turner Walter Turner Ray Minick Ralph Minick Cora Rector North Avenue C D. I. Coon City Agnes Stewart Presbyterian Sabbath School Gladys Lohrer Mildred Shields Jeannette Smith Gladys Barnoske

Merito White Liniment Promoted by Lemmon's Pharmacy

Ad promotes Merito White Liniment claiming it will ease pain with Lemmon's Pharmacy listed as the seller.

Merito Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for cold warding off

When feet are wet and body chilled from exposure, take a large dose of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and bathe feet in hot water before bed to ward off a severe cold. For sale by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Lemmon's Pharmacy

Discount on Harnesses and Saddles at Hyink and Hoefflin

Notice announces a 10 percent discount on complete stock of single and double driving harness and full line of saddles. Emphasizes money savings if purchased now and that all goods are guaranteed. Invites patronage for Hyink and Hoefflin at 5916 Hyink & Hoefflin.

Hyink & Hoefflin

Closing Out Sale By Cline Brothers and Austin Sutherland

A two day advertisement for a December 28 1911 closing out sale on a farm seven miles southwest of Washington with 25 horses 66 cattle 140 hogs and farm implements. Includes details on yardage hay corn seed and household goods plus terms 10 percent day of sale 40 percent day of transfer and 50 percent on farm for five years. Sale conducted by Cline Brothers with auctioneer Austin Sutherland.

Washington Titus Brighton Hampshire Ladies’ Aid Society Cline Brothers Austin Sutherland H. T. Reynolds

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