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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1907

Page

5

Wanted Help Travel for Mercantile House Ad

Wanted gentleman or lady of fair education to travel for Mercantile House of large capital Territory at home or abroad to suit Weekly salary 1000 per year and esporses Address Joseph A. Alexander Washington Iowa For Sale Good cry wood at 2.50 a cord 2 miles west of the square W H Wells 725b To Rent A suite of rooms with all modern conveniences Iequire at Journal 7066

Adess Joseph A. Alexander Washington Iowa W. H. Wells Iequire Journal

Kidney trouble warning and cures offered

An advertisement warns that kidney disease is insidious and urges taking Foley’s Kidney Cure at the first signs of trouble to prevent Bright’s disease and diabetes. It notes sales by druggists and mentions several local people traveling or visiting Des Moines for business or hospital surgery.

Foley Bright

Auction of Household Furniture Set for Saturday Afternoon

An auction of household furniture is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock on the northeast corner of the square. The sale is advertised to begin promptly with items available for viewing beforehand.

How to avoid Appendicitis and a laxative remedy

An old health advert explains that most appendicitis victims are constipated and promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a remedy. It claims the product cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural action. It says the remedy does not man e ate or gripe and is mild to take and warns to refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.

Orino

Early orders ensure better service from Anderson the Coal Man

If you order early in the day you will receive better service because we have things going your way. The men will come in early at night, so you will be doing them a kindness. Ordering a day or two before you run out will please Marion T. Anderson, phone 176.

Anderson

County News item from Jan 3 update

D R Munro returned from Chicago. Bob Crail of Oskaloosa called on his trade in the city. Joe Limerman of Washington was a business caller yesterday. Rev F B Morrison's baby, ill for some time, is better today. Rev and Mrs Geo Hanna and baby visited the John Hanna home southwest of here.

D. R. Munro Chicago Bob Crail Oskaloosa Joe Limerman Washington F. &. Morrison Geo. Hanna Bavy John Hanna Here

Local residents travel through the city this morning

A stream of residents and visitors moved through the city today on various errands and trips. Ben Gray headed to Ainsworth on business while others returned home from visits in Ainsworth Verdi Brighton and Nash. Individuals from Fairfield Boone and Iowa City made brief stops or left for destinations including Monmouth Davenport Independence Zion and Crawfordsville.

Ben Gray Ainsworth Matt Miller G. P. Dolan Fairfield John Kupka Iowa City Ed Grayson Susie Johnson Verdi City Ww. C. Cummings Garden Grove Iowa Crawfordsville F. E. Brown Independence Winfield

Wellman Jan 5 Visitors and Travels Report

Freda and Tessie Carr returned from Riverside this morning. Roy Rose of Riverside plans to return home tonight. Mr and Mrs Carr of the hotel will go to Riverside this evening due to the serious illness of Mrs J E Carr. Lena Kate and Jake Trieschmanno left for Mt Vernon to resume school duties Susie Gardner returned to Mt Pleasant to continue her studies.

Freda Tessie Carr Riverside Roy Rose Mrs. Carr J. E. Carr Lena Kate Jake Trieschmanno Mt. Vernon Susie Gardner Mt. Pleasant

Local Residents Visit and New Year Activities

Jan 3 reports show Sam Warren traveling to Burlington to visit his brother Will. James Irving and spouse returned to Illinois after visiting A L Armstrong. Mrs. Frank Mayhew helped sister Mrs. Fred Ingham at a recent sale. Mrs. Norm Pratt visited her new nephew at Doc Moore’s south of Washington. Oole Ferguson and children Marie and Virgil returned from a holiday visit in Ft Madison. Tom Shrader of Washington visited his brother Jake. Neighbors attended a New Year dinner at Pleasant Hill church with baskets. Ettiene Swift hosted a Friday gathering for local young people.

Sam Warren Burlington Will James Irving Illinois A. L. Armstrong Frank Mayhew Fred Ingham Norm Pratt Doc Moore Washington Oole Ferguson Marie Virgil Ft. Madison Tom Shrader Jake Pleasant

Residents depart and arrive for travel and visits in Crawfordsville

Jan 3 report from Crawfordsville notes Miss Carrie Colthurst of Ainsworth leaving to resume school at Monmouth. John Wonderly returns to Tarkio and John Wooley to Cedar Falls after vacation at home. Mr and Mrs T W Sloan of Waterman Illinois arrived for a visit with the H Manners. Miss Mae Walker departs tonight for Chicago after an extended stay.

