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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1908

Page

5

Classified notices and sales and lost cattle item

WANTS For Sale two year old cow 4618 S Ave C Phone 762 Wanted Sewing to do Anna Wolf phone 345 Lost A cattle on Saturday afternoon between Ora Booths and Prairie Flower church A Patterson Finder please leave at this office of F W Brindley 221 For Sale or Trade For town property 5 room house good cellar 4 acres of land northwest of town 1 1/2 miles on West Chester road Inquire Eugene Frechin Phone ne 66 For Sale or Exchange Livery barn and residence in town of 600 a good livery point and the only barn Rents for 30 00 a month A finely improved 10 acre tract on main street just outside city limits at a bargain if taken before April 1 A G Wilcox 1 61 Washington Iowa For Sale A more reigning 1400 lbs or will trade for one weighing 1000 lbs D L Stuart 1 36

Ora Booth Prairie Flower Church Patterson F. W. Brindley Greeny West Chester Road Eugene Frechin Main Street A. G. Wilcox Washington Iowa

Fourth Week of Special Services At Methodist Church

The fourth week of special services opened last evening at the Methodist church led by Rev. A S Smith. Converts are increasing and attendance rising as Mr Hulse performed a fitting solo. The sermon on Jesus the Sinners Friend emphasized Luke 15 2 and drew steady attention followed by an altar call for young male converts and a Methodist handshaking at the close. Public invited to attend each evening at 7 30.

Methodist Church A.S. Smith Hulse Jesus Mr. Smith

Palmer Addresses Kinsman Post in Des Moines

State Commander Dave Palmer of Washington spoke at the Kinsman post of the Grand Army of the Republic thirtieth anniversary in Des Moines Iowa. Col G L Godfrey and John Shanley praised the work of the Grand Army and noted members dwindling due to deaths while the relief corps served the banquet and program.

Des Moines Iowa Kinsman Grand Army of the Republic Post Hall East Sixth Grand Avenue Dave Palmer Washington Kinsman Relief Corps Col G. L. Godfrey John Shanley Grand Army

Tramp Burns Tinder School House Near Ottumwa

A tramp locked out of the Tinder school house four miles northwest of Ottumwa Oklahoma? No, Iowa ignited the building with kerosene. The fire destroyed the structure, estimated at about 1000 dollars, insured. The local school board posted a 50 dollar reward for the burglar suspect and will delay classes while planning a new building for next fall.

Ottumwa Iowa

Last of Sells Brothers Dead

William Sells died in Minneapolis at 42 from gastritis ending the era of the Sells Brothers circus. He had been ill weeks and seemed improving before a sudden decline yesterday. The death closes the chapter on the trio who built the famous organization.

Minneapolis Minn William Sells Sells Bros

Drowning on Lowa River Ice Floe Claims Four Teens

In Marshalltown Iowa on Sunday evening Leslie Watt aged 15 drowned when an ice floe struck their boat on the Lowa river. Lewis Arnold Frank Cook and Burton Jenkins narrowly escaped with Arnold saving the others with an oar while standing on a cake of ice.

Marshalltown Iowa Leslie Watt Lewis Arnold Frank Cook Burton Jenkins Lowa Arnold

Doctor Uses D D D In His Practice

An eczema specialist, Dr. C. B. Holmes of Silver City Miss, extols D D D Prescription as a near perfect cure for eczema and herpes. He notes four years of gratifying results and urges patients to try the clear liquid plus D D D soap, available at Cook and Sherman’s Washington Iowa.

C. B. Holmes Silver City Miss Holmes D. D. Company Cook and Sherman's Washington Iowa

Public Sale at W. A. Shannon Farm Near Haskins Ainsworth

Public sale at the Shannon farm three miles west of Haskins and four miles northwest of Ainsworth on February 25 1908 at 10 a m. Contents include four horses six cattle thirty eight hogs farm equipment corn hay seed corn poultry and farming gear with 12 month credit on sums over ten dollars and cash terms for ten dollars and under.

Haskins Ainsworth W. A. Shannon Rock Island Plymouth Rock

Local notices and social items from Jefferson County

The Journal lists various short notices from Ainsworth Has kins West Chester Davenport and Washington. Visitors include Chas Hazen Joe Limerman and Rev W R Sawhill. Celeste Critz teaches near Haskins visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Critz. Mrs John Mayer and son Glenn arrived from Madrid Iowa for a wedding. Harry Nutt returns to work at Roberts Furnishing Co after illness. Horsemen urged to check horse cards. The Journal touts printing capabilities and consistent prices reflecting artist workmanship.

