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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

8

Birds Save Crops Prompt New York Farm Strike

Farmers led by the National Audubon Society and New York Grange press for a law to protect insect eating birds from feather dealers. Gifford Pinchot backs the cause as experts cite birds like the crow blackbird and Snowy Owl reducing pest outbreaks and saving millions in crops and woods.

New York Mch National Association of Audubon Societies State Grange Empire State Iowa Massachusetts Michigan Louisiana South Carolina West Virginia Gifford Pinchot National Conservation Commission Audubon C. F. Cox New York Academy of Sciences Madison Grant New York Zoological Society Raymond A. Pearson E. P. Felt F. N. Godfrey T. S. Palmer Government Department of Agriculture New England William Dutcher Broadway

Petition Seeks Move of R R Station to Grace Hill

The county news notes an ongoing petition to relocate the C M and St Paul Railroad station from Titus to Grace Hill. It also reports local activities including Bert McKinstry's daughter visiting grandparents John and Bert McKinstry, Arthur Conrad buying a new team at a Washington sale, Perry Deal Jr dehorning and branding cattle, L H Richardson moving farm machinery, Walter Peterson moving corn, and school starting next Monday at New Haven with Miss Jet Taylor from Washington as teacher.

M & St. Paul R. R Titus Grace Hill Bert McKinstry John McKinstry Arthur Conrad Washington Perry Deal, Jr L. H. Richardson Walter Peterson New Haven Jet Taylor

Local Family Notes From Illinois Visit and School Opening

Mrs M M Kendrick returns from Illinois after two weeks visit and Helen Libe recovers from illness. School opens with Miss Palmer teaching and Bessie Myall debuts in first term. Various residents visit Washington, entertain, or travel as Stella Palmer leaves for Welman area to teach with her father and Lauren accompanying. Mrs O George shows marked improvement after illness.

M. M. Kendrick Illinois Helen Libe Henry Otto Earle Frank Libe Miss Palmer Charles McKay Washington

Local notes from Ainsworth March events

Miss Blanche Adams spent time in Washington. W. H. Chihak returned after a Sunday visit at Burlington. S. Pearson did business at the area yesterday. Miss Rose French of Columbus Junction visited friends here. Fred Witte from Alabama arrived for a short visit with aunt Mrs. Frank Chibak. Mrs. J. E. Weigle shopped at Washington yesterday. Miss Ethel Peterson visits relatives in Illinois. Co. P F Nichols was a business caller at Washington yesterday.

Blanche Adams Washington W. H. Chihak Burlington Pearson Areca Esterday Rose French Columbus Junction Fred Witte Alabama Frank Chibak J. E Weigle Ethel Peterson Illlinois. Co Nichols

Crawfordsville Notes on Local Visits and Travel

Mrs Anna Kehmel returned home near Grace Hill after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Sam Miller of Olds traveled from here to Washington. E Conn Mrs S G Taylor and Mrs John Smylie visited Washington today. Mrs Henry Rickey of Columbus Junction arrived for a visit with her sister Mrs J R Rickey.

Wack Anna Kehmel Grace Hill Sam Miller Olds Washington E. Conn G. Taylor John Smylie Henry Rickey Columbus Junction J. R. Rickey

West Chester Elects City Officials in March Vote

J P Hennon was elected mayor in West Chester with Alps Savetine N E Crayne F G Chester Pp Jackson and J D Dayton named council members. Dr E J Caldwell chosen treasurer Perry Hopkinson assessor. David Fisher shipped stock to Chicago. Simerman and son Wayne visited Washington.

J. P. Hennon AlpSavetine N. E. Crayne F. G. Chester Pp. Jackson J. D. Dayton Eee CIA E. J. Caldwell Perry Hopkinson David Fisher Chio Oe Simerman Welta Joe Simerman Wayne Washington Moreay

Fresh pies of all kinds at the Vienna daily

Readable note highlights fresh pies available every day at the Vienna bakery offering a varied selection. Availabilities include assorted fruit and cream varieties with daily turnover and in house baking.

Vienna The

Local notes from Vienna keep daily travel and shops busy

Fresh rolls and salted peanuts tempt visitors as many residents journey to nearby towns. Travelers include T. J. Allen to Keota, Rev. T. B. Stovall to Fairfield, Mrs. Caroline Hayes to Dalta, and Mrs. A. A. Wall overnighting in Rubio. Mrs. W. H. Asher announces a spring millinery opening after returning from Chicago.

