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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1919

Page

3

Four Candidates to Head Schools in County Election

County boards meet Saturday at the courthouse to choose a new county superintendent after the death of Miss Katherine Stichter. Four teacher candidates are listed Katheryn Montgomery Clayton Pearson W I Wagner and Eva George. Election by ballot requires a majority or fourteen votes with representation from all districts.

Court House Katherine Stichter Katheryn Montgomery Washington High School Clayton Pearson Ainsworth Camp Pike W. J. Wagner Corning Crawfordsville Brighton Eva

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Local readers share favorable testimonials for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. C Cook of Macon Illinois reports rapid relief from coughs while Mrs. Jas A Knott of Chillicothe Missouri praises its effectiveness for colds and courts. Ht J Moore of Oval Pennsylvania notes it cured settled chest colds. Lemmon's Drug Store advertises the product.

C. Cook Macon Illinois Jas. A. Knott Chillicothe Chamberlain J. Moore Oval

Box of good things for Co K soldiers in France

Springfield man Walter Patton plans to take a box of treats to Co K in France and asks Washington residents to contribute chocolate bars by Saturday evening. Donations may be left at J. E. Lemmon's Pharmacy to be shipped to Hotel Latham New York for mid January delivery. Hang out your flags tomorrow to welcome the Camp Dodge soldiers.

K Boy France Walter Patton Springfield Ohio Hugh H. McCleery Washington Boys J. E. Lemmon Co. K Washington Iowa Eay Latham New York City Camp Dodge

Pioneer Washington woman Mrs Alberson dies after long illness

Mrs. A N Alberson aged 59 died at five this morning after weeks of illness. Born Sarah Hebner in 1856 she lived most of her life in Washington. She leaves husband H Alberson, three children Raymond B Alberson Mrs Harry Boyer and Mrs G H Duell, two brothers and a sister. Funeral is private with viewing tomorrow afternoon at her West Washington home.

Washington A. N. Alberson Alberson Goldfield Nevada Vera Duell Des Moines B. Alderson Sarah Heber Muscatine E. T. Hebner Mr. Alberson Raymond B. Alberson Minneapolis M. & St. L. Railway Company Harry Boyer West of Washington G. H. Duell Nev Charles Hebner Hiram Hebner Los Angeles C. D. Kimball Seattle West Washington Street

Anderson Case Being Tried in Local Court

The cases of Haskins Ainsworth and Riverside banks against J H Anderson opened in district court before Judge Wagner. Anderson a Highland township farmer is insolvent and creditors seek repayment. Some notes security questioned. Anderson absent. interested parties unsure of his whereabouts. Attorneys include Brookhart Brothers Morrison Morrison Wicher Livingston Richer and W H Butterfield. Memorial notice: Terry Mathers memorial service at Haskins Presbyterian Church on Sunday January 12 with Pastor SFE Wallin. Hair care ad notes Parisian Sage claimed to stop hair loss and dandruff.

Haskins, Ainsworth Riverside J. H. Anderson Wagner Anderson Highland Township Brookhart Brothers Morrison & Morrison Wicher, Livingston & Richer W. HB. Butterfield Terry Mathers Haskins Presbyterian Church Sfe Wallin

U. S. Has Railroads Enough Says McAdoo

Washington Jan 9 Director General McAdoo in his annual operations report says enough railroads exist to handle the nation's business with only local construction at the Pittsburgh gateway to ease congestion. He cites lack of facilities for prompt disposition and unloading at destination as the main freight bottleneck.

Washington McAdoo Pittsburgh Gateway

Chamberlain's Tablets advertise relief for indigestion and constipation

An advertisement from Lemmon's Drug Store promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy that strengthens the stomach and restores natural function. It claims the tablets gently move the bowels to relieve constipation often accompanying indigestion.

Lemmon's Drug Store

Church Meetings Postponed and Postponed Agenda Notices

The Christian church announces postponement of all meetings until further notice. Megatar menting Thursday night January Sth at eight o'clock sharp for election of officers and business. attendees urged to be on time. The Ladies Aid of the First U.P. church schedules a one hour business meeting tomorrow at 2 p m. planned work deferred.

Cyrus Royal Arch Ll.d. Langworthy H. P W, DM The Christian Church M.ow Moriarity Ladies Aid of First U.P. Church

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Prom County Els Pers Bon the Rite Style Bulletin Clark & Enslin Whitte Vaises Serge Sener Tt West Side Square Lyon Jean Hight Warren Cash Grocery Mrs. Alberson Wasitington Washington Steam Laundry A. White Corp Chas. Brown Black Ralph Junken Wilbur Neal Ollie Carl Tsileod Durham Bulls Rean. P. L Call 360 Black Plymouth Rock J. S. Benson W. . Flynn West Chester WN. E. West Leo Shelangouskie A. M H. L. Whittaker Bobe Wagner Sos Button Factory TODD Phone Journal Fred N. Anderson Crib Atpeworth Red Ball Ed White John Rath Riverode BE. R. Barthelow Lemmon Royal Arch Masons U. S Great White Way Washington County Thos. J, Dempsey John W, Teeter Dempsey Real Estate Company
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