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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1909
Page
5
The forecast from Washington D C on July 10 reports Iowa will experience partly cloudy skies with probable showers and thunderstorms tonight or Sunday. Local readers should expect possible storm activity and unsettled conditions.
Miss Margaret Gray of Trenton visits her uncle the Rev. Lee Walker after trips to Milwaukee and Davenport. Mrs. Burbon Garbry visits Burlington. Mrs. Viola McClintic returns to Wayland with Marie Bidner and Tootsie Menefee. Fred Sweet is ill. Mrs. David Nordyke falls ill. Mrs. Wade Cornel and children visit Aston mother, preparing for appendicitis operation. Adams fractures wrist. Jennie Madden travels to Washington for summer with sister Mrs. Hanlon. Henry Menefee visits sister Mrs. Harry Bidwell. Benjamin Widener and Fannie Shafnit listed as ill.
A rider fell from a bicycle injuring the elbow. Passengers for Washington included Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wagner Mr. and Mrs. James Long and son and Floyd Cardwell. David Gordon returned home this morning from Wyman.
July 10 reports show Miss Martha Porter visiting Washington. J. B. Freeland and family traveled to Douds to tend his farm. Amos Keller from Washington visits his son and daughter, R. M. Keller and Mrs. F. G. Sands. Mrs. W. H. Keiper rode to Washington. J. W. Parrow and Mrs. K. E. Supplee went to Iowa City, returning with Mrs. McBride from the hospital. St. J. Easter returned from Rock Island. R. Donaldson and his son Drew came from Chicago with stock. C. Chambers of Burlington visits his parents.
E. J. White received treatment at the sanitarium in Washington. Esther Richell of Peoria visited for vacation with her aunt Mrs. Frank McKay. Frank McKay returned from Washington where he was treated at the sanitarium. A picnic near Kendrick's grove drew about seventy five people for meals and fireworks. Geo Fetters and Chas McKay visited Brighton on Tuesday. Tourists traveling from Ottumwa to Chicago were delayed Sunday due to a car accident nearby. Lillie Edwards and Bryan Morgan visited Brighton with their parents over the weekend.
Mrs. Rebecca Prouditt visited Washington for a friends and relatives visit. Kathryne Hopengardner returned home to Washington. Lena Maxwell traveled to Washington as a passenger last evening. Mr. Nicholson and his son spent yesterday in Burlington with his daughter Mrs. Arthur Yard who is in a hospital there. Will Reid left yesterday for a trip to southern Colorado. Merle Twinam, son of Mr and Mrs Will Twinam, had the misfor-
John Buxbaum Sr and family receive telegram from Bethlehem Pa confirming that the vessel Abler carrying Mrs A C Rehmel has landed safely at her destination in Alaska. The storm timing remains uncertain but relief is immediate and the family awaits Mrs Rehmel’s account of the voyage.
An old remedy promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a quick fix for colds or chills in families. The ad touts a new 35 cent size and a 50 cent option, claiming it saves later trouble and sells by millions of bottles annually.
The main party of American delegates sails from New York on the Kroonland to Dover and Antwerp for the Bar men Elberfeld conference in Germany from July to August 2. The United States leads in members and property while Germany reports rapid growth as work expands internationally.
The Platte river flood reaches Agency, Missouri twelve miles southwest of St. Joseph. About a third of the 700 residents flee to schools and hillside homes as the Santa Fe and Grand Island depots flood. Boats serve all business areas amid rising water.
Prosper Marion, wanted for the 1884 killing of John Murphy at Valentine Nebraska, was arrested in Stevenson Washington and is held for Cherry County Nebraska officers awaiting instructions.
Washington July 10 First Lieutenant Ulysses S Grant third corps of engineers U S A grandson of President Grant was appointed superintendent of the state war and navy building in this city.
The statute mandates that if a farm occupant requests it the adjoining farm must have a hog tight fence. Hog tight means at least 24 inches of woven wire with three barbs on top. The law protects owners needing tight division fences from arbitrary neighbor rulings.
Advertisement notes that people with kidney or bladder symptoms should begin Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately to stop pain and irregularities and strengthen the organs, claiming no danger of Bright's disease. Cites Lemmon's Pharmacy and McFihinney Drug Co as sources.
In our window we show an entirely new lot of china in beautiful patterns. It will pay you to see it. The price will do the rest. Hob son and Gove.
The article warns that selecting a builder is as crucial as picking an architect. Do not choose the cheapest bid without reason, as small or borrowed capital may lead to bankruptcy and related debts falling on the owner. Pay as construction milestones are met and ensure the builder clears debts before final handover.
The First Kiss vaudeville show played at the Airdome on Saturday night. Eli Van Sicklie of West Chester was in the city visiting today.
Rushen castle at Castledown, Isle of Man, historic seat of Man kings, first mentioned in 1257. It withstood a 1315 siege by Robert the Bruce and houses a single-handed town clock gifted by Queen Elizabeth in 1597. The clock uses a weighted pendulum rope and wood cylinder, still in operation.
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