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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

8

Local News Highlights From The Fair And Notables

Miss Mattie McChurch traveled to Havre last night and will stay several weeks there. Mr and Mrs F McKenzie from Winfield visited the H T Nutt and J A Carden homes. W H Pixley of New London arrived and stayed with his father George Pixley. Mr Pixley left the area about twelve years ago.

Mattie McChurch Havre Mrs. F. McKenzie Winfield H. T. Nutt J. A. Carden W. H. Pixley New London George Pixley Mr. Pixley

Start the day right with Egg-O-See and Wheat Flakes

The article argues individuals control their health through lifestyle and diet. It promotes E-C Corn Flakes and Egg-O-See Wheat Flakes as healthy breakfast options. It claims these cereals prevent stomach disorders and support digestion when served with milk or cream and fruit.

Foley's Kidney Remedy advertised for backache and kidney trouble

An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming to cure backache and kidney and bladder issues. It asserts it strengthens kidneys to purify blood and tones the system, warns of Brights disease and diabetes, and lists prices of 50 cents and one dollar, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Bright Lemmon's Pharmacy

Shams Lecture Set at United Presbyterian West Chester

The Rev W G Robertson of Kirkwood Ir will deliver his famous lecture Shams at 8 p m Thursday May 20 in the United Presbyterian church West Chester A short musical program precedes the talk with Nora Corette Lena Maxwell Frank McCoy Lloyd Bauer and Washington academy school girls The program includes vocal violin cornet solos and a recitation Admission is 15 and 25 cents with proceeds for the school Tickets on sale by school children.

W. G. Robertson Kirkwood Shams United Presbyterian Church West Chester Nora Corette Washington Academy Lena Maxwell Frank McCoy Crawfordsville Lloyd Bauer Eod

The Fair Displays and Local Notices

A collage of notices and advertisements from The Fair includes display items on washing machines and new products, traveler notes, open session reminders, and social events. Local residents such as Mrs. C A Carson and Mrs J W Harding are mentioned along with attendees in nearby towns including Ainsworth Crawfordsville Fairfield and Keota.

C. A. Carson Ainsworth Manhattan Chalmers & Eldridge 8S. Ferguson Crawfordsville

Central College Glee Club Delights Washington Audience

The Central College Glee Club of Pella drew a crowded Baptist church audience in Washington last night. Led by Deane Shure the 19-member group delivered varied numbers including College Days March and a Chilly Serenade with readers Miss Wilson and Miss Berger contributing.

Washington Central College Glee Club Pella Baptist Church Deane Shure Witin Glee Club Shure Bill Smith Boy Wonder Washington Democrat Mr. Shure

Pastor Reception Honors Rev W G Robertson at United Presbyterian

The United Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville hosted a May 5 reception for Rev and Mrs Robertson. A large crowd enjoyed a program including recitations, songs, a violin solo, and an address by Rev J H Taylor. A rocking chair gift symbolized congregational esteem, as lights flickered and resumed with a lamp.

Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Church W. G. Robertson Bruce Lease Ollie Cunningham John Wooley J. G. Maxwell Frank McCoy J. H. Taylor Lois Maxwell New Church Organ Cecil Walker Lena Maxwell Mr. Taylor Mrs. Robertson

Mrs P D Hay Family Thanking Friends

Mrs P D Hay and family of West Chester express gratitude to friends for support during illness and after the death of their husband and father.

P. D. Hay West Chester

Worship Services at Trinity Church Thursday Evening

There will be services in Trinity church Thursday evening May 6 at 7 30 led by the Rev W S Leete of Davenport Holy communion will be served at 9 o clock Thursday morning.

Trinity Church W.S. Leete Davenport

Death of Alexander Loughridge in Kansas

Alexander Loughridge well known in this city died Sunday at Little River Kansas after paralysis. Born March 3 1825 in Wheeling West Virginia he lived in Iowa Washington Wellman and Cambridge before moving to Little River. Survived by a wife and nine children with Candace deceased in 1900. Funeral in Little River with many friends expressing sympathy.

Alexander Loughridge Little River Kansas Wellman Wheeling West Virginia Iowa Washington Washington House Elizabeth Wilson Wyoming A. Stall Cambridge Nebr William Pawnee Rock Kan Jone Seattle Wash Mary McAnulty Arizona Orville Abbey George Mines Alice Robinson Harriett Curtis Kaw Candace Abbey

Funeral of James A. Welch Held in Crawfordsville

The funeral for James A. Welch was held from Dr J H Hull’s home at 10 am with Rev J C Abels officiating The procession then traveled to Crawfordsville for burial Pallbearers included J B Crooks Frank L Wilson S W Neal Thos Berdo Isaac McKenry and Wort Welch brother of the deceased who resides in Crawfordsville

James A. Welch J. H. Hull J. C. Abels Crawfordsville J. B. Crooks Frank L. Wilson S. W. Neal Thos. Berdo Isaac McKenry Wort Welch

Rev I W Williamson Letter on Foley's Kidney Remedy

Huntington WV reader letter attests Foley's Kidney Remedy eases nervous exhaustion and kidney trouble with no harmful drugs. Claims the product restores health and strength for thousands of weak individuals. Contains endorsement from Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. local ads note.

I. W. Williamson Huntington W. Va Foley Lemmon’'s Pharmacy McElhinney Drug Co

Misses Attend Band Concert in Ainsworth Last Evening

The Misses Geneva Pratt Zana Hoefer Mary Chalupa Augusta and Matilda Fritchen attended the band concert at Ainsworth yesterday evening.

Geneva Pratt Zana Hoefer Mary Chalupa Augusta Matilda Fritchen Ainsworth

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Port Baking PO Chicago Royal Society Commencement Munn & Co Scientific American New York F St Washington, D Dr. King Discovery O Cars Lemmon's Pharmacy and Little City John Williams Fairfield R. P. McClain C. J. Foster F. KE. Brasher Pat J. W. Harding Keota S. W. Brookhart Des Moines Graham Fred Nelson A.C. Fuller Storm Lake Washington Schools J. R. Rickey E. O. Griswold Columbus Junction Nel Stevenson Monmouth Ill City Carson Anderson Fox & Dewey N.S N. G Rocky Mountain Tea Lemmon’s Pharmacy the Fair Koenigshallichkeitsbezeigung Orchester Dresden Hans von Spieligemeister Hans von Spiel Alex Loughridge Ips Pierce Dr. Pierce
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