Death of Thomas Craig Leaves Washington Community Missing
Thomas Craig a longtime Washington resident and veteran of the 25th Iowa died unexpectedly at 5 p.m. Sunday at his son Scott Craig’s home in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held in Washington and Crawfordsville with interment in Crawfordsville cemetery. he was 75 or 76 and survived by his wife Sarah Anderson and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Craig
Washington
Iowa
Scott Craig
Kansas City
Mr. Craig
Ab Anderson
Craig
Tennessee
W. C
James Ferguson
Anderson Craig
Mattie Redans
Eldon
Pleasant Plains auxiliary meeting and church social notices
The Woman's Foreign Missionary society auxiliary will meet at Mrs. Stella Gallagher's home on Wednesday February 3. The First United Presbyterian young people plan a social Friday evening at T. J. McElhinney's South Iowa avenue home. Rebekah Gleaners meet Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Sadie Minick's home. The Golden Rule circle has a date change and will hold an all day meeting Thursday at Mrs. J. T. Matthews' home. What I Can society meets Thursday February 4 1909 at 7 30 PM with Miss Edna Foss in southeast Washington. Attendance urged.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of
Pleasant Plains
Stella Gallagher
First United Presbyterian Church
T. J. McElhinney
South
Iowa Avenue
Rebekah Gleaners
Sadie Minick
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. T. Matthews
What I Can Society
Edna Foss
Washington
Special Meetings At M E Church Draw Large Crowds
Attendance at the M E church special meetings grows with strong Ezekiel 18:30 sermons. Rev A S Smith denounces iniquity and urges repentance. Afternoon talk from Galatians 6 stresses church restoration of the erring. Choir of about 35 under Rev J H Taylor highlighted. Mrs John Bryson hosts Navajo club for Mollie Cherry before her move to Oklahoma City.
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Rev. Smith
Taylor
M. E. Church
Ezekiel
A. 8S. Smith
J. H Taylor
John Bryson
Mollie Cherry
Oklahoma City
Condition of Mrs Eckles in Georgia and Tennessee
Relatives report Mrs James Eckles once in Belmont Tennessee after wintering in Georgia suffered a stroke of apoplexy yesterday. Her son Charles and daughter Nettie left today for Belmont. Authorities later advised her condition greatly improved and not serious.
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James Eckles
Georgia
Belmont
Tenn
Charles
Nettie
Worde
Quiet Wedding at North Iowa Avenue Unites Benson and Bush
This afternoon a quiet home wedding occurred at the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Berdo on North Iowa avenue. Miss Bessie Benson sister of the bride and Mr Cyrus Bush were married by Rev George D Rogers at 2 o clock with Mrs Grace Bear at the piano. The couple, from northwest of the city, will reside near Keota in a newly furnished country home.
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Peter Berdo
Iowa Avenue
Bessie Benson
Cyrus’ Bush
Grace Bear
George D. Rogers
David Benson
Noah Bush
Kansas
Dennis Bush
Bush
Keota
Ten-Year Anniversary Surprise For Mr and Mrs Clark
Neighbors and friends from about thirty gathered at the W. T. Clark home on Route 3 to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. A bountiful noon dinner followed a social afternoon and the couple wore their original wedding costumes from ten years past. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alex Clark and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and daughter of Brighton.
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W. T. Clark
Route 3
Alex Clark
John Jones
Brighton
Egg Production Surprise At Stryker Farms
A report from W. R. Stryker & Son notes fifty hens produced 850 eggs in January with 15 hens laying 341 eggs and one hen laying 28 eggs. The item highlights rising egg prices and recalls Mr. Stryker winning first prize for both first cock and first hen at the recent Washington County Poultry show.
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W. R. Stryker & Son
Stryker
Washington County
Notice to debtors of Chilcote and De Marce
All parties knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Chilcote and De Marce are urged to call and settle at once. One member of the firm is leaving town, prompting the request for immediate payment.
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Chilcote & DeMarce
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Tops Popular Cough Syrup
Paul Allen of Plain Dealing Louisiana endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as best for babies and children noting it cures coughs colds and croup. The medicine is safe non narcotic and suitable for all ages with local sales at F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
Paul Allen
F. L. Stolte and
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
FOLEY
Vesey & Company
Derby winners sold cheap who rose to fame in stakes
The Brooklyn Eagle recounts historic Derby victors bought for small sums at Doncaster and later dominating the English turf. Voltigeur Thormanby Littl Wonder Spaniel Pyrrhus J Teddington Sainfain Isonomy and others turned modest yearling prices into immense winnings, with breeders and traders profiting vast sums through shrewd sales and racing success.
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Voltigeur
Thormanby
Robert Stephenson
Doncaster
Williamson
Lord Zetland
Merry
Dawson
Littl Wonder
Robertson
Lord Egerton
Pyrrhus J
John Day
Gully
Pugilist
Day
Teddington
Sir Joseph Hawley
Sir Joseph
Massey Stanhope
Marson
Sainfain
Sir James Miller
John Porter
Hampton Court
Robert Caroline
Porter
Sir Robert
Isonomy
F'red Gretton
Brooklyn Eagle
Pains Will Take You If You Fail To Tread Carefully
A compact adage notes that neglecting effort invites hardship. The saying emphasizes diligence to avoid consequences and stresses proactive discipline.
