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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1907
Page
5
A column from the Atchison Globe presents pointed aphorisms on work crime free men and burglars contrasting fortunes and behavior. It wields sharp humor to comment on effort punishment appetite and perception in society and politics.
Garden Magazine extols beech trees for ornamental use noting their dignified form and clean appearance. They tolerate transplanting, prefer rich sandy loam but grow in ordinary soil, reach 50 to 100 feet, and shift color with seasons from summer shade to winter gray and spring gold green foliage.
A postal official laments dog attacks on letter carriers, noting scars on hands and legs from bites. He asserts front garden homes cause most trouble as loose dogs bite carriers, predicting letter carriers will lead all trades in dog bite injuries.
The article argues that hot drinks relieve thirst better than ice cold fluids and cool the body when overheated. It cautions against drinks below 60 degrees and claims hot beverages aid digestion while avoiding stomach debility.
A quoted exchange from the Philadelphia Press notes the idea that every man has a price, while a lobbyist counters that only the priceless are beyond purchase. The sharp dialogue frames debates over influence and integrity in politics.
John Smeltzer, Harry Montgomery and L. D. Higgins recall the Topeka wreck. Smeltzer details rescue efforts, flames, and a Mexican victim trapped in mud. He describes the terror and lingering fear, noting the event’s lasting impact on sleep and memory.
The Commercial club holds its regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. A directors meeting precedes at 7 30.
The home of Mr and Mrs George Fishburn near Chapman Nebraska hosted the January second wedding of their eldest daughter Viva Pearl to Lauder Kennedy of Washington Iowa. Rev Gregory officiated at 7 p m in a ceremony attended by forty relatives and friends with Clara Fishburn playing the wedding march. The reception featured pink and white rose decorations and a canopy over the bride and groom. The couple will visit for a few weeks after receiving gifts including a fifty dollar check from the groom’s parents and twenty dollars from his brother.
The article lists guests visiting for a wedding including the groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy of Washington Iowa the groom's brother Harlan Kennedy of Washington and many relatives from Crawfordville Golden Maybosll Myrtle and Grand Island Nebraska and Colorado. Mrs ht D Lemon hosted a dinner for Mrs Otis Hahn of Lincoln Nebraska an old friend of Mrs Lemon and daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Parker.
Mr and Mrs Jane Jacob Stapp of Columbus Junction invite to the marriage of their daughter Elsie Franc Stapp to Mr Rank Brockway Letts on Saturday January 12 at noon at their home in Columbus Junction Iowa.
The Bachelor Maids were entertained last evening at the home of Miss Doll Buckley on West Second Street.
Mrs Inez Holden entertained a small group of friends at cards at her South Iowa avenue home. The gathering honored Mrs K A Burnell of Newton who was visiting the city. Dainty refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Cherry hosted a dinner at their northwest city home in honor of Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City. Guests from the city included Mr and Mrs Lem Cherry Mr and Mrs John Mc Laughile and Miss Hattie Chilcote.
Mr and Mrs Robert Cherry hosted a midday lunch for the honored guests Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City. Attending were Mr and Mrs W W Cherry Mr and Mrs Lem Cherry Miss I Taylor and Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton.
Court convened at 2 PM and Washington County bar adopted resolutions in honor of the late Col Hiram Scofield. A life sketch, comments on his war record and service to the bar followed. court adjourned until 4 AM as a mark of respect and to resume tomorrow.
The Vienna advertises the finest line of chocolates in the city and fresh salted almonds and peanuts as well as frosted creams. Pp. J. Hanley departed for Kinross to assume charge of a lawsuit positions him for upcoming legal work.
C O Floyd of Kershaw recalls a near consumption scare eleven years ago and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his cough and lung trouble after six months. He rose from 135 pounds to 170 pounds and urges others to try the remedy. Guaranteed at Stewart’s pharmacy with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and a free trial bottle offer.
A dealer profits from celebrity waste baskets plucked weekly from patrons' trash. Young women collect discarded autographs, sending burlap bundles by freight every week. The collector finds letters from famous writers actors and invitations, some worth $10 to $20, in hopes of rare keepsakes.
