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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1907
Page
4
The Bohumir Kryl concert is postponed due to the death of his mother. The event planned for January 17 will be rescheduled. Managers decided to keep the original concert and lecture patrons should be pleased with the later date.
Ten weeks old son of Mr and Mrs G Hoyle died Sunday morning from whooping cough. Funeral held at home eight miles NW of Ainsworth. Interment in Washington cemetery. Shortly after birth infant of Mr and Mrs W H Harrison died and was buried in Salem cemetery.
A promotional blurb notes most appendicitis victims are constipated and urges use of Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup to cure chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims the syrup is mild and pleasant, not nauseating or gripe inducing, and warns to refuse substitutes with sales through all druggists.
The band calls all members to attend a meeting on Wednesday January 14. A member is noted in the fragment but no further details are provided.
John Kemp of East Otsfield recommends Bucklens Arnica Salve for chilblains and skin ailments. The note claims it also treats salt rheum fever sores ulcers piles burns and wounds. Sold for 25 cents at Stewart's pharmacy.
A stormy Monday brought a fair crowd to the Methodist Church with a large choir and good singing. Rev Longnecker led prayer and preached on Mark 1 17 urging followers to join in the work of turning sinners to righteousness.
An autopsy on the late Charles Latchem found death caused by a tumorous growth at the brain base. The tumor affected multiple nerves, gradually crippling respiration and proving incurable. Several Iowa City surgeons assisted. the case was described as very unusual.
Mr. August Sherpe, overseer of the poor at Fort Madai, Iowa, praises Dr. King’s New Life Pills claiming they act more agreeably and do more good than other laxatives and guarantee relief from biliousness and constipation for 25 cents.
Rev. M G Munn of Chariton assists at First United Presbyterian services with a sermon on The Harvest from Isaiah and Matthew. He likens spiritual harvest to soil seed and rain, urging youth sowing and life devotion while urging all to attend tonight’s 7 30 service and noting Mrs A L Dusenbarry's Keota visit home.
Mr and Mrs W W Cherry hosted friends last evening in a cordial social gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City. Music by Joa Crone Eva Crone and Marguerite Cherry accompanied the refreshments served later.
Mr and Mrs Frank Nea entertained a small group at a six o clock dinner last evening in honor of Mrs Bet Schreckengast of Burlington who is visiting friends in the city.
Mr and Mrs Harvey Kyle entertained many neighbors and friends at their northwest city home in honor of Mr and Mrs Eli Scranton of Oklahoma City. A dinner was served at noon by Mrs Kyle and Miss Lula Kyle.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Marr celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home west of Ainsworth Iowa. Mrs Marr born May 21 1811 in Franklin county Indiana and Mrs Marr came to Iowa in 1853. Their children Jesse W T and Miss Mary Marr attend with grandchildren and relatives.
About thirty five friends and neighbors attended Eli Hofsteater’s 62nd birthday party at his home two miles south of Ainsworth. The event was a planned surprise by his children but he discovered it despite the plan. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Auld Mr. and Mrs. John Adams Mr. and Mrs. David Crawford and Mr. and Mrs. John Warnock of Washington.
C O Floyd of Kershaw recounts recovering from consumption after six months on Dr King’s New Discovery. He fell from 170 to 135 pounds but regained weight and health. Thousands are healed yearly with guaranteed jars at Stewart’s pharmacy with a trial bottle free.
Local city notes report Elrod Dayton of Brighton visiting Vienna for business. C H Wilson left for Chicago on a brief trip. C H Lemmon is ill and absent from work. Mrs Thomas Anderson and family plan to spend winter in Colorado before returning to St Paul. G K McFarland will visit Ainsworth for a few days. Licenses to wed issued for Booth Ash, Houseal Blodd, Wooley Lindsey. Mrs John Ferguson visiting from Buffalo as Rev Ferguson arrives tonight. W R Ferguson opens shooting gallery in former Brown’s Candy Kitchen. County Attorney Eardley Bell and Jesse Longwell return from Wellman as county board adjourns. Bell plans court work next week.
James W. Worth Jr the speaker of the New York assembly met with President Roosevelt in a two hour White House conference on the New York political situation and the state legislature. Wadsworth arrived at the capital for the talks and did not reveal details beyond stating the subject.
News from the Australian liner Ventura describes a three hour quake felt at Ani Dec 21 with a seismograph in German stations recording unprecedented violence. The center of disturbance is estimated 900 miles south of Apia.
Mrs Ralph Lytie and her children depart this morning for Council Bluffs where her son Vivian Drake will enroll in school.
The article warns that more deaths stem from colds than any other cause and urges prompt treatment. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective, explaining it loosens the cough relieves the lungs and aids nature in restoring health. sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.
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