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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1911

Page

2

New Haven and Richland Local Social Notes Briefs

In New Haven Jan 10 Verne Jackson hosted visitors from Washington. neighbors attended oyster supper. others visited at August Bergstrums and Brice Flanders home. Several residents ill or traveling, with Ladies Aid meeting at Verne Jackson’s. In Richland Jan 10 Mrs. Sarah McPherson died after a stroke aged 69. funeral held at Friends church with local families attending.

New Haven Verne Jackson Washington J. H. Richardson Odd Fellows Dublin Gust Strum August Bergstrum Marion Robertson Silvara Brice Flanders David Harte Asil Robertson Arthur Conrad James Combs Frank Smith Mark Churchill New Haven Ladies’ Aid Society Richland Sarah McPherson Walter Duke Friends Church Powelson Packwood George Duke Hedrick Het Duke Ottumwa McPherson Coughlin Givans

Local Movements and Farm Trade Report West Chester

West Chester reports James Phillips delivered 40 head of cattle to Augustine and Lewis. Herman Schultz traded town property for 40 acres near Marion for Dave Martin of Washington. Herman Schultz shipped eight cars of stock to Chicago. Frank Brindley and Frank McFarlane handled livestock and store duties. Various residents visit Davenport Washington and Chicago on business.

West Chester James Phillips Augustine & Lewis D. Kk. Brunback Davenport Rodgers Sioux City Hermon Schultz Marion Iowa Dave Martin Washington Frank Brindley Herman Schultz Chicago Frank McFarlane J. D. Dayton Steve Crawford George Lewis J. M. Godfrey

Minister's Crawfordsville trip and visitors drop in

The Rev Hi T Jackson returned from Crawfordsville where he assisted with protracted meetings. John Harding of Kansas arrived for a visit with his brothers Joseph F W and Thomas. Bert Nash and wife of Elkader are visiting at Mr Nash's parents home. Bert and his brother Charles sold their Elkader barber shop and will stay here while locating.

Hi. T. Jackson Crawfordsville John Harding Kansas Joseph F. W Thomas Bert Nash Elkader Mr. Nash Bert Charles

Woman Finds Relief After Gall Stone Treatment

Sarah A. Scott of Delmar Junction Iowa describes years of liver trouble and poor relief until consulting Dr Shallenberger the Chicago specialist who visits monthly. After thorough examination she learned she had gall stones and says after months of treatment she is entirely cured and feels like a new woman.

Shallenberger Chicago Sarah A. Scott Delmar Junction Iowa

Meistersingers Perform Fourth Lecture Course Night

The Meistersingers male quartet appear at West Chester M F church as the fourth number in the lecture course on Thursday evening January 12 at 8 o'clock. This event is expected to be the most expensive and widely voted best number on the course. Guarantors offer season ticket holders one free return hearing of Crowell. Also note health ad about mercury in catarrh remedies and Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.

Meistersingers West Chester M. F Crowell Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio IF J Cheney & Co

Local Briefs From Ainsworth District Attendances and Visits

Mrs George K McFarland of Washington arrived to stay with her daughter Mrs William Gardner who must travel to Iowa City for an operation. Mr and Mrs Peckham left for South Dakota after a two week visit with their daughter Mrs J A Morrison. Rhodes and wife and Mrs Anderson of Cedar Rapids departed after visits at various homes. Mr Dutton and daughter of Algona came for a visit to W T Trotter and relatives. L A Chapel left for Santa Fe Missouri to visit his sister. Angeline Harland sale drew a large crowd with totals over 2000 dollars.

Meriol Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Safe Relief

In this season of colds hoarseness and related ailments Meriol Cough Remedy is praised as harmless and reliable containing no opiate. Sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy a member of the American Drug and Pres Association.

Lemmon's Pharmacy American Drug and Pres Association

Brown couple leaves for Boston to fill pulpit

Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Brown depart for Boston after weeks with his parents near the city. He will occupy the Old South church pulpit during Dr. Gordon's European absence, joining a historic congregation that recently finished a new $600,000 structure and will return by Easter.

C. R. Brown Boston B. F. Brown Dr. Brown Old South Church Dr. Gordon Europe East

Company D Election for Captaincy Corrected Date

An election for the captaincy of Company D will be held Thursday evening January 12. The notice corrects a previous notice that had dated the election one day earlier. Full attendance of the company is requested for this important meeting.

Ferruginous Statistics Refrain On Iron in the Body

The average person carries about a pound of iron in the body and the cost to maintain it has risen. The observed change reflects broader trends in health and nutrition.

Sewing machines still sold and repaired by Haight

Or Haight advertises continuing sales of sewing machines including same makes and supplies for all machines. Repairs offered as a specialty. Call 589 or visit at the first door north of the First United Presbyterian church from 1 to 3 and 11 to 3.

Haight First United Presbyterian Church

Prize drifted guest from Chicago robs hotel register

The St Vitus clerk recalls a funny episode at a New York hotel as a Chicago visitor Hill enters the register and begins drawing marks beneath the signatures. The clerk jokes about drawing lessons while Hill warns that excitement is bad for digestion.

New York St. Vitus Hill Chicago

Mystery Guest Signs Monick Er And Marks Nine Scratches

A narrator notes a diner whose handwriting reveals the name H. H. Hill after closely inspecting scratches in a hotel register. The portion cites a confident claim about digestive powers and a demonstration of the signature technique.

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Promised With Refund

We warn that stomach disorders bring sickness and urge sufferers to try Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a money back guarantee after reasonable use if not satisfied. Sold in Washington at The Rexall Store Cook Sherman 8 W Cor Square.

Washington U.S Rexall Cook & Sherman W. Cor. Square

Missouri Girl Comedy to Open at Graham

Fred Raymond's famous comedy The Missouri Girl will be presented at the Graham on January 17. The scenic production promises a bright, clean, first class show with a top notch company and notable cast members renowned for their stage success.

Fred Raymond Graham Rialto

The Cow Puncher Comes to Gra ham Jan

The Cow Puncher by Hal Reid has scored a major hit and brings a lavish scenic production and strong cast to Gra ham Jan 19. Producer W F Mann adds vaudeville acts to the presentation, a fresh departure from stereotyped drama.

Hal Reid W. F. Mann Graham Jan

The Missouri Girl Next Attraction at the Graham

The Missouri Girl is a comedy drama with hearty laughter and a strong plot. The Graham presents nine veteran actors plus new cast for a refreshed season with an enlarged vaudeville portion. January 17 show date noted.

Graham

Scare Tactics Stir Russian Capital Over Czar Security

In St Petersburg rumors claim police provoke unrest to frighten the Czar into staying away from the capital. Officials reportedly arrest students amid efforts to spark demonstrations as banished Tolstoy-era tensions linger and social life resumes.

St. Petersburg Ruedawe Alexis Vladimir Michael St. Petesburg Bette Tolstoy

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Claims Quick Relief

For LaGrippe coughs and stuffy colds Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as giving quick relief and expelling congestion. It claims no opiates, safe and sure. Lemmons Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co are listed as providers.

Foley Lemmons Pharmacy McElhinney Drug. Co

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