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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1905

Page

5

All the different kinds of pies at Johnson's

Claire Dewey left yesterday for Albia to attend the Albia Chautauqua and visit friends. Mrs Whitnight and daughter from Saginaw Mick arrived and traveled on to Leighton for a visit. Jim Dudley will pitch for the White Sox in the Rock Island Independents game at the fair grounds.

Johnson's Claire Dewey Albia Mrs. Whitnight Saginaw Mick City Leighton Jim Dudley White Sox Rock Island Independents Fair Grounds Vienna N. J. Burham West Chester Johnson's Bakery W. Cherryholmes Winfield

Cure for Kidney Disease Claims Electric Bitters Efficacy

C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa credits Electric Bitters with curing his severe kidney disease after he suffered backache headache and low mood. He reports sitting without a cushion again and praises the tonic as a remedy for weak kidneys liver or stomach guaranteed by J H Stewart druggist at 50 cents.

C. F. Collier Cherokee Iowa J. H. Stewart

Fourth of July Round Trip Fare to Nickel Pirate Road

Tickets sold at one fare for round trip plus twenty five cents from Chicago on July 1 2 3 and 4 to any point on the Nickel Pirate Road. Return limit July 5. Chicago Depot LaSalle and Van Buren Streets City Ticket Offices 111 Adams Street and Auditorium Annex July 3.

Chicago Chicago Depot LaSalle and van Buren Sts Adams St Auditorium Annex

Coal Buying Prompted in Jane Province Just Days Left

A brief note urges residents of Jane Province to act soon as a coal sale winds down in a limited window. Buyers are advised to compare prices and quantities before the deadline.

Jane

Socials and gatherings mark Epworth League meeting

The Epworth League cabinet will meet at eight o'clock this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Kellar on East Main street. Miss Helen Work hosted a slumbering party for a group of young ladies at her West Washington street home. Dr and Mrs Pratt entertained a small party in honor of Miss May Sanborn of Bristol Wisconsin with pit and refreshments. A reunion event for the id baseball club drew about forty friends as Mr and Mrs S H Foreman hosted them on North Marion avenue. The B Y P U held a social at the Neal home with a mock Chau Lauqua program and cartoon work by members. Five girls impersonated Jubilee singers and a sandwich race provided laughs. Rev McMasters delivered a solo with improvised pitchfork accompaniment. About sixty attendees were present.

Epworth League Ralph Kellar East Main Street Helen Work West Washington Street Mrs. Pratt May Sanborn Bristol Wis 8. H. Foreman North Marion Avenue B. F. Neal Younkie Ross Crane Younkin Jubilee Singers Frank R.sage Nellie Bowman Miss Bowman Max Mayer Iowa City Rebecca Millar Muscatine J. F. Robertson Willard DeYoe Donnellson Keota DeYoe Denver Lawrence Hancock Washington Johnson’s Bakery

Local notes list visitors and travelers across cities

Personal items from Fairfield Ottumwa Muscatine and Denver trips greet readers. Names include Eugene Keitenbach Valley. Miss Alpha Wabnitz. Miss Nannie Laughead. Rev. Willard DeYoe. Rev J W Potter. Mentions Johnsons bakery and a Lady Bryson Chicago trip. Chautauqua program features Bryan and Washington.

Local shoppers and travelers fill Keota day with bakery goods and visits

Numerous residents and visitors pass through Keota for errands and social visits. Mrs. I. B. Schreckengast and Mrs. N. J. Burham arrive from nearby towns. J. P. Thomas, Sam Gordon, and others travel for business. The Vienna bakery showcases angel foods and cakes while Mann and Lemiley's team runs afoul near the Number 11 schoolhouse.

Pain Balm advertised for sprains and aches

Three common ailments sprainted ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are described as relief targets for Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The ad claims prompt application saves time money and suffering and lists Stew art's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as the sellers.

Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

Worm Devours Timothy Heads In County Fields

Reports describe a striped two inch worm damaging timothy heads in parts of the county. One observer notes about half the heads eaten in a field and mentions a robin carrying worms home, indicating a red breast predator.

Odd Fellows Visit to Keota Lodge Impresses Local Delegation

A group of local I O O F members traveled to Keota last evening to witness two degrees by the Keota lodge and joined a banquet hosted by the Keota Odd Fellows. Washington boys enjoyed the event and praised the degree work. Attendees included Claude Lemmon H R Johnson Mike Moriarty Dan Moriarty John Moriarty Thos Bailey John Bellville Al Pratt William George John Williams Peter Gross Jake Simmering and George Teas.

Keota Keota Lodge Keota Odd Fellows Washington Boys Keota Brothers Messrs Claude Lemmon H. R. Johnson Mike Moriarty Dan Moriarty John Moriarty Thos. Bailey John Bellville al Pratt William George John Williams Peter Gross Jake Simmering George Teas

Witty Motor Sayings and Local Notes from Keota Eagle

A collage of humorous auto proverbs and reflections on drivers, chaffing about speed and safety. Mentions Jas Ralston visiting Iowa City for an eye specialist and readers noting peeper troubles. Ends with Vienna restaurant tease for hot pies.

Jas, Ralston Iowa City Vienna

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