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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1906

Page

4

Local taste and visits fill a town day

Cream puffs at Johnsons tomorrow and salted nuts at Nicola Harmon's. Eva Smeltzer visits Ottumwa. Miss Grasse leaves for Bethany Missouri. Mrs Kennelly and daughter depart for Muscatine. Mt Vesuvius disaster show tickets on May 12 with 10 15 and 2 cent admissions. Bert Ragan near serious condition in Cheyenne after news of Wheatland move. Marshmallow at Brown's Candy Kitchen and 20c per pound.

Brown's Candy Kitchen Eva Smeltzer Ottumwa Will Chalupa J. B.twinam Crawfordsville City Ym. Fitzwilliams Keota Mary Grasse Bethany M. J. Kennelly Kathryn Muscatine Robert Rowan Fannie Rowan Alosworth John Rowan Allie Jay Wayland John Wenger Mt. Vesuvius San Francisco Clyde V. Brown Wes Ragan Cheyenne Wyoming Bert Mr. Ragan Wheatland

Local Notices and Advertisements Feature Moving Pictures May 12

Jas Wilson and Otto Dede travel for business to Richland and Columbus Junction. Brinton presents moving pictures at the opera house May 12 with Mt Vesuvius scenes and San Francisco disaster footage. Fresh nuts and confections sold at Brown Vandy Kitchen. Turkish Nugget 26¢ per pound.

Brown's Candy Kitchen Otto Dede Columbus Junction Brinton Opera House Columbia Pharmacy W. F. Brinton Mt. Vesuvius San Francisco

Civil War Veteran J G Rowan Dies In Iowa Home

John G. Rowan born December 25 1837 in Freeport Pennsylvania died at 9 20 AM at his West Main Street home in the Rookery building after a long illness from Brights disease and heart trouble. He moved to Iowa in 1855 and served three years in Company I 25th Iowa. He leaves a wife Rebecca DeFoliart three daughters Mrs J W Ingham Mrs Frank Day and Mrs Geo McConahay and several siblings. Funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM from his residence with interment in Ainsworth cemetery.

Jono G. Rowan West Main Street Rookery Mr. Rowan Bright John G. Rowan Freeport Armstrong County Rowan A. M. Rowan Wm. Rowan Colorado Joseph Rowan Stratford Texas Thos. Rowan Denver Theodore W. Rowan Nancy Eower Cincinnati Iowa Rebecca DeFoliart Crawfordsville J. W. Lunham Frank Day Albion Nebr Geo McConahey Spokane Wash W. R. Sawhill W. C. Allen Ainsworth Cemetery

Death of Mrs Work in Healdsburg California

James A Work reports the death of his mother Margery Aiken Work on the 6th in Healdsburg California at eighty. Born September 1826 in Portersville Pennsylvania, she married Joseph P Work and moved west to Washington Iowa in 1856. She lived in Dutch Creek and Jackson townships before relocating to Healdsburg in 1884 to be with her daughter Lizzie Grainger. She died after years of feeble health accelerated by the recent earthquake. Survived by Lizzie Grainger of Healdsburg and children William J Work Susana McCoy Anole Edwards and others.

James A. Work Healdsburg Calif Margery Aiken Portersville Joseph P. Work Washington Iowa J. A. Y. Ashby Chas. Blair Dutch Creek Township Mr. Work Iowa Volunteers D. J. Palmer J. M. Dick J. A. Young Vicksburg Soldiers’ Cemetery Memphis, Tenn Work Jackson Township Lizzie Grainger Robt. Fisher Lizzie W. Grainger William J. Work White Bear Lake Minn Susana McCoy Spokane Wash Anole Edwards

Grand Army gathers to pay respects to John Rowan

The Grand Army invites all former soldiers to assemble Sunday at 1 30 p m to honor the remains of comrade John Rowan. J M Thompson posts commander issues the call and welcomes attendees.

Grand Army John Rowan J. M. Thompson

Meeting at 7 45 Church Notice

All members are requested to meet at 7 45 promptly this evening at the church. The Boh emian for May 4.

Dr King's New Discovery touted by Missouri user

A testimonial from T J Dwyer of Graysville Mo credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing consumption in three customers from Livonia Mo. The letter claims dramatic recovery and potential relocation avoidance, praising the medicine as the most wonderful. J H Stewart druggist guarantees the remedy and offers a trial bottle.

Livonia T. J. Dwyer Graysville Dr. King Arizona J. H. Stewart

Help Wanted and For Sale Classified Fragments

Multiple short notices include WANTS for rent house and barn apply at Journal office. Found necklace with beads and cross. Wanted girl for country housework permanent position. White Plymouth Rock eggs for sale 75 cents per setting of 15. Oak posts for sale cheap. Spring carpet cleaning ingrain and Brussels carpet cleaning Co. Phone 594.

Journal Journal Office Ingrain Brussels Carpet Cleaning Co

Crail’s Muslin Underwear Leads in Comfort and Size

Before buying muslin undergarments, Crail’s offers ladylike styles with liberal sizes. Night gowns feature extra yards of muslin per dozen garments, ensuring right sizes and comfort while preventing strain. Measure the garments in your shopping bag to verify length and daintiness.

Crail

Casey Brothers Add Fine Closed Carriage to Livery

Casey Brothers have purchased a fine closed carriage to enhance their Washington livery fleet. The vehicle is described as elegantly furnished with top upholstering, protected steps, silk curtains and polished glass. It will serve for parties weddings receptions and similar events and is ready to meet calls anytime.

Casey Brothers Washington

Sciatica cured after twenty years of torture

For more than twenty years Mr. J. B. Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis endured severe sciatica. He found relief with Chamberlains Pain Balm and says less than one bottle brought a permanent cure. He urges others to try the 25 cent remedy. Sold by Cook & Sherman and Sewarts Pharmacy.

J. B. Massey Clinton St Minneapolis Minn Chamberlain Mr. Massey Cook & Sherman and Sewart’s Pharmacy

Brinton Show at Opera House Promises New Moving Pictures

Do not miss Brinton's show tomorrow night at the Opera House featuring new moving pictures. Included are views of Mt Vesuvius in eruption and scenes from the San Francisco disaster.

Brinton Opera House Mt. Vesuvius San Francisco

Postmaster Robbed at River ton Iowa

River ton Iowa postmaster G. W. Fouts reports a near fatal robbery and loss of comfort. He credits Electric Bitters as a cure for chronic liver complaint and jaundice, saying the remedy kept him well for eleven years. It is described as a tonic for biliousness neuralgia weakness and digestive issues. Available at J. H. Stewart's drug store for 50 cents.

G. W. Fouts Riverton J. H. Stewart’s Drug Store

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