Carrie Colthurst Ainsworth Monmouth John Wonderly Tarkio John Wooley Cedar Falls T. W. Sloan Waterman Ill H. Manners Mae Walker Chicago

We Are King receives widespread praise from critics

Press reviews hail the Whiteside play as a triumph and one of his best. Critics call it strong and original with Thackeray like humor and broad satire veiled delicately. Audiences at Century Theatre are held by witty dialogue and thrilling situations across many cities.

St. Paul Lobe Minneapolis Audien the Century St. Louis

Coulter Resigns From Klein Clothing, Plans Winter in New Orleans

R L Coulter, employed for several years with Klein Clothing Co, resigns his position and will leave this evening for New Orleans to spend the winter. He may later move west. Washington friends regret his departure and wish him prosperity.

R. L. Coulter Klein Kiothing Co New Orleans Mr. Coulter Washington

S. P. Keifer at Crawfordsville and local moves

S. P. Keifer travelled to Crawfordsville on business and George Stewart arrived from Crawfordsville. Miss Lizzie Dawson left for Alicia, and Miss Eula Hollen departed for Rubio. Mrs. Beatty and children returned to Davenport after visiting relatives. The Hollen family plans to move to Muscatine as New Year gaiety marked Pleasant Plains church events with refreshments and games.

S. P. Keifer Crawfordsville George Stewart Lizzie Dawson Alicia William Edwards Glasbourner Denison Iowa A. M. Simpson Centerville Eula Hollen Haysville Kan Rubio Hollen Muscatine

Jolly Country Party Held At Keubsam Home

A lively holiday gathering Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George Keubsam east of the city drew about twenty five young people. They enjoyed games and a pleasant social hour in a cheerful seasonal setting.

George lKeubsam

Dinner at West Washington in Honor of Mrs Logan

Mrs D H Logan departs for a new Colorado home as Miss Gertrude Kendal hosts a six o clock dinner tonight for her friends in west Washington celebrating the occasion.

Gertrude Kendal West Washington D. H. Logan Colorado

Golden Rule circle meets at Mrs Sproul a Friday

The Golden Rule circle of the King's Daughters of the Second WU church will meet with Mrs. Ira Sproul Friday afternoon at 2 30.

Golden Rule Circle King's Daughters Second WU. P. Church Ira Sproul

Mrs Harr y Shrader Hosts Pythian Sisters Gathering

Mrs Harry Shrader welcomed the Pythian sisters to her South Avenue C home yesterday afternoon for a social visit and refreshments in a friendly community gathering.

Harry Shrader South Avenue C

Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Sage’s Afternoon

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will meet with Mrs. Frank Sage on Sunday afternoon at 2:30.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Frank Sage Srnday

Miss Flo Parvis Hosts Noon Dinner at South Avenue B

Miss Flo Parvis entertained a few friends at a 12 o'clock dinner today at her home on South avenue B.

Flo Parvis South Avenue B

Surprise gathering at Verna Tomlinson's Washington home

About twelve of Verna Tomlinson's friends surprised her last evening at her south Washington home. Games of various kinds were played and refreshments were served.

Verna Tomlinson South Washington

Clear Brook Residence of Eb Bishop Family

The country estate Clear Brook belonging to Mr and Mrs Eb Bishop is described as a beautiful residence. It highlights the couple’s suburban retreat with landscaped grounds and panoramic surroundings.

Clear Brook Eb Bishop

Mrs A. Marie Hosts Watch Party for Mrs Swift Ottawa

Dr and Mrs J A Marie entertained at a Monday watch party honoring Mrs E A Swift of Ottawa Lil The event gathered local acquaintances and featured formal hosting by the couple in a social gathering setting.

J. A. Marie E. A. Swift Ottawa

Woman's Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Wilson's

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. J. B. Wilson Friday afternoon at 2 30.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church J. B. Wilson

DAR Meeting Held At Mrs White's West Washington Lane

The Daughters of the American Revolution held their regular meeting in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. 8S. A. White on West Washington Lane. Attendance was very good and an interesting session was conducted.

Daughters of the American Revolution 8S. A. White West Washington Lane

Annual Baptist church dinner and meeting draws 100 crowd

The annual church dinner and business meeting was held at the Baptist church yesterday evening. Despite rain, over a hundred members and friends attended. At six they gathered in the lecture room where three song tables were spread with an abundance of good things, and after dinner the program proceeded.

Baptist Church

Cure of long trouble cited by Kershaw man

It is eleven years since a narrow escape from consumption left a leading Kershaw businessman coughing continually and underweight. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery after six months of use with a full recovery to 170 pounds. Thousands healed yearly. Guaranteed at Stewart’s pharmacy. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free.

Floyd Kershaw Reo Dr. King Stewart's

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