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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1908

Page

4

Mrs Jennie Smith Visits then Returns Home

Mrs Jennie Smith who has been visiting with her sister Mrs Kleese Hartman returned to her Keota home this morning. Fresh hourhound good for colds at the Vienna ER. P Dusenberry left yesterday for Knoxville for the Iowa Pride Stock Powder Co. Mrs Dr H B Hamilton arrived from Ainsworth this morning and stayed in the city.

Jennie Smith Kleese Hartman Keota Vienna ER. P. Dusenberry Knoxville Iowa Pride Stock Powder Co H. B. Hamilton Ainsworth City A. Hise Cloyee Dougherty Albert Lea Minn J. P. Knight Memphis John §. Adams Everett Shearer L. L. Hough Kansas Crawfordsville Leland Stanford Susie Campbell Chris Harper Frank Chihak F. M. Denison Davenport J. W. Glick W. A. Shannon

Local residents noted for January visits and travel

Jan 28 itemized social notes report Grace Hunter visiting sister Mrs Jeard, Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Wallace visiting Washington, John Adams a Verdi business visitor, Rev J H Taylor aiding M E church singing, and several locals including the Masons of Madrid Iowa and Elmore Minn visiting relatives, plus Grace Walker, Henry Armbright, and Homer Stephens passing through town.

Grace Hunter Sam Jeard H. B. Hamilton Washington John Adams Verdi J. B. Wallace J. H. Taylor Crawfordsville M. E Lewis Mason Madrid Iowa Elmore Minn Grace Walker Henry Armbright Columbus Junction Homer ¢Stephens

Morning Sun attends Keokuk Presbytery meeting

Morning Sun reports attendance at the Keokuk Presbytery meeting and the installation of Rev. Fred Elliot. Rev. John Ferguson returned to Washington after a brief visit with relatives here. Dr. W. H. McCaw of Winfield was a professional visitor yesterday. An advisory note warns about the dangers of colds and endorses Chambriain's Cough Remedy sold by Cook and Sherman.

Keokuk Fred Elliot John Ferguson Washington W. H. McCaw Winfield

Recitations and readings listed for January 31 program

The program outlines readings and performances including Recitation by Roy Wagner and Autobiography by Anna Cherry, with various other items. A church gathering is scheduled for 7 30 pm at the Baptist church parlors and attendees are urged to attend. Local notes mention treats at Johnsons and candy options at the Vienna plus travel notes about W E Mahaffey visiting from Portland.

Roy Wagner Earnest Carlson Ralph Zeck Anna Cherry Mary Figgins Jim Brooks Charley Casper Winifred Durst Earl Warner Charlie Palmer Merle Eckles Cloyd Knapp Margaret Brooks Brotherhood of the Baptist Church

Local residents and visitors schedule notes

Jan 28 Ivan Marr of Florence Mich visits parents for a week. J E Emmons moves back to Haskins from Muscatine. Mrs H F Owen, Mrs J N Pick ens and Miss Nina Godlove spend Tuesday at Washington. Fred Fisher visits brother John for a few days.

Ivan Marr Florence, Mich J. E. Emmons Haskins Muscatine H. F. Owen J. N. Pickens Nina Godlove Washington Fred Fisher John

Oxford minister assists in week of Methdist church meetings

The Rev. Mr. Brinton of Oxford arrived last evening to aid in ongoing meetings at the Methodist church. Mrs. R. S. Warfel and Miss May Long visited today at the Frank McFarlane home.

Mr. Brinton Oxford Methodist Church R. 8. Warfel May Long Frank McFarlane

Local notes from Crawfordsville and nearby towns

Mrs Eli Neiswanger returned to Washington after visiting her son Harry Wilson in Columbus Junction and staying with J R Rickey. W G Manners came back to Hubbard after a brief relatives visit. John Hopengardner of Washington visits daughter Mrs R G Kelsey. The Rev Gardner Robertson left town.

Eli Neiswanger Washington Harry Wilson Columbus Junction J. R. Rickey W. G. Manners Hubbard John Hopengardner R. G. Kelsey Gardner Robertson

One of the Essentials of the happy homes

An Ethical remedy Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna is praised as a trusted family laxative. The text endorses genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product, marketed by leading druggists and approved by physicians and the Well Informed of the World.

California Fig Syrup Co

Dunbars January 29 Seats On Sale At Lemmon’s

Local notices report Frey’s photos and pies at Quality not Quantity. The Dunbars appear with January 29 seats on sale at Lemmon’s Pharmacy. Various residents travel, sell stock, or visit Crawfordsville and Canon City while Steck’s annual package sale grows. Hot rolls twice daily at the Vienna.

Frey Tf C. H. Wilson Dunbars Lemmon's O. T. Smith Pella N. E. Moore Crawfordsville J. R. Isenhart Des Moines Rock Island Washington

Bakery Goods Line Augments Johnsons Day Listings

Charles Hebner a Columbus Junction passenger. Mr and Mrs J B Crayne of West Chester visit city. High school basketball vs Commercial club tonight. Rev W G Robertson from Crawfordsville attends Keokuk presbytery meeting. Rev John Ferguson from Buffalo NY arrives from Crawfordsville. Mrs F M Denison returns from Davenport. sister Mrs J W Glick visits with Shan n Family. Steck s package sale continues all week with one dollar per package.

J. B. Crayne West Chester Steck

Rheumatic Pain Relief Claim for Pain Balm

Advertisement states Chamberlain's Pain Balm may help rheumatic pain by enabling rest and sleep. For sale by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook Sherman

Miss Mike C. Lewis Returns From Ottumwa Visit

Miss Mike C Lewis came back in the evening from a visit with Mrs James Baird at Ottumwa.

Mike C. Lewis James Baird Ottumwa

New Land of Promise Promotes Home Ownership

An optimistic ad extols the Pan Handle as a prime cattle country and mortgage lifter. It urges readers to stop paying rent and own a home, touting opportunity and a brighter tomorrow despite the harsh winter.

Lfalfa Tod Opportunity Crall

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