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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1909

Page

4

Settle Weekly Claims by Warmers Mutual Insurance

Secretary Sidney Coon reports settlements for the past week including L. H. Richardson Washington cost 75.00 Ella and Joseph Koebel Wayland 100.00 W. A. Dusenberry Chester fire damage 46.42 contents 200.00 H. B. Ingham West Chester cow 37.50 W. O. and Lee Ralston West Chester call 12.50 Henry Schuity Welman bull 70.00 James Stamp Keota hog 17.00

Sidney Coon Warmers’ Mutual Insurance Association Association L. H. Richardson Washington Ella and Joseph Koebe Wayland W. A. Dusenberry Chester W. O Lee Ralston West Chester Henry Schuity Welman James Stamp Keota Hog

Funeral service for Eleanor Stewart Giesler held at home

The funeral for Eleanor Stewart Giesler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank F Giesler, was held this morning at 9 15 at their residence conducted by Rev J C Abels. The body was taken to Muscatine for interment.

Eleanor Stewart Giesler Frank F. Giesler J. C. Abels Muscatine

Roosevelt expedition reports all well in Sotik district

Porters returning to Navaisha bring word that the Roosevelt expedition party in the Sotik district is in good health. Theodore Roosevelt has killed three buffaloes as part of the trek through British East Africa.

Navaisha British East Africa Sotik Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Camp

City bus line call up orders with Frank Rogers

City calls for passengers to phone numbers to place orders with Frank Rogers at the bus line. Mrs D L Baird returns home from a visit to the Marion Crawford residence and Vienna is noted for its fresh clean state.

Frank Rogers D. L. Baird Fairfield Marion Crawford

Local notes on shoppers and visits in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville residents and visitors fill the city with shopping trips and social calls. Mrs. Chas Ruebsamft travels to Peoria after a sister’s death while Miss Agnes Swift returns from Wayland for a professionalcal. Drake university representative J Mad Williams leaves for Oskaloosa. A group from the George H. Paul office enjoys a four course dinner with an illustrated proverb contest won by Caughey Southwell and Ruth Southwell amid out of town guests.

Griffith H. ©. Hull Crawfordsville Leroy Hampson Silvis Agnes Swift Wayland Robert McCall, Jr George H. Paul East Washington Street Royal Caughey Southwell Ruth Southwell Mrs. Hamilton Chicago Doctor Walker Salina Kan Ortonville Minn

Strawberry and ice cream supper at Eureka church

Eureka neighborhood youths host a strawberry and ice cream supper at the church on Saturday evening, June 26. The M B A plans an ice cream social at the A O U W hall that same swift weekend, with all invited. Mrs Laura Maxwell sent invitations for a thimble bee at her home on Thursday afternoon, July 1 at 2 30. The Queen Esther circle meets with Miss Edna Darbyshire Monday at 7 o'clock.

Eureka Laura Maxwell Queen Esther Edna Darbyshire

Fortnightly Club to Hold Final Meeting at Academy

The Fortnightly club schedules its last meeting of the year for Monday at 2 30 p m at the Academy. Important business will be discussed and all members are urged to attend. Delegates to the biennial convention will report, promising news for attendees.

Miss Edna Webb Hostsfriends at North Marion for Rita

Miss Edna Webb entertained a small group at her North Marion avenue home for Miss Rita Schreckengast of Burlington. The ladies brought handwork and enjoyed a pleasant afternoon followed by a luncheon.

Edna Webb North Marion Avenue Rita Schreckengast Burlington

Miss Alice Denison Hosts A. B. Girls Social Evening

Miss Alice Denison will entertain the A. B. girls this evening at her home in south Washington.

Alice Denison A. B South Washington

Brotherhood of American Yeomen Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Brotherhood of American Yeomen held its first regular meeting and initiatory ceremony last night with refreshments and a general good time. The next class is set for July 9 with grand foreman William Kock and Judge Roberts expected to attend. Mr. Smith, the deputy promoting Yeomen interests, reports strong success.

Brotherhood of American Yeomen William Kock Roberts Smith Yeomen

Ida Vinton Weds Glenn Hays Near City

Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Vinton northwest of the city the marriage of their daughter Ida to Mr Glenn Hays northwest of the city was performed at 8 o clock.

Wm. Vinton Ida Glenn Hays

Wedding Celebration An Elegant Dinner for Local Couple

The Rev. W. R. Sawhill presided at a ceremony attended by the families of the two youths. Following the service an elegant wedding dinner was served. The couple are well known in the area and have many friends offering congratulations.

W. R. Sawhill

How to Treat an Ankle Sprain With Simple Home Methods

Practical guidance on immediate care for ankle sprains including hot and cold water treatment, antiseptic bandages, adhesive plaster wraps in a figure eight, medicated clay for inflammation, rest with elevation, massage to maintain circulation, and wearing a supportive ankle brace or flexible stocking to prevent further trouble.

How to pot plants to avoid root drying and overpotting

New or dry pots should be sealed in water before potting to fill pores and prevent soil moisture loss. Use covers or a second pot to shade roots near the sides. Rooted cuttings go into two to two and a half inch pots, repotting as roots fill. Do not overpot as it hinders growth.

Local notices and colorful society items in county paper

The column lists new soft shirts at Dougherty Bros and discounts at Griffiths Fur niture. Neighbors John Robertson and Mrs Ralston visit the city while Miss Eva Reese calls Riverside. Local ads urge Wells Fargo Express and Hollister's Tea. Roses bloom splendidly with Crimson Rambler and Prairie Queen noted. Miss Mabel Lee Crawford, a Montrose teacher, is celebrated for her return and pay raise amid community notes.

John Robertson Mt. Pleasant Ralston West Chester Eva Reese Riverside Wells Fargo & Co. Express Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon W. C. Jones Wisdom, Mont the Heights Mediapolis

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Cures

Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to cure backache kidney and bladder trouble by correcting irregularities and strengthening kidneys to purify blood and tone the body. It warns to start at once to avoid Brights disease or diabetes, offered in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Bright Foley Lemmon’s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Urges Early Treatment

To avoid serious results take Foley's Kidney Remedy at the first sign of kidney or bladder disorder such as backache, urinary irregularities, exhaustion, and you will soon be well. Lemmon's Pharmacy and Elhinney Drug Co.

Foley Lemmon’s Andéd cElhinney Drug Co

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