Funeral of Lot Birney and a Half Years
The funeral for the late Lot Birney, who died Thursday at ninety, was held Saturday afternoon at his East Washington street residence, with Rev. U. S. Smith officiating. Miss Mildred Wabnitz and Miss Helen Work sang a duet. interment followed at Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers, six old neighbors, totaled 435 years combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lot Birney
East Washington Street
U. S. Smith
Mildred Wabnitz
Helen Work
Elm Grove Cemetery
Birney
S. P. Gordon
D. L. Amspeker
P. Maxwell
Bentley McCoy
W. C. Mayhew
Iowa Patents Granted to State Citizens
Washington patent attorneys Davis & Davis report the grant of several patents to Iowa citizens last week. Names include J. B. Allbee Rolfe for planter and disks, M. Feist Sioux City for trolley stand, C. A. Howell Des Moines for lamp supporting and turning mechanism, C. H. Hofske Waterloo, L. T. Leeder Sioux City cement form, E. Mahon Fairfield electric fire, and A. E. Sutherland Madrid adjustable wagon-box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DD. C
Messrs Davis & Davis
J. B. Allbee
Rolfe
M. Feist
Sioux City
C. A. Howell
Des Moines
C. H. Hofske
Waterloo
L. T. Leeder
E. Mahon
Fairfield
A. E. Sutherland
Madrid
Card of Thanks for Year End Endorsement
Acknowledges gratitude to friends for their steady endorsement of high quality lines and business methods during the past year. Expresses appreciation and looks forward to continued support in the new year.
Former resident Florella King dies in Keota at 5:30
Miss Florella King born in 1836 in Licking County Ohio died this morning at 5 30 at the home of her sister in law Mrs Elias King in Keota Her remains will be brought to the city Wednesday by Branch passenger for burial in the city cemetery She lived in Washington for ten or twelve years and later in California about twenty five years Survived by brother Omar King of Burlington
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Elias King
Keota
Florella King
Miss King
Washington
Licking County
Ohio
California
Omar King
Burlington
Appreciation for Foley's Kidney Remedy
A letter from Catherine Sr. Epley of Elmira New York praises Foley's Kidney Remedy noting five bottles cured a severe kidney problem and calling it the most reliable kidney medicine she has used. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. are mentioned as sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. McConnell
Catherine Sr
Elmira
N. Y
Foley
Origin of the phrase Boom from lumber trade history
The term boom likely originated in the American West around 1878 from log driving where breaking logs produced a roaring sound. Log movement downstream termed booming, suggesting the phrase spread from the lumber industry to other businesses.
Murder Fireworks During New Year Demonsration Ends in Death
Carlo Panebianco a Fairview contractor was shot and killed as a public New Year celebration began. Coroner and prosecutors inspect the scene finding a bullet hole over his heart. Detectives consider murder or accidental discharge during the celebratory gunfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justica Phillips
Wright
Tracey
Are You Deaf Hear HYOMEL Catarrh Remedy Ad
An advertisement urges readers with catarrh and tinnitus to treat with HYOMEL inhaler from Lemmon's Pharmacy. It promises rapid relief by inhaling HYOMEL four to five times daily to kill germs ease irritation and prevent crusts. The complete HYOMEL set costs 1.00 with separate bottles 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon’s
Lemmon's
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Severe Coughs Says Reader
A Fayetteville resident praises Dr King’s New Discovery for curing severe coughs and reported tuberculosis symptoms in a sister. The testimonial highlights relief from sore lungs, bronchial troubles, and related illnesses with a trial bottle free, and 50 cents or one dollar purchases. Lemmon's Pharmacy guarantees the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Foley Kidney Pills Prove Quick in Action and Results
Mary C. Abbott of Wolfeboro New Hampshire praises Foley Kidney Pills saying a three day course relieved her rheumatic pains caused by uric acid and kidney issues. She notes the pills let her stand and move with no pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Abbott
Wolfeboro
N. H
Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
Early Bird Reveals Unsettling Hook Worm Admission
In a terse exchange, the Early Bird explains to observers that seven o'clock is late for him because he has the hook worm. The remark highlights a humorous, grim pun in a concise Puck style line.
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Puck
Old Soldier Praises Dr King’s New Life Pills
A. K. Smith, war veteran of Erie Pennsylvania, writes that years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble were cured by Dr King’s New Life Pills. He calls them great and endorses trying them for stomach liver or kidney issues. Available at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Smith
Erie
Dr. King
Lemmon’s
Dolgilerty Bros Cuts Prices On Menswear
Cut prices cut one fourth off all suits overcoats pants shirts underwear hats and caps at Dolgilerty Bros. New reduced rates apply to the full stock offering savings to buyers across suits and wardrobe basics in the sale event.
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Graham Opera House
George Barr McCutcheon
Graystark
NEW York Players
Gene Lamotte
Tone Farmer
rreDerick McGuinn & Others
Hall
F. Jeney & Co
Toledo
Patent Report
Star Theatre
Jean
Zeke
Sal
Mary
Canfield
Atchison Bros
Epley
Jersery
Dolgilerty Bros
Bee 'O. A. Nas
Washington Nationaltional Bank
Ceyutal
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