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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

4

Sunday School Convention Closes With New Officers

The County Sunday School convention at the Presbyterian church ended yesterday afternoon after two days of talks and papers. W. H. Hughes was elected president, with S. W. Neal as vice president and S. M. Musselman as secretary treasurer. The gathering urged better teacher preparation, home visitation, and increased county interest for stronger future meetings.

Washington County Fitch W. H. Hughes J. C. Abels J. W. Foote Ottumwa Foote Iowa Presbyterian Synod of Iowa Eri. K. Annas International Bible Reading Association Stella Hoff Davenport 3. M. Musselman Wayland F. F. Fitch Des Moines

Washington Realty deal closes major city holdings

W Roberts sold the Washington Realty company holdings on the south side of the square to Frank Stewart for 16500 dollars in American Pearl Button company stock. The properties include the McNamara & Son building and adjacent three story structures, closing out Washington Realty’s real estate assets in a season’s big transaction.

W. Roberts Washington Realty Company Frank Stewart American Pearl Button Company McNamara & Son Cook & Sherman Drug Store

Auction Sale of Household Furniture in Front of Mrs Turnipseed’s Home

The late Mrs Eva Turnipseed’s household furniture will be sold at public auction in front of the residence on Saturday May 1 1 1 3 0 p m. The sale was postponed due to rain but will now occur next Saturday with the same time.

Fitch Matthews Christ Wm. Rey Lode Peoria Mr. Fitch Young People’s Societies Women's Missionary Societies Eva Turnipseed Lce

Health and kidney remedy ad note from Lemmon and Kinney

An advertisement urges early use of Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularity to promote kidney health. It cites Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKinney Drug Co as sources.

Foley Lemmon's Pharmacy Mckl. Kinney Drug Co

Foley Kidney Pills End Kidney Pain Says Isaac Cook

Commander Julius A Pratt Post No 113 reports Isaac Cook from West Kewanee NL relieved from backache and kidney pain after two months using Foley Kidney Pills. He praises the tablets and plans to recommend them to friends and comrades. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. associated.

Julius A. Pratt Dept. HL Isaac Cook West Kewanee

Prisoner Attacks Sheriff in Logansport

Sheriff Warren Butler was assaulted by prisoner Charles P. Collide in Logansport Indiana as Collide was placed in a cell. Butler was beaten unconscious. Deputy George Harness rescued the sheriff and prevented further harm.

Logansport Ind Warren Butler Charles P. Collide Collide Butler George Harness

Papke Thomas Fight Moved to San Francisco May 19

The Papke Thomas bout shifts from Colma to San Francisco with a 26 round match set at Dreamland Rink. Promoter Coffroth fails to secure San Mateo county approval from District Attorney Bullock, delaying the event to Thursday night, May 1.

San Francisco Papke- Thomas Colma Pronioter Coffroth Bullock San Mateo County Dreamland Rink

Explosion on British battleship London reported

Reports from Dover say an explosion occurred on the flagship London of the British Atlantic fleet in Norwegian waters. Later dispatches describe the accident as trifling in scope.

London Dover

Virtue in Perfumes

Lavender and lavender scented perfumes are praised as germ killing agents in the era. claims credit for cleansing and health benefits.

City Bus Line Instructs Calls To 689 Black For Orders

Call up phone number 689 Black and leave orders with Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for prompt service and delivery.

Frank Rogers

Also Mentioned on This Page

al Boos Snouffer, Hughes & Company Officers W. H the County Sunday The Presbyterian Church RR. P. McConnaughey W. A. Nelson Ralph Keller Samuel Gardner W. J. Sawhill Fannie McDowell Washington S. W. Neal Wash Ington J. K. Annas Brown Baptist Church Myrtle Brage J. A. McCall B Brage John Beamer McCall Miss Crawford Methodist Church M. Sunday School J.T Matthews Siamonds Wisol C. S. Lemmon, Jeweler TPS Holding Solare Oxfords J. A. Work & CO Papke-Thomas Colmas Appel Caner Music CO Just China
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