For Sale and Rent Notices in Local Classifieds
For Sale a riding corn plow in near new condition contact C W Reynolds by phone 472. For Sale or Rent a 28x32 two story seven room frame residence in good condition on East 7th St No 132 with furnace well and cistern water. inquire Rev J Lackey 71. Wanted a reliable partner with 1500 to invest in established business. last year net 6000. Address W K Williamson 122 North Wass St Ovtnaiwn Towe. For Rent two unfurnished rooms apply The Journal office. Some rent houses see Ashby phone 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Reynolds
East 7Th
Rev. J. Lackey
W. K. Williamson
North Wass.St
Towe
Journal Office
Ashby
Local Social Gatherings Highlight West Washington Events
Miss Helen Work hosted a small gathering at her West Washington home on Tuesday with a delightful time reported. The Ready Maids plan a Friday evening event at Miss Nellie Adams home on North Marion avenue. Busy B club meets with Helen Mor this evening on West Jefferson street. B L Bible class convenes tonight at eight in the church ladies parlor.
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Helen Work
West
Washington
Nellie Adams
North Marion Avenue
Helen Mor
West Jefferson Street
B. L. Bible
Personal notes from Ainsworth wanderers and visitors
Robert Clyde spent the day in Ainsworth. John ihen was a passenger for Ainsworth this morning. Geo Kibby of Standard Oil left for Davenport. Len Trotter spent last evening in the city and returned home. Mrs Dr Sandy left for Harvey to spend two weeks with her folks. Mrs Hubert Nicola and son returned to North English after visiting here. Lawn mower sharpening ad at Greendycke's. J A Sinclair of Iowa Wesleyan in the city. Nettie Blair of Columbus Junction arrives for P E O reception. Don’t sell your old lawn mower for junk. overhauling may suffice. Groendycke opposite opera house.
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Robert Clyde
Ainsworth
John Ihen
Geo. Kibby
Standard Oil Co
Davenport
Len Trotter
Sandy
Harvey
Hubert Nicola and Son
North English
Greendycke
S. J. A. Sinclair
Iowa Wesleyan
J. F. Robertson
Nettie Blair
Columbus Junction
Nina Alberso
W. EB. Groendycke
Opera House
River Ice Sale Offered by Marion Andreon
Marion Andreon announces availability of River Ice for sale. She notes this is the time to start using the product and invites interested buyers to contact her.
Death of Mrs. Janet Johnson at West Washington street
Mrs. Janet Johnson died peacefully last evening at her West Washington home after months of frailty. Born Janet McKinnon in Scotland in 1819, she immigrated in 1847 and helped found Cedar Rapids before moving to Muscatine. She married Alexander Johnson in 1856 and leaves three children, a brother, and two sisters. Funeral plans hint at a 9:15 a.m. service tomorrow at home, with interment in Cedar Rapids beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Johnson
West Washington Street
Janet McKinnon
Scotland
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Alexander Johnson
J. M
Mary E
Margaret Pentecost
Latrobe
Pennsylvania
Johnson
First United Presbyterian Church
Rock Island Announces New Time Card Effective on the 14th
The Rock Island system will implement a new time card on the 14th. Train No. 3 arrives from the east at 5 55 a m instead of 9 42 a m and will connect with the Kansas City bound train at 6 10 p m. The schedule allows travelers to reach Colorado in a single day with an overnight stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
No. 3
Kansas City
Colorado
Conductor Warren Fades While Family Visits
Conductor Warren is gradually growing weaker and unconscious most of the time. He recognized his parents yesterday but cannot speak to them. Dana E. Brinck of Chicago is a guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. F. Robertson today.
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Warren
Dana E. Brinck
Chicago
J. F. Robertson
A Letter From Canada Promises Manitoba Farm Profit
Willis H. Todd of Washington Iowa recounts buying 140 acres near Gladstone Manitoba in 1903. He rented on half grain, with costs shared. in 1904 he earned 3 per acre above expenses, a 20 percent return on investment, plus an $500 land advance. He and his brother bought 320 acres more and plan to move, calling Manitoba ideal for homeseekers and investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Co
Willis Todd
Washington
Iowa
Gladstone
Manitoba
Canada
Willis H. Todd
Groendycke's milestone rises from fifty to sixty
Clarifies previous report that W. E. Groendycke sharpened his fiftieth anniversary. the number now stands at sixty, updating the record with a corrected milestone count.
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W. E. Groendycke
Why Suffer From Rheumatism
A Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertisement claims quick relief from rheumatism allowing rest and sleep. It cites Mrs V A Leggett of Yum Yum Tennessee praising its effectiveness and notes Stewart's Pharmacy Cook and Sherman as retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ring
V. A. Leggett
Yum Yum
Tennessee
U. A
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
The Next Station in Railroad Grammar
A linguistic puzzle about tense and existence as travelers debate whether is was or was is. The dialogue plays with shifts between past and present forms to probe meaning and sequence in a playful, railway themed exchange.
