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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1909

Page

8

Made Well and Strong by Lydia E Pinkham's Compound

Testimonials from Bardstown Kentucky and Christiana Tennessee praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing long standing female troubles. The ad claims thirty years of use as a standard remedy for displacements fibroid tumors ulceration inflammation irregularities backache and nervous prostration with free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Bardstown Lydia F. Pinkham Joseph Hall Christiana Tenn Lydia E. Pinkham Mary Woop R.F.D

Charles Brown Leads February Auctioneer Sales Total

Charles Brown conducted twenty one sales during February across twenty four working days. The total value of sales reached 102995.50 dollars.

Charles Brown

Big Egg Record Set by Mr Stryker’s Flock in February

Mr Stryker reports a February egg record with 969 eggs from 50 White Wyandottes. Twelve hens laid over 20 eggs each, and all huatching orders are now filled.

Missionary Social and Bazaar at Ezra Smith’s Friday Evening

A Missionary social and bazaar is announced to be held at Ezra Smith’s on Friday evening March 5. The notice also promotes Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a night aid, with Cook Sherman and McElhinney Drug Co named in the advertisement.

Ezra Smith Hollister Rocky Mountain Cook & Sherman, McElhinney Drug Co

County News Highlights and Local Happenings

Local brief items cover community events and daily doings across county areas. Read of people, places, and small town happenings shaping the day.

Wonderful Styles and Prices from Fox and Dewey

Shoppers are urged to inspect the Fox and Dewey offering remarkable styles shapes and colors at appealing prices. The notice highlights quality and invites a look at the display.

Junior Epworth League and church groups plan meetings

The cabinet of the Junior Epworth League meets Dorothea Friday evening at 7 oclock. The Mission circle of the Baptist church holds its regular program at Mrs. Aye’s home Friday at 2 30. Roll call asks for news from India. The Jolly Bunch visits Ina and Eva Jones on West Madison Street tomorrow evening. The Degree of Honor assembly convenes tonight with all members asked to attend.

Epworth League Dorothea Mission Circle of the Baptist Church Aye India Ina Eva Jone West Madison Street

Local travel notices and community updates

Havre visitor R D McFarlane. Mrs Sands at Cotter. several residents traveling for visits and short stays to Havre Ainsworth Centerville Brighton Oskaloosa Davenport Winfield Crawfordsville Arkansas City Moline Denver and more. Flowers Highland Park nursery advertises hardy outdoor plants. Bible study club banquet celebrates twentieth anniversary and praise Dr Linscott’s Newspaper Bible Study Club system aiding Sunday school lesson distribution to millions.

Bible Study Club T. §. Linscott Colborne Street Methodist Church Doctor Linscott Brantford Canada Linscott

Local Social Notes From Fairfield and Brighton

Mrs. Pease of Fairfield visits Brighton friends. Madge DeLonge returns from Colorado to Miss Ellen Risk’s home. Mrs. Vi Montgomery comes back from What Cheer. The Young People’s Endeavor meets at Mrs. M. J. Spohn’s home for a business session. Edith Clark is absent from school this week. Miss Love Gudgell returns from Ottumwa to visit sister Laura before moving to Kansas. Haley White moves into the Bidwell property and Mrs. Bidwell moves into the vacated home. C. L. Walker is ill. Elmer Bennett of Richland visits Charles Bennett. Car Coffman calls on Brighton friends. Master Edwin Bennett is sick.

Pease Fairfield Brighton Madge DeLonge Colorado Ellen Risk Vi Montgomery What Cheer Young People’s Endeavor Society of the Christian Church M. J. Spohn Edith Clark Edith Clark Has Been Absent From School This Week. Miss Love Gudgell, of Ottumwa Laura Kansas Haley White Bidwell Mrs. Bidwell C. L. Walker Elmer Bennett Richland Chas. Bennett

Local News Briefs From Wellman and Vicinities

March updates report Edd Romine moving into the village and Ervin Robinson leaving the vacated home. Emmett McDowell shot an American eagle on Jim Manley's farm. the bird will be stuffed and measured six feet across the wings and twelve pounds. Scarlet fever cases rise locally as Mr Madison’s infant burial follows Mrs Madison’s death. Geo Longwell and Chas Rowe plan moves to new homes this week.

Edd Romine Ervin Robinson Emmett McDowell Jim Manley Geo. Moore Wellman Mr. Madison

Crawfords Will Be March 4

Mrs N J Armstrong of Ainsworth visited overnight and left for Winfield. Isaac Wilson of Washington stayed with his mother Mrs C J Sherry and plans to leave for Nebraska tonight. Mary and Jessie White and several others visited Washington town while Willam Randall returned from Houston for the winter. Dr Leipziger and a nurse arrived from Burlington to operate on Davi Thomas of the Welsh neighborhood.