The stone, a dark gray granite like mass a foot long and thick, bends like rubber. The owner notes it may be a columite or flexible sandstone, found in California, Georgia and other states. It stretches. its many interlocked pieces allow slight movement and bending, but will break if bent too far.
An advertisement warns that kidney trouble is insidious and may prove fatal before symptoms are noticed. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
Jan. 7 and Jan. 8 notices record Miss June Carothers, Mrs. Ruth Cook, Miss Lena Maxwell, Mrs. Scott Buck, Frank Porter, Rev. R. L. Patterson, Mrs. Clemens, Clyde Clemens, Wallace Cherryholmes, J. W. Harper, Mrs. Richard Bennett, and S. W. Neal traveling or visiting relatives in Nebraska, Kansas, Ohio, and Washington while others return home or resume duties.
Jan 8 report lists Miss Eloise Carr of the Commercial hotel meeting her grandmother in Riverside with grandmother returning from Ohio. Dave Yoder moved to Wellman today. G Nicols returned from a business trip to Lone Tree and Libertyville. Mr Vinton of Scofield visited from Washington.
Mr and Mrs Norm Pratt entertained about thirty neighbors and friends Saturday night. Mrs Will Easter and Will Mitchell won the honors. Miss June Carothers of Stronghurst Ill spent Friday night with her sister Miss Mamie Carothers. Clyde Maxwell was a passenger for Washington yesterday morning.
Harmon Brinning and family and Henry Horning and family spent Sunday at the John Goodman home in Washington. Harvey Altic spent Saturday and.
Miss Mabel Crawford spent an over Sunday visit with relatives in Washington. Mrs Todd and May Page visited Jim Zeck. Merritt Hoath moved to the Rathmel farm. Kilmer Bush visited Washington on Saturday. Arthur and Frank Rathmel visited relatives in Nebraska. Mrs Harvey Knupp shopped in Washington Saturday.
Richland notes greeting the new year as Mrs. H J Hoogenakker, editor wife, recovers in Des Moines hospital. Gas plant restored. three injured in explosion improving. Logan Thornburg returns from Cody Wy. Mrs J Runt visits Sac City. Theo Syke family receives sister guest. W S Smith gravely ill with nurse aid. W E Smith also very ill. Herbert Kane takes over gas plant management.
Frank Freund and Mr and Mrs Winnie Koebel are laid low with lagrippe this week. Frank McCombs works for Jos Lintz today. Albert Sharpe Anton Reiner and Joe Duwa visited John Duwa Sunday. Henry and Bertha Brecht head home to Watkins after a two week visit. Chas Eason’s baby is ill. Miss Katie Doll and Mr Beatch plan marriage with first notice by Father Albers yesterday.
Hennie Briley of Vandalia Mo visited friends in the area last week. Mrs James Longer returned from Oklahoma Friday evening. Boyd Carr of Washington visited at the Frank Abdill home on Friday. Mrs Wm Dodder and two daughters bid farewell at sister Mrs George Fetters as they prepare to move to California. Mr and Mrs Frank Abdill and daughters visited Geo Fetters on Sunday. Oscar Fetters hosted a party for many young folks Saturday night. Miss Myrtie LaMotte of Brighton begins teaching at Walnut today. Little Mary White has been quite ill.
Frank McGuigan and family moved into the Clarence Bush house on Wednesday. Don Mebhaffy of Washington visited for a few days. Chas. Bush of Iowa City plans to move back, renting Mrs. Wilson's property south of the railroad. Doctor Kisor and daughter Charity were in Iowa City Monday. L. V. Dierdorf to move with family to Davenport for a street car motor man job. Terry Gray from North Liberty visited friends. J. Swartzendruber traveled to Nira Saturday. Chalupa family shopped on Friday. Edna Hasty went to Muscatine Wednesday to visit friends. Bessie Verchal visiting Mrs. D. F. Hofer in Iowa City this week.
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