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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1906

Page

4

Basketball double header at Commercial tonight

Local note says two games of basketball at Commercial tonight with the final contest featuring Columbus Junction vs. W. Hl. 8. boys. Other items report Wm. Metal heading to Iowa City, Rev W R Sawhill traveling to Sunbeam Illinois for services, and residents visiting or traveling between Des Moines Ainsworth Waterloo Burlington Crawfordsville and Vienna bakery adding color to a busy day.

Wm. Metal Iowa City Vienna Bakery Magden Des Moines Dite McMasters Ainsworth R. Rohde Waterloo Sam Thompson W. A. Walker Murray Smylie Crawfordsville Graham Mizvouri Towa Vienna Columbus Junction W. Hl

Electric Bitters hailed by pastor as great remedy

The Rev J C Warren of Sharon Baptist Belair Ga proclaims Electric Bitters a Godsend. He says it cured his lame back stiff joints and physical collapse and made him strong enough to walk three miles in 50 minutes. He credits the tonic with improving stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at H Stewart's drug store. Price

J. C. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belair H. Stewart

Double basketball games headline at Commercial tonight

Local notes report J H 8 boys versus W H & at Commercial tonight with a double feature. Also a girl game priced 25 cents for both events. The Vienna promisses cream day fare including sponge pies and puffs while other residents travel for visits and inspections.

The Vienna

Auction of Household Goods by Teeter and Lathrop

Jr C. Canfield's household goods will be sold at auction tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock on the northwest corner of the square. Teeter and Lathrop, Auctioneers.

Jr C. Canfield N. W Teeter & Lathrop

Missionary society to meet at First United Presbyterian Church

The Young Ladies Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church will convene at the church tomorrow at 2 o clock for a meeting and officer elections. A large turnout is hoped for to ensure strong participation.

Young Ladies’ Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Chorch

Baptist Church Ladies Host Amite Social for Church Fund

The ladies of the Baptist church held an Amite social yesterday at Mrs. Hiram Baker’s home. Many attendees enjoyed a fine time, and the event was organized to benefit the church.

Miss Mary McCulley Hosts Entre Nous Club Evening

Miss Mary McCulley served as hostess to the Entre Nous club on Wednesday evening at her East Second Street home.

Mary McCulley East Second Street

Death of Mrs Sam Keiser at Keota ages near forty

Mrs Hallie Brier Keiser died at her Keota home about 2 30 pm after three years of ill health. She sought health in California before being brought back ten days ago. Survived by husband Frank Keiser and her mother Mrs Frank Brier plus four sisters. Funeral arrangements pending.

Keota Sam Keiser Keiser Hallie Brier Mr. Keiser Frank Brier A. W Hamil Harry Mitchell Mae Leach Chas. Keiser

St James School Musique Set For Monday Evening

The pupils of St James school will give a musicale at the school next Monday evening at 8 o clock. Rev R G Jones left this morning for Ottumwa.

St. James School R. G. Jones Ottumwa

Senate approves zero appropriation for monument to Revolutionary soldier

The Senate passed a bill providing no funds for the Timothy Brown monument in Elm Grove cemetery. A telegram to A. R. Miller from Senator J. A. Young announced the action. Local leaders had earlier sought 500 dollars after a committee recommended 250, hoping for full funding but ready to wait.

Timothy Brown Elm Grove Senate A. R. Miller J. A. Young

Funeral services for Conrad Hopengardner held today

The funeral occurred at ten this morning at the family residence northeast of the city, conducted by Rev. L. D. Young. The Presbyterian choir sang as the coffin was laid to rest in Jesse Phillips' vault until spring. He was born August 3, 1865 in Allegheny County, married Elizabeth Kleppner in 1879, and lived in Pittsburgh before moving to Washington County Iowa. He is survived by his wife, four children, three sisters and two brothers, and was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran church of Pittsburgh.

Conrad Hopengardner L. D. Young Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Jesse Phillips George Barbara Hopengardner Allegheny County Elizabeth Kleppner Pittburg Pennsylvania Railroad Co Washington County Iowa Mart White Mr. Hopengardner Katherine Anna Clifford Warl Pittsburg Tate Carrie Hunter Humboldt Kansas J. B. Jones George Garrard Etna John South Side Evangelical Lutheran Church of

Coupon for medicine at Lemmon drugstore offer

An offer is announced to readers to cut out a coupon and present it at J. E. Lemmon's drugstore to obtain one of his best selling medicines at the stated price. This is framed as a promotion to boost circulation and advertising value for The Journal.

J. E. Lemmon

Coupon for Dr Howard's constipation cure half price

A coupon entitles the holder to one Nc package of Dr. Howards specific for constipation and dyspepsia at half price two dollars. It promises a refund to any dissatisfied customer J K E Lemmon Int.

Dr. Howard J. KE. Lemmon

Dr Howard's remedy praised for cure of stomach ailments

The elixir touted by Lemmon in Washington claims to cure constipation dyspepsia sick headache and liver troubles. It is offered at half-price with a money back guarantee if it fails to satisfy customers.

Howard Washington Lemmon

Miss Lucile Peck Joins Brighton Trip And Local Notices

A stream of social and local items notes Miss Lucile Peck as a Brighton passenger and mentions several people improving in health or visiting. The item advertises a basketball game at Commercial tonight with 25 and 26 cent entries and promotes treats from Vienna as Columbus Junction boys play the Metropolitans.

Services Thief Evening at Methodist Church

Evening services will be held at the Methodist church starting at 7 30 Rev Elias Handy will be assisted by gentlemen attending the state cabinet meeting of the Epworth league The previous service drew a large crowd and the pastor spoke on Grace and Faith Interest in the meetings grows each night All are cordially invited

Methodist Church Elias Handy Epworth League

Piano for Sale at Austin Auction

Auction notice for a Chickering piano owned by Miss Maude Reeves to be sold to the highest bidder at the Austin residence two and a half miles northeast of town. Piano in splendid shape, original cost 650 dollars, terms announced sale day.

A. E. Austin Maude Reeves Austin Wm. Eichelberger

Luckiest Man in Arkansas Credits Doctor King’s New Discovery

H L Stanley of Bruno declares his wife cured after five years of coughing and lung bleeding using Dr King’s New Discovery. He says the first bottle helped, twelve bottles completed the cure. Sold at J H Stewart’s druggist with 50c and 1.00 dollar sizes. Trial bottles free.

Arkansas H. L. Stanley Bruno Dr. King J. H. Stewart's

Low Rates West and Northwest at Chicago Railway

Daily February 16 to April 7 Greatly reduced rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and many other points West and Northwest Half fare for children Liberal stopovers on all tickets Tickets valid in Tourist sleepers For information contact F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago

Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway San Francisco Los Anc Portland Tacoma Seai West Am Northwest F. A.miller Chicago

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