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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1909

Page

6

Local Notes and Market Oesteers Across Exchanges

From Our Exchanges recounts Miss Bessie Shreeves caring for a sick mother in Washington, a batch of Omaha lambs sold in Chicago for strong prices, Wake Neal securing a Senate secretary post, Rock Island train policy gaining praise for reducing drunken riding, and Roy Stichter attending the Fulton-Morrissey wedding in Fairfield.

Bessie Shreeves Washington Brighton Enterprise Wake Neal Senate Roy Stichter Fairfield Journal

Obas and Son-in-Law Leave for Garden City Kansas

Obas and his son-in-law Lee Thompson loaded a car with household goods at Haskins Monday and set out for Garden City Kansas. May prosperity attend them and their families.

Obas. Means Lee Thompson Haskins Garden City Kansas

Keller family moves into vacant Ainsworth dwelling

Max Keller and his wife, long residents with A D Acheson, have moved into the house vacated by James Trotter in Ainsworth.

Max Keller A. D. Acheson James Trotter

Ferguson couple move to Washington last Friday

Mr and Mrs J A Ferguson relocated to Washington the previous Friday. The Crawfordsville imprint notes the town has lost two more longtime residents but they remember where Crawfordsville is, with many memories remaining.

J. A. Ferguson Washington Crawfordsville

Conductor Dowell Denies Entry To Drunken Passenger

Conductor George Dowell of the Rock Island line between Knoxville and Washington refused a drunken man, Harry Proctor, admission to the train in Oskaloosa last evening. Proctor, badly intoxicated, was left behind as Dowell prevented him from boarding.

George Dowell Rock Island Knoxville Washington Oskaloosa Harry Proctor Dowell

Reverend Coffman Buys Keota Home and Hulse Moves to Evangelism

Ed A. Hulse sold his Keota residence to Reverend J. W. Coffman through Graham's agency and will devote himself to evangelistic work. He departs Saturday for Burlington then Rock Island and Barron Wisconsin before Muscatine, with commitments through May 1. He retains his stake in A A Hulse & Co though not planning to move his family. The Keota Eagle notes his singing talent and wishes him success.

Ed A. Hulse Graham J. W. Coffman Burlington Rock Island Barron Wisconsin Muscatine A. A. Hulse & Co Keota Ajl

Lytle Couple Homeless After Tent Fire

J. M. Lytle and wife of Washington state were forced to sleep indoors after their tent burned Monday night. The cold reached 10 degrees below zero, prompting sympathy from Keota Eagle readers on January 14.

J. M. Lytle Washington Keota Eagle

Seymour Martin Buys Keiser Residence Near West Chester

Seymour Martin of near West Chester bought the C. O. Keiser residence yesterday and will take possession March 1 next year. The deal had been in process for weeks but only finalized yesterday. Martin is son in law of the late W. W. Wells and his family are highly respected in the community.

Seymour Martin West Chester C. O. Keiser Mr. Martin W. W. Wells Keota Eagle

Mrs M A Hulse Travels to Washington Monday Evening

Mrs. M A Hulse journeyed to Washington on Monday evening, as reported by the Keota Eagle. The brief item notes her travel status with no additional context.

M. A. Hulse Washington Keota Eagle

Debate at Monmouth College Heading List of Debaters

Arthur Sprague son of A Sprague of this town will lead the Monmouth College debaters when the season's debate at Monmouth occurs later. The report notes Coe College and Monmouth College preparing for exchanges and Sprague's prominent position.

Coe Colege Monmouth College Monmouth Arthur Sprague A. Sprague

Local guests visit west of the city this Sunday

Mr and Mrs Joe Benz, Miss Anna Hagle, Miss Catharine Benz and Will Shearer were hosted by Mr and Mrs Everett Shearer at their home west of the city for a Sunday visit.

Joe Benz Anna Hagle Catharine Benz Will Shearer Everett Shearer

Keota Woman Attends Titus Funeral for Relative

Mrs. George Stevenson of Keota arrived yesterday and changed cars for Titus where she attended the funeral of Mrs. Margaret Stevenson today.

George Stevenson Keota Titus Margaret Stevenson

J M Wilson Conducts Sales in Keota Yesterday

J M Wilson carried out business transactions in Keota yesterday. The brief report notes routine commerce and local activity in the town.

J. M. Wilson Keota

Closing Out Sale on Ike Hartman Farm Near Washington

Auction notice for D F Macon auctioneer details a sale on January 22 1909 at Ike Hartman farm seven miles north of Washington and a half mile east of Pleasant Plains church. Items include six head of horses nine cows yearling and calf stock eight fall shipments two thousand bushels of corn two thousand ears of seed corn twenty tons of hay and various farming equipment. Terms include 10 month credit on sums over ten dollars and cash with six percent discount for cash. Lunch by Pleasant Plain church ladies.

