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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
8
Miss Margaret Twinam David Gordon and Daisy Griffith were tigers for Washington this morn in Dunbar of Brighton moves to a farm west of this place and is a brother of Mrs. C E Anderson.
Frank McFarlane denied last evening for St. Louis on ness. Mr and Mrs Arthur Dayton are the parents of a girl. Will Shaw moved into the Mrs Gallagher property. W Ralston moved into the George Eckerman house. Mrs John Heaton of Washington visits here with friends and relatives te. Mrs Wm Plummer went to Ainsworth to visit daughter Mrs Wylie. Mr and Mrs W D Boyer entertained at dinner in honor of Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart who expect to move to Washington. Joe Walker purchased the Smith restaurant stock and plans to move into the building. D Z W Dayton of Valley Junction visited here over Sun. Mrs Frank McFarlane and son Glen went to Keota for a visit. M C Dayton returned from Cedar Rapids where he completed six weeks in the barber school and may locate in Westchester. He favors the barber business and would be glad to join the town.
Polands China sows bred to Perfec tion I Know T J Perfection and Nemo L s Dude and Prefection H. four boars offered. highest price sow buyer gains choice male or gift. two milk cows to be sold. sale at I G Keifer's Richmond Iowa at 1 p m.
There will be a box supper and entertainment at Living Lake school house Friday evening March 6. Everyone is invited. 15-21 Grace Shaw, Teacher.
Notice states the Poultry Association will meet at 8 o'clock this evening at F. F. Parrish's store to discuss business of importance.
The Pauls Lumber Company has completed the purchase of three additional yards at Bussey Iowa Harvey and Knoxville to bring total yards owned to six. H A and George Pauls will remain in the city to manage the home office while capable managers run each yard. The Washington yard was established four years ago and the firm reports a strong local trade.
Tom McClean reports a reliable flow at sixty feet behind his Washington shop after striking rock at fifty feet and finding a perpetual soft water seam in sandstone ten feet deeper. He believes the inexhaustible supply could support an underground reservoir with a fifty foot stone roof to meet emergency city needs, ideal for mechanical use.
J G Hise traveled this morning as a passenger bound for Crawfordsville on a short business trip.
A caucus of voters in the Independent School District of Washington will be held at city hall on Friday evening March 6 1908 to nominate two directors for a term of three years and one treasurer for a two year term. The caucus begins promptly at 7 30 o clock to allow attendees to attend the band concert.
The Journal presents a summary of the Iowa Primary Law now pending effect. Readers are urged to study the details as the new rules take effect soon. Voters will find points of considerable interest in the guidance provided.
The local post office reports 1 524 orders paid last week including 198 domestic and 9 foreign for a total of 1 731, about five to six times the amount from the same period last year. The reporting and related work have greatly increased, making the office a mighty busy place.
Local news notes numerous residents departing for Havre Ainsworth Davenport West Chester Crawfordsville and other cities for business visits or to spend time with relatives. The George Paul Land Company group also heads to Texas on a regular excursion with several named members.
Evangelistic meetings at the Baptist church continued under Rev. Fred Berry with Rev. George D. Rogers and choir leader Mr. Huggins. Berry urged believers to ask Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed and stressed the Spirit as church organizer and source of power for modern Christians.
Mrs J P Whis of Rushboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble saying it loosens a cough and cures lung disease even after hopeless. The remedy for coughs and colds lagrippe asthma bronchitis and hoarseness is sold at Lemmon’s Pharmacy with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
W G Lewis, John Mauthe, J A Hillhouse, Samuel Walker, Walter Boller, Misses Crone, Alice Wilson, May Long, T W Rickey, William Randall, Mr Keener, Ruth Cunningham and others journey home after short stays in Keota Havre Wayland Burlington Chicago Kansas City and Crawfordsville. some spent time in the city for visits or study.
The notes list a March six program with acts by Myrtle Durst Song Earl Warner magic trip Iphaggoner and others. It includes recitations deb ing debates papers questions and box events featuring Lulu Kyle Iva Durst Ralph Zeck and multiple students. A second session on March thirteen features Lulu Myrtle Durst Walter Kyle Charley Faulkner Mela Shalla Minnie Jackson Ralph Zeck and Pearl Phillips among others.
Cyrus Chapter No 13 holds a called communication on Tuesday March 3rd at 7 30 PM for work in Mark and Past. All local companions are urged to attend. Geo S Kerr H P
A remark on melancholia titled the blues as a likely sign of serious female organic derangement requiring immediate attention. It advises women with low spirits and misery to seek medical care promptly.
Letters from readers in New York Illinois describe relief from female troubles with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Claims include restored health eased nerves and backache and a cure for various gynecologic issues after thirty years of use.
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