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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1908

Page

6

Local notices from Dayton and nearby towns

Frey’s Studio reports Elrod Dayton arriving from Brighton and attending a band concert. Luther Gormly returns home to Crawfordsville after a city visit. Col. Brookhart travels to Burlington on business. Eckerman visits Havre to see the J. B. Eckerman home. Mrs. Ed Grayson called to Riverside for her parents’ illness. Miss Martha Porter returns to Ainsworth after Academy work. Local ads promote American Lady flour and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea. Suit offer from McCall Bros. Ben Kurtz leaves for Muscatine to resettle. health products advertised by Lemons Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.

Frey Elrod Dayton Brighton S. M. McCleery Luther Gormly Crawfordsville Ross & Moothart W. Brookhart Burlington Eckerman Havre J. B. Eckerman Ed Grayson Riverside John Kupka Martha Porter Ainsworth Academy McCall Bros Dougherty Bros Ben Kurtz Muscatine Kurtz Penn Oil Company

Washington connections note in local papers

The Fairfield Journal reports Mr. and Mrs. M. Alexander have returned to Washington after visiting relatives. Robt. Amlong of Washington County and his brother inherit 30 000 from their Spokane uncle. N O Loughlin of Washington visits sister Mrs W E K Horrell and husband this week in Lone Tree Reporter dated March 5.

M. Alexander Washington Fairfield Journal Robt. Amlong Washington County Spokane N. O'Loughlin W. EK. Horrell Lone Tree

Cox Family Moves to Washington for Butchery Venture

W A Cox and family relocate from Bridal Row to Washington. He will operate a butcher shop serving beef eaters with steaks and passengers. The Beacon wishes them a pleasant stay in Washington.

W. A. Cox Bridal Row Washington

Mrs Lizzie Eicher Noble Visits Washington and Ames

Mrs Lizzie Eicher Noble of Crete Nebraska visited relatives in Wayland and will travel to Ames to visit a brother a professor at the college before returning home Edgar Smith his wife and baby of Washington were guests at the James Oswalt home in Wayland early this week

Lizzie Eicher Noble Crete Nebr Washington Ames Edgar Smith James Oswalt Wayland News

Wake Neal Eyes Des Moines Run After Holy Land Trip

Wake Neal of Washington seeks a representative post after a trip to the Holy Land. He plans to tackle Des Moines in legislature with S. W., a veteran newspaper man, likely to receive a favorable assignment.

Wake Neal Washington Wake Holy Land Des Moines S. W Winfield

Visit of Judge John A Young at State Bank Directors Meeting

The Hon. John Alex Young of Washington attended the annual meeting of the State bank directors. He recalled the bank’s fifteen years since organization and praised its satisfactory progress, noting a desire for a bank in the community but acknowledging money is not all there is in life. March 5, Winfield Beacon.

John Alex Young Washington State Bank Winfield Beacon Cardus Lucinda Johnson Fish Creek Wis

Miller Transferred to Eldon as Rock Island Ticket Agent

Johnnie Miller, long time bill clerk at the local depot, is moved to Eldon to serve as Rock Island ticket agent. Jesse Knott becomes Miller’s successor, Ed Kelly shifts to Knott’s yard role, Hal Jennings is promoted to night baggageman. Cavin and Knott handle daytime express duties, George Gardner covers the night express work.

Johnnie Miller Eldon Rock Island Jesse Knott Miller Ed Kelly Jesse Hal Jennings Cavin Bill Knott George Gardner Columbus Safeguard

Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy

An advertised bowel remedy claims over thirty years of use proving it most successful for colic cholera and diarrhoea. It is described as always effective and is sold by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Local Visitors and Households Mentioned in City Notes

Robert Crail of Oskaloosa and Herman Schultz of West Chester were city visitors yesterday. Anna Miller of Perlee visits. Grace Conner purchased a Tryber piano from W. L. Eichelberger. Mrs. Chas Chance arrived from Peoria to visit her mother. Edwin Richards and Robert Thomas left for Cotter after winter term at the Academy and will assist with spring work at home.

Robert Crail Oskaloosa Herman Schultz Near West Chester Keyes & Dewees Anna Miller Perlee W. L. Ekichelberger Grace Conner Chas Chance Peoria E. J. Stewart Edwin Richards Robert Thomas Cotter Academy

Laxative Bromine Nine Tablets Promise One Day Cure

An advertisement claims that LAXATIVE BROMO QUI NINE can cure a cold in one day. It states druggists refund money if it fails and bears the signature of E. W. Groves on each box.

E. W. Groves

Baptist Revival Tests Kingdom Teaching in Sermon

The Rev. Fred Berry led Baptist revival services with Romans 14:17 as the text. He explained the kingdom of heaven and the kingdom of God as universal rule and personal divine reign offering righteousness peace and joy in the Holy Ghost through faith in Jesus Christ.

Fred Berry Heaven Jesus God

Spring Colds and Chamberlain Cough Remedy

The article notes first warm days bring outdoor activity and colds risk rising, especially for children. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe, pleasant cure that prevents pneumonia, claiming it never fails and is available from Cook & Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook & Sherman

Public Sale of Farm Stock and Equipment Near Washington

Auctioneer Chas Brown offers at the Bill Cherry farm northwest of Washington on March 11 a large sale of stock including horses mules cattle and pigs plus farm implements and grain. Auction notice lists forty plus animals various milch cows and brood sows with some ready to calve and a range of gear and fodder while noting terms are to be announced sale day.

Washington Bill Cherry

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed by Maine Healer

Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best healer for an old army wound and other stubborn sores. He also reports success using it in his veterinary practice. Sold for 25 cents at Lemmon’s Pharmacy.

F. Starbird East Raymond Maine Lemmon’'s

Hailing Salaries and Perquisites Roiling Congress

Congress debates lavish pay raises for cabinet assistants and top officials as total expenditures reach 34 million dollars. The article notes opposition by Mann and Macon, clerks’ payroll quirks, and warnings that Senate action is needed. It also covers Australia importing Siberian timber, southern states’ cotton stocks, and lawmakers’ use of speeches as campaign material.

Charles W. Arthur Washington Marek F House Mann Illinois Macon Arkansas Senate Uacle Sam House of Representatives Representatives Australia Siberia Bureau of Forestry

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