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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1906

Page

5

320 Acre Blackland Farm With House Barn And Outbuildings

320 acre blackland farm with a fine one story house and large barn, 240 acres of good corn land, 80 acres pasture and hay land. Will rent to a trustworthy tenant for cash or crop rent. Located in northwest Boone County Iowa near three banking towns on three railroad lines within five miles. For full information contact L. D. Higgins in Washington Iowa.

Boone County Iowa R. R L. D. Higgins Washington

Foley's Honey and Tar Remedy Cleared for Safety

Noticed to customers Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Act. It contains no opiates or other drugs and is sold by all druggists as a safe remedy for children.

Foley

Fresh oyster parties and local travel notes in Vienna

Local brief highlights include Rev J W Wright traveling to Mt Ayr and Mrs J N Pickens shopping in the city. Mrs H F Steck heads to Fairfield for a Buchanan home visit, while Mr and Mrs E G Bowman visit relatives in Winterset. Marguerite Cherry goes to Chester for a few days at the Herman Schultz home. Belle and Myra Simpson return home near Centerville after visiting the city. Rev J C Marshall of Columbus Junction passes through en route home from Keota where he preached yesterday. Rev and Mrs A L Graham of Keota change cars here en route home from the Junction where Graham preached yesterday.

Vienna J. W. Wright Mt. Ayr J. N. Pickens Haskins H. F. Steck Fairfield Buchanan E. G. Bowman Winterset Joseph Kyle Iowa City Marguerite Cherry Chester Hermen Schultz Belle Myra Simpson Centerville J. C. Marshall Columbus Junction Keota A. L. Graham Junction Graham Alex Hay Kansas Hay-Fitzgerald G. H. Brinton Robert Verdi

Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted Without Opioids

The ad claims millions bought Foley's Honey and Tar with no other beneficial results, stating the genuine product in a yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It urges purchasing only from trusted druggists to guard health.

Foley

Death of General Hiram Scofield Mourned in City

The city learned yesterday of General Hiram Scofield's death in Seattle after a recent decline from chronic malaria. Born July 1 1830 in New York, Scofield lived in Iowa since 1856, served with distinction in the Civil War earning the brevet brigadier general rank, and built a large Washington law practice. Cremation will occur in Seattle, likely Thursday.

Generalliram Scofield Seattle Washingon Hiram Scofield Saratoga County New York Union College A l Law School Albany Little Rock Arkansas Iowa Wash Donnelson Shiloh Corinth Vicksburg Sco.feld Washington Scoffled

Fresh homemade candies at the Vienna venue

Lawrence Waters travels as a passenger to Crawfordsville this morning. Miss Ella Porter of Ainsworth arrives from the west for a visit with Miss Grace Hartman. Several locals, including Mr. and Mrs. Geo Stewart and Mrs. Allen DeLong, plus Nancy Wasson from Wyman, visit friends and family in the area.

Angels Vienna George McFarland Havre Pearl White Ainsworth Lawrence Waters Crawfordsville Ella Porter West Geo. Stewart Allen DeLong Nancy Wasson Wyman Grace Hartman

Busby Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Washington County

Mr and Mrs John Busby celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary December 20 at their son William’s home seven miles south of Riverside Iowa. About 120 friends attended a noon oyster dinner with a joyful program and many gifts.

John Busby Riverside William Busby Washington County Iowa Fairfield Ohio Charlies

Royal Neighbors Hold Regular Meeting Tomorrow Evening

The Royal Neighbors announce a regular meeting for tomorrow evening at 7 50. The Fortnightly Club household economics department meets with Mrs Arch McCulley on Wednesday afternoon January 2 at 2 30.

Arch McCulley

Mrs Maxwell Hosts Dinner in Honor of Miss Carpenter

Mrs Laura Maxwell entertained a small group at dinner yesterday honoring Miss Bella Carpenter of Rock Island. Attendees included Misses Maude Morton Dol Buckley and Lucy and Nena Wilson.

Laura Maxwell Bella Carpenter Rock Island Maude Morton Dol Buckley Lucy Nena Wilson

Cunningham Dinner Hosts Burrells and Daughter

Mr and Mrs Cunningham entertained today at dinner in compliment to Mr and Mrs K A Burnell and daughter Louise of Newton.

Cunningham K. A. Burnell Louise Newton

Wallace couple host party in honor of Hold en of Denver

Mr and Mrs L H Wallace issued invitations for a party tomorrow evening at their home on south Iowa avenue The event honors Mr and Mrs George H Hold en of Denver Colorado.

L. H. Wallace South Iowa Avenue George H. Holden Denver, Colo

Mrs McGugin Hosts Friends at East Main Street Home

Mrs Margaret McGugin will entertain a number of her friends tomorrow afternoon at the home of her son R L McGugin on East Main street.

Margaret McGugin R. L. McGugin East Main Street

Private Sale of Household Goods and Beekeeping Supplies

At my home on East Washington Street. Beginning at 10 a m Thursday January 3 1907 I will sell household goods chickens bee hives bee supplies honey extractor and miscellaneous articles. Terms cash. Phone 547. 70 31 Mrs J Emmons.

East Washington St J. Emmons

Union Telegraph and U S Express Offices Closed Jan 1

The Union Telegraph and U S Express offices will close for mortet on January 1 but remain open from 8:00 to 10:00 a m and from 4:00 to 6:00 p m.

Union Telegraph Office U. S. Express

G A R Regular Post Meeting Tomorrow Night

The G A R Regular Post schedules a meeting for tomorrow night to install officers. A good attendance is desired, announced by J M Thompson.

