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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1906

Page

5

Carnival Guests Fill Havre and Winfield Visitors

Local residents return from a day at the carnival with J A Hillhouse Mrs W E Green and other Winfield attendees. Bertha McGlade Jos ephine Haverhill from Winfield attended yesterday as W G Patterson and O Swan came back to Winfield this morning. J D Patterson of Winfield spent yesterday at the carnival visiting the Art Cockayne home. Mrs W W Boyles from Trenton Mo. left for her home after visiting Mrs James A Ward. William Randall and his son Charles from Crawfordsville and Colorado Springs arrived to enjoy Pike shows today.

W. E. Green Winfield Bertha McGlade Josephine Haverhill W. G. Patterson O. ©. Swan J. D. Patterson Art Cockayne W. W. Boyles Trenton James A. Ward Wm. Randall Crawfordsville Charles Colorado Springs J. R. Hardin Carrie Washington M. A. Hardin J. W. Kirkpatrick Myrtle Wellman Susie Edgington Richard Donaldson Kupka Riverside Frank Wood Hugh Hall Davenport Fannie Rowan J. W. Dunham V. J0. McConnell Myrtle Megdelson Keokuk H. B. Hamilton Mrs. Brown J. M. Stewart, Jr Davenportt Poland C. P. Nichols Knouse Muscatine W. A. Chapel Novelty E. T. Neal Martina John Clegg Alice Stephens Columbus Junction Grangeville Idaho Agent Fish Mary Deyoe Cedar Falls Ed Randolph Nannie Leacox Monmouth Ill H. A. Brownell Mildred Moritz Milwaukee Ray Hulse Thos Isaac Marr Hazel Williams Nel Stevenson Burlington

Young People's Christian Union Elect Officers

At the closing of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church in Burlington the officers were elected Tuesday and Wednesday. Arthur Sprague of Columbus Junction was chosen president with William Schott of Burlington as vice president and Nannie Leacock of Keota as secretary.

Burlington Young People’s Christian Union of the United Presbyterian Church Arthur Sprague Columbus Junction William Schott Nannie Leacox Keota

How to Break Up a Cold Quickly

Early signs of a cold include a dry cough and a watery nasal discharge. Taking Chamberlain's cough remedy hourly at the first symptoms counteracts the illness and can restore health within a day or two. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Stewart's pharmacy.

Cook & Sherman and Stewart's Pharmacy

The County News Hometown Happenings Report

Journal correspondents report the day’s community happenings with brief notes on local events. Updates cover meetings, profiles, and small gatherings affecting residents across districts.

Journal

Where the People Go That They Do Accidents, Deaths and Marriages

Local notice column reports accidents and deaths, along with births and marriages, compiled by the news gatherer. Names and dates are listed as read from municipal records, reflecting the community’s timely life events.

Carnival Traffic and Wedding Trips Across Washington

Forty five tickets sold to Washington as carnival crowds return home. J W Kirkpatrick attends sister Myrtle’s wedding in Wellman. Various residents travel to Washington and Wellman for visits and ceremonies while Mr and Mrs McConnell welcome a newborn daughter.

Miller Family Attends Washington Carnival Visit

Mrs. C. Vincent and M. L. Miller with family spent yesterday with relatives in Washington and attended the local carnival events.

Vincent M. L. Miller Washington

Twin Birth and Local Visits Highlight Week

Chauncey Myers shelled corn for Kima Brimha on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Beal welcomed twins a boy and a girl with nurse Mrs. Laughead attending in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Wil Todd visited the carnival on Wednesday along with Misses Hertie and Mazie Pamer. Mrs. Gertie Noacker entertained friends from Pilotsburg on Thursday.

Chauncey Myers

Local visits mix with church event notes in town

June 22 entry reports J B Drayne visiting the Cal Long home in Washington. Nora Hamilton returns from Burlington after attending the U P church Young People's convention. West Chester is well represented at Washington Street events.

J. B. Drayne Cal Long Washington Nora Hamilton Burlington Young People's U. P. Church West Chester

Engagement Announced At East Washington Home

Miss Mabel Emmons hosted about ten young ladies at her East Washington street residence last evening. After a 6 30 supper she announced the engagement of her sister Sarah Emmons to Mr Glen V Pope with a July wedding planned.

Mabel Emmons East Washington Street

Gentlemen Friends Attend Farewell at Miss McCahon Home

Last evening the Merry Maids and their gentlemen friends enjoyed a happy farewell gathering for Miss Jane McCahon at her East Main street home after a night of dancing at the Pike.

Hannah Eicher East Main Street Jane McCahon

Carnival fences restrict movement on north and east streets

Authorities grant permission to fence off north and east sides of the state to keep vehicles other than baby carriages from those streets. Last night the request was ignored, but tonight a rope will be stretched to prohibit driving on these streets.

Pension Granted to Father for Son’s Death in Service

David Crawford secured a government pension of 12 a month for his son Fred who died in ISVS while serving as a U S volunteer. Oliver Gray received word from his wife in Vevay Indiana of the death on the 10th of Mrs Mary Buttles, known here for prior visits. Mrs Gray was called east due to her mother’s illness about two weeks ago.

W. M. White Bud White San Francisco Calif Detroit Mich David Crawford United States Fred U.S Oliver Gray Vevay Ind Mary Buttles

The Chameleon Doubled Mind and Half Awake

An Exchange summary notes the chameleon exhibits double birth like division of nervous centers. Each half acts independently influencing perception and movement. It cannot swim, becomes frightened and loses concentration when in water, and may sleep on one side while the other remains awake with the eye reacting to light.

Sharks Tail on Ship Bowsprit Believed Lucky

London King notes sailors attach a shark tail to the bowsprit or mast top as a charm. The tail, resembling leather, is said to forecast fair weather and favorable voyages, though it is just a superstition.

London

Carnival Gossip and Local Travel Notes in Ainsworth

Clergy W G Thorne and several residents travel for business and social visits in the area including Miss Blanche McKee’s trip to Chicago for her mother’s illness. The city sees arrivals from Keota and St Louis, Rock Island transport of cherries, and local players visiting for games.

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Regular Bowels

An alarmist note warns against neglect of clogged bowels and a torpid liver leading to chronic constipation. The ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills are the best gentle regulators of stomach and bowels, guaranteed by Stewart the druggist, priced 25 cents.

Dr. King Stewart

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