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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

5

Iowa Weather Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Washington special reports fair weather in Iowa with cold wave warning for east portion tonight. Expect continued cool conditions tonight and Saturday with no precipitation noted.

Fresh candies and visits fill Vienna city page

Local notes report J S McCleary of Crawfordsville and Pete Miller of Wayland in the city for business and social visits. H E Stoner of Delta travels home after a brief stay. Dee Scofield heads to Verdi. G L Kerr leaves Corydon after visiting W B Kerr. Mrs J R Richardson and daughters depart for North English Iowa. Pollards of Litchville visit I K Real in city before departing for Chicago to attend the automobile show.

J.S. McCleary Crawfordsville Vienna Pete Miller Wayland H. E. Stoner Delta Dee Scofield Verdi G. L. Kerr Corydon W. B. Kerr E. C. Pollard Lois Litchville N. D I. K Chicago

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets Ad

Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature is on each box. 25c.

E. W. Grove

Local Notes From Haskins and Surrounding Areas

Haskins updates report Mr and Mrs Ross Hancock departing for Bloomfield Iowa for a short visit Arnet Mathers returning from Corpus Christi Texas plans to stay through spring and summer J F Badham packing to move to Monmouth IL Mrs J F Badham and daughter Mabel traveling via Washington to Rock Island IL en route to Monmouth Mrs Mary Cook of Richland visiting daughter Mrs George Askea Ben Cole filing for Geo Allbaugh Mrs John Wertz and sister Miss Susan Martin called to Kirksville MO by mother’s illness Interior carpenter work underway at the new store Della Fulton Eldon visiting sister Mrs J P Wallace.

Ross Hancock Bloomfield Iowa Arnet Mathers Corpus Christi Texas J. F. Badham Monmouth Mabel Washington Rock Island Ill Mary Cook Richland George Askea Ben Cole Geo, Allbaugh John Wertz Susan Martin Kirksville Della Fulton Eldon J. P. Wallace

Little Master Schooley Sicks Brighton News

Jan 28 report notes the child is quite ill while a large crowd attended W F Stockman sale Wednesday. Route items mention the river bridge being out and the mail man delivering routes backward.

Fred Stalder Wayland W. C. Grosscup GO. Lowe G. Campbell New River Bridge Ralph Long Alex Clarke

Vienna bakery props up Saturday treats and coffee cakes

Local notes describe bakery goods at the Vienna for Saturday including fresh coffee cakes and rolls. The item also notes a storm dismissing some public school grades and several social calls and events in the community.

Vienna C. W. McLaughlin Havre W. C. Williamson Carson Anderson Heights Elizabeth Anderson Rose Mintier Genoa

Miss Petticoats Presented at the Opera House

A good sized crowd enjoyed Miss Petticoats last night on the New England shores setting. Agatha Renier leaves her fisherman grandfather and enters the mansion of Mrs Copeland with influence from Rev Ralph Harding and Guy Hamilton. Florence Farr stars as Miss Petticoats with strong support from Arthur Wellington Hank Donaldson and Tom Wallace as noted, with notable scenery and costumes enhancing the production.

Miss Petticoats Opera House New England Agatha Renier Copeland Ralph Harding Guy Hamilton Florence Farr Arthur Wellington Hiram Sykes Tom Wallace Hank Donaldson

Jumbies, Fresh Saturday, and Town News

Fresh Saturday at the Vienna headlines local chatter with jumbies and social visits. Crawfordsville resident Casey Brown returned from Washington this morning. Alfred and Mrs. Moore plan to move near Monticello Iowa. Fairfield High girls travel to meet local rivals tomorrow evening. Eldon man H D Germer returns after repairs at the roundhouse. Mrs Eli Scranton Ralph Cherry and L J Cherry hosted dinner with Mrs A Eldridge. Henry Warren travels from Davenport to attend a funeral in town then heads to Brighton. Brighton residents enjoyed Miss Petticoats at the opera last night and return home today. The party included Jim Whistler Jake Warriner Earl Dayton Geo Washburn Jake Brier Wilkinson John Wolf Scoto Diller Walter Heyde W Whistler Dave Farrier C F Barringer C Dayton Willis Farrier Floyd Gassaway.

