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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
3
C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia hails Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles He notes seven years of use and claims quick cures for attacks in children Stewart’s Pharmacy offers it with a 50 cent to 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle
The column surveys events across the county highlighting community activities and notable happenings. It notes gatherings, local meetings, and everyday actions shaping village life and regional concerns.
Dr. J. A. Droz and wife left for Fairfield after his father George Droz passed away. Mrs. T. A. Bailey and children returned to Washington after a Sunday visit. Mrs. Sprague of Columbus Junction and Mrs. A. L. Graham left for Columbus Junction. Mrs. Graham will stay while Rev. Mr. Graham aids with special meetings at Winfield Iowa.
Miss Pearl Montgomery resigns as teacher to enter University of Iowa City. Several residents install toll line phones including Frank Martin and Lon Fleming. Baby dies. burial at 1 pm. Sharlie Eyestone attends Ames short course. Rev J A Boatman conducts communion services. Ladies' Aid to meet at Mrs. Eyestone's. Various visits, illnesses, and social events follow, including dances and carriages, with numerous local families mentioned by name.
Jan 14 social updates list Rob McCaleb Frank Wolfe and Grover Wolfe visiting Washington trip to a Graham play. Mr and Mrs Howard Groendycke visit Martin Augustine home. Mrs Jesse Harvey leaves for New Mexico. Mrs Lou Dillon and daughter Mary visit Keota relatives. Revival meetings at New Haven close with about twenty five conversions and next Sunday services plus B Y P U Thursday evenings. Rob McCaleb and Frank Wolfe return after Washington trip. J B McCaleb butchered for John Carkoff. Mrs Grubb of Talieyrand visits daughter Mrs John Koch.
Jan. 14 report says Holy Trinity parish will install a new pastor as Mr. Albers departs this week for western Iowa. Peter Shillig has ties to Washington and is part of the clergy news surrounding the church.
An advertisement claims Miona stomach tablets cure indigestion by removing the cause and strengthening stomach muscles. It states symptoms like dizziness and headaches subside, and promises full digestion with a 50 cent box from Lemmon's pharmacy.
Jan 15 notes report Washington visits by Mr. and Mrs. Genkinger and others. A Poultry show attendance, property purchase by John Simpon’s party, and sewing work from Washington are listed. Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy mailings are promoted with local sale details.
Lee Davison arrived from Brighton on Monday evening. Mrs. Tom Morgan of Brighton visits relatives in Verdi. R. Wells of West Chester was in the city on business yesterday. Miss Ball of Fairfield will sing at the Modern Ananias January 25. J. L. Downs of Brighton visited on Monday night. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Wood of southwest Washington yesterday morning. Rh. W. Reesink of Muscatine arrived last evening on the Firefly and left for Crawfordsville to promote the Muscatine Journal. James Clendenning will start his oil wagon Monday the 20th and seeks customers. Call 329 for straw deliveries. S166 Leland Clapper of Ames visits Brighton before returning home to resume work with Great Northern at St. Paul. He plans to go to Boston in September for technical studies.
Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
Olds, M L of Ainsworth, came back to his home last evening after a brief stay in the city on business. Miss Lou Vogt traveled from Graham to St Louis en route to San Antonio to join her brother Burrell. A Modern Ananias will be performed by the Academy literary societies on January 25.
Mr B B Chamberlain of Clinton Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for piles chapped hands and old sore healing. Sold at Stewart’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
Journal notes social visits in Graham and Ainsworth with mentions of Maud and Myria More land travelers from Wayland. The item highlights a play titled A Modern Ananias to be attended on January 25 and lists local residents arriving or visiting, including Mrs BE Lewis from Oskaloosa and the VanSickle family.
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