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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

3

Local Briefs From Crawfordsville And Surrounding Areas

W K Wooley returned home to Crawfordsville last evening after a day in the city. A E Tucker of Continental Tobacco called on trade. Mrs J M Law came home from Sigourney after visiting there. Scott Crail of Oskaloosa is visiting J B Crail and will stay for carnival. Mr and Mrs T A Jones returned to Wyman after a city day. Mrs C C Cress and W H Cress of Riverside and H H Willson with Jesse Longwell of Wellman attended the funeral of the late Mrs Frank Beatty yesterday.

W. K. Wooley Crawfordsville A. E. Tucker Continental Tobacco Company Agenas J. M. Law Sigourney Scott Crail Oskaloosa J. B. Crail Mrs. T. A. Jones Wyman City C. C. Cress W. H. Cress Riverside H. H. Willson Jesse Longwell Wellman Frank Beatty

Best Pills Ever Sold Promise Digestive Relief

After suffering for 15 years with chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, B F Ayscue of Ingleside North Carolina endorses Dr King's New Life Pills as the best pills ever sold. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers them under guarantee at 265c.

Dr. King B. F. Ayscue Ingleside N. C Lemmon’s Pharmacy

Happenings in the County Communities and News of the Day

Doings of the People roundup reports various community events and daily happenings across the county. Correspondents summarize local incidents and notable occurrences reflecting daily life.

Local residents return from visits and gatherings

June 26 report: Rev. and Mrs Arch L Graham and daughter back from Columbus Junction after visiting Mrs Graham's parents. Ruth Lindauer and Ruby Hulse return from Washington normal. Card club hosted by Mrs James White. Agnes Monaghan entertained friends at J F Richardson home with light refreshments. Charles Millhouse of South Bend Ind left last evening after visiting friends.

Arch L. Graham Columbus Junction Graham Ruth Lindauer Ruby Hulse Washington Card Club James White Agnes Monaghan J. F. Richardson Charles Millhouse South Bend Ind

Grandmother Fiitner Dies. Burial Awaiting Arrival of Children

June 26 report notes Grandma Fiitner died Wednesday with burial not yet held while waiting for the children. Congressman Cushman and wife returned to Tacoma. Mr and Mrs Walker and Master Guy traveled to Batavia for pulpit duties, then planned a visit to Ottumwa to see son Ross. Elsie Edwards visited friends near Verdi in Brighton. Mabelle McCreery, home for weeks, returned to Brighton. Dale Bidwell vacationing in Wapello, Iowa. Burlington depot moved two blocks west, now on same street as Rock Island depot.

Grandma Fiitner Congressman Cushman Tacoma

Local Briefs From Washington and Area Trades

June 26 reports show Mr Hasty making a quick trip to Washington in a new car on business. Tony Shalla bought a hay loader from Miller and Durst. John Sakulin and crew work on barns owned by John Shalla and M Marek. Deweese Long and Sam Williams visited Washington. Wes Reiner delivered sheep to Cal Grady. Charlie Chalupa and baby visited Cloud Carpenter home on Tuesday. John and Charlie Brown bought horses locally and shipped them to Washington. J P Jackson and Mrs Emery Sharp improve from rheumatism. John Sharp of Wellman visited town Tuesday. Irvin Dierdorff spending vacation in Iowa City. Children’s Day to be observed at Baptist church Sunday. M V Long owns a new automobile. Fred Morhofer clerks for Frank Friese.

Mr. Hasty Washington Tony Shalla Miller & Durst John Sakulin John Shalla M. Marek

FIRST BAPTIST PUBLIC WORSHIP AND EVENTS UPDATE

Public worship at 7 30 Sunday school at 9 30 B Y P U at 6 prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 July 5 Dr Wilson Mills to begin Bible studies and assist in evangelistic work Rev Geo D Rogers pastor Eardley Bell Jr named lieutenant colonel of Patriarch Militants from souvenir grand lodge 1 C O F We are glad for the recognition W R Ward of Dyersburg Tenn writes Foley s Urino Laxative praised as a thorough remedy from Lemmon s Pharmacy

Wilson Mills Geo. D. Rogers Eardley Bell, Jr W. R. Ward Dyersburg Tenn Foley Lemmon

Weather forecast for Washington DC June 27

Increasing cloudiness with showers tonight or Sunday. Warmer conditions in the east and cooler in the extreme west tonight, with cooler Sunday. Special to the Evening Journal.

