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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
3
A travel diary recalls crossing into Canada on June 20 and viewing Niagara Falls with a Maid of the Mist ride. The writer notes a Burning Spring on the Canadian side and reflects on the falls’ enduring, perilous power and historic river legends.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms and cooler tonight. Tuesday should be fair with cooler temperatures in the eastern portion.
The writer warns of widespread grafters near the Falls in Canada charging 50 cents to leave venues. A courteous local driver aided escape from several tricky schemes, and the narrator plans travel from Albany to New York along the Hudson if all goes well.
Job Mason born 1819 in Sittingbourne England died June 16 at his daughter Mrs J Goodwins home in Spokane after 19 years as sexton of All Saints Episcopal cathedral He earned the Victoria Cross for service in South Africa in 1853 and served with the Rifle Brigade under General Woosley He later worked in London New Brunswick Minnesota before settling in Spokane twenty years ago.
Mrs. Letts and her daughter Katheryn along with son Harry arrived from California and will spend a few weeks visiting the Marion Anderson home and other relatives in the city.
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark reports Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough cold and lung remedy. He claims it cured consumption in early stages and says no one using it has ever been unsatisfied. Sold by all druggists.
A display of children’s books is shown at the High School and drawing attention in local notices. Several residents, including A C Peterson and Al McCoy, are mentioned with weekend travels and visits around Crawfordsville and nearby towns. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended for kidney or bladder troubles.
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