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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
5
Local ad announces Bowmans sale with first day Saturday January 5 and last day January 19. Buy a dress from various dress goods at marked prices and receive another dress of equal price and quality free. Includes discounts on blankets, scarves, gloves, shirts, skirts, and household goods with many one to two dollar price points.
For Rent or Sale a five room house in 8 E Washington. See J E Cowver. 72 eod ti ue and stock Washing 61 tf.
The clerk of the District Court in Washington County Iowa reports a document on file claiming to be the last will of Mary J Robinson deceased. A hearing date is fixed for Saturday January 19 1907 during the Jan term at the Washington County court.
Mrs. W Downing returned to her Keota home after visiting James Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brooks and baby came back to Iowa City from a few days in Wayland. Mr. Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City and Robin Cherry visited the Gilmer Cherry home near Nira, Keota.
Health note warns most cases occur in those with chronic constipation. Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claims to relieve constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural action. It is described as mild and pleasant with no nausea or griping. Sold by all druggists.
The notice urges customers to order early to receive better service and to place orders a day or two before needed, mentioning MaRion T. Anderson and the phone number 176. The message frames timely orders as a kindness to the coal delivery staff who start their work early.
The County News lists residents visiting relatives and returning home from Columbus Junction Washington West Chester Muscatine and Ottumwa. It notes New Year dinner at the United Presbyterian Church and doctors visiting a patient. Several residents plan visits to Mt Vernon Detroit Minn and Libertyville.
On January 2 the Baptist church held its annual roll call and dinner. George Simmerman of Keota was in the area today seeking horses. J. D. Dayton visited Keota. Joe Shaila delivered hogs to Fisher and Augustine. The U P church here held its annual church dinner yesterday.
C H Griffith and Ray Miller departed for Pan Handle Texas overnight. Mrs May Cocklin visited relatives in town. Murray Smiley purchased the livery barn from Ray Miller and assumed possession yesterday.
Wellman marked a record shipping day with fifteen cars of stock sent out. The town also saw the John Miller hardware store and the Huffman hardware store exchange locations, with Leck Wade noted among participants.
The United Presbyterians held their annual church dinner yesterday with about 150 in attendance. Mrs. John McCleary returned from Iowa City after an appendectomy. Wm. Randall came back from a Washington visit. Mr. and Mrs. Dunbar and Miss Dunbar of Brighton visit the BE Anderson home. An advertisement urges Backeins Arnica Salve for various skin ailments with a claim of quick relief and 25 cents at Stewart's Pharmacy.
Stanley Logan arrives from Oskaloosa while J Palmer heads to Des Moines for brief business. Several residents return to school or home in Ames, Lexing ton and West Chester after vacations. Notices include farm listings by Charles D. Gorham seeking full property lists for the coming season.
A stream of local travelers and visitors reports departures and returns to areas including Amarillo Alamogordo Stratford West Chester Fairfield and Cedar Falls with notes on business trips visits and a boat excursion. John Fitzgerald and spouse reached DeFuniak Springs Florida after viewing Pensacola wrecks and warm weather.
A health note warns that many deaths start with a cold and stresses early treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt and effective, claims it loosens the cough relieves the chest and aids recovery, and lists Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy as sellers.
Acreage includes 320 acre black land farm with 11 room house and large barn. 240 acres dedicated to corn and 80 acres pasture hay. Located in northwest Boone County Iowa near three banking towns on separate R R lines three to five miles away. Cash or crop rent option. For full details contact L D Higgins Washington Iowa.
Special announcement states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs cold and lacy troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law and contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
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