Washington, D. C The Evening Journal

Local social notes and farm tales from Brighton

Local notices report S W Neal returning from Crawfordsville and several guests visiting: Miss Pearl Mathews of Winfield with Miss Ava Mathews. Mrs C A Sprague arriving from Columbus Junction. Miss Laura Rich returning from Chicago. Mrs C M Buchanan and Agnes Fairfield visit. Miss Martha Walker back from Ainsworth to resume work. Mrs J W Scott planning a east coast visit. Miss Cora Goodspeed and Hersolora Goodspeed en route to Lexington for summer. friends surprised Mr and Mrs T Y Wickham before their Chicago trip. Also cattle trade via Jesse Marr at Chicago market. Edgar Wilson and wife from Washington. Ainsworth Clipper notes a local humorous account of a man attacked by a catfish in a cornfield, and hailstorm reports from Denver.

Martha Walker Ainsworth Tondre & Benz J. W. Scott Sir. McClean Cincinnati Ohio Cora Goodspeed Chicago Hersolora Goodspeed Goodspeed Lexington T. Y. Wickham East Jesse Marr Jess Edgar Wilson Washington Ainsworth Clipper

Gas Ranges Demonstration During Carnival Week

All Washingtonites are invited to attend afternoon and evening demonstrations of gas ranges at the Iowa Gas and Electric Co office during carnival week. The event promotes cooking with gas and is open to the public for tasting and product display.

Mid-Summer Quiet Reigns In Broad Trade Review

New York June 27 R D Dun & Co Weekly Review notes mid summer quiet amid broad contraction in trade and industry. Crop progress strengthens confidence for fall business while activity rises in machinery and shoe factories. Raw material price swings slow cotton goods, hides rise due to cattle shortages, dry goods clearance sales are well attended, iron and steel see small orders, stock replenishment at fair prices, and overall buying remains conservative for the season.

New York R. D. Dun & Co Review of Trade Trade and Industry

Local Catering Ads Promote Sunday Dinners at Royal

A brief classified snippet promotes ordering chicken or meats for Sunday dinners at the Royal. It promises no extra cost and invites customers to visit Frey’s studio for up to date photographic styles.

Frey the Royal

Miss Nora Curran Returns From Oberlin College of Music

Miss Nora Curran arrived home from Oberlin Ohio last night to spend her summer vacation after completing another year at Oberlin College of Music.

Nora Curran Oberlin Ohio Oberlin College of Music

Kidney Remedy Restores Wayne Woman After Illness

Mrs S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia reports severe kidney disease left her bedridden and unable to stand. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy a one dollar bottle and part of a second cured her completely. Lemmon's Pharmacy endorses the remedy as a failure alternative.

S. L Bowen Wayne, W. Va Foley

Miss Jennie Williams Aboard Crawfordsville Train

Miss Jennie Williams was a passenger for Crawfordsville last evening highlighting local travel activity and a brief glimpse of regional transportation.

Jennie Williams Crawfordsville

Marion Anderson Says Cement Walks Stand Tests

Local advertiser asserts Barden and Boileau use Mississippi river sand and Lola Kansas cement in all sidewalks. Walks installed by us will not crack or settle and are guaranteed in every particular. Moderate prices offered as proof is shown by existing sidewalks.

Barden & Boileau Mississippi River Lola Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Qarr Ae Oxfords Frank L. Wilson & CO Dutchess Dougherty Bros Men’s Clothiers Washington National Bank Washington, Iowa Keota Brighton Kalona First Baptist Weather Forecast S. W. Neal Miss Pearl Mathews Winfield Miss Ava Mathews C. A. Sprague Laura $ Rich Skunk Anti-Horse 'V Marion Township Jap Bidwell Claude Essley Denver Brighton Enterprise Iowa Gas & Electric CO Dun & Co Lemmon’s Jewelry Store Co. S. Lemmon Jeweler and Optician J. A. Harwood the Good Shoe Store SOUTS GU Wiap Marion Anderson S. B. Barden 2Nd South Avenue
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