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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1910

Page

6

Golden wedding anniversary celebrated at Iskons home

Mr and Mrs Owen Wehr of Haskins observed their golden wedding anniversary Saturday at their beautilful home with all children and most grandchildren present. A noon dinner and afternoon photos marked the celebration with many gifts.

Mr. and Mrs Owen Wehr Has Pennsylvania W. J. Walker Esther Lydia Des Moines Driebelbis Hazel and Russell J. A. Wehr Haskins T. J. Wehr Mrs. Wehr G. W. Alexander Slowa Avenue Alexander J. A. Ferguson Charles Corette W. R. Sawhill Mary Louise R. T. McCall Eva Livingston M. J. Adams S. W. Neal

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting Noted

The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the ladies' parlor for a short prayer meeting. P. E. O. Chapter 1 will hold its regular meeting with Mrs. Edith Lytle Thursday at 2 30. full attendance is desired. Also a farm loan notice urges early applications for favorable terms and savings. Edmund D. Morrison.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church P. E Edith Lytle Edmund D. Morrison

Grand Jury Impaneled for January 1910 Term

District Court convened a day late under Judge Clements for the January 1910 term. The grand jury was impaneled at 1 30 pm and began work immediately with foreman W Brown and jurors I C Bell John Braunhausen J C Edmundson Sherd Wilson W A Anderson and Chris Sommer named.

Clements W. ©. Brown I. C. Bell John Braunhausen J. C. Edmundson Sherd Wilson W. A. Anderson Chris Somme

Not in That Class Wigg Praises Saphedde Hair

Wigg praises Saphedde as favored, Wagg remarks Wigg is a man hater, and Wigg confirms the stereotype, noting Saphedde’s appeal despite the label.

Wigg

A Certain City Peril in Traffic Murk

A wry note from the Boston Herald warns urban pedestrians face danger from vehicles and mistaken identity, comparing risks of being mistaken for a deer or lamp post by drivers in city traffic.

Boston Herald

Stormy Winter Service Sparks Deep Church Plea

A small M E Church congregation braved heavy snow for a storm night meeting led by Prof. Babbitt and Dr Buckner. Dr Buckner urged repentance, renewed birth, and prayer for salvation of the church from false doctrine fanaticism and worldliness, warning that worldly influence harms the church and the Savior.

Babbitt Buckner Israel Brethren Christ Nicodemus

A Life Saver and the Lifebuoy Tragedy

Report of a dramatic incident where David saved a man from drowning but the lifebuoy inadvertently caused the death. The exchange reveals the close call and the unintended consequence of the lifesaving device.

David

Perry Davis Painkiller advertised for sore throats and coughs

An advertisement claims Perry Davis Painkiller is the most powerful remedy for sore throat, cold and coughs. It touts liniment strength for rheumatism neuralgia burns bruises and wounds with prices 25 35 and 50 cents for various bottle sizes.

Perry Davis

Bargain Chance Sparks Exchange Over Engagement Ring

A dejected youth seeks to return a recently bought engagement ring saying another suitor has given the same gift. The jeweler recalls the matching ring suited the young lady, but the buyer wishes to exchange it for a wedding present.

Looking One's Best with Bucklen Arnica Salve

Woman’s delight to look her best hides pimples eruptions sores boils. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures them softens skin and smooths lips hands and cracked skin. Infallible for piles. 25 cents at J B Lemmon’s.

Bucklen J. B. Lemmon's

City Bus Line Call Up Service Ad

Call up phone number 689 to arrange bus line orders. Leave your street and number for prompt attention by Frank Rogers.

Frank Rogers

Weather and Rail Delays From Snowstorm Hit Trains Hard

Snowfall of six and two thirds inches plus rain created near blizzard conditions. East wind and drifts slowed Burlington Rock Island and Milwaukee trains, with No 2 five hours late, No 25 three hours late, and freight traffic severely tied up. Temperature dropped to three below zero.

Burlington Winfield Washington Rock Island Milwaukee

Notice to Public on Snow Removal by Law

All persons are warned to clear snow from sidewalks within 10 hours after it ceases. If not done, the city will have it removed and the expense charged to the property as provided by Ordinance. Notify walks needing attention. J. R. Campbell Street Commissioner.

Merchant of Venice Matinee at Graham Jan 8

The Graham presents The Merchant of Venice with William Owen and associates in a matinee on January 8. The tale centers on a pound of flesh contract and a dramatic trial scene. Special matinee prices range from 25 to 50 cents, with boxes at 75 cents.

William Owen Graham Merchant of Venice

No Hunters License Issued Yesterday in County Office

Yesterday January 4 marked the first day since July 1 that no hunter’s license was issued by the County Auditor. Through the year 1308 licenses have been issued at $1.00 each, funds sent to the state treasurer support game preservation in Iowa. The county handles collections gratis, while the state benefits from the program’s surplus and aims to promote game preservation.

Iowa

Thinking Pleasant Things

A Ruskin quote urges building inner nests of pleasant thoughts to endure adversity. It emphasizes that early teaching shapes such mental palaces, which remain bright in fancies, memories, and noble sayings, enduring pain and poverty.

John Ruskin

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McElhinney Drug Co Sol Rich & Co’s Mrs. Rothschild Bridge Dave Steinberger Kansas City Bridge Club Mrs. Earnest Lemmon E. Washington Street M.E. Church J. R. Campbell
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