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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1907
Page
5
In Ames Iowa yesterday the prize ear of corn sold for 1500 dollars at the Agriculture college sweepstakes. Buyer was D L Pascal of Dewitt Iowa. The exhibit drew great enthusiasm and unusually strong displays throughout the corn show.
Until my return from Palo Alto, Calif. all persons having business with H. & W. Scofield or myself are requested to call on W. M. Keeley, Atty., who will attend to same at his office, 208 W. Washington St. 79-46 Wo. Scofield.
Tonight there is skating at Highland Park with tickets on sale at McElhinney's Columbia Pharmacy and Stitcher's Restaurant. The bus will run from 7 to 12. Also noted is an advert for Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup claiming to ease chronic constipation without nausea or griping and sold by all druggists.
The Baptist choir will gather with Miss May Long for practice at eight o'clock this evening. All members are urged to be present.
More fatalities arise from a cold than any other cause, and proper early treatment prevents danger. Amberlain's Cough Remedy is advertised as prompt and effective, aiding nature by loosening the cough relieving the lungs and opening secretions. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
Work on Royal Arch degree is canceled due to one candidate’s absence but third degree work will proceed after a brief business session. All Blue Lodge members are urged to attend in town. Geo. W. Brown, W. M.
One of the worst features of a kidney ailment is its insidious nature and danger before symptoms are noticed. Take Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble as it corrects irregularities and helps prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sold by All Druggists.
A series of brief notices lists residents and visitors: Samuel Anderson leaves for Iowa City on business while Ed Eicher travels to Chicago. Ed Knupp heads to West Chester for business, and many others visit Keota Davenport Des Moines Muscatine and Crawfordsville.
A tidal wave wrecks parts of the Dutch East Indies with heavy loss of life. On an island south of Achion many perish and hundreds drown on Tana Nile.
The Eastern Star annual installation of officers was held last evening in the PAS Society hall. Mrs. L. S. Patterson officiated as installing officer, naming officers including Worthy Matron Narrie Horne, Associate Matron Glasgow, Worthy Patron Harrie Horne, conductress L. S. Patterson, secretary Ed Bowman, treasurer Ott, marshal C. N. Stewart, chaplain James Miller, Adah Hallie Berdo, Ruth Esther McGugin, Esther St. Clair Lewis, Tina/Martina Henderson Walker, Electa George Brown, sentinel George Brown.
Miss Byrdie A. Henderson and Bert E. Booth will marry at high noon on January 16 at the James Gardner home near Ler ington. Invitations have been issued.
Misses Eetta and Minnie Cooner entertained a few friends last evening at their home on West Jefferson street. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Latta of Racine Wisconsin.
A crowd of young people spent a pleasant evening skating at Highland lake where the ice is in excellent condition. Mr. Daniels has started a bus service to run to and from the park, making access convenient for skaters.
Rev. Joseph Sueppel of Keokuk officiated at the wedding of his brother George A. Sueppel of Iowa City to Louise Gibbons of Keokuk. The ceremony occurred at 9 30 Tuesday morning in St Peter's Church with Rev. O Reilly of Keokuk and Rev. Galligan of Tipton assisting. The couple plans a tour of the East and will reside in Iowa City after March 1.
The article notes seven overcoats inspired by a London tailor and polar bear like coats, with women using veils and fur envelopes. Jewelers profit as auto fashion shifts to display ornaments through opened fur coats and gray plaid interiors, including a large open faced watch engraved with the car number.
In a playful exchange, young Mr. Timmid admits shyness around girls while Miss Vern encourages him. She quips that self-help is needed to win affection, joking about his chances and pursed lips.
A Catholic Citizen essay frames religion as the primary business of life, urging that God assigns talents such as reason, memory, will, wealth, and health. It compares spiritual capital to money and insists on trading all opportunities for the love of God, urging earnest pursuit of divine affection over worldly gain.
Dr. F E Daniel of Austin opening the American international congress on tuberculosis in New York says churches are disease breeders. He recalls attending a 500 person church and warns crowded Catholic churches could be fatal to a speaker. He notes many Catholics reach old age despite crowded masses.
The article recalls the earliest special devotions by Christians in the catacombs centered on the Good Shepherd. It notes their contrast with persecution and worldly immorality, and cites Jesus as the Good Shepherd who comforts his followers with the phrase Fear not, little flock.
J C McCoy and Alan K R Hawley recount a New Year balloon trip beginning in Tears and ending near Pearl Illinois. They crossed the Missouri and Mississippi rivers reaching 1800 feet, drifting over Calhoun county then landing on George Retzer’s farm. They praised the gas and chose St Louis as next fall’s starting point for the Gordon Bennett trophy race. Entries for the event close February 1 with many foreign entrants expected.
A New York Times note describes a young couple touring Harlem flats. The wife finds rooms very small but the janitor counters that nearby units aren’t small and hints at the scale by joking about teaching a dog to wag its tail. The husband jokes about losing his wife in the large flat.
Paris unveils a new sport. Competitors race 730 spiral steps to the tower’s summit, climbing 380 feet in 8 minutes 18 seconds. Winner T Bielen maintained a steady pace, overtaking rushing rivals who soon walked. Endurance and agility drive this heart breaking event.
A Norfolk special dispatch reports aJamestown exposition proposal to honor President Roosevelt as chief judge and prize presenter at an international baby show. The contest would include babies from all countries and conditions with prizes for fattest prettiest slimmest and similar categories.
At the director meeting last night of the Ainsworth Savings Bank the following officers were elected for the coming year W. A. Walker was chosen president I. L. Colthurst vice president A. B. Sands cashier and R. K. Dix assistant cashier.
Crawfordsville social and religious updates list residents visiting Washington, callers from Banock Ohio, and local guests. It notes Presbyterian communion preparations led by Rev. G Voorhies and sermons by Rev. J S Cotton United Presbyterian and Rev. W Robertson Methodist, with service times and topics.
Miss Alma Cafferty becomes the central girl at the telephone office in West Chester as local meetings at the Baptist church proceed. The Rev Mr Hughes of Ft Madison attends alongside Rev J F Catlin. attendance is strong. De Walker was ill yesterday but improved today amid concerns of appendicitis.
Mr and Mrs Fred Ingham and baby visited Frank Mayhew. Will Mitchell and Odeberguson traveled to Ainsworth. Geo McClarland of Washington arrived for a visit with Andy Gardner. Mrs Villa Swift attended her uncle Martin Swift’s funeral in Washington. Chas Armstrong and family arrived from Brighton to visit A L Armstrong. Mrs Wes Brennan visited Cave and Ferguson homes. a purse containing 14 was lost during her return trip. Tim Riley of Burlingvon visited Chas Cunningham. Mrs O Jugenheimer and Mrs Ode Verguson visited Will Master home.
James Stone from Ainsworth and Logan from Rubio visit for business. Mrs Rowan from Ainsworth spends the day in the city with friends. Obas Fishburn family from Crawfordsville, Miss Mariel Martin from West Chester, Edwie Porter and Wil Chibak from Ainsworth, Miss Anna McCleary from Crawfordsville, Miss Parrish’s music class members, Fred Spalding from Ainsworth, Mrs M McMasters from Ainsworth travel to Sigourney. Johnson's bakery offers cakes cookies doughnuts and pies.
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