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Whately
Western Galloway Breeders Form Association to Boost Demand
Galloways organize the Western Galloway Breeders' Association to promote the breed. Secretary treasurer G H Clark urges farmers to invest in purebred sires, noting the long term gains and comparing bull prices from 40 to 150 dollars. He argues good work horses and teams fetch higher prices, justifying higher bull costs.
The Separator by Edward H. Webster
The article outlines essential maintenance for a milk separator. It stresses level bowl motion and uniform speed, keeping the machine clean and well oiled, using light oil, flushing bearings with coal oil, and covering the unit when idle. A solid floor and regular cleaning extend life from years to potentially many years.
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Edward H. Webster
Brandenburg Fails to Appear in Court
A bench warrant was issued for Broughton Brandenburg, magazine writer, on grand larceny charges tied to selling an alleged Grover Cleveland letter for 500 dollars. His $1,000 bond was forfeited after he did not appear. Mrs. Cleveland, former president’s widow, will testify on forgery of the signature, with Carlisle and Gilder aiding in confirmation. A court ink demonstration will compare signatures to Cleveland ink.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Grover Cleveland
Dowling
Brandenburg
Cleveland
Jerome
Treasury
Carlisle
Richard W. Gilder
Local notes include calls and visits across towns
Fresh nut tingers macaroons and kisses at the Vienna. W M Johnson visited Conesville. Ton Riordan from Lexington, H Benn to Knox ville, Frank McFarlane from West Chester. Mrs Newt Whetstine from Haskins spent the day. J K McCord and son to Fairfield. Presbyterian church gathering Tuesday at 7 30. Prof Hi E Case presents pictures. Mrs R B Kirkpatrick and Mrs P H Neis from Keota registered at Rest Room. Olds of Fairfield traveled to Olds. Mrs W L Dusenberry and Verle Jones attended H Long funeral at Richland. Miss Cora Erwin returned to Verdi. S C Miller of Keota visited. Mrs S J Hartman to Burlington to visit daughter Mrs Wasson. Mrs C Weeden of Burlington departed after three weeks with L J Phillips Home. Marriage licenses issued to Mattie L Statler and Frank B McAvoy and to Cyrus M Bush and Bessie O Benson. Rev S K Coates left for Hedrick for indefinite meetings. D M Jacob of Fairfield came from Columbus Junction and stayed with Henry Miller then returned home.
Markets Report From Chicago and East Buffalo
Winter and spring wheat prices are listed by sample with multiple grades and cents per bushel. Hog, cattle, and sheep quotes at Chicago and East Buffalo stockyards show ranges for choice and common grades, with receipts tallied and notable price movements. Also noted are local visits by Dayton and Means and the Colenso pantatorium hiring Cecil Turner.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N. Y
Elgin
Tamworth Hogs See Debate Over Red Color and Black Spots
The American Tamworth association notes historical English Tamworths often bore black spots. The British standard now bans black spots as an objection though not implying impurity of blood. Red solid animals are favored for appearance and registration, with some top Tamworths once having spots but being bred toward solid red.
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American Tamworth Association
England
Animal Pig Breeders’ Association of Great Britain
Kindness in Handling Livestock Emphasized by Cattleman
A livestock article urges calm, gentle management. It notes that harsh, loud voices hinder communication with cattle and that successful handlers move quietly. It advises gentle touch and grooming for proper care of animals.
To Cure Lambs of Colic
Recipe prescribes one dram powdered ginger and one dram laudanum in water to treat a lamb with colle.
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Colle
A Good Reason Mirror Moment in Mary’s Day
Mary stands on a chair before a mirror and speaks to her reflection in a candid moment. Her mother asks why she gazes at herself and Mary replies she simply likes her image. This vignette appears in the Chicago News.
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Mary
Chicago News
Ungallant Exchange Report From City Police
A KC Times item quotes a distressed woman seeking protection from a man who pursues her for romantic advances. An officer retorts with a grim joke about an escaped lunatic, highlighting a tense street encounter and police attitude.
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Kansas City Times
Noahs Ark Prehistoric Animals Left at Dock
A Chicago Tribune quip notes that the animals in question were those that were left at the dock when Noah sailed. The remark frames a playful link between ancient creatures and a modern biblical tale.
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Noah
Chicago Tribune
First Baron Burton Is Dead
London reports the death of Michael Arthur Bass the first Baron Burton with brief obit noting his title and passing on February 2.
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Baron Burton
London
Michael Arthur Bass
Also Mentioned on This Page
Little Wonder
Francis Cleveland
Vienna
W. M. Johnson
Conesville
Ton Riordan
Lexington
H. Benn
Knoxville
Frank McFarlane
West Chester
Newt Whetstine
Haskins
J. K. McCord and Son
N. C
Fairfield
Brotherhood
the Presbyterian Church
Hi. E. Case
R. 8. Kirkpatrick
P. H. Neis
R. ©. Olds
Olds
W. L. Dusenberry
Verle Jones
H. Long
Richland
Cora Erwin
Verdi
S. OC. Miller
S. J. Hartman
Burlington
Mrs. Wasson
Mattie L. Statler
Frank B. McAvoy
Cyrus M. Bush
Bessie O. Benson
S. K. Coates
Hedrick
D. M. Jacob
Fairtied
Columbus Junction
Henry Miller
Cash Grain Market
M. T. Dayton
Ottumwa
Hillsboro
Chas. Means
Garden City
Colenso Pantatorium
Cecil Turner
Wysie Long
Turner
Frank Rogers
Foley’s
Honey Otar
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