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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1906

Page

5

Cookies at Johnsons and several local visits noted

The item lists various local happenings including cookies at Johnsons, Fred Bragg visiting Columbus Junction, Miss Mazie Lewis returning to West Chester, Bert Stafford and Al Reeves from Wellia' stopping over, Clyde Baby traveling to Chicago for Continental Shoe Co lines and banquet, and the Creath family moving to 316 East Van Buren with household duties changing hands.

Fred Bragg Columbus Junction Mazie Lewis West Chester Bert Stafford al Reeves Wellia South Clyde Baby Chicago Continental Shoe Co Frank Creath West Washington Street van Buren Street Mr. Creath Keck

Accidents Deaths Births and Marriages Reported

AINSWORTH Feb. 28 Geo McCreedy returned from Monmouth Ill where he visited his ill sister Mrs McCartney. Carrie Rowan left for Washington to visit friends. Mrs D F Carson is ill but better. her daughter Mrs John Campbell is with her. An eight pound son was born to Mr and Mrs A V Boileau. Mrs J J McDonald and son Dale moved to Maywood Ill. Mrs A M Neal and Eva Davis visited Cotter relatives. Rev and Mrs J M Acheson of Savannah Ill rode to Washington. Clarence Easter underwent a serious operation in Iowa City for cheek and throat growth and is recovering slowly. Al Cocklin of Washington visited here. Lester Hanlon returned to Brighton after an over Sunday visit. W H Riley of Washington transacted business here. Mrs J H Long returned from Wyman where her daughter-in-law Mrs James Long is ill. R J Ferguson G W Nicholaus and David Gordon traveled to the county seat. Miss Maude Ferguson of Havre is visiting.

Geo. McCreedy Monmouth McCartney Carrie Rowan Washington D. F. Carson John Campbell A. V. Boileau J.J. McDonald Dale Maywood Ill McDonald A. M. Neal Eva Davis Cotter J. M. Acheson Savannah Clarence Easter University Hospital Iowa City al Cocklin Lester Hanlon Brighton Trotter W. H. Riley

Washington transacting business noted on Feb 28

Feb 28 reports D Z Wonderly acting in Washington. Mrs Fletcher, Miss Franc Mize guests at M Sewell home in Winfield. Marion and W S Neal arrive from Washington. The Harpers and Anwys plan Social Hour club gathering Friday. Mrs Proudtit returns from Washington with a relative ill. J C Curtis and wife were passengers.

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United Presbyterians Call Rev Hanna After Meeting

Congregation issues a call to Rev Hanna after yesterday meeting. Chas Mills of Richland in town seeking horses. West Chester sees moving day. Mrs Henderson of Muscatine visits friends. Mr and Mrs Crayne host guests tomorrow night for Mr and Mrs McFarlane.

United Presbyterians Hanna Chas. Mills Richland West Chester Dr. Henderson Muscatine J. B. Crayne Frank McFarlane

Pig Thief Strikes Milwaukee Yard Slips Off With 120 Pound Hog

Overnight an unknown intruder entered the Milwaukee stock yards, killed a 120 pound pig, and removed it. J B Crooks counted nine pigs last night and eight this morning, discovering a missing pen and evidence of blood. The suspect status remains unknown.

J. B. Crooks Milwaukee Mr. Crooks

Illustrations of Christ Life by Rev Rott Lincoln Campbell

The Methodist Episcopal church hosts two illustrated lectures on the life of Jesus Christ by Rev. Rott Lincoln Campbell on March 5 and 6. About 250 slides from famous Christ paintings will be shown with a 12 foot square picture. Admission for both evenings is 25 cents, 15 cents for a single evening. Lunch cakes available at Johnson's bakery.

The Methodist Episcopal Rott Lincoln Campbell Jesus Christ M. E. Church Christ

Licenses To Wed Issued To Four Couples

Licenses to wed were issued this afternoon to Frank H Malin and Flora E Hopengardner Scott Dick inson and Mabel Bristow.

Frank H. Malin Flora E. Hopengardner Scott Dickinson Mabel Bristow

Local News Highlights From Johnsons Bakery To Keota Visits

Numerous city visitors and arrivals listed from Keota Davenport Burlington and Crawfordsville. Daily travel includes Edna Davis Ed Mohr and Miss Eva Jones while locals depart for Titus Huntsville Grace Hill and Wapello. A missionary anxiety report notes Sadie Bosworth in Foo Chou China with Wisconsin church figures and a Post Office reform discussion follows.

Markets and Livestock Prices Narrow Across Commodities

Chicago wheat futures mixed with corn and oats trading as buyers and sellers set quotes. East Buffalo and Dunning Stevens report steady cattle prices, strong hogs, and slow sheep demand, with mixed items including yearling steers and sows. public sale notice lists farm auction details near Washington Iowa.

East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Best

Healing Gospel Praise for Electric Bitters in Georgia

The Rev. J. C. Warren of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga. extols Electric Bitters as a Godsend curing back pain stiffness and collapse. He says two bottles strengthened him to walk three miles in 50 minutes and he feels like walking more. Claims it treats weakness and stomach liver and kidney complaints. Sold under a guarantee at J. H. Stewart's drug store priced 50c.

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

Luckiest Man in Arkansas Praises Dr King’s New Discovery

H L Stanley of Bruno writes he and his wife recovered from five years of persistent coughing and lung bleedings after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He claims the medicine cured her and offers 50c and 1.00 prices with a trial bottle free at J H Stewart’s drugstore.

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

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