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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1906
Page
5
Short classified note offers stock to pasture with a phone line 14 contact for S Portlock. The terse 28-1t line suggests a local employment or livestock inquiry typical of small town classified pages.
At 1 15 pm an alarm sent firefighters to the H A McNeal residence owned by D H Logan. A small bonfire started by children caused smoke in an alley and slight scorching to an outbuilding. Two men with buckets extinguished the fire. chief urges careful alarm dispatch on hot days to avoid wasted effort.
An alarmingly frequent outcome from neglected bowels and liver stagnation is chronic constipation. Dr King’s New Life Pills are advertised as the best gentlest regulators for stomach and bowels. Stewart, a druggist, guarantees the remedy priced at 25 cents. Dr J B Combs, recently stricken with apoplexy, shows no real improvement and weakens, though conscious at times.
Mr. Jack Green visits with his brother John and cousin Martin Scranton in Des Moines during a family trip.
A vintage advertisement touts Urine Laxative Fruit Sroup as a laxative that cleanses and stimulates the bowels without irritation. It claims the product works without irritation and is sold by all druggists.
The county news notes visits and arrivals including Mrs T Y Wickham Sr at Dr E T Wickham’s in Washingthon for Dorothea’s birthday. Georgia and Grace Shannon of Longton Kan visit aunt Mrs Sands. Disappearance of Charles Podari unsure. Visitors include W A Walker and Mrs Fannie Rowan. Augustus Chambers returns from McConnelsville Ohio after stay in Paloowa.
Mrs. W. L. Alcorn left for her new home in Gibson Iowa Monday night. Howard Kenn shipped cattle and hogs to Chicago Tuesday. George Ebner haying in Haskins this week. Win Smouse visited town Thursday for his crop. The church musicale by Professor ApMadoc had low attendance. Mrs. J. E. Emmons returned from Iowa City after a week visiting friends.
Mrs. Ida Rathmel and Mrs Hartman of Washington visited Grandma Pave on Thursday. Miss Mazie Palmer stays with friends near Center ville. Mrs. McGuire and Miss Maud entertained guests Friday for Sam McGuire's birthday. Miss Gretna Crain returned to Highland Center after visiting relatives. Mrs. Faulkner and Clara visited Washington on Thursday. Prairie Flower church ladies quilted Wednesday at Mrs. Harve Knupp's home.
July 20 notes record Mrs Chas Hahn and son visiting from Wyoming Iowa and Alma Ott in Iowa City for a night. Dey of Brighton plans for treasurer. Judge Fairall and Attorney Zmant visit. C R I P Ry rebuilding stockyards. A girl born to Mr and Mrs Jos Reha. Union Dale Telephone installs new switchboard. Mrs Catherine Prymek dies at 70, survived by five daughters and three sons. Funeral plans not yet set. Schumacher Cereal installs self feeding packaging machine.
Delegates to congressional, state judicial and senatorial conventions are chosen today by the Democratic attendees. The gathering aims to set party slates and future campaign targets for upcoming races.
A Democratic county convention in Smouse's hall selected delegates to the state and congressional conventions. The committee urged backing Bryan for the next presidential race, with instructions to promote peace and nominate William Jennings Bryan. An excursion to the Dominion fair at Winnipeg is planned for July 5 for rates from the Iowa Land Co.
July 20 and events at a Davenport area town. Mrs Alf Jones of Washington visits for her father J J Arnold troubled by illness. Birthday club hosts at Mrs Singmaster’s country home. Rev Arcn Graham and wife arrive from Columbus Junction and plan a homecoming Aug 1. Rust Yales beat home team in ball game this afternoon. Lulu Henkle of Eldon visits Jerome McGohn.
July 21 update lists Rev. Geo Kemp wife and children returning from a week at Pella Iowa. Mrs C O Davis returns to Keota after staying with sister Mrs J C Sauer. Mr O Loughlin of Washington visits daughter Mrs A Huber. Mrs J D Dayton and baby Darryl visit Keota today.
July 21 lists passengers and visitors including H. D. Cherryholmes bound for Chicago Eva Benson visiting grandmother Mrs Tom Smiley and the Cunningham family expected from Cedar Rapids. Local gatherings feature Mr and Mrs John Smiley hosting friends and a Wy man visit. Bucklen's Arnica Salve ad ends the piece with a testimonial for ulcers and wounds.
July 21 Miss Tressa Stephens departed yesterday for a visit with her sister Mrs. W J Reaney at Muscatine.
Local notes highlight the Vienna bakery featuring devil and angel food cakes, cherry and green apple pies, and a wide range of lager cakes, touted as the best bakery goods in the city.ช
Last evening Washington Rebekah lodge No. 452 held installation of officers with district deputy Miss Nettie Stephens of Wellman recording Noble Grand Mrs Ollie Belville Vice Grand Mrs Della Neal Treasurer Mrs Mary B Adams Secretary Miss Dora Miller Warden Miss Ada Lambert Conductor Miss Isa George Chaplain Miss Etta Quinn Inside Guardian Miss Mable Lambert Outside Guardian Jacob Lohrer and supporters named Following the ceremony about fifteen members joined a banquet at Stichter's restaurant A birthday party for Georges eighth birthday followed at East Second Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Merton Hickford with Master George Bickford hosting about a dozen children
The Home Guards will hold their regular meeting in the hall next Monday evening.
J DL Glasgow of Trinity Episcopal asks for information about a black and white dog named Noble. He pleads for any trace, offering reward and expressing attachment whether the dog is dead or alive. The notice appears with church service details for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity and a Vienna ice cream event.
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