Fairfield High School H. D. Germer Eildon Roundhouse Eldon Mmes Eli Scranton Oklahoma City Ralph Cherry L. J. Cherry A. Eldridge Henry Warren Davenport John Andre Brighton Miss Petticoats Opera House

Automobile Club Social Honoring Mrs Williamson Held in Burlington

The Automobile Club met for a pleasant Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Marsh W. Bailey’s West Main street home. Mrs H. M. Eicher entertained a Christmas crowd and friends yesterday in honor of Mrs. W Williamson of Burlington. A social hour preceded luncheon.

W. ©. Williamson Burlington W. R. Sawhill A.S. Smith J. A. Harwood West Washington Street The Automobile Club Marsh W. Bailey West Main Street H. M. Eicher East Main Street

Lytles to Move to Mitchell for Manufacturing Venture

Mr and Mrs Lytle plan to relocate to Mitchell around March 1 to help establish a new manufacturing concern. He will join William Galloway of Waterloo in promoting the enterprise and they aim to manufacture buggies or farm implements. Columbus Safeguard.

Lytle Mitchell 8. D Wm. Galloway Waterloo Columbus Safeguard

Mrs Henry Bales Visits Daughter in Washington

Mrs Henry Bales traveled to Washington last evening to visit her daughter, per the Keota Eagle dated January 28.

Henry Bales Washington Keota Eagle

Miss Esther McGugin Visits Keokuk County News

Miss Esther McGugin of Washington visited Keota on Tuesday and Wednesday to promote the Keokuk County News. She has experience in several newspaper departments and is noted for starting work with urgency.

Esther McGugin Washington Keokuk County

Miss Mollie Cherry Leaves Washington for Oklahoma City

Miss Mollie Cherry a professional nurse from Washington departed Tuesday after a visit at the Arch Graham home. She plans to locate soon in Oklahoma City, according to Keota Eagle.

Mollie Cherry Washington Arch Graham Oklahoma City

James Carden Family Visit In Osage Roundup

Tuesday James Carden and wife and son Jean with baby came from Washington to spend the day with Wm Carden and wife. Jean runs a clothing business at Osage which is growing. he is taking a vacation but would not miss the old town roundup.

James Carden Jean Washington Wm. Carden Osage Winfield Beacon

Limerman Plans Three Shipments of Horses This Week

Wellman Advance reports Jos. Limerman will ship three car loads of horses from Washington this week and inquiries how many horses he ships in a year. The note reflects a local business concern about shipment volume and annual totals.

Jos. Limerman Washington

Jugenheimer Family Note Turns Toward Home After Funeral

Oscar Jugenheimer of Washington Iowa visits brothers Paul Jugenheimer of East Davenport and Henry Jugenheimer of Le Claire township then returns home after attending the funeral of Henry Jugenheimer Jr. William Jugenheimer also leaves Washington for home following the service. Davenport Democrat, Jan. 28.

Oscar Jugenheimer Washington Iowa Paul Jugenheimer Fulton Avenue East Davenport Henry Jugenheimer le Claire Township William Jugenheimer Henry Jugenheimer, Jr le Claire Davenport

Blizzard Paralyses Travel Across Wide Region

A ferocious blizzard from last night brings heavy snow and fierce winds, halting traffic and disrupting telegraph service west of Chicago. Rural routes blocked and wires down leave business at a standstill as a cold wave is forecast for tomorrow.

Trafic Western Union Chicago

Funeral Held for Mrs Bennett in Port turned Home

Funeral services for Mrs. B. B. Bennett will be held tomorrow morning at 8 30 from the residence of her son William Bennett 514 North Marion avenue. The body will be taken to Ainsworth on the 10 o clock train for interment. Mrs Bennett died in Portland Oregon and remains arrived last evening with Mrs E B Boyce of Iowa City who visited there. Rev A S Smith will conduct the service.

B. B. Bennett Wiliam Bennett North Marion Avenue Ainsworth Portland Oregon

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Lemmon’s Pharmacy asserts there is no record of coughs colds or la grippe developing into pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar, claiming it cures obstinate deep seated coughs and colds and recommending no alternative.

Foley Lemmon

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