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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1910
Page
2
Dr O Pfaff a renowned Indianapolis surgeon and his wife with two young sons were returning home from a European tour when their car, driven by a chauffeur, met another vehicle and veered into a ditch east of the city. The doctor sustained a broken left leg near the knee. his wife and children were uninjured.
City authorities in Washington Iowa issue a proclamation allowing Fourth of July firecrackers and explosives within legal regulations. Firing window runs from 3 PM to evening with emphasis on private lawns and residences and parade safety.
The Williams family expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and after the death of husband and father George Williams. The kind attentions provided great comfort. Mrs. George Williams and family.
National Fence Supply of Wichita opens temporary Washington HQ in former Carr & Grush market building. Silliman and Atkins promote concrete fence posts with street sample, offer machines and molds at 12.50, plan local township agents, no territorial sales, free sample to reps.
The Rural Route Three column reports on local movements and visits. Blanche McKee Glass left for Chicago while James McGuire of Chandler Oklahoma visits his son Andy McGuire. Various residents travel, host gatherings, and attend local church and school events across Wellman Keota Pilotsburg and surrounding communities.
June 23 notes from Wellman report alumni banquet at the K P hall with toasts by Dan Steiner and others. Community members attend visits, travels, family news, and a school alumni event plus local dining and menu details.
Charles McCarty visits his father FP McCarty at home while Ed Hyatt near town welcomes a new auto. I Walker visits from Kansas City with his son John. Gid Evans and sister Margaret entertain their niece Mrs F A Kent from Buxton. Mrs Hannah Bristow travels to Bedford to visit daughter Mrs Amy Miller. Grace McConaughey of Wayland plans a music class. Tile factory prospects look strong with over half the funds raised.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Butler this morning. Various residents including Mrs. Sands visiting in Washington and Mrs. O. D. Chapel and son Orrie traveling to Verdi to visit relatives. Several trips to Washington and Bennett noted with family visits and greetings. An advertisement extols Electric Bitters for women with health and beauty benefits.
George Palmer arrived back in Washington from Crawfordsville on June 25, as noted in local dispatches. No further details accompany the brief report.
Quick treatment for cuts gunshot wounds burns boils sores skin eruptions eczema chapped hands and piles. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve prevents blood poison and gangrene and is sold for 25 cents at J. E. Lemmon Lemmon’s Pharmacy.
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