T. B. Stovall Fairfield Vienna

Twentieth Century Read In Circle Meets

The Twentieth Century Read in circle will meet with Mrs J 8 Stewart this evening. Snouffer Hughes Co staff clerks were entertained at Miss Lillian Brookhart's home north of the city in honor of Miss Stella Berry who resigns to teach school in the spring. Taffy fudge and popcorn balls provided entertainment and all enjoyed the evening.

Snouffer, Hughes & Co Lillian Brookhart Stella Berry

Birthday celebration at home in southwest Washington

A pleasant sur par se on iss Ermina Ditmars occurred last night at her home in southwest Washington. Friends joined her to celebrate her birthday with light refreshments served by Mrs. Wm. Ditmars and Miss Emma McChesney. Out of town guests included Misses Heather Kientz Kathel Long Grace Buchanan and Chris Kientz and Edgar Johnson.

Iss Ermina Ditmars Washington Wm. Ditmars Emma McChesney Hsther Kientz Kathel Long Brighton Grace Buchanan Mt. Ugion Chris Kientz Edgar Jonnson

Local residents in city for shopping and visits

Miss Shendal of Titus and Vernon Sigler of Wellman were in the city yesterday. W R Mount left for Chicago on a business trip. C O Engle traveled to Ainsworth for a day’s visit. Mrs A W McConnell of Ainslee shopped in the city. Mmes J A Carden and H T Nutt traveled to Keota to visit Mrs Harding who is ill.

Miss Shendal Titus Vernon Sigler Wellman W. R. Mount Chicago A. W. McConnell Ains- Lee Tooy Mmes. J. A. Carden H. T. Nutt Keota

Swift v Flynn still on in district court case flow

In district court the Swift versus Flynn case remains pending with ongoing evidence. The Weekly versus Gardner verdict is not yet issued. Docket entries include multiple probate matters with hearings and executors named, plus two social notices of local residents returning home after visits or being called away due to deaths.

Swift Flynn Weekly Gardner

Death of Infant Dorothy Louise Good

Dorothy Louise Good, eight months old, died at 9:15 AM from pneumonia after a prolonged illness. Private funeral planned tomorrow at 3 PM in the Good hotel parlor conducted by Rev. A. Smith. Interment in Elm Grove cemetery.

Dorothy Louise John Good Good Hotel A. §. Smith Elm Grove Cemetery

Kirpatrick Family Sets Course for Dubuque Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kirpatrick and their two children left for Dubuque Iowa this morning to establish their new home. They previously lived in Ainsworth and stayed last night with Mrs. M. J. Adams in this city.

J. W. Kirpatrick Dubuque Iowa

It Saved His Leg and Cure by Arnica Salve

Watertown Wisconsin resident J A Swenson recalls eczema lasting ten years resisted by 16 doctors until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed his leg. The advertisement touts its efficacy for skin eruptions eczema salt rheum boils fever sores burns scalds cuts and piles. 26 cents at J E Lemmon's.

J. A. Swenson Watertown Wis Bucklen

City Bus Line Notice to Phone In Orders

Call up phone ho 1 and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to them. Include street and number.

Frank Rogers

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Cure for Backache and Kidney Trouble

Promises to cure backache kidney and bladder trouble by strengthening kidneys and aiding blood purification. Urges immediate use to avoid Brights Disease or diabetes. Sold in 50 cent and 1.00 bottles at Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Bright Lemmon’s

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Lars FOX & Dewey the County News Cedar School District Crawfordsville West Chester T. J. Allen Joe Webster Ainsworth Caroline Hayes Dalta A. A. Wall Rubio Frank Clark Canyon Texas A. M. Meade Bloomington Ill H. Arthur Cecil Pleasant Plain T. W. Brown J. H. Polke Sigourney W. H. Asher Asher R. T. McCall West Side Square Lemmon Columbus Shirt Co Ana Sm. J Stewart C. O. Engle District Court J. E. Carr H. ©. Hull Tate Yarrow Hovel F. T. Hovel Elizabeth Kinch Wesley Price Catherine Price Vera Felker John Minick D. C. Wright Flatt, Il E. M. Shaw McCall Dr. King Gugss Erie Lemmen S . Harmacy
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