Local notes include visits and travels around town
Doctor Sexton visits Windsor groceries. A J Laird of Ainsworth stops by on business. Miss Lou B Johnson leaves for Cedar Falls to resume work at the State Normal. Mrs G O Poo and Alice return to Moline after visiting north of the city. Mahlon Smith family head to Titus to visit Dublin. Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Foley's Orino Laxative with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Sexton
Windsor
A. J. Laird
Ainsworth
Angel
Vienna
J. O. Crawford
Lou B. Johnson
Cedar Falls
State Normal School
G.O. Poo
Alice
Moline
A. C. Brockhart
City
Mahlon Smith and Son
Milwaukee
Titus
Frank Smith
Dublin
He Quits the Socialists
Danville July 7 John Walker head of the Illinois United Mine Workers resigns from the Socialist party after criticism for endorsing John Mitchell for governor on the Democratic ticket. The Socialist secretary asked the local union to expel him but the request was refused. Walker resigned himself while saying he still tends to socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
John Walker
Thie Place
Illinois United Mine Workers
Socialist Party
Illinois
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Walker
Mitchell
Local notes from The County News July 7
July 7 items list visits and family news. Mrs Sharp and Alma return to Keota from E M Funston home. J A Hardin and Carrie visit Washington. Hawkinses welcome a daughter born July 4. Morrison family from Morning Sun visit Laird home. Mary Brockway visits Washington. Dr LeRoy Tripp finishes six week practice replacement for Dr Hamilton in Chicago and returns to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
LeRoy Tripp
H. B. Hamilton
Doctor Hamilton
Chicago
Local visitors and trips reported in town
July 7 notes list Porter Black of West Liberty visiting relatives. R. B. White and W. E. Walker from Washington. G. W. Nicholaus and spouse return from Iowa City after two weeks in hospital. C. O. Burris and spouse back near Stronghurst after a short visit. Visser of Pella visits M. D. Yard home. Mrs. Starr, Mrs. Jones and Miss Longaker return to homes near Oskaloosa after visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Black
West Liberty
White
W. E. Walker
Washington
G. W. Nicholaus
Iowa City
C. O. Burris
Stronghurst
Visser
Pella
M. D. Yard
Starr
Jones
Miss Longaker
Oskaloosa
Obituary of Ella Groendycke Died July 3 1908
Ella Groendycke born Sept 22 1879 in Dutch Creek township Iowa, died July 3 1908 after caring for her sister Lottie who died earlier. She lived in Iowa except for a year and a half in Phoenix Arizona. Funeral at Grace Hill by Rev J F Kaiser with interment at Grace Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Groendycke
Geo. M
Rachel Groendycke
Dutch Creek Township
Washington County
Iowa
Phoenix
Arizona
Lottie
J. F. Kaiser
Grace Hill
Miss Lora Martin Returns Home to Lexington
Miss Lora Martin arrived at her Lexington home this morning after a week visiting friends and relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora Martin
Lexington
Anna Gould and Prince De Sagan Marry in London Registry
Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helie De Sagan wed today at a registry office in Henrietta Street London. A French ceremony was planned at the Protestant church in Soho Square with Washington friends expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Evening Journal
Mme
Anna Gould
Prince Helie de Sagan
Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
Soho Square
Miss Patterson Hosts Visiting Friends for Evening
Miss Florence B Patterson entertained a group of visiting girls and friends at her West Main street home. Music formed the main feature while Miss Mary Steck aided with a luncheon. Out of town guests included Jone McCahon of Kansas City Zella Dysart Florence Tisdale of Ottumwa Beula Richelberger of Rock Island Ethel Barger of Waterloo and Harry Calloway of LaGrange Ga E B Howard of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence B. Patterson
West Main Street
Mary Steck
Rock Island
Ethel Barger
Waterloo
Messrs
Harry Calloway
LaGrange
E. B. Howard
Marshalltown
Grace Bishop Hosts Navajo Club Meeting at Home
Mrs Grace Bishop will entertain the Navajo club Wednesday afternoon at her home in north Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bishop
North
Washington
Dinner guests at Samuel Conner home in Topeka
Mrs. Alexander and son Kenneth of Topeka Kansas join Mr. and Mrs. W A Cook Mr. and Mrs. Mac Conner and Mrs. R S Cook as guests at a six o'clock dinner last evening on West Jefferson street.