Severe hail storm disrupts Washington depot traffic
Heavy rain and a severe hail storm drenched the area. The downpour since last evening totaled .62 inch and 1.21 inches since Tuesday, with hailstones the size of bantam eggs falling so fast that horses hitched to buses and baggage wagons struggled at the depot. The storm covered a limited area.
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Washington
Epworth League Plans Sixteenth Birthday Observance
Epworth League members plan a sixteenth birthday celebration next Sunday with a 3 30 pm service featuring installation of new officers reception of members addresses and special musical numbers in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
League
Rathbone Sisters Meeting Tomorrow After Noon
Notice recalls a Rathbone Sisters gathering tomorrow after noon where members may meet some of the grand officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathbone Sisters
Fraternal Aid Regular Meeting Notice
Notice from Sadie Minick President calls for full attendance at the Fraternal Aid meeting tonight for important business. Klein arrived from Davenport on business yesterday.
Local Visitors and Holiday Closings Share City Notes
Loren White returns to Fairfield. Roy Andrews of Burlington visits on trade. Mrs. John Hamilton and Mrs. Dr. Droz of Keota visit friends. Senior class of Washington Academy has a group portrait. Mrs. Edie VanSickle Corbett of Sioux City visits relatives here. Banks close 2:30 to 3:15 for A. H. Patterson funeral. W. M. Blackwood and son from Salt Lake City visit nephew E. J. Blackwood. Mrs. Wilson and Louise return from California. Harold McElhinney visits from Beaver Falls Pa for summer. Mrs. Lillian Palmer Mollie Carris and Keota guests attend P. E. O. Convention. Ed Grayson Lizzie Neal return from Cedar Rapids and Grand Lodge. They attend dedication of Wm. R. Graham monument at Cedar Falls on May 9.
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Ed. Grayson
Lizzie Neal
Cedar Rapids
Grand Lodge
Wm. R. Graham
Cedar Falls
Firebug strikes again at Fair Grounds stables
In St Louis on May 11 a new attempt to burn the Fair Grounds racing stables was thwarted after a fire started in New Mown Hay’s stall. A cloth soaked in oil was found, and a padlocked door required force to open. An armed patrol now guards the stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fair Grounds Association
C. E. Darnell
Elgin Woman's Club elects Mary Sherman president
Elgin May 11 Mrs Mary W Sherman was chosen president of the Elgin Woman's Club at the annual meeting. Elected officers include First VP Mrs John Wilcox Second VP Mrs Geo Chisholm Third VP Mrs R N Botsford recording secretary Mrs BE Kelsey corresponding secretary Mrs F A Copeland federation secretary Mrs BE F Foote historian Mrs Nordahl treasurer Mrs F V Allen hospital board chair Mrs Joseph Higgins and retiring president Mrs R D Hollenbeak was thanked for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Mary W. Sherman
Elgin Woman's Club
John 8. Wilcox
Geo. Chisholm
R. N. Botsford
FF. Kelsey
F. A. Copeland
Federation
F. Foote
Nordahl
F. V. Allen
Joseph Higgins
R. D. Hollenbeak
Swindlers Using Anderson Craft and Todd Target Chicago Subscriptions
Police warn that two or more men named Anderson Craft and Todd have posed as magazine sellers for two months in Chicago. They solicit subscriptions in the name of the American publication, defrauding residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anderson, Craft and Todd
Press Association as subscription agent swindler warning
The text warns that the Press Association operates as a subscription agent in Omaha South Omaha Council Bluffs Sioux City and other places. It notes earlier work in eastern states and says any person soliciting subscriptions in its name is a swindler.
Chinese Merchants Vote to Boycott United States Goods
A large meeting of Chinese merchants in Shanghai on May 11 protested the proposed new exclusive treaty with the United States. Telegrams were sent to Yuan Shi Kai and Choufu urging cooperation to modify terms, with a nationwide boycott urged through the Merchants' Guild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Shanghai
United States
Yuan Shi-Kai
Chill Province
Choufu
Nauku
Paderewski sails for rest after nervous prostration
New York May 11 Ignace Paderewski the pianist has sailed on the Oceanic to Switzerland to rest after an attack of nervous prostration interrupting his tour. Abe Attel beat Harry Forbes in a ten round sparring match in Detroit. Samuel Lobley arrested near Stroudsburg Pa for robbing Equitable Life of 27000. Abandoned gas well near Butler Pa converted into an oil gusher of 3000 barrels daily.
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New York
Ignace Paderewerki
Oceanic
Switzerland
Paderewski
United States
Abe Attel
San Francisco
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Detroit
Samuel Lobley
Stroudsburg
Equitable Life
Butler
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Good Jersey cc
Marion Andreon
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Sadie Minick
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Loren White
Fairfield
Roy Andrews
Burlington
John Hamilton
Dr. Droz of
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The
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Washington Academy
Edie VanSickle Corbett
Sioux City
A. H. Patterson
W. M. Blackwood
Salt Lake City
E. J. Blackwood
Harold McElhinney
Mbeaver Falls
Lillian Palmer
Mollie Carris
Ella McLaughlin
Adia Richardson
Bogar
Northwestern
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Dell H. Duncan
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Lisle Howe
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