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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

4

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Rated Best on Market

E W Tardy editor of The Sentinel Gainsboro Tenn endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best on the market noting its quick relief for his baby during winter colds. The product is sold by F L Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy. Also advertised are city bus line service and Foley's Kidney Remedy from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Chamberlain E. W. Tardy the Sentinel Gainsboro, Tenn F. L. Stolte and Lemmon Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co

Explosion hits saloon in Chicago injuring six

An explosion described as bomb No 30 in the war on saloons and gambling houses damaged the Manning and Bowes saloon at 321 State Street Chicago. Six people were injured and property damage totaled 35000 dollars.

Manning & Bowes Chicago Manning and Bowes State Street

Emmitt E. Roberts Shot by Posse at Maryland Wharf

Emmitt E. Roberts, sought for the murder of Edith May Thompson Woodhill, was killed by a sheriff's posse at a McDanile Wharf. Woodhill, 20, disappeared after being last seen with Roberts aboard his launch. Her body, weighted with stones, was later found in a creek. The murder occurred in Talbot County Maryland. her home was Los Angeles. The motive remains undetermined.

Edith May Thompson Woodhill McDanile Talbot County Maryland Roberts Woodhill Los Angeles

Wake Neal urged to run for senator in district

Wake Neal, an old Crawfordsville boy and former chief clerk of the last legislature, is urged by many friends to announce his candidacy. He has broad county acquaintance and is highly regarded for his character.

Wake Neal Neal Wake Crawfordsville

Reverend A S Smith to speak at Kalona July 3 celebration

The Rev A S Smith of Washington will be one of the orators at Kalona's July 3 celebration. Smith is regarded as one of the best public speakers in southeastern Iowa, promising a notable address.

A. S. Smith Washington Smith Iowa Kalona News

John Brown Keeps Busy in Kalona This Week

John Brown of Washington has been staying in Kalona this week. The Kalona News notes he seems to consider Kalona a home and is frequently seen around town during his visit.

John Brown Washington Kalona

James Mace Visits Grandsons in Riverside

James Mace of Washington visits his grandsons F. Mace and J. L. Meeks in Riverside as reported by Riverside Leader on June 24.

James Mace Washington F. Mace J. L. Meeks Riverside

Community Notes From The County News June 24

Mrs. C A Brook visited with Mrs. Cline. Picnic plans emerge for the Fourth at the river with all invited. Dessa McNees returns to Rubio from a visit with Mrs. Hayes. Builders work on Lloyd Martins house. Dunbar barn rising by Dublin carpenters. Rose decorations, refreshments of strawberry ice angel food cake coffee. Kate B Glover reads The Story of Old Glory by Edmund Vance Cooke. About fifty ladies attend the afternoon session. Out of town guests include Mrs. Dennis of Abingdon Illinois and Mrs. John Green of Washington. Orphean Musical club guests at the Richardson home as they prepare for Chautauqua. Union meeting at Baptist church with Rev John Hastie delivering farewell sermon to Cedar Rapids. Washington Belt baseball trip to Keota ends 11 0 in favor of Keota. Mellie Kramer returns from Northwestern University. James and Talbert Russell and sister attend funeral in Nebraska. Arch L Graham returns from Morning Sun with daughter from Columbus Junction. Embroidery club hosted by Mrs. Lee Stewart. Rev L F Davis attends Davenport convention. Merritt Russell party heads to Cedar Rapids and Vinton. Ray Robbins visits Columbus Junction. Mrs John Lee returns from Richland. Church services listed for Presbyterian and Methodist denominations. Odd Fellows memorial sermon scheduled for afternoon.

C. A. Brook Cline Dessa McNees Rubio Hayes Henrys Belte Will Sankey Lloyd Martin Banks Carpenter Gang Dublin Oliver Dunbar Mellie Belte Car Miller Bess Holmes Verva Sanders Leta Lyle Kate B. Glover Edmund Vance Cooke Dennis Abingdon Illinois John Green Washington Orphean Musical Club A. H. Richardson Richardson The Baptist Church John Hastie Cedar Rapids Keota Greenhorns Hayseeds Noug Mellie Kramer Northwestern Univeristy Chicago James Talbert Russell Rosecranse Nebraska James Russe Arch L. Graham Morning Sun Columbus Junction Lee Stewart Embroidery Club L. F. Davis Christian Church Davenport Merritt Russell Frank George Osborn Vinton Ray Robbins John Lee Richland United Presbyterian Neal McClanahan Methodist Episcopal

Fourth of July accident at Keota injures Star drug clerk

Keota reports the first Fourth of July accident of the year as Boyd Smith at Star Drug Store burned his palm when a Roman candy tube burst. Also noted are social notes from Morning Sun attendees and a birth in the Wachs family, with local events at the Presbyterian Kensington.

Keota Boyd Smith Star Drug Store Mary Skinner Nelie Stevenson Morning Sun Keokuk Presbytery George Studebaker Belle Plaine Jerome Wachs W. T. Palmer Presbyterian Kensington

Local Social Notes From Westchester County

Misses Anna and Lucy Miller of near Fairfield visited the J. D. Dayton home. Mrs. George Statler Sr shows improvement after illness. Moses Porter and niece were Washington visitors today.

Anna Lucy Miller Fairfield J. D. Dayton George Statler, Sr Moses Porter Washington

Local Residents Return Home From Washington Trip

Crawfordsville reports Miss Ina Murphy Frank McCoy and Ray Robbins returned home from Washington last evening. Also mentioned are Misses Nina Morehead, Georgia Gookin and Edna Young in the same news snippet.

Ina Murphy Frank McCoy Ray Robbins Washington Nina Morehead Georgia Gookin Edna Young

Fireworks at The Fair and New Goods at Local Stores

Fireworks at The Fair feature new novelties and estimates with items from Dougherty Bros Griffith and the Vienna bakery offering fresh pies and cakes. Nearby stores advertise discounts on hats furs and furniture as well as a call for package pickups.

Dougherty Bros

Star Reengages St. Louis Ticklers for Tonight Show

Owing to the large crowd that could not be seated last night at the Star, the St. Louis Ticklers are re-engaged for tonight. The show promises ample singing dancing and music for all attendees.

St. Louis

Sunday Dinner Advertises Tender Steaks and Fresh Fixings

An ad promises tender juicy steaks chops and cutlery ham bacon fish vegetables and pickles for a nice dinner. Four cutters to wait on you are described as men who know how to cut meat.

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Dakota Aberdeen Leola GEO Chalmers & Eldridge Frank Rogers Panama Sol Rich & Co Emmet E. Roberts Edith May Thompson Lena Smith Abe Funk Sigourney Hayes White H. W. Davis 8. R. Tracy Tracy Richland Clarion Steck’s Jewelry Store the County News Grace Hill Indian River J.g.smith West Side the Sanitary Grocery Westchester Buffet Griffith N. S Griffith’s Furniture Fred Flynn Oxford Chas. Hebner Brighton Vienna Bakery Angels Fox & Dewey Taft Rothschild’s Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon's Stuart & McCreedy
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