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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1909

Page

2

Public Sale of Farm Equip and Livestock Near Washington

Public sale conducted by bD Macon Auctioneer after selling the farm 2 miles north and 1 1/2 miles west of Washington and 5 miles east of West Chester on Tuesday Jan 26 1909 starting at 10 o clock. Items include 105 head stock cattle hogs 48 head hay stacks 600 bushels corn 200 bushels oats farm machinery and harness. Terms credit 12 months on sums over 10 notes at 7 percent if unpaid cash 6 percent off for sums over 10. Ralph Cherry H T Reynolds Clerk. Lunch on ground by ladies. 14 22 23 Mrs J B Corail visiting Winfield.

F. Macon Washington West Chester Ralph Cherry H. T. Reynolds

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure and Reward

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages as a constitutional disease and is taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urge sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio along with Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Coo Toledo

The Holy City Play To Be Staged At Graham Theater

Clarence Bennett writer of the popular drama The Holy City hails from a clergyman family and Bible scholar. The passion and death of Christ will be presented by an well equipped company at Graham theater on January 22.

Clarence Bennett Holy City Christ Graham Theater

Visit plans and local office assistance noted

Miss Molly Cherry left this morning for a visit to the Rev. A. L. Graham and Greenwood homes at Keota. Mrs. Nellie Wolf is assisting a few days this week at the county treasurer's office.

Molly Cherry Nellie Wolf County Treasurer’s Office

Local Happenings Across the County

Readers learn about varied community events and day to day news from correspondents across the county. Updates cover social gatherings, local milestones, and happenings in nearby towns and districts.

Dudley Crone Hosts Oyster Stew Night At Keota

Dudley Crone organized a small gathering last Friday with an oyster stew night. Pearl Manning volunteered as cook and performed in a progressive Som e'r'set game, creating a lively atmosphere. Dudley, though short in stature, is held in high esteem by the local youths.

Dudley Crone Dudley Pearl Manning Pearl Keota Eagle

Ed Hulse Praises Start of Burlington Meetings

Ed Hulse writes that the Burlington meetings are starting well with about twenty conversions in the first two sessions. He calls Evan gelist Smith a power and expresses his pleasure with the progress.

Ed Hulse Burlington Evangelist Smith Keota Eagle

Cavin Takes Temporary Rock Island Post For Seal Orders

Agent M. Cavin earns a temporary position with the Rock Island company for several months to implement the new car seal order. He will travel across the Missouri division and many lines of the system. The Columbus Safeguard commends him as a valued agent and predicts future official advancement.

M. Cavin Rock Island Miss Uri Cavin Columbus Safeguard

Local Briefs From Creston and Surrounding Areas

Jan 20 reports Will Weber of Creston visiting relatives in town. Nick Tinnes moved to a farm in Dutch Creek township. Mrs John Koch of Dublin visited the Grubb home. Kathryn Tinnes stayed with daughter Mrs Joe Augustine near Valley. Mike Irene Koch and Will Weber visited John Koch at Dublin. Mr and Mrs E Grubb were guests at Joe Augustine's home. Matt and John Koch visited Sigourney on Thursday.

Will Weber Creston Iowa Nick Tinnes Dutch Creek Township John Koch Dublin Parental Grubb Kathryn Tinnes Joe Augustine Valley Mike Irene Koch E. Grubb Matt and Sigourney

Local Farm Notes and Social Visits Chronicle

George Brown delivered shelled corn to Washington Thursday. The Rathmel and Hartman sale will be Friday. Plains ladies will serve dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Malmstedt and daughter returned to Moline Tuesday after visiting Axel Pee. Elizabeth Nankee works for Mrs. Whitacre. Harry Crone delivering car corn to Baxter. Ralph Cherry will have a sale Tuesday the 26th. Mr. and Mrs. Landau and family Sundayed at the Fubhr home. James Brooks injured his foot by a falling ice piece. Grace Donaldson spent Wednesday night with Lillie Brining. Mrs. Beatty and Mrs. Jackson spent Wednesday with Mrs. Tucker. Harley Myers serves on the jury this term. Mr. Brimhall and family and Mrs. McGuire and Maud were Sunday visitors at T. B. Thrasher's.

George Brown Washington Rathmel

Titus resident travels after visit to ill daughter

Mrs Adam Libe of Titus was a passenger for her home this morning after arriving last night and visiting her daughter Mrs G A Smith who is quite ill.

Adam Libe Titus G. A. Smith

Steck's Package Sale Starts Saturday

Notice announces a package sale at Steck's beginning this Saturday. The offer includes a bundled deal described as a “%1.00a package,” with no further terms provided in the readable text.

Steck’s

Mrs Shearer Visits Washington With Frank

Mrs. Mary Shearer traveled to Washington Tuesday morning to visit her husband Frank, city note reports.

Mary Shearer Washington Frank Columbus Safeguard

Washington county court room praised after redesign

A Kalona News report notes in Washington last Friday Supervisor Dunlap and board members toured the newly arranged courtroom. Lawyers spoken to praise the changes, saying it may be the best thing that happened to the Washington county court room.

Washington Dunlap Washington County Kalona News

Mulberry Avenue Woman Visits Daughter in Washington Iowa

Mrs. McKibben of Mulberry Avenue travels to Washington Iowa to visit her daughter Mrs. Frank Giesler for a brief stay.

Kephart Visit Noted in Lone Tree Report

John Henry Kephart of Washington visits with his daughter Mrs. J. A. Nicholson and family in Lone Tree, as noted in the January 21 Lone Tree Reporter edition.

John Henry Kephart Washington J. A. Nicholson Lone Tree Reporter

Steck's package sale opens with uniform sizes and price

Every package the same size and same price at Steck's package sale. $1.00 each. Starts tomorrow. Co. V. Strum of Galesburg, Ill., after month's visit at the A.W. Strum home, departed for Galesburg this morning. Mrs. J. W. Harding departed for Keota this morning. She arrived last night from Winfield, and while here visited the H. T. Nutt home.

Fox & Dewey Props Steck’s Co. V. Strum Galesburg Ill A.W. Strum J. W. Harding Keota Winfield H. T. Nutt

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