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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
4
A group of young ladies from the Helping Hand circle of the Second United Presbyterian church enjoyed a picnic last evening at Sunset Park in a community gathering.
Members of Chapter 1 P. KE. society met at Mrs Ira Sproul 519 West Main Street for a 7 50 business session and luncheon after. A crowd of young ladies organized the Delta Theta club at Miss Jeanette Cherry's home with six members: Jannye Harwood Jeanette Cherry Helen Anderson Genevra McCaw Lilian Norton and Vera Rogers.
Last evening the Standard Bearers held a social on the church lawn replacing the BR BE s and reports a splendid success. The lawn was prettily decorated and lit with Japanese lanterns. Ice cream cones sold by the young ladies brought in about 1s.
Master Marion Randle celebrated his birthday with about twenty five friends at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs J B Randle on East Jefferson street last evening Light refreshments were served Marion received numerous gifts from his friends as remembrances of this birthday.
Local notes report Vienna bakery offering green apples pies cakes and breads with the largest assortment in the county. Visitors and shoppers named include Mrs. Al Rogers Kalona J B Dey Brighton Wm Nelson Keota and Frank Webb. Plasterers work on Johnson bakery. two ovens to be installed. Italians sent from Centerville to Brighton cut-off. Rock Island tracks receive ballast upgrades.
A friendly gathering at the Dawson home featured Miss Elizabeth from Albia visiting for a few days along with Miss Etna returning for summer vacation and Mr. Acheson from Albia. The guests report an excellent time.
Keota secures a victory in a tight inning as the game progresses. Key plays and points establish the lead in a competitive matchup.
Washington led 4 to 1 after eight, but Keota rallied in the last half of the ninth to win 5 to 4. An error started the decisive rally as Coffman and Lantry aided by solid Keota defense and a two hit effort from Arnold kept pressure on Washington. Final score reflected strong pitching by Anderson for Washington and Arnold for Keota with notable field plays including a dropped ball recovery and a brothers’ quick grab. Keota fans and upcoming visit on the 21st added to the tension.
Book issued by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway describes Lyman county and western Dakota lands opened by rail extensions. It can be mailed for two cents. F A Miller notes the service and invites addresses.
An old advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as the pleasantest and most effective cure for constipation. It claims the medicine awakens torpid livers and blockaded bowels, prevents appendicitis, and tones the system, priced at 26 cents at Stewart's pharmacy.
George Goldberg, a well dressed man claiming to be with Kern-Williams Grocery of Chicago, was arrested in Burlington on a swindling charge. He carried contracts with Hartington and Fort Madison residents for the Chicago firm and was believed to be about to collect advance fees before arrest. He is wanted in journeys and other places on the same charge and is considered a wide scam operator.
Rev. Franklin T. Conner, longtime pastor of the Presbyterian church in Cedar Falls Iowa, will resign his pulpit in early autumn to pursue a new line of evangelistic work, ending his pastorate after several years of service.
Mrs. Henry Bentler of Houghton Iowa was fatally burned when stove fuel ignited while she filled a gasoline stove reservoir. Her clothing caught fire and she perished before aid could arrive. The incident occurred early yesterday morning in Fort Madison Iowa.
Grover Neiswanger called on friends in town while Charles Deutremont from Riverside conducted business. M Crail of Oskaloosa visited with his brother. Mrs. Ilda Cowles flies in from Ft. Madison to stay at Holden home. Flossie Peck travels to Solon for a week with friends. Six births were reported in Riverside last week. Roosevelt enjoys strong support in the area. Mrs. H. P. Brown returns to Cedar Rapids after visiting J. M. Haynes. Mrs. William Waters departs for Waterloo after a lengthy stay here and in Fairfield. Kate Montgomery and Eda Milligan return from Burlington after three weeks visiting friends.
A historical note outlines the Theosophical four ages Sata yoga Silver age Dwapara copper age Kali iron, totaling 4 320 000 years per maha yuga. It explains kalpa days nights Brahma years and the great kalpa, with kali yuga now beginning about 5 000 years ago and ending after roughly 427 000 years.
An alarmingly common problem stems from clogged bowels and torpid liver leading to chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are described as the best and gentlest regulators of stomach and bowels. Guaranteed by Stewart, druggist, priced at 25c.
Nickel Plate Road offers one round trip fare from Chicago plus 4.00 for a 30 day limit and one round trip fare plus 2.00 for a 15 day limit to Canadian and New England points Tickets go on sale from Chicago August 2 and 22 Details available from John Y Calahan General Agent 107 Adams St Chicago La Salle St Station Chicago depot on the Elevated Railroad Loop.
R W Bishop reports the issue on the 17th to Iowa residents of patents including Drying Machine by J L Hellyer Iconium and assignments to J C Cook, Railway truck and rail by A M Clark Marshalltown, Cattle-guard by W R Holcomb Downey, Hay-handling mechanism by M H Madsden Kimballton, Door check and closer by H Stembel Fort Madison, Car-coupling by J B Sherman Council Bluffs, Telephone system by C V Beaver Anita, Penwiper by C F Perkins Sioux City, Electrochemical process by J W Wood Moulton, Hub-cap by Emil Einfeldt Davenport, Chimney-coal by T Miller D B Stork Battle Creek, Wrench by C C Bull Lester, Riveting-machine by Emil Einfeldt Davenport, and Machine for handling coins by J M McClary Riceville with half assignments to Harry Cowan.
Regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. All members are urged to attend due to important business to be conducted. By order of the president.
A church notice informs that the Presbyterian choir will not have practice this evening. The change affects rehearsals for the week and may impact Sunday service music plans.
I was a loser in a twenty year battle with chronic piles and malignant sores until I tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve, which turned the tide by curing both till not a trace remains. Best for old ulcers, cuts, burns and wounds. 2c at Stewart's pharmacy.
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