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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

5

Wanted Help Wanted Ad in Washington Suburbs

Wanted a man in Washington to manage expiring subscriptions and secure new business by special methods. Permanent position, one with experience preferred but any with good natural qualifications considered. Salary 1.50 per day with commission option. Address with references R. Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bidg. Do You Want To Go To College Offer Free Scholarship through plan. Write Robert J Sherlock 29 31 East 22nd Street New York City.

Success Magazine Washington Peacock Robert J. Sherlock East 22Nd Street New York City

Weather forecast for Iowa from Washington dispatch

Special to the Evening Journal reports a threat of rain or snow tonight or Saturday with warmer conditions in the east and central regions, and cooler weather in the west portion on Saturday.

Washington, D.C The Evening Journal Iowa

Special chocolate sale and local social visits noted

Local news items report a special sale on thne chocolates at the Vienna store this Saturday. Mr and Mrs J B Crooks were Crawfordsville callers today. Mr and Mrs J A Carden traveled to Keota for the day. An advertised medical ointment promises a cure for piles within 6 to 14 days with a money back guarantee.

Vienna J. B. Crooks Crawfordsville J. A. Carden Keota

Anderson and Wilson Offer Coal at Reasonable Prices

California's stance on the Japanese question worries Uncle Sam while our high grade coal prompts rivals' concern. The ad urges readers to try the coal to learn why customers are always satisfied.

California Sam

Doings of the People in County Communities

Local notices from county correspondents summarize recent community events and daily happenings. Readers learn about social gatherings, minor incidents, and assorted small town activities across the region.

March 4 Local Notes and Movements

J B Drayne transacted real estate transfers in West Chester Monday and Tuesday. Ed Owens loads for Mt. Pleasant Iowa. Moses Porter is quite poorly but improving. Louie Hennon serves as clerk as Soe Munro Augustine ships stock to Chicago. Mr and Mrs James Hennon and John Wood attended a funeral in Muscatine Tuesday. Geo Lisle of Bloomington Indiana looking for horses yesterday. Caleb King built a new porch. Frank Romine was a passenger for Ottumwa Wednesday evening. Mrs D Kilgore left for California where her father is poorly. Geo Wood and wife and child were here on business Wednesday. March 1 saw more county changes than in years. Several scarlet fever cases nearby.

J. B. Drayne West Chester Ed Owens Mt. Pleasant Iowa Moses Porter Louie Hennon Soe Munro & Augustine Chicago James Hennon John Wood Muscatine Geo. Lisle Bloomington

Local residents and visitors noted in Washington entry

March 5 reports show Miss Elizabeth Flani visiting Washington and Roy T. Marr returning from Chicago. T. Trotter shopped in Washington while Rev. K. L. Richards left U. B. church meetings for Columbus City. Mrs. Ella Thompson and D. F. McCarthy came home from Columbus Junction. Mrs. Duncan arrived from Columbus Junction for a visit with Lou Duncan. Ainsworth merchants bought 8. A. Chambers groceries. Chambers to retire, building to be used by Hughall. M. L. Miller and wife shopped in Washington.

Elizabeth Flanian Washington Roy T. Marr Chicago T. Trotter K. L. Richards U. B. Church Columbus City Ella Thompson D. F. McCarthy Columbus Junction Duncan Columbus’ Junction

Local Happenings in Keota and Nearby Communities

Elmer Hulse traveled to Washington to meet Mrs. Daiber returning from Ardmore Oklahoma. Fred Starr of Scott County Kansas visits Rob Richardson residence. Mr and Mrs Dan Wolf host a Methodist surprise gathering with an enjoyable evening for all attendees.

Elmer Hulse Washington Daiber Alice Dings Ardmore Okla Fred Starr Scott County Kansas Rob Richardson Dan Wolf

Kinross Woman Returns from Ottumwa Surgery

Mrs. Peter Klein of near Kinross arrived yesterday from Ottumwa where she underwent a surgical operation. The Ladies Aid society met yesterday afternoon at Miss Alice Keiser's home with more than forty ladies attending and a two course luncheon served.

