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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
3
C Q Eldridge of Empire Georgia touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. He says it cures every attack quickly and has used it seven years. Sold at Stewart’s Pharmacy with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
Summary of local events across the county as communities share brief notices, social happenings, and everyday news from the day. Reports highlight people activities, gatherings, and other short items of public interest.
Jan 4. Mr. Sellers and daughters Jennie and Cecil return to Wapello after visiting at the Henry McCoy home. A Davidson travels to Washington. Miss Margaret Houst McConnel of Mediapolis visited yesterday and today with her friend Mrs. Dr. S W Huston.
The West Chester orchestra gave an excellent concert last evening in the Methodist church and cleared about twenty dollars. A good house attended despite the weather. Mrs J B Crayne and Mrs Frank McFarlane returned from Chicago. Miss Jessie Johnson left for Gibson Iowa after visiting here with her sister Miss Margaret Johnson. Thomas Seaberry from Canada is visiting friends.
W R Jeffrey of Washington visited son A J Jeffrey. R Donaldson returned from Kansas City. Miss Verne Anderson attended a S U S students alumni banquet at Dr E T Wickham’s home. Nita Chambers stayed with Mac Maxwell in Crawfordville. Mrs Page of Washington visited O C Chapel’s home. Mary Brockway learned her nephew H N Wilkins died New Year’s Day in Pennsylvania. Clara Trotter and Blanche Adams visited Everett Shearer in Washington. H A Jeffrey and daughter of Carroll S D left for Washington. Professor Langenberg from Columbus Junction began teaching the Ainsworth Cornet band for an upcoming concert.
Jan 4 reports Mrs W C Fish traveling to Chicago to see her ill mother Mrs Banta. Mr and Mrs Tom Neiswanger visit Bert England's home. The White City orchestra from Chicago performed in the post office hall with an invitation dance afterward. Mrs Mary Crayne and daughters Velda and Olive visit Miss Nora Stewart in West Chester. Miss Mary Robertson arrives from West Liberty to spend time with friends. The body of Mr McVay of Glenwood Iowa arrives by Firefly. Funeral at Presbyterian church conducted by Rev J Gittin. Interment at Valley cemetery.
January 4 notes report Mrs. Maggie Lafourek resigns as principal of the public schools. Various social mentions include Mouser hosting grandparents from Red Oak Iowa and the Press Figgins family visiting Clarence Neville and wife of Richland.
Dr and Mrs J M Chittum and others hosted guests at New Year’s dinner including Mr and Mrs Wes Reiner and families. Elsie Radda visited a friend at Salem school while Dora Houdek of Muscatine stayed with grandparents Selement. Bessie Shalla and Leo Lintz to resume studies at the Academy Monday. W J Speraceks were entertained at Frank Tellin home. Frank Tellin and son spent Christmas in Cedar Rapids.
Jan 4 reports show visits by Mr and Mrs Campbell and Edna of Meda Illinois. Revival meetings at Eureka church start January 12 with Rev James Priestnal and assistant Rev R L Patterson. Several residents return home for vacation from Chicago Columbus Junction and Des Moines Drake University.
A thief broke into a car used as sleeping quarters for extra gang workers on the Milwaukee road between 6 30 and 7 p m last night and stole an overcoat two revolvers and various other items. One witness saw a tall slender man enter the car and flee through an end door possibly to No 8. Two men were seen in the vicinity yesterday with one matching the description.
Auction notice for property at the Frank Mason residence near Ainsworth on Saturday January 11 1908 at 10 am. Items include work team cattle hogs corn hay fence posts household goods stoves chickens and farm equipment with credit terms 9 months on sums over 10 and cash otherwise. Also offered are geldings two and three years old two spring colts two cows a corn binder single harness and an organ. Auctioneers Frank Mason D F Macon with J H Pearson as clerk.
Advertises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults noting relief for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. Claims no opium or harmful drugs and that early use can prevent croup attacks. Sold by Cook and Sherman.
The forecast says fair tonight and Tuesday with cooler temperatures likely in the east portion Tuesday. Special to The Evening Journal from Washington D C.
I will sell my six year old standard bred horse sired by Lauren. Sound and broken to harness. Also top Bell buggy with single harness sleigh bells and feed. Private sale at Globe barber shop. 75-21
Mae Abbott stars as Dixie in a charming performance at the opera house Tuesday evening January 7. The play appeals to all amusement lovers with emotional moments and quick Bowery slang to bring laughter.
The Rogers Grilley recital, a two person act by Mr Rogers and Mr Grilley, showcases harp works and impersonations in a program praised for artistry. They tour major US cities and lecture courses, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfying audiences. The Graham engagement on January 9 lists ticket prices at 25 and 50 cents.
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