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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
2
The