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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1911

Page

6

Ivy Planting Marks Penn Class Day Ceremony

Philadelphia June 21 The University of Pennsylvania held class day ceremonies with ivy planting and the presentation of the spoon and spade to honor men. The spoons and jade gifts were introduced in 1860 and this year were made by jewelers replacing the traditional cabinetmaker Daniel Palet. Mr Pabst, who crafted the spoons for fifty one years, died last summer. The ivy was planted beside Franklin Chevonne College Hall, the usual site, now fully vine covered.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Daniel Palet Pabst Mianklin Chevane College Tall

Loreto Academy Golden Jubilee Celebration

June 21 reports a three day golden jubilee for Loreto academy tied to its commencement day. Loreto ladies who conduct the institution uphold an old order dating back to Queen Elizabeth’s era.

Loreto Academy Loreto Niizabeth

Grand American Handicap Opens in Columbus Amid Strong Field

The Grand American Handicap trapshooting classic began yesterday with Interstate Association tournament action in Columbus. Shooters from across the United States and Canada compete in preliminaries for the Thursday final and a guaranteed minimum purse of $1,000 for the winner.

Columbus United States Canada

Phi Mu delegates gather for national convention at Atlanta college

Atlanta Ga June 21 Women of the Phi Mu sorority from across the country attend the national convention at a local college. A grand council meeting opened the events after a grand banquet planned for Saturday evening. Miss Louise Manning of Texas serves as sorority president.

Atlanta. Ga Atlanta College Phi Mu Sorority Womens College Louise Manning Tesas

Grand Army of the Republic holds 45th state encampment in Lorain

Lorain hosts the forty fifth annual state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Veterans stay through the week with decorations and electric lights in streets and parks. City prepared to entertain about 29,000 visitors during the week.

Lorain Jane Department of the Grand Army of the Republic Toviet Senate

National Local Freight Agents Meet Opens in Kansas City

Members of the National Association of Local Freight Agents gather in Kansas City for the twenty fourth annual convention. Special trains bring delegates from Chicago St Louis and Memphis with smaller parties from other cities. The program includes business meetings excursions and entertainments each day of the week.

Kansas City National Association of Local Freight Agents Chicago St. Louis Memphis

Georgia farmers favor reciprocity with Canada at state meeting

State convention of the Farmers Cooperative and Educational Union opens in Fitzgerald with influential members calling for reciprocity with Canada. A successor for President Emmet Cabanno will be chosen since rules bar members holding state office from union leadership.

Delegations from a Dozen Heads Attend in Month

Delegations from a dozen heads attended events this month. Local officials and observers noted varied discussions on policy and cooperation. A briefing highlighted the mix of representatives from government, business, and civic groups.

Coron Centennial Carnival Opens With Pageant And Events

Poll River Massachusetts reports crowds arriving for the Coron Centennial carnival week. Visitors will enjoy a pageant program and a pepper code clinking contest along with various events as President Tarttay prepares a Friday program.

Poll River Mass Yeeteeday Witenes Tarttay

Clergyman Dumont Clarke Marries Miss Annie McClure

In Chioieo on June 21 Rev Dumont Clarke Timillionaire, missionary York, wed Miss Annie McClure Saughter of Negty and Mrs Ja K McClure of the city. The clergyman, lately ordained Presbyterian master, is son of the late Dumont Clarke, former president of the American Exchange National Bank of New York.

Metraepolia

Foley Kidney Pills Report Strong Kidney Relief

Mrs B G Whiting of Akron Ohio writes of serious kidney trouble with backaches dizziness and eye floaters. After using Foley Kidney Pills as directed she reports rapid relief and improved vision, calling herself a well woman and thanking the product sold by druggists.

B. G. Whiting Akron Saya Foley Kidney Pilla Foley

Primitive Burmese Customs

In Burmah girls initiate courtship by offering a stick of sweetmeat to a man they deem a good husband. If he accepts and eats the sweet, they are then considered man and wife. The practice implies a straightforward, immediate union mechanism in traditional Burman society.

Burmah

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted for Chronic Kidney Trouble

Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as especially helpful for chronic kidney and bladder issues. Claims it regulates function and aids healing and strength. For sale by all druggists.

When Oatmeal Was Canned At Franklin N HL

A long forgotten can of cooked oatmeal was found while cleaning a grocery cellar at Franklin North HL. The can likely sat for about 20 years yet the patent labels remained intact. The item recalls earlier canning of oatmeal before modern ready to eat cereals. Kidney pills are advertised as containing ingredients to regulate kidney action. Available at all druggists.

