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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1911
Page
5
Local notes from Loveland Chronicle list arrivals and departures for Iowa City Keota and Des Moines figures. Rev F M Fox presided at Bethel church and Pope reads plans while families visit relatives and shopkeepers promote coal markets, kitchen cabinets, and sales at The Fair.
Mrs Roy McFarland returned home to Des Moines after a visit at the W W McFarland residence. Mr McFarland came home by morning train. Ww Roberts returned from Aberdeen Maryland and reports two inches of snow there. He then went to Cotter for an over Sunday visit.
A grandfather narrates a tale of Ponce de Leon, the early Spaniard explorer. He circumnavigates in search of Bimini and the fountain of youth, journeys to Puerto Rico and Florida, faces Indian resistance, and dies of an arrow wound after return to Cuba. The story blends legend with early American encounters.
Discount sale offers one fourth off all suits overcoats pants dress shirts flannel shirts underwear hats and caps for men and children, with price reductions advertised across the department.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets Tuesday at 2 30 at Mrs. Winfield Smouse home on Iowa avenue. Royal Neighbors hold regular meeting tomorrow evening. D A R holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 2 30 with Mrs. Gertrude Bowman.
Donald J. Russ announces a clean-up sale at West Side Drug Store with leftovers from the holidays offered from twenty five to fifty percent off regular price. The store invites customers to come in and see the large assortment, stating the price is no object as they aim to clear stock.
Mrs Ida C Cunningham Bell wife of postmaster Harry Bell and daughter of Captain J A Cunningham died at City Hospital Saturday evening December 31 1910 after a brief kidney illness following gall bladder surgery She was born January 4 1866 in Burnsville Indiana and lived in the city most of her life Survived by husband three children Charles Leigh Donald C and Mary Elizabeth Bell four brothers and two sisters Funeral will be at 2 30 P M tomorrow at the J A Cunningham residence Washington Street conducted by Rev W O Fisher with interment in City Cemetery.
Cut prices announced by Dougherty Bros offering one fourth off all suits overcoats pants shirts hats caps underwear flannel shirts duck coats with three months of winter remaining. Store extended sale to clear inventory and attract customers.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for the loyal endorsement of their high class lines and business methods extended to them during the past year. Fox and Dewey sign the notice.
A historic advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure and E W GROVE’S signature appears on each box, priced at 25 cents.
To all our neighbors and friends who aided us with kindness and helpful words in our bereavement the choir pallbearers and those who sent flowers we extend our thanks. Mr Neal Duffy Mrs Thomas Wheelan and family
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