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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1908

Page

5

Local News Scattered Notes From Vienna Market to West Chester

Fragmentary notices report prices at the Vienna for homemade bacon and fresh breakfast foods, with multiple passengers travelers en route from West Chester Keota and Sigourney. Residents Reid seed corn listings appear from Marbourg Helwick’s. Several residents including Miss Emelia Grecian and Mrs. J M Law travel or visit relatives in nearby towns.

Trysweibach Vienna Reid Marbourg & Helwick Emelia Grecian West Chester J. M. Law Sigourney

Colds That Hang On Prompt Spring Relief

Cold symptoms that linger into spring drain the system and nerves, paving the way for illness. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and expels the cold quickly and safely. Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon

County News Highlights Local Visitors and Upcoming Sermon

May passengers head to Washington for a day of sightseeing. Mrs John Lease and family, Mrs Harry White and children, John Smiley, Miss Jeannette Wooley, and others travel. Archie McFadden from Des Moines visits parents. Presiding Elder Meyers of Mt Pleasant will preach at the Methodist church tomorrow at 11 o clock.

John Lease Harry White John Smiley Martha Wortman Allen DeLong Claus Jeannette Wooley Stanley Fishburn Will Wooley Walker Allen Jennie Stevenson Joseph Murphy R. S. White Opal Washington Archie McFadden Des Moines James McFadden Meyers Mbt. Pleasant

At the Art Exhibit Highlights by Miss Young Pupils

Yesterday afternoon the pupils of Miss Mary Young led an art exhibit program. They sang and acted several selections including See-Saw Dickory Dock and Sweeping and Dusting, followed by a piano solo by Ophelia Miller. Attendance was good and the event was enjoyed.

Mary Young Ophelia Miller

Carpet Cleaning Services by Ray Minick

Having leased the carpet cleaning works I have repaired the machinery and am ready to clean carpets and rugs promptly and satisfactorily. No ripping or tearing. We have the right method and attend to your work immediately. All work guaranteed. Prices: Ingrain per yard 26c Brussels 34c heavy rugs 5c. Telephone 325 or 80.

Brussels Ray Minick

Local Theatre Company Presents The College Boy Tonight

Ralph Riggs and his company arrived on No 12 from Centerville and will stage The College Boy this evening. The troupe, noted for its fine appearance and past merit, promises a performance equal to prior advertising.

Ralph Riggs Centerville

Can't Afford It Prompts Quiet Luncheon Debate on Simplicity

At a college alumnae luncheon a heated exchange centers on the phrase Can't afford it. A well off friend is challenged over spending while others note hard times as both real and fashionable. Speakers urge simpler living and focus on essentials, contrasting costly fashion with utility and modest comforts.

Death of Roy McConaughy saddens local high school crowd

Roy McConaughy died at his East Madison home after a fourteen week illness of consumption. A senior at the High School who would have graduated this spring, he was active in the Covenanter church and youth society. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM from the Covenanter church, with interment in the City cemetery.

Roy McConaughy Madison Street Roy Robert LeRoy McConaughy R. P. McConaughy Howard Reformed Presbyterian Seminary Allegheny Miss Leta Des Moines Covenanter Church Young People’s Society of the Church 8. E. Greer Miltonvale Kansas W. R. Sawhill

Willi Teach Vocal Here Recitalist Opens Local Class

Miss Myrtle Laver of Winfield assisted at the academy recital last evening and visited at the Harry T. Nutt home in south Washington. She plans to form a vocal class here, has secured students, and will begin soon. Laver, a graduate of Iowa Wesleyan, Mount Pleasant, has taught over a year and is highly recommended. For information, contact Wil Roberts.

Myrtle Laver Winfield Academy Harry T. Nutt Washington Laver Fairfield Miss Lauer Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Desirz Wil Roberts

Called meeting of Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M

Washington lodge No 26 A F and A M calls a meeting for Monday evening May 11 for third degree work. Craft invited to attend. J W Morton, Secretary.

Washington Lodge No J. W. Morton

Sermon series continues at Baptist church with Rev George Rogers

Tomorrow evening at the Baptist church the pastor the Rev. George D. Rogers will preach the second of a series on Bible Characters. J. W. Martin of Sutherland Nebraska is visiting the Milton White home for a few days.

the Baptist Church George D. Rogers J. W. Martin Sutherland, Nebr Milton White Home

Railway notes signal minor Rock Island changes

General and division superintendents Sweet Beacom and maintenance chief Laas travel via Rock Island and Milwaukee lines. A new time card takes effect tomorrow, tweaking No 2 eastbound arrival by five minutes for longer supper period. Knoxville branch unchanged. Des Moines hosts Iowa Railway club reunion May 26–27, 1908. invites sent to ex railway workers from 20 years ago. Rock Island agent Russel to arrange special service if attendance is large.

Rock Island Missouri Knoxville Des Moines Teday Iowa Railway Club Iowa Russel

Work in the second rank Monday evening

Notice from J. C. Ford and C. C. calling workers to begin at 7 o'clock with full attendance expected. A special program follows the completion of the work.

J. C. Ford C. C

Local Star Offers Fresh Pastries and Diamonds

Local notices mention the Star tonight with a clock and bakers offerings. Vienna shop advertises the largest assortment of coffee cakes and rolls, plus marble and cream sponge cakes. Residents arriving include Will Matthews from Ainsworth, J M Smith, Joseph Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. J H Pearson from Ainsworth, J A Young from Monmouth, and Mrs H Davis returning home from the city.

Vienna Will Matthews Ainsworth J. M. Smith Joseph Murphy Crawfordsville J. A. Y. Ashby Gerald Keota J. H. Pearson J. A

Railroad crime and market notes at Star and Royal

Rail-related crime at the Star tonight and a special sale on hams bacon and lard at the Royal Saturday May 9th. Miss Hattie Bates of Columbus City visits Miss Iola Mayo while Craig Patterson arrives from Ainsworth and Mrs Arthur Purvis heads to Truro for a ill sister in law. Me Shields comes from Milwaukee to spend Sunday, and a recital at the Academy draws Joe Duncan and the Carden family from Winfield plus Mrs Link Thomas.

Craig Patterson Ainsworth Hattie Bates Columbus City Iola Mayo South of P. O Joe Duncan Link Thomas James Carden Winfield The Academy

Chronic Constipation Cured by Foley's Urino Laxative

An advertisement claims Foley's Urino Laxative cures chronic constipation and aids digestion while stimulating the liver and bowels. It promises quick relief without nausea or griping and urges avoiding substitutes from Lemmon's Pharmacy.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy

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