Franklin

Old Lady and Visitor Exchange Quirky Banter

A concise exchange centers on a visitor asking about a son in a drug store. The old woman replies he is in a place called the Boda fountain studying tzzleology, prompting the visitor to ask for clarification. The quirky dialogue captures a playful street scene dialogue vibe.

Parisian Sage Claim Sparks Hair Growth Hype

An ad touts Parisian Sage as a miracle germ killer for dandruff that stops itching and hair loss in two weeks, promising money back if results fail. It promotes Lemmon’s Pharmacy selling the product at 60 cents a bottle, claiming dramatic hair improvement for all.

Phihiacy Lemmon

Police Magistrate Prank 1 Woline Frustration

A letter from Oscar Edenburn endorses a treatment by a police magistrate in Farnam and Davenport. Three men with alcohol addiction reportedly improved, with praise for the methods and restored home happiness as they prayed for liquor to be removed.

Western YWCA conference opens in Cascade on June 20

Cascade hosts the western division conference of the Young Women's Christian Association, opened yesterday and continuing through the remainder of the month. Cascade delegates, Cole among speakers, gather for meetings and events across multiple days.

Cascade Cole Young Women’s Christian Association

Real estate notice in Washington County Iowa case list

In the District of Washington County Iowa a large notice lists many defendants and heirs from the City of Washington and surrounding areas. It names Thomas J. Newkir as plaintiff and Caleb Campbell and numerous others as defendants with a description of property in Washington city blocks and avenues. The document outlines the tract starting at the east line of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway right of way and proceeds through lot lines and alleys, detailing the boundaries and intersection points for the property involved.

Caleb BL Campbell Campbell Adeline Camyp Adaline Campbell Newton Newton W Lion Bifeaty Lirtin Kon Gore Kiiga A Tlirtin Kibgore Thomas ‘ Hook Sarah A Meek Robert Vonoch Rose Robert Latta Turrin Latteoea Latta Misstemtpe Missouri Prank Paviolest Leviolett Frank Leavelet Leavelet Hols & Hale Chester Weed Thadde Rotea Viola Boot It Hale John V. Hale Alltor Wm . Hale Ion Hale The Washington Towsworth Cashier Frances Hale J. BO Hale John Geo H. Hale H Hale Albert Salter First Nations Carrie A. Wale Carrie Hale L and Cashier Edwin Taig I Lateta Phebe CC Young Young Vraneis Xavier la Louis Hetler Michael Corn Rancola X. Loovilette Bauvilette Rowe Rowe Constants Kianel Xvair Louvilette, Laowvilette, Rose Vo Constor Vivtrye Dawson Michel Constantine Catharin. i Ac Ditritars Jeanne Laney A. Dawson Rosh Villa OS Stone Hawk Iowna Isaac van Lowlr John A. Henderson Wudder J. Lt. Rader, J. A Fiend Teen Kk. A. Henderson, Co van Nostrand Charles James Blair Harriet A. Kiar H. McKee Jas Ho. McKee Mas Mary Norton James Mary McKee J. Norton Jacob Butler May Norton Dwight J. Norton Bowichay Fon A. W. Chilcote Wm. Wilkin Owen J. HR. Davia Meret Farmere Bank Wm. Wilson, Jr Samuel Gowen Mary M. J Tall and Tattle KE. Ballard J. AL Chilcote MI Davis Juliet Bo Wilson Chilcote Hattie Ballard Titsson Young Elizabeth Rows Charles W Brown Charlies Bootes George H. Relster G. B . Michael Hayes M. Hayes By Reister Geo. HH. Reister Reister A. Reister Martha J McLaughlin Mebanetitin M. McLaughlin Whillis Louisa Willhite Willian Doren Jacob Hershe Ehilli Hite Justin Steele Mildred John HE. Bacon BE. Blair Joli Con Wm. Sinsabaugh Mob Ma Jane Kilgore Charles Mil Mary A. Bacon Mary Eotin T Blair J. C. Conger Smith George Bol Atience Hayes T. T. Keeles Keeley George Sbs Parkinson Wallace Frances P. Walhus M. Parkinson R. M. Wilkin Hiliotte I. Wooley Wooley J. Wooley Eleanor Po Bhner P. Woodes John Tt Atheron John Ho Athearn S WA Atheron W. A. Athearn S W A. Atheron Annie KE Nthears Eléan P. Wooley Samuel WA Athearn Anna Kk Athearn City of Washington Iowa Washington Iluminating Company Notattuir Littler Nathan Little sSice Stir Wood E. Littler Wood Os Lattler M. Hays Michael Tins Bays Young B. A. Young Per Kyi Joanna Kyle John Boddstey Martin Patience Hayes Mai Handall George Hayes John Taves Caroline Hayes Rebecca Tins Bert Hayes Perry This Ik Hayes Katie B. Hayes Mas Randall J. P. Randall John G Stewart Patience Stewart Illie Ryister Kate Hayes Kate Hetlaves James P. Randall Jani Kk Randall Juliaette Hayes Washington County Lows Tow Chicago, Rock [Stand & Pacific Railway Larina Reptid Noelsey Second Avenue