N. J. Armstrong Ainsworth Winfield Isaac Wilson Washington C. J. Sherry Nebraska Mary Jessie White David Fishburn Elias Williams John Reed Roy Twin Washington Town Willam Randall Houston Texas Leipziger Burlington Davi Thomas

Washington News Roundup from Ainsworth

Ainsworth reports several Washington residents on personal activities last evening at the skating rink. Mrs N L Armstrong returned to Crawfordsville after a few days with the Charles Porter home. Madge Pearson shopped in Washington. Wright McConnell and wife came home from Cedar Rapids Iowa. David Love and J G Love were visitors. Mr and Mrs Tomlinson welcomed a baby boy.

Washington N. L. Armstrong Crawfordsville Chas. Porter Madge Pearson Wright McConnell Cedar Rapids Iowa David Love J. G. Love Om Tomlinson

Masonic Lodge Washington No 26 Meets Friday

Regular communication of Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M will be held Friday evening March 5. Business and petitions to be acted upon closing with work on second degree Emmet T Wickham W M.

Washington A. F A. M

Epworth League Mystery Social This Evening

Invite extended to bring friends for an Epworth League mystery social this evening. Event promises games and fellowship in a casual community setting.

Epworth League

Mystery Social at Epworth League on West Third Street

The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosts a mystery social this evening on West Third Street. The event invites members and neighbors to an evening of concealed clues and fellowship.

The Epworth League of the Methodist Church West Third Street

Letts Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary Near Letts

The Letts household marked the golden year anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Letts at their home south of Letts. About eighty guests from nearby areas attended a large dinner and joyful gathering. Daughters Cora Marielle of Cambridge and Ella McCreary of Kansas City joined relatives and friends, with attendees including F. B. Letts of Clarendon Texas J. D. Letts and Amy of Fairport Iowa Nellie Robison of Vinton and Flora Smeltzer of Washington.

Letts Iowa James R. Letts Cora Marielle Cambridge Mass Ella McCreary Kansas City F. B. Letts Clarendon Texas J. D. Letts Any Fairport Nellie Robinson Vinton Flora Smeltzer Washington

Wooley Bros Buy Washington Buggy Co Building

Wooley Bros purchased the Washington Buggy Co building from Frank Sage last Monday and will take possession March 15. The garage becomes a repair and demonstration shop while the new property serves as a garage to store cars and supplies. The move accommodates growth as three Reo cars arrived Saturday for delivery to L. H. and Gary O Loughlin.

Wooley Bros Frank Sage Washington Buggy Cr L. H Gary O'Loughlin

Licensed embalmer M D Munshower tops state exam scores

M D Munshower of the Wilber Miller undertaking establishment received word from the Des Moines state board of health that he passed the embalmer examination with an average of 93 1 2 percent. He had the highest average among 46 applicants in the last annual exam. Munshower has worked at Wilber Miller for about two years after moving from Winfield.

M. D. Munshower Wilber Miller Undertaking State Board of Health Des Moines Munshower Wilber Miller Winfield

Death of David Thomas in Crawfordsville

David Thomas son of Mrs Elizabeth Thomas of the Welsh neighborhood near Crawfordsville died last evening after an operation. He was 20 minutes past midnight when the operation was performed by Dr H H Leipziger of Burlington. Survived by his mother sister Mrs J H Jones and brother John Thomas. Funeral Friday at 2 pm with burial in Cambridge cemetery.

Crawfordsville David Thomas Elizabeth Thomas H. H. Leipziger Burlington J. H. Jones John Thomas Cambridge Cemetery

Samson in Santa Ana Wife Hopes for Return Home

Mr. H. F. Samson, wintering with his son Rev. W. L. C. Samson in Santa Ana California, was reported in serious condition early this week. A later update said his condition improved and friends expect his return to this city when able to travel.

H. F. Samson W. L. C. Samson Santa Ana Calif

Forgey returns to Cal Long shop offers disc work

A. E. Forgey is back at the Cal Long shop ready to serve old customers and the public. The shop specializes in disc sharpening and plow work and is unloading discs for customers to bring in. All work guaranteed by Forgey.

A. E. Forgey Cal Long

Serial Satan Sanderson Omitted From Today's Page

Due to space constraints the feature titled Satan Sanderson will be omitted today. The rest of the crowding items remain for readers.

Satan Sanderson

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