Peter Klein Near Kinross Ottumwa Ladies’ Aid Society Alice Keiser

Local notes on residents and gatherings in the area

Della Fetters returned home Monday after a weeks visit with relatives in Washington. Mrs. Memorial Miller who died in Washington was laid to rest in the Miller graveyard near this place Tuesday. William Crawford and son of Washington were hanging wallpaper for George Fetters earlier this week. Mart Steinmetz is moving from the Hay farm to the Parks farm southeast of here. Aldine Rich closed her winter term of school at Walnut last Friday and hosted pupils and their parents at her sister Verne Dawson's home. Mrs. T. E. Johnson was a passenger for Washington Sunday evening.

Della Fetters Washington Memorial Miller Iller Wm. Crawford and Son Geo. Fetters Mart Steinmetz Hay Parks Farm Aldine Rich Walnut Vernie Dawson T. E. Johnson

Social and Family Notes From Local Highlights

Mrs. Will Clark spent Thursday at phenica for dentistry. Miss Georgia TaL visits sister Ms. Charles Tucker. W. F. M. S. to meet Mrs. Alex Marbourg on the 10th. James Zeck added a Mutual telephone. Ezra Smith hosts a social and bazaar Friday evening. Harry Crone bought a horse from Joe Simerman. Miss Clara Horning sews for Mrs. Gertie Noecker. A fine 8¢ pound boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rathme last week.

Will Clark Phenica Georgia Tal Charles Tucker Alex Marbourg James Zeck Ezra Smith Harry Crone Joe Simerman Clara Horning Gertie Noecker Clarence Rathme

Lemmon Jewelry Store Offers Large Selection of Low Price Watches

The article warns buyers about fake jewels and faulty watch parts, then promotes Lemmon Jewelry Store as trustworthy after 35 years in business. It highlights large, fresh stock, low prices achieved by high volume, and a belief in quality and fair dealings.

Lemmon Jewelry Store Iown

Wind restores Portland girl after measles and pneumonia

Portland mother credits Vinci with reviving her six year old daughter who grew weak and emaciated after measles led to pneumonia. The remedy reportedly increased appetite and digestion, improving strength before doctors expected recovery. Sold in Washington by Cook and Sherman.

Vinci J. W. Flagg Portland Washington Cook & Sherman

Local residents relocate and plan shipments across states

Mr Harper moved goods to Washington on Thursday and will ship them to Texas to work for Harvey Knapp. Mr and Mrs McGraw moved to a new home near Keola on Tuesday. Mrs Nina Smith was shopping in Washington on Thursday. Messrs Axel Peel Harmon and Lew Brinning helped Emil Larson with hauling on Thursday, Clarence Brinning assisted Sam Neill with butchering. Mr and Mrs Franz Landau spent Wednesday at W J Brooks.

Mr. Harper Washington Texas Harvey Knapp McGraw Keola Nina Smith Axel Peel Harmon Lew Brinning Emil Larson Clarence Brinning Sam Neill Franz Landau W. J. Brooks

Local Social Roundup and Church Activities Reported

March 5 notices show Mr and Mrs Smiley Taylor and Mrs Margaret Smiley leaving for Washington. Bentley and daughter Cora return to St Clairsville Ohio. J E Buxbaum returns from St Louis on business. Methodist Ladies Aid served dinner and candies raising 36 dollars. The church news lists pulpit and service plans for Presbyterian United and Methodist congregations with Rev J H Taylor noted.

T. W. Rickey Mr. McMurtry Pairfield United Presbyterian W. G. Robertson J. H. Taylor

Public sale advertised by D F Macon Auctioneer near Washington

Auction notice for March 11 at 10 a m lists nine head of horses eleven cattle hogs fifty six sheep and extensive farm machinery including binders planters plows and separators. Terms cash under ten dollars and credit up to twelve months with bankable note at seven percent interest. Also notes residents E C Owen family moving to Mt Pleasant and Vienna chocolate sale promotion.

D. F. Macon Washington Chas Rupp Washington and Coppock Road Lawron Thomas Hay Satley

Mrs Fishburn and daughter From Winfield Return Home

Mrs W F Fishburn and her daughter Miss Hazel of Winfield journeyed home after a day spent in the city, taking the evening train.

W. F. Fishburn Hazel Winfield

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