Christmas gatherings fill local homes with joy and meals
Social season continues in this city with numerous family dinners and parties. Mrs Elmer Wells hosts a family dinner on East Jefferson Street while Edna Webb and Edie Boyee host A B C girls. Col C J Wilson and Mrs Wilson host Christmas crowd on East Washington Street. The Phillips family holds its annual dinner at L E Nagley home. Miss Stacia Putman and Charles Long wed at noon. The BR E Os plan a social for soldiers home for holidays. A large commercial club Christmas dance closes the week with regional guests and a luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wells
East Jefferson Street
Col
Mrs. C. J. Wilson
East Washington Street
James Palmer
Palmer
Edie Boyee
Washington
Nena Wilson
East Main Street
Phillips
L. E. Nagley
J. 8. Phillips
J. N. Phillips
J. M. Simpson
W. A. Phillips
S R. Koupp
John Putman
Miss Staciato
Charles G. Long
A.S. Smith
Methodist Church
Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Kidney Trouble
A Rochester man describes pain in the back and irregular kidney action, stating Foley Kidney Pills restored strength and health, claiming he is now completely cured and stronger than in years. Lemon's Pharmacy and Mckinney Drug Co are listed at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Mayer
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
Lemmon
Mcklhinney Drug Co
Cure a Cold in One Day Claim for Laxative Pill
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. It promises a money back refund if the remedy fails and mentions W Grove’s nature as a product tag on the packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grove
Insurance losses paid by Washington County mutual
Secretary Sidney Coon lists losses paid including C. W. Porter of Brighton for house contents worth 40.98, Kime and Jones of Washington for buggy and harness 90, John Rath of Riverside for barn 125, and 1. C. Steele of Riverside for contents damage 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Coon
Washington County Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Association
C. W. Porter
Brighton
Kime
Jones
Washington
John Rath
Riverside
C. Steele
Weekend Echoes: Quiet Day After Christmas Observed
Citizens report a calm post holiday mood with many extending Christmas celebrations yesterday while others rested. Town stores had steady commerce on Saturday though not booming, as shoppers prepare for the annual inventory counts.
Minister Resigns After Fight Against Saloon in Town
A local minister resigns following a long struggle with the saloon element and lack of church support. In his farewell sermon he vows to do something the devil has never done, declaring he will leave O-
Northern Bank of New York Seized by Superintendent
The Northern Bank of New York was taken possession of by Bank Superintendent Cheney today. The bank, formerly the Hamilton Bank, reported deposits totaling about 6 million dollars and faced difficulties during the 1907 panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cheney
Train wreck claims three lives near Farber Missouri
Kansas City dispatch reports the Red Hammer passenger train collided with a freight train near Farber Missouri. Engineer BR Vaviss fireman MW Crab and brakeman HH Flora were killed. No passengers were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaviss
A. Crab
Golden opportunities in the Northwest rail expansion
The Dakotas, Montana, Idaho and Washington offer opportunities for farmers, business, and professionals as new towns grow along the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound Railway. The line unlocks thousands of acres for development and Montana offers 160 acre or 120 acre homesteads. Low round trip fares in 2011 invite homeseekers to visit and plan, with literature available from F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Mrs Harry Bell Undergoes Serious City Hospital Operation
Mrs. Harry Bell underwent a serious operation at City hospital on Sunday and is recovering nicely. She appears much better today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bell
City Hospital
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Eagle Hall
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Edna Webb
North Marion Avenue
Daniel Wilde
Anne Houdek
Walter Wilde
Margaret
Marian
Peoria
J. A. Work
Helen
James
M. R. Meek
Walter
Harvey
Carl
Alice
BR. E. O's
Alice Rownd
Saml. Hoyt
Frank Malone
Muscatine
Tim
Mr. Hout
Ambrose Hout
Jefferson City
Mr. Pleasant and
Ray Foley
Keo- Lees L
Woman's Temperance Union
Mary Gibson
West Jefferson Street
Hue
Weyela Chub
J. L. Brookhart
Commercial Club
Mahana, Ogle and Fisher
Iowa City
Anne Koick
City
Otto P Dede
Oskaloosa
W. Rk. Cubbins
Lichen Stein
Hastings
Nebr
Kika Coop
Jeanette Leprovest
Clinton
Miss Reppert
Winfield
Frank Eagle
Omaha
Nebi
Ben Butler
Towa City
Hoyt Young
Lillian Dvoorsky
Tom Miller
Mr. Millheiser
Marshalltown
Frank Buckley
Elizabeth Littler
Des Moines
Maude Daugherty
Colorado Springs
Cole
Nathan Litter
Stanley Miller
Nancy
Ening Journal
the Northern Bank
Ulionatine
Bank
Trainwen
Kansas City
Red Hammer
Farber
Flora
Golden Opportunites
Atchison Bros
A. Wark & Co
Mason Transfer & Storage Co
Washington, Iowa
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park Sanitorium
Cottage Grove
Iowa
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