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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1911
Page
2
Al Schleister and Dave Swartzen druber visited Town City. Mrs Shillig died after pneumonia and funeral held Saturday. Leon Southwick and Fern Grout wed at the bride’s home. Kalona prepares for a new ten cent store.
Wellman reports a Tuesday meeting on interurban railroad funding with about $20,000 subscribed. Local visits include Mrs. Kirkpatrick with family in Lone Tree and Miss Schnessleman returning home to Victor after clerking at Schroeder restaurant. Various residents greet relatives, illnesses noted, and events like a box supper planned for Feb. 2 and a public sale on Feb. 4.
Edwin Porter and R. Donaldson were Washington visitors Saturday. Mr and Mrs Cal Simpson returned home to What Cheer after attending Mr Simpsons uncle's funeral. Hilton Rabenold returned from Oelwein and Sumner. Sherd Wilson traded his 240 acre Kansas farm to J H Briley for the Hofsteater place near here in a $27730 deal via C P Nichols agency. Guy Hawkins was injured by a horse while riding J A Marsh's horse. Mr and Mrs M E Brown spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs F L Woodburn. Yesterday twenty six new members joined the local Methodist church after two weeks of special meetings.
Mr and Mrs J H Huston and others journeyed to Washington this morning. The school will have vacation all week due to widespread illness among the children. Howard Huston of Columbus Junction visited his parents Mr and Mrs J H Huston over the weekend. Miss Florence McCleary returned to Winfield after a day at her home.
Prof E L Stewart of the Iowa state agricultural college received a West Virginia university offer to become assistant professor of agronomy. The position includes extension work in corn and soils teaching with a modern lab and possible full professorship, with startup pay of 1500 dollars and a push for 100000 dollars for a new building. The decision hinges on whether the move suits his Ames position and the legislature’s action.
Manager Canfield of the Star Theatre announces plans to present two songs and two reels at each show instead of one song. Bert Easter is introduced as a capable new singer to handle high class music and the venue promises splendid vocal selections for audiences. You are invited to drop in and hear this fine singer.
John R. Miller a well known Wayland resident died yesterday morning at 10 30 at his home from Broneh ll. He was 51 born July 31 1859 near Trenton Henry county Iowa. Survived by wife one son Leslie Miller Tacoma Wash three brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of son. Service at Ficher church conducted by Rev S M Musselman.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at [time] at the home of his parents on East Washington street. Rev. A S Smith will conduct the service and Elm Grove cemetery will be the burial site. The bereaved party arrived today from Minneapolis Minnesota. The survivors include his wife and their son Charles his mother Mrs C G Bailey and Mrs Grace Anderson along with Mrs Ab Anderson who has been in Minneapolis assisting the family.
A. K. Smith, a war veteran from Erie Pennsylvania, writes that years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble ended after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He recommends trying them for stomach liver or kidney ailments and notes the 25 cent price at Leminon’s Pharmacy.
Catherine McConnell of Elmira New York writes of relief from kidney trouble after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She states five bottles effected the cure and calls the product the most reliable kidney medicine she has taken. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Meckhinney Drug Co. are mentioned as purchasers.
A terse meditation on guilt and self-imposed burden, with an arresting line about bearing the consequences of one’s actions. The fragment hints at a public or dramatic moment reflecting remorse and accountability.
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin notes Liebling will appear at the Graham on Monday February 6. The piece praises his memory vocabulary imagination wit and quiet incisive humor, describing his lively speaking style and sharp observation.
C F Haight announces the continuation of selling sewing machines and parts. He offers supplies for all makes and emphasizes repair services as a specialty. Customers can call 589 black or visit his store just north of the First United Presbyterian church between January 11 and March 1.
Regular meeting of Orig lodge No. 75 to be held Monday evening at 7 30 P M Brothers urged to be present to act on stated items C S THOMAS CG
Public horse sale in Wellman Iowa on February 1 1911 features 55 mares most in foal from 2 to 7 years weight 1500 to 1700 pounds and matched pairs plus 3 span big mules one of country finest matched spotted horses six years old automobile broke sound weight 2200 a pair blacks hearse horses six years old and single drivers all own stock no consignments ad claims lower prices and warns horses must have new owners after sale by Oyas Rrgw Auct owner notes sale rain or shine and offers lower prices than fare sales
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