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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1907
Page
5
Advertises a Shorthorn bull and a Percheron horse for sale through D. Rittenhouse & Son based in Washington Iowa. Contact details listed as R. R. 3.
Local news notes travel and social updates. F L Wilson heads to Chicago and several Chicago visitors call on trades in the city. Miss Kate Benz, Hattie and Frances Bockhorst, and others visit Fairfield, Keokuk, Burlington, Winfield, Richland, and Oxford for brief stays and duties. A newborn daughter born to Seth Thomas of Ft. Dodge is reported, with B F Brown revealed as grandfather due to his surprise behavior.
A public notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or strong drugs. The product is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and is sold by all druggists.
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society will hold a business meeting after prayer. The semi annual election of officers is planned during the session.
Mr and Mrs Jake Bishop entertained about thirty five youths at their north Washington home last evening. Guests divided into sides for guessing games and a potato race won by Frank Sage's team. Green Squires and Ruth Brindley performed a violin solo. Light refreshments were served by Mrs Bishop.
Ava Matthews entertained a small group of friends last evening at a chafing dish party hosted at her southeast Washington home.
Mr and Mrs Miles Bradford entertained today in honor of Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City. The guests included many old friends of the Scrantons. At noon an elegant dinner was served by Mrs Bradford.
The W. Rh. C. will entertain their friends Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Bradford on South Iowa avenue. The affair will be a ten cent social and an excellent time is anticipated.
The What I Can society will meet Friday night at 7 30 in the lecture room of the Baptist church. All members take notice.
Mrs Kate McClain entertained with a dinner in Miss Tondre's honor. A brief musical program and a social hour followed the meal at the Fairfield Journal on January 7.
General Pavioff, Judge Advocate General, was shot and killed before the military court building in St Petersburg. The assassin was captured after wounding a policeman and several others. Pavioff was a leading figure during the last parliament session.
John McCulley sold his stake to George McCracken who moved from Albia and will take immediate possession. Sherm Crone remains involved while the business continues in its established manner. McCracken buys McCulley residence on east Washington and plans to move soon.
The Board of Supervisors met today to check and allow claims and begin the new year’s work with the new member Mr Cress in duties. Yesterday they adjourned for an hour and a half to pay tribute to the late Col. Hiram Scofield.
Mr and Mrs Chase Bannister entertained the card club last evening at their home on South Iowa Avenue.
Mrs. W Fernow acted as hostess to the Fae Hundred club this afternoon at her residence on South Marion Avenue, welcoming members for a social gathering.
Robert Cook went to West Chester on a brief business visit. The Misses Estelle and Ida Cavender returned from Kansas City. Attorney Stapleton and D. C. Waterman were in town on business. Rev. George D. Rogers arrived from the west on the Rock Island. Alma Dusenberry left for Keota to tend her ill nephew Laird. Bessie Stebbins will visit Doctor Caldwell’s in West Chester. Wm. Ditmar from Cameron spent Sunday, leaves for Des Moines. W. E. Richey of Oskaloosa was in town on business. Ewing brothers attended the bores gate, returning to Monmouth. Louis Patterson travels to Hopkinton to stay with his brother Roy. Mrs. Al McCoy goes to Anita to assist her sick daughter. Mae Rittenhouse heads to Waterloo to visit Mrs. Olds. Sam Hall learns his son Frank in Rock Island is gravely ill. EK. M. Alderson, R R 4 carrier, had a buggy accident but continued work with a bruised arm.
Attention W. R C and friends. On Friday evening Jan 11 at Mrs Ailes Bradford’s home the Relief Corps invites you to a masquerade social. Refreshments will be served and entertainment provided. Contributions of 10 cents will be gratefully received.
Notice from A Member calling all Hawkeye band members to attend a meeting at the band room on Thursday evening January 10th. All members requested to be present.
J B Watterman of Watertown reports his daughter was cured of epilepsy after taking Dr Kings New Life Pills and has had no seizures in over two years. The ad touts Stewart s drug store selling the 25 cent remedy as a best body cleanser and life giving tonic.
Fidelity, Judicial, License and Contract Bonds promptly furnished according to the notice.
The Burlington Hawkeye reports a Graham Tonight performance of We Are King starring Lawrence Bywart and Flora Mae Haven. A large appreciative audience praised settings costumes and lighting with the company delivering a refined romantic drama updated to modern times.
An advertisement warns kidney disease is insidious and may become fatal before warning signs appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by all druggists.
The W C U will hold its first meeting of the year at Miss Mary Parker's home Thursday at 2 30 p m The devotional topic is A New Year s nest Sha We Admit Him Rev 3 20 Behold I am at the door and knock The treasurer will report dues and finances the secretary will review minutes and new year books will be tied and accepted All members urged to attend and share their three months temperance work
C O Floyd of Kershaw recounts an eleven year battle with consumption and a weight drop to 135 pounds. After six months on Dr King s New Discovery his cough and lung trouble disappeared and he regained 170 pounds. The remedy is guaranteed at Stewart s pharmacy with a free trial bottle.
Mr and Mrs J S Davison returned to their home in Nira yesterday morning following a visit at the Perry Davison home.
The article warns that more fatalities arise from colds than any other cause and urges prompt treatment. It praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and natural, loosening coughs and aiding recovery. Sold by Cerb & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
Report notes Champions of Alaska versus High school basketball Friday night at the Armory as the top game of the season. The event drew crowds and the Iowa City line trains and transit updates accompany the athletic showcase with local residents traveling to witness the contest.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports that after trying several remedies and doctors for diabetes he improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. After the second bottle his health improved and five bottles cured him completely enabling him to pass a strict life insurance examination. The product claims to cure backache and all kidney and bladder troubles and is sold locally.
An old health ad explains appendicitis risk from chronic constipation. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for constipation, claiming it stimulates the liver and bowels and restores natural bowel action. It promises no nausea or griping and warns to refuse substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
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