Picnic gathering at Bunkers Mill near Kalona
Mr and Mrs Howard McCleery of Chicago joined Miss Lena Maxwell of Crawfordsville Dessa Wabnitz and Bertha Yount and Messrs Roy Tripp Louis Heckinger and Berhens of Waterloo for a Saturday picnic at Bunkers Mill near Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McCleery
Chicago
Lena Maxwell
Crawfordsville
Dessa Wabnitz
Bertha Yount
Messrs
Roy Tripp
Louis Heckinger
Berhens
Waterloo
Bunkers Mill
Kalona
Woman's Christian Temperance Union Meeting Notice
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet with Mrs. Marion Crawford on Thursday at 2 30 PM. Delegates to be elected for the district convention at Brighton August 4 and 5. committees to be appointed for Chautauqua. Be prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Marion Crawford
Brighton
M. Crawford
Vienna bakery serves hot rolls twice daily and pie variety
Mr and Mrs Francis Carter of Burlington visited city relatives today. E B Howard returned to Marshalltown after a few days in the city. Miss Alice Mann, guest at F L Wilson home over Sunday, returned to Des Moines yesterday. Miss Pery Matthews, visiting at the B Matthews home, left for Winfield this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Francis Carter
Burlington
E. B. Howard
Marshalltown
Alice Mann
F. L. Wilson
Des Moines
Pery Matthews
B. Matthews
Winfield
Iselin's Yacht Goes Ashore In Fog
The sloop Butterfly part of the Fire Island to Cape May race went ashore off South Brigantine Beach in fog. Lifesavers floated the yacht. It is believed to have been attempting to reach a harbor when it stuck on Brigantine sands. Butterfly was commanded by Oliver Iselin and carried five men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
Atlantic City
N. J
Butterfly
Fire Island
Cape May
South Brigantine Beach
Here
Kangaroo Court Outcry Prompts Jail Order in Sullivan
Sheriff Marion F. Walters of Sullivan County issues strict orders to prisoners to halt the so called kangaroo court. He vows severe punishment for any infraction after prisoner accounts and public indignation over the treatment of John M. Alsman and others circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Ind
Marion F. Walters
Walters
John M. Alsman
Premier Skating Country
Austria has produced more fine skaters than any other country and its dancers show delicacy lightness of touch and harmony. In skating to music its rhythm is unmatched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Funeral pallbearers of Murat Halstead include notable editors
In Cincinnati on July 7 pallbearers at Murat Halstead editor and author funeral included Judge Alexander L. Huston and Stephen Gerard, who were best man and groomsman at his wedding fifty one years earlier, along with Henry Watterson of Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Murat Halstead
Alexander L. Huston
Stephen Gerard
Henry Watterson
Louisville
Potter Improves as Heat Tests Health in Cooperstown
Bishop Potter continues to improve in Cooperstown amid extreme heat. Doctors say confidence grows in his recovery from the current attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Potter
Cooperstown
N. Y
How to Clean a Clock
A woman claims to repair clocks by disassembling the hands face pendulum and wire removing the ratchet from the tick wheel letting it run until it self cleans by wear of gum and dust she advises oiling axles and reassembling. She says removing a escapement if present can be done quickly without full disassembly and yields similar results.
How to Protect Packed Bedding
A short antiquated tip advises packing bedding in a box with cayenne pepper. Sprinkle thickly on the bottom and top before sealing to deter rats or mice from investigating the stored items. The method relies on the repellent scent and spicy heat to protect contents during months of storage.
Cleaning marble with soda chalk and pumice paste
The text advises making a paste from two parts washing soda one part chalk and one part pumice stone to remove smoke stains from a marble mantelpiece and statues. After rubbing until stains disappear polish with fuller's earth and water and finish with a chamois leather.
How to Believe a Sick Headache Tea Cure
A vintage home remedy advises drinking strong catnip tea to treat a sick headache. One cup may induce vomiting to cleanse the stomach, followed by another cup to soothe the stomach after it is emptied.
Tip for Keeping Violets Fresh Overnight
The article suggests that violets stay fresh for several days if covered with paraffin paper at night and the stems are placed in a glass of water, with the flowers kept in a cool place. It notes storing Theo in an airtight tin pail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
Egyptian Cloth From Ancient Times Still Worn Today
The old Egyptians valued linen over wool for cloth and wrappings. Arabs today may wear linen fabric prized for its purity and longevity.
Gambling as sin or business in Detroit Tribune
A Distinction. To play cards some men refuse. They say gambling is a sin. Well, it's gambling when you lose. But business when you win. Detroit Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Tribune
Latchem and Jaxwell Offer Furnished Piano by Caner
Miss Latchem and Jaxwell are connected with Chase Bros. Piano used furnished by Caner in a compact notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Bros
Caner
Local residents take brief trips and moves across towns
Charles Dodder was a business passenger for Cotter yesterday morning. Mr and Mrs Montz of Sigourney visit at the G M Zaring home for a few days. W H Harding returns home to West Chester after a brief Rock Island visit. J T Parker returns home to Sigourney after visiting the T O Foley home. Jessie White of Verdi travels to Nichols for a few days with friends. Margaret DeMarce returns home to Delta after visiting the Jesse DeMarce home. Mrs T A Bailey and children arrive from Keota after visiting relatives. Mabel Stewart returns to Ainsworth after a visit with Bessie Curran. Mr and Mrs J B Williford leave for Rock Island to make their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Montz
Sigourney
G. M. Zaring
W. H. Harding
West Chester
Rock Island
J.T. Parker
T. O. Foley
Jessie White
Verdi
Nichols
Margaret DeMarce
Jesse DeMarce
Delta
Mabel Stewart
Ainsworth
Bessie Curran
J. B. Williford
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the Evening Journal
Orville Elder
Washington, Ia
Office
East Main Street
Washington Mutual
Advancce
Hotel
Colenso
Benz
Marbourg & Helwick
Journal
Honard L. McCleery
Univn Stock Yards
Chicago, Ill
Frank Rogers
Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Royal Market
Poultry and Fish
the Royal
Postoffice
Mutual
Stuart & McCreedy
Washington Ice Cream CO
Washingtorn
Ilinois
Marion T. Anderson
the County News
Anna
W.C.T. U. Notice
Stecek
H. F. Steck
aLwa
Oxfords
North Side
X & Dewey, Prop
Best Shoe Repairing
Presbyterian Church
Lemmon's Jewelry Store
Miss Latchem
Jaxwell
Chopin Chopin
Chopin
Paderewski
Gottschalk
Schumann Liebling
MacDowell Mendelssohn
Hubert
Liszt
Minuet
Florence
Lhome
Charles Dodder
Cotter
T. A. Bailey
Keota
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