D. F. Macon Oklahoma Ike Hartman Washington Pleasant Plains Church Reid P. R Surrey Edison Phonograph Pleasant Plain Church

Lemmon's Pharmacy Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar

An advertisement claims no cough or cold has progressed to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The note asserts it cures obstinate deep seated coughs and colds and promotes choosing Foley's over other remedies.

Foley Lemmon

Weather forecast for Midwest and Iowa regions

The official forecast calls for rain or snow across Illinois Indiana lower Michigan and Wisconsin with warmer conditions. Iowa is described as threatening with unsettled conditions.

Illinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Chicago Markets and Livestock Prices Report

Winter wheat and spring wheat prices listed by sample with varying grades. Chicago live stock quotes show hogs and cattle receipts and bid ranges, with clear price bands for choice and common stock. East Buffalo and Elgin markets add cattle hogs calves and butter figures with regional price levels.

Chicago East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y Elgin

W C T U Notice of Meeting Change to Wednesday

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union delays its regular meeting to Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 at the M E parsonage with Mrs Rev A B Smith hosting. The devotional topic is God's Love for Us from John 3 16 and discussion focuses on Contrast with the Liquor Traffic. Honorary members welcome.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union A. 8. Smith M. E. Parsonage Friends of Temperance

Tidal Wave Rescue Aid From Messina Vessel Crew

In a letter from Captain H. L. Mowat to Philip Rupprecht of Standard Oil, the Chesapeake reports the Messina earthquake and tsunami. The ship rode out the tidal wave with no damage, aided rescue efforts, and its crew provided blankets and clothing to survivors, while returning seventy two people onboard.

New York Chesapeake Messina Philip Rupprecht Standard Oil Company H. L. Mowat

Not Working Joke Quip From Nellie and Sister

Nellie apologizes for her new baby sister with the line that she has no sense yet. The mother objects and Nellie adds that she has sense but it isn’t working yet, a quip attributed to De Mneator.

Nellie

Enigma Dialogue Between Tommy and Papa in Chicago News

A brief exchange shows Tommy asking about his grandfather and the papa replying. The line references Chicago News in a playful, cryptic mood. The dialogue hints at family history and identity through a newspaper nod.

Cure For Eczema Promoted By Local Advertiser

A local ad touts a home cure for eczema using oil of wintergreen thymol glycerine and other ingredients in a wash. It claims immediate itch relief and soothing effects, endorsing the D. D. D. Prescription or Oil of Wintergreen Compound by the D. D. D. Co of Chicago as a proven remedy.

Chicago Cook & Sherman Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta

Keota Guests Visit Local Clergy Families

Mrs. Rev. A. L. Graham and baby of Keota were guests over Sunday at Rev. W. O. Fisher. They visited yesterday at J. D. Glasgow’s home.

A. L. Graham Baby Keota W. O. Fisher J. D. Glasgow

Travelers and locals roam Northern town records

W Cherryholmes departed for Mt. Union yesterday morning and will stay there all week. John DeLancey of Crawfordsville was in the city Sunday and returned home yesterday morning.

W. Cherryholmes Mt. Union John DeLancey Crawfordsville City

Hall's Catarrh Cure touted with $100 reward

An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages and offers $100 if it fails. It asserts constitutional treatment, internal use, and lists testimonials. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes a public auction of new and second hand stock at Washington Iowa with multiple auctioneers and dates.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Spahr N. E Square Washington Iowa Henry Tollenaar Frank Macon

Kidney Remedy Brings Relief Says Patient

A patient reports years of kidney trouble culminating in a severe winter attack confining him to bed for eight days. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy the pain eased, urine normalized, and he recommends the treatment, noting its pleasant taste.

Foley Lemmon

For Sale Items Near West Chester Iowa

For sale extra good farms and town residence and business property at bargain prices near West Chester in Washington county Iowa within two to five miles of town. Also meat market and ice business with buildings fixtures a good paying business and first class elevator and coal business. 52-tf J D Dayton West Chester.

West Chester Washington County Iowa J.D. Dayton

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve: A Firefighter’s Quick Heal

Brave fire laddies suffer burns while fighting fires then apply Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to ease pain. The ad proclaims it as the earth’s greatest healer for burns, wounds, cuts, bruises, eruptions, ulcers and related ailments. Sold for 25 cents at J. E. Lemmon’s.

Bucklen J. E. Lemmon’s

Local Resident Ethel Fishburn Returns Home

Miss Ethel Fishburn arrived back at her Winfield home yesterday morning after a visit beginning Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Kennedy.

Ethel Fishburn Winfield L. Kennedy

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Graham Opera House Clarence Bennett Joppa Gate John the Baptist Holy Sepulchre New Jerusalem Temple of Jerusalem Grand Hall of Judgment Galilee David Holy City Sherd Wilson Omaha Ainsworth Clipper Oskaloosa Herald J. H. Waanzr Co Fort Madison, Iowa John Shields & Son Cash Grain Market W. C. T. U. Notice Tommy Papa Chicago News
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