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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1906

Page

5

Eyestone Laughead marriage invitations issued

Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Mary Jessie Eyestone and Mr. Adelbert Laughead on Wednesday June 13 at 3 oclock in the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs J W Eyestone in Mt Vernon Iowa. After July 10 the couple will reside in Des Moines Iowa. Mr Laughead is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Laughead of this city and the bride is well known here having formerly lived nearby.

Mary Jessie Eyestone Adelbert Laughead J. W. Eyestone Mt. Vernon Iowa Des Moines Laughead J. H. Laughead

Minn ie Klass Weds in Lingayen Philippine Islands

Mr and Mrs J L Brookhart announce the wedding of Miss Minnie Klass once a local teacher. She married May 1 in Lingayen Philippines to a man employed by the government. They will reside in Washington Iowa after a Japan tour and invite visitors.

J. L. Brookhart Minnie Klass Miss Klass Lingayen Philippine Islands Philippines Japan Washington Iowa

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting At First United Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian church will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at an unspecified time in the church.

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church

Royal Neighbors call members to memorial services

The oracle of the Royal Neighbors requests all members to be present at the Woodman hall at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon to observe memorial services.

Oracle of the Royal Neighbors Woodman Hall

Memorial Services for Fraternal Insurance Societies

Fraternal insurance societies schedule their annual memorial services at Woodmanhall on Sunday June 3 at 2 pm. The program includes a quartet, a solo by Wanda Neiswanger, scripture, an address by Rev. Elias Handy, prayer, America, and benediction. All members and friends are invited.

Woodmanhall Wanda Neiswanger Elias Handy America Woodmen Court of Honor Home Guards Modern Brotherhood Yeonmen

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Endorsements

An advertisement promises one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case, asserts the efficacy of Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally, and lists endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. It notes a price of 75 cents per bottle and suggests Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin

Deaths fall as Dr King’s New Life Pills rise

Support ad claims that deaths from appendicitis decline in line with rising use of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The copy promises quick relief from constipation and increased vigor, guaranteed by J. H. Stewart, a druggist, at 25 cents.

Dr. King J. H. Stewart

Keating Family in Grief After Los Angeles Son Killed

A New York family arriving on the Carmina from Liverpool learns their eldest son, a Los Angeles banker, was killed by a trolley car the day before departing. Mrs Keating fainted upon the news. The son had come from Ireland two years ago and urged his parents to join him in California.

New York Los Angeles Cal James F. Keating Grace William Liverpool Keating Ireland California

Marvels of Strength Shown by Chicago Police Candidate

William J Liebeck a Chicago police candidate demonstrated extraordinary strength and agility during medical tests at police headquarters. He measured a 46 inch chest, lifted 320 pounds back lift and 545 pounds in leg tests, and jumped a table lengthwise with expert somersaults. He claimed to have grown into his strength and proceeds to the next stage.

Chicago William J. Liebeck New York Liebeck Billy

Major Weston Walks 100 Miles from Philadelphia to New York

The 68 year old pedestrian, Major Edward Payson Weston, finished a 100 mile walk to New York for the press report. He credits walking as a remedy for many ills and keeps a temperate lifestyle, having previously walked 5,000 miles in 100 days in England.

Tanbark Track Edward Payson Weston Fifth Avenue New York Philadelphia England Church Temperance Society Weston New Brunswick Sr. Osler

Bryan Endorsed by Democrats in Ohio District

William Jennings Bryan was formally endorsed for the presidency in 1908 by the Democrats of the Second subdivision of the Tenth judicial district. The district comprises Marion Crayford and Wyandotte counties.

Bryan Ohio Marion William Jennings Bryan Tenth Judicial District Marion, Crayford Wyandotte

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and nearby states

The forecast calls for general fair conditions with possible local thunderstorms in Illinois and Indiana. Cooler air moves in from the north with variable winds. Lower Michigan and Wisconsin expect generally fair weather with cooler conditions in the east and variable winds shifting westward. The central and eastern portions of town include cooler temperatures as well.

Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Chicago Board of Trade Market Quotations May 31

Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and livestock prices listed with May and July bids. Includes cash sale samples, hogs and cattle receipts, and regional quotes from East Buffalo on cattle pigs sheep and calves.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Lowe SM Stm S&s East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Best

Local News Briefs From Johnsons and Visitors

City readers note visits and errands of Dr Chittum from Richmond Everette Sadler from West Chester and many others in town on Wednesday. Mentioned are trips to Burlington Mason City Minneapolis St Paul and Des Moines with a mix of social calls and business visits.

Everette Sadler West Chester Brown's W. H. Harding Hal Downing Burlington W. R. Jeffrey Mason City Dr. Alcorn Haskins

Tokalon the Beautiful: Mare's Name Sparks Debate

The Brooklyn handicap win by J. W. Fuller’s mare Tokalon fuels scruples over the name. A Greek scholar explains the word breaks as to kalon meaning beauty and the article to yielding “the beautiful thing,” i.e., beauty, matching the horse’s praised qualities.

J. W. Fuller Tokalon Brooklyn New York Times

Roby Aims to Breed American Milk Goat for Poor

Mrs Edward Roby of South Chicago leads a pioneering effort to develop an American milk goat like Swiss and Spanish models to feed the poor and farmers. Federal agents have inspected her farm. she seeks low cost milk, sanitary housing, and wider goat adoption as a food staple amid limited pasture.

Switzerland Spain Edward Roby Chicago Cincinnati Commercial Tribune Agricultural Department of the United States

Frontier towns shed cowboy police for city uniforms

The Kansas City Journal notes a shift in Indian Territory towns like Tulsa and Muskogee from cowboy outfits to blue uniforms. Tulsa adopts summer dress for its police, while Muskogee also moves toward standardized city police attire.

Indian Territory Kansas City Journal Tulsa Muskogee Plains

Chinatown Found Under Seattle Discovered by Officials

A Seattle dispatch reports an underground Chinese colony under Seattle Washington. By burrowing under buildings sidewalks and alleys the Chinese have excavated passageways to rooms for gambling and opium smoking. Many rooms are lit and used for illicit activities according to officials.

Chinatown Seattle San Francisco Wash Seattle Dispatch

Great Secret of Human Happiness Cited by Adam Clark

A quotation asserts that lasting happiness comes from avoiding energy stagnation and pursuing active effort as taught by Adam Clark. The line emphasizes self-driven motion and purposeful action as key to well being.

Adam Clark

Primary class to meet at Presbyterian church Saturday

Primary class will meet at the Presbyterian church this Saturday at four o'clock.

Presbyterian Church

Ice Cream Supper at Gray School Wednesday Evening

An ice cream supper will be held at the Gray school on Wednesday evening June 4. Pupils will present a program and proceeds go to benefit the school. Everyone is invited. Mary Bouchez, teacher.

Gray School Mary Bouchez

Chautauqua Stockholders Meet Moves to June 4

Washington County Chautauqua stockholders meeting scheduled for June 1 has been rescheduled to Monday evening June 4 at 7 30 in the Academy Chapel. Attendees are urged to note the change and attend.

Chautauqua Washington County Chautauqua Academy Chapel

Fortunate Missourians Praise Dr King’s New Discovery

A Missouri letter from Livonia claims three consumption cures by Dr King’s New Discovery. The testimonial notes a patient foreseeing a move to Arizona before relief. It hails the medicine as wonderful, calling it the surest cough cold throat and lung healer. Trial bottle offered free by J H Stewart.

Livconia T. J. Dwyer Graysville Dr. King Arizona J. H. Stewart

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