J. M. Thompson

Women Head Minnesota Garnet Mining Company

St Paul December 31 The Alaska Garnet Mining and Manufacturing Company of Minneapolis has filed articles of incorporation. The board of directors is composed entirely of women with no men connected to the company. The capital is $1,000,000 to mine and manufacture garnets for jewelry and related uses.

St. Paul Alaska Gar Het Mining and Manufacturing Company Minneapolia

Wabash Files a Dig Mortgage in St Louis

The Wabash Railroad company filed a mortgage for 200 million dollars in the recorder of deeds office to secure 4 percent first refunding extension gold bonds due in fifty years. The funds will finance double tracking the system.

Wabash St. Louis Wabash Railroad Company Recorder of Deeds Systerm

Madison hearing fate of streetcar interurban rate ruling

A Wisconsin hearing this week will determine if the state railroad rate commission has authority over street cars operating as an interurban business. Arguments will be heard for a scent fare in Milwaukee.

Madison Wis Dee State Railroad Rate Commission Milwaukee

Pope Congratulates Santos Dumont on Triumphs

The pope received in private audience M. Santos-Dumont the aeronaut. He congratulated him on his successes and wished him further and complete triumphs.

Santos Dumont Rome Dee M. Santos Demont

Arrest Made in Parricide Case in Union City Tennessee

Union City Tenn police arrested theo 81 1ee Holder the son of Rev J YP Holder for the murder of his father Thursday night in a case authorities label parricide. He faces formal charges and is in the county jail awaiting arraignment.

Union City Tenn Theo Holder Rev. J. YP. Holder Fous Haseen

Cook County Taxable Value Ranked By State Board

The state auditor completed distribution of appraisements returned by the state board of equalization. Cook county taxable property value April 1 stood at 82,500,150,110 and the assessed value for tax rates is 461,880,002. Northwestern railroad taxed on 1,628,750. Whittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago agency 1,501,270.

Cook County Springfield Tas State Board of Equalization Northwestern Railroad Whittsburg Fort Wayne Chicago

Strychnine Candy Kills 8 Year Old Halverson

In Chicago an eight year old boy Theodore Halverson died after swallowing poison pills kept as candy. The child climbed a chair to reach a bottle on a dresser while his mother was busy in the kitchen. He was found unconscious and died hours later.

Chicago Theodore Halverson North Forty Seventh Wilson Avenues

Government to spend 3 million on Siberian colonization

St Petersburg reports the finance minister M Kokoveoff has allocated 3,000,000 rubles for 1907 to colonize Siberia. The colonization office has 200,000 homestead lots ready for settlers as famine drives migration.

St. Petersburg Russia Siberia M. Kokoveoff

Stenogs Sought in Philippines by Insular Affairs

The Bureau of Insular Affairs announced a need for more stenographers in Philippine service as eligibles exhaust. Another civil service examination will be held January 28.

Philippines Washington Bureau of Insular Affairs Philippine Service Civil Service Commission

Domestic Trouble Ends in Fatal Shooting in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on December 31 Dr. Ephraim Cheesman a 57 year old herbalist was shot and killed by Frank Long, both residents of the city. Long was arrested. Authorities say the shooting stemmed from domestic trouble.

Indianapolis Ephraim Cheesman Frank Long Long

New York Ferry Boat Paterson Sunk After Collision

The Erie railroad Ferryboat Paterson traveling from Tavonia Ferry Jersey City to West Twenty Third Street sank after a midstream collision early today. All passengers were saved.

New York

John L Sullivan to Fight Again in Baltimore Matches

John L Sullivan has accepted the Baltimore club's challenge to box Kilrain and Mitchell four rounds each. Kid Cutler will wrestle another. Event set in Baltimore with Sullivan’s comeback appearance and related bouts.

John Br Toledo Dee John L. Sullivan Baltimore Kilrain Mitchell Kid” Cutler Oteh

Bailey Wins First Round in Texas Senate Return Battle

In Comanche County a primary re vote showed 997 support for Senator Bailey and 300 against him, marking the first test of public sentiment in Texas on his potential return by the next legislature.

Bailey Fort Worth Tex Texas Senator Bailey Senate Comanche County

Girl Killed by a Train in Chicago

Miss Mary Carlson aged 18 of 249 Morse avenue Pullman stepped from behind a northbound freight and walked in front of an express on the Illinois Central tracks at One Hundred and Thirteenth street. She was instantly killed. Kensington police were notified as the train was stopped.

Chicago Dee Mary Carlson Morse Avenue Pullman One Hundred and Thirteenth Street Illinois Central Railroad Kensington

Madison man sentenced for forgery in Wisconsin case

J Ogden Morse once a piano dealer and society figure pleaded guilty to forgery in Madison Wisconsin and was given a two year sentence to Waupun prison The record says Morse was coerced by a blackmailer and forced into crime He had been arrested in Montana where he ran a weekly newspaper.

Madison Wis Dee J. Ogden Morse Waupun Morse Montana

Brentford South Dakota Townsite Prospect Promises Growth

Brentford in the Jim River valley near Watertown South Dakota promotes rapid growth with a commercial club formed by local investors. The town claims 2 brick stores and 3 brick barns elevator and 190 residence lots sold and aims to reach 1000 residents in six months as rail lines reach the town. prospects include grain market potential exclusive 20 mile territory and opportunities for business inquiries to the Brentford Commercial Club or M and S L Aberdeen.

NEW Town Watertown Mirfors River Minneapolis & St. Louis KR. R South Dakota Jim River Brentford Commercial

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