M. D. Work Near West Chester Clark Carson Davenport John Wombacher Joe Limerman West Chester John Mayer Glenn Madrid Iowa Harry Nutt Roberts Furnishing Co

Simple Remedy for La Grippe Coughs

La Grippe coughs are dangerous and often lead to pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and aids lung healing to prevent serious outcomes. The genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Public Sale Atop the Square by D F Macon Auctioneer

Saturday February 22 at 2 pm northeast corner of the square. Bedroom suits iron bedsteads dining tables chairs rockers couches cook stove washing machine carpets lamps fruit jars vegetables and many other items. Owner leaving town everything must sell without bid or reserve. Plenty of bargains for all. Auctioneer D F Macon.

D. F. Macon

The Bryan Banquet by Jeffersonian Club at Phoenix Hall

The Jeffersonian club will host a Bryan banquet at Phoenix Hall on Saturday evening February 22. The event will start promptly at 7 o clock to accommodate guests arriving on evening trains, with all local attendees asked to be ready by 6 o clock to avoid delays.

Jeffersonian Club Phoenix Hall

Oyster Supper for Pleasant Hill Church Benefit

An oyster supper will be held at the William Saville home on Thursday evening to benefit Pleasant Hill church. The event invites all residents to attend.

William Saville Pleasant Hill

Pain Balm Aids Rheumatic Sufferers

Chamberlain's Pain Balm provides quick relief from pain for rheumatism sciatic lame back lumbago and deep seated and muscular pains. For sale by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Public sale of E C Hauenstein estate near Washington and Havre

Administrator Elmer L Reed offers a public auction at the late residence on the Widow Thompson farm 7 miles SE of Washington and 3 miles SW of Havre on Monday Feb 24 1908 at 10 a m. Items include farm stock dairy cattle hogs corn hay lumber implements tools household goods and more with 10 month credit on sums over 10 and cash under 10 percent off for cash. Lunch on grounds. J A McCoy Clerk.

D. F. Macon E. C. Hauenstein Thompson Washington Havre Shenandoah John Deere New Concord

Child's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

Mrs. John Englehardt of Gera Michigan recounts her two year old daughter nearly choking on croup until Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was given every ten minutes. She reports the child began to spit up phlegm and recovered, and she endorses the remedy highly based on another child's cure as well.

John Englehardt Gera Mich Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Local Folks Return From Visits Across the Region

The County News notes several residents traveling or returning home. Mrs. William McCreedy and Mrs. Amos Poland visited relatives in Washington and Avoca before heading home. Presiding Elder Myers and Bert Chapel made day trips, while Stephen Hayden did business at Cotter. Mrs. Martin Steinmitz and her Washington family arrived for a few days with Mrs. H. N. Pickens, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Black visited in Eldon with Mrs. Sarah Richards' family.

William McCreedy Washington Amos Poland Avoca Elder Myers Mt. Pleasant Bert Chapel Stephen Hayden Cotter Martin Steinmitz

Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Relief

Claims chronic constipation relief by aiding digestion and stimulating liver and bowels. The product promises restoration of natural action with no nausea or griping and urges immediate use, warning against substitutes.

Bishop family moves to Crawfordsville

Rural Route No Three reports Harry Bishop and his family moved to Crawfordsville Monday.

Harry Bishop Crawfordsville

Community notes and visits across Kalona and Haskins

Local residents report family visits and movements from Kalona to Pilotsburg and Washington. Highlights include Sacramental services at Pleasant Plains, multiple travel mentions, and several moves or visits to and from homes in surrounding towns.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Journal Orville Elder, Pusuisuer Washington, Iowa Sasth Main Street TOR uTual Five Centeer Line S. Ave. C Anna Wolf D. L. Stuart Carnes Ratliff Com.co Howard L. McCleery Union Stock Yards Chicago Ili Baltimore Stuart & McGreedy P. O Col. Palmer Moines Tramp Burns Sells Brothers Star the Journal Chas. Hazen J. P. Wallace W. R. Sawhill Jefferson County Celeste Critz Chas. Critz Bryan Sale Elmer L. Reed J. A. McCoy the County News Anderson Will Snyder Kalona Win Rickey Charlie Rickey Pilotsburg Charles Wolfe Henry Horning W. H. Crain Highland Center Harvey Knapp Merle Elmer Bush Charlie Brinning Richmond Clarence Rathmel Baby Fairfield Pleasant Plains William Todd Charles Noecker Church Frank Proby John Fischer Andy Protzman John Quinn Morgan House Jack Quinn Allbaugh Washi Stella Reo Pickens W.L. Frazier Pearl Sands Lola Welleiver Henry Miller Iowa City Brother J. E. Emmons Washington National Bank A. Ught Corn Products Mfg. CO THE Washington Brick and Tile CO
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