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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1908
Page
3
The We Are King company arrived this morning on No. 2 and will present their engagement at Graham tonight. Early word from patrons who saw the play and Lawrence Ewart’s work suggests an excellent entertainment. Seat sales so far are satisfactory.
Rev. F. Starbird of East Raymond Maine endorses Bucklen Arnica Salve noting it heals an old army wound and other obstinate sores. He also uses it in his veterinary practice. Price 25 cents at Lemmons Pharmacy.
Two old black sows thin in flesh offered by E Rittenhouse two miles north west of West Chester Iowa. Owner may reclaim by paying for this ad and for feeding. 27 31.
The Brinton show announced for Graham Saturday night March 21 promises a new blend of instruction and amusement. The act bills itself as the best kind of entertainment for the public, combining informative content with humor.
A city visitor from Wayland, A. C. Allen, stopped by yesterday while in town. The notice advertises cleaning and pressing services for ladies shirts and jackets at Shel labarger's Pantatorium, phone 246.
Geo Peck of South Dakota markets improved farms through Squire Land and Loan Company of Aberdeen. Offers cheap terms and long time payments with crop share benefits from 3.50 to 600 dollars per acre. Trade options available. Office location near D A Ghelmers store and phone 611.
Mrs. Harry Nutt traveled to Winfield yesterday morning to spend a few days with relatives, staying with family members in the area.
Auction set for Friday March 20 1908 at 10 am on the J. B. Anderson farm four and a half miles southeast of Washington. Items include four horses eleven cattle thirteen hogs corn hay farm implements household goods potatoes stove wood and more. Terms are usual Kennedy lunch Elizabeth Anderson D F Macon auctioneer J A McCoy clerk. 27-31
Keota notes report Miss Nelle Dayton traveling to Oklahoma to visit Mr. and Mrs. W L McKee while Arch L Graham and family visit Columbus Junction. Vern Doty returns from Sigourney and Edd Gilbert with Ailie Keiser end a Chicago trip. I O F lodge visits Washington for new degrees and Mrs Ann Reed and Eva go to Wapello. Ralph Junkin returns to Washington after a weekend with locals. Rice family back home in Washington after visit with Bales family.
A large crowd from the neighborhood attended the funeral of the late Lewis Anderson at his home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Numerous local residents and friends participated in the service and burial, with many relatives present.
March 17 reports show Mrs. George Hillhouse visiting with Mrs. Ben Miller while Mrs. Mary Stiles visited the Roy Foss home in Washington. Fred Telford returns from Lone Tree and Hills as families gather. Several residents including Rolland Gamon and Mabel Kephart remain on the sick list with others visiting relatives and helping moves. Kansas arriving for a death in the family is noted along with visits at John Hillhouse and Kephart households.
March entries show Miss Mazie Palmer sewing for Mrs Banks Mouser and Henry Horning hauling lumber for a summer kitchen. T B Thrasher sold cattle to Than White. Mrs Thomas visits Will Palmers and Mrs Wilcox stays with daughters Mrs Clarence Rathmel and Mrs Arthur Rathmel.
Mrs Martha Eyestone and Miss Maude McCreedy closed winter terms of school Friday each had a program. Logan and Hugo Ahrens entertained neighborhood youth last Friday. Clara and Charlie Faulkner were Washington callers Monday. Mrs John Byers to visit relatives at Fairfield Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Brinning chose farm site for new house to be built this spring. Mr Minick and men will do the masonry work.
March 16 update shows Nick Tinnes not better, Mrs. Mike Koch staying at Sig ourney Will Page home, Lizzie Snider of Keota visiting her parents, John Koch of Dublin visiting Grubb home, Asberry Singleton from Canada visiting old friends, Margaret Griner seriously ill, John Keifer family at Mike Tinnes home, Jake and Faye Sheetz visiting Lizzie Tinnes.
Frank J. Cheney declares his firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo, Ohio. Advertisement notes internal remedy, blood and mucous surface action, testimonials available, product price 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Fall in line and secure tickets early for the Brinton show at the Graham Saturday night March 1. A new program aims to please all audiences and tops previous performances. 28-21.
Samuel Chambers arrived from Ainsworth this morning. Mrs. Bruty, visiting in Omaha, returned home yesterday. Roy Schilling and Leo Wolf came back from Cone with thirty six ducks after Saturday stay. Nellie Bowman and Rose Rathmel resumed Cedar Falls school work yesterday. Mrs. Hartman and Elsie Thompson left for Burlington and Mediapolis. Mrs. Harry Singmaster and Leo headed to Des Moines to establish a new home.
A health warning urges prompt action on early signs of kidney or bladder trouble citing Bright's disease and diabetes. The ad emphasizes Foley's Kidney Remedy as a quick cure and notes Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it.
A Father McDermitt traveled as a passenger for Fairfield this morning.
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