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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1908

Page

5

Local Notes From Greeley And Surroundings

July 2 local notes report Bert Brown of Greeley Colorado visiting at his grandfather B F Brown's home. Miss Lurana Rownd arrived from Washington to visit M D Yard. Miss Sarah Crawford traveled to Winfield for the Chautauqua. Wm Randall returned from a visit at Iowa City. Mrs F Strain and two daughters Miss Lena Shaffer Robert Rhea and L L Teas visited Washington today.

Bert Brown Greeley Colo B. F. Brown Lurana Rownd Washington M. D. Yard Sarah Crawford Winfield

Visiting Dillon Family and Local Trades Highlight July 29 Notes

The Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Dillon of Williamsburg, formerly here, visit friends. J. B. Crayne of Washington calls. MeKilgore clerks at Ferguson and Shaw during Mr. Shaw’s absence. Threshing machines begin work nearby. John Knupp recovers from a paralytic stroke. The Dillons and Miss Jennie Cook visit Oscar Labaugh’s near West Chester.

W. H. Dillon Williamsburg J. B. Crayne Washington MeKilgore Ferguson and Shaw Shaw John Knupp Dillon Jennie Cook Oscar Labaugh West Chester

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Health

The kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy is claimed to restore health. The ad asserts the remedy will make the kidneys effective again and cleanse waste from the blood, ending with a pharmacy endorsement.

Foley Lemmon

Wells Contain Disease-Causing Germs at Homer NL

Eight wells tested by the state water survey show only one fit for drinking. Residents fear a widespread epidemic after discovering 24,000 to 74,000 disease-breeding germs in every fifteen drops of water, with already notable sickness in the community.

Danville Homer

Because None Could Swim. Muskegon Tragedy at Lake

Esther Nelson a 21 year old resident of Muskegon fell from a pleasure launch into 100 feet of water on Muskegon lake. She rose three times but drowned as none of her eight companions could swim. The accident highlights the danger of boating without swimming ability.

Muskegon, Mich Esther Nelson Muskegon Muskegon Lake

Boy Bitten by Wolf at Traveling Show Cage

Bedford Indiana July 29 a fourteen year old boy named Robert Rosella was bitten on the arm by a wolf in a traveling show cage near the animals enclosure. The injury described as frightful.

Bedford Ind Robert Rosella

Prominent Citizen James H McCreedy Dies in Fall

James Henry McCreedy, Washington County resident and Royal Meat Market partner, died last evening at 4 45 from injuries after falling from a horse yesterday morning. Skull fracture and hemorrhage led to rapid decline despite brief improvement. Born Jan 15 1859 near Monmouth Ill he leaves wife Mary E and three of four children Ethel Maud Mayme with services tomorrow at 4 pm from North Second Avenue residence. Elm Grove cemetery interment. Francis Case ill but improving slightly today though still critical.

James H. McCreedy McCreedy Calvin Nelson Washington Washington County Royal James Henry McCreedy Monmouth Ill Joseph Jane Balmer McCreedy Frank William John Mary W. Whetlock New Lexington Ohio Milo Meek Petaluma Calif Clara Whetlock Mary E. McCulley Ethel B Maud A Mayme B. McCreedy

Local notes from Vienna and area residents

Local items report Mrs. DeLong returning home to Crawfordsville and Master Otto Michels traveling to Rubio for the day. Doolittle is critically ill while Misses Lou Johnson and Mildred Wabnitz plan teaching near West Chester. Visitors include Mrs. Bullis and Jennie of Council Bluffs and Misses Celia Cor delia Ross. The Philathea class meets tomorrow at Mrs. Dewey’s home. Ottumwa trip for Dan Patterson family. Lena Grush on vacation at Thornlaw office. Helen Anderson aiding in her absence. Delbert Elwell sick, Lloyd Williams filling depot post. Miss Clara White and sister Olive seen en route to Davenport via Washington. Ben Wallace from Washington visiting Mrs. J. B. Chaplin. Wilma Row elected music teacher at Winfield High. also to teach drawing.

B. M. Doolittle Lou Johnson Mildred Wabnitz West Chester Bullis Jennie Council Bluffs Celia Cordelia Ross Philathea Methodist Church A. R. Dewey Dan Patterson Erdean Victoria Patterson Ottumwa Lena Grush Thorn Law Office Helen Anderson Clara White Miss Olive Washington Davenport Ben Wallace Iowa J. B. Chaplin West Fourth Street Muscatine

Crop Conditions Show Iowa Yields Up From 1907

Des Moines July 28 crop bulletin by Dr. George M. Chappel reports corn is about percent higher than last August 1 and other Iowa crops also gain over 1907. Conditions favor growth with final output expected well above last year’s below 300 million bushels though rain is needed in some areas. Hay harvests progress, oats are light, and winter wheat and barley yield 20 to 35 bushels per acre.

Des Moines Iowa George M. Chappel Iowa Crop Bureau

Iowa Property Valuations Rise to 2.67 Billion This Year

Des Moines July 20 Iowa executive council raised taxable value for steam railroads by about 130 000 due to new mileage and mileage changes. Interurban assessment grew similarly with gains and declines netting 120 421. Telegraph and telephone assessments advanced modestly while towns gained 25 000 in actual value. Overall Iowa property valuation up by 36 512 581 in actual value and 1/4 that in taxable value totaling 2 669 439 443 this year.

Des Moines Iowa Executive Council

Weather warmth holds at ninety degrees noon today

At noon today the government thermometer read 90 in the shade, two degrees hotter than yesterday's high of 88. Clouds this afternoon lowered the heat, yet the day remains hot. The piece playfully asks if it is hot enough for readers.

Vienna offers devil’s food cake and lager specials

A local notice announces a selection of baked goods and drinks at the Vienna venue including devil’s food and angel food cakes along with lager priced around ten cents. The item highlights a varied menu and affordable treats available to patrons.

Vienna

Rioting Renewed in Elgin Belvidere Street Car Strike

Rioting broke out this morning as a street car leaving Elgin was attacked by about 500 strikers and sympathizers. Many people on both sides suffered serious injuries in the confrontation.

Elgin The Evening Journal Belvidere

Vanderbilt seriously injured in Paris auto crash

A Paris dispatch reports W. K. Van derbilt was seriously hurt today in an automobile accident.

New York The Evening Journal Paris W. K. Vanderbilt

Local news notes morning departures and travel among residents

Frey’s studio discounts all quota tion. Wil Chilcote left for Fairfield on business. Ray Guest rode to Muscatine. Ed Klopfenstein departed for Austin Minnesota. John Applegate headed to Atlanta Georgia to visit relatives. Bread loaves peak at Vienna. J N Jones went to Rubio to fish. Will Bennett traveled to Eldon for Wilson Heating Co. Mrs Switzer and son Percy guests at E G Fox home. Hl E McCollum shipped horses to Buffalo from Winfield. W L Dusenberry went to Bloomington Indiana for George H Paul Co. Mrs Cap Miller back to Sigourney after a visit. Mrs W S Brookhart and children en route to Moline for a few days. Harry McCulley returned from Chicago for brother-in-law’s death. Margaret Carson left for Fairfield to visit Rev Nathaniel Childs. Myrtie Laver returned from weekly vocal class in Winfield. A R R Miller and Ophelia and Miss Bessie Bovee to Muscatine for the day. Ruth Latta to Syracuse Kansas for two weeks with relatives. Mrs W G Thorn returns to Keosauqua after visit. Mr and Mrs Carson Anderson Keota visit George Stevenson. Rev G D Rogers and wife and children to Muscatine for outing. Mrs H A Pauls and sons Felix Leslie plus Miss Elizabeth LeGill Merle Proudtit and Frank Harry Stout for Rubio. Miss Gardner of Lexington returns from Chicago. Foley’s Orino Laxative advertised. Mr and Mrs T Palmer of New York plan move to Los Angeles with Myrtle Palmer and Mrs Morrow.

Hl. E. McCollum Winfield Buffalo W. L. Dusenberry Bloomington George H. Paul Co Cap Miller Sigourney W. Brookhart Moline Harry McCulley Chicago James McCreedy Margaret Carson Fairfield Nathaniel Childs Myrtie Laver

Outwitted Jail Marriage of Cripple Creek Violinist

Cripple Creek Colorado July 29 Prof Hans Albert once of Omaha and Miss Grace Hadsell of Ottumwa Iowa wed Monday night inside a jail cell. The union occurred as Grace stood on a box outside the window and the minister linked hands with her through the bars. The wedding follows Albert being jailed on insanity charges after her father’s legal challenge. Judge Thomas may cite the minister for contempt. Albert to be sent to Pueblo insane asylum.

Cripple Creek Colo Hans Albert Omaha Grace Hadsell Ottumwa Iowa Albert Miss Hadsel John Inman Goldfield Thomas Pueblo

Strayed horse sought from Mar Bourg yard in Parkwood area

A sorrel horse strayed from the feed yard of Mar Bourg and Helwick. Reward offered for information. Mr and Mrs J O Campbell of Parkwood Pa visiting H B McCollum home will leave for Laramie N D tomorrow to visit relatives. Mrs Campbell is McCollum's sister.

Marbourg & Helwick J. O. Campbell Parkwood H. BE. McCollum Laramie N. D Mrs. Campbell Mrs. McCollum

Rev I W Williams Testifies On Foley Kidney Remedy

Huntington West Virginia clergyman Rev I W Williams testifies that Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved his nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble. He states the remedy will do all that is claimed by Lemmon's Pharmacy in a public testimonial quoted in the advertisement.

I. W. Williams Huntington W. Va Foley Lemmon

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