Quieting Title Action in Washington County Iowa

Thomas J. Newkirk sues to quiet title to parcels in North Addition Washington County. The petition alleges over twenty years of undisturbed possession by plaintiff and disputes unknown claimants with possible clouds on title and seeks cancellation of adverse claims and a decree establishing clear title. The notice warns defendants to appear by the next term starting September 1911 and that default will bring judgment.

Northlowa Avenue Iowa Avenue Second Avenue District Court Washington County Iowa Thomas J. Newkirk Washington Licher & Livingston

District Court notice in Washington County Iowa case

In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs include Mary K Sojka Margaret Walker Polly Watson and many others. The suit names numerous defendants and unknown heirs or claimants regarding real estate described as the west half of the west half of the southeast quarter section twelve township seventy six range seven west P M Also lot number three and related parties are listed.

Polly Wattson Polly S. Watson W. A. Watson LB. Coleman The Washington County Savings Bank Benjamin Coleman Rose KH. Watson James V. Watson A. Phelps Anabell Coleman Geo. A. Watson Ida M. Watson W. J. Phelps George A Watson Annabell Coleman Hawkeye Insurance Company Joseph Keck Mary S Watson James Watson Wilbur W. Watson Wilber W. Watson Annabell A. Coleman Mary F. Watson Mary J. Watson May J. Watson May June Watson Greenbury Crossland Harley Davis Hod Davis R. T Wilson Sallie A Watson Saley Watson Sally Watson Benjamin Bh. Coleman James Havel William Wilson Robert Carson Wm. Wilson Crossland Annabell A. Colman BB. Colman Paulina Havel William Basey Rebecca Bassey John D. Campbell Caleb B. Campbell Margaret M Young Robert S. Young John W Anderson Jacob H Rex Henry Rathmel Wilde & Co Lewis Swick James H. Young Letitia H. Palmer David J .Palmer Letitia H. Young Ida oC.thmell David Anderson Daniel Wilde Washington County Iowa West P.M

Quiet title action in Washington County Iowa case

Notice to unknown claimants in the Margaret M Yonge addition of Washington Iowa. Mary K Sojka and Margaret A Walker sue to quiet title to all described real estate, claim adverse interests, request cancellation of liens and establishment of title in plaintiffs. The next district court term begins September 1911 at the Washington Court House.

Margaret M Yonge Washington District Court Washington County Iowa Mary K. Sojka Margaret A. Walker City of

Soap Ad Promises Relief For Skin Conditions

An advertisement from Eicher and Livingston attorneys for plaintiffs promotes JEWO and ZEWO SOAP with claims to relieve tender face and neck irritation pimples blackheads dandruff and skin diseases. It states ZEMO relieves soreness and itching and notes the soap is sold by druggists and in Washington by McBihinney pharmacy.

Wen Washington McBihinney Priug

Old Time Remedy Darkens the Hair

An old time tonic to darken hair and stop dandruff is now sold by druggists. Wyett's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy is offered by Maye Woethhemiad Company of New York with a money back guarantee if not effective. Special Agent McElhinney Drug Co. carries the product at fifty cents a bottle.

Cage Maye Woethhemiad Company New York Wyett McElhinney Drug Co

Miller's Despepsia Tablets Restore Appetite and Weight

Mrs J. Fe. Bink suffered four years with dyspepsia causing headaches heartburn and nervous ailments. After trying many remedies she found relief with Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets eating normally and gaining thirty pounds. One tablet gives instant relief and a few boxes cure most cases priced 25c 50c and 1 at druggists.

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John Shields & Son News OF the World Lokretos Golden Jeubiler Georgia Totton Solibbor Oscar Edenburner Farnam Davenport W. A. Whiting & Son Thomas J. Newkir. Vlaintiff Margaret \. Walker Eicher & Livingston Muscatine County Titus Loan I I Rpets CA Morning Star Saint Paul W. A. Blair W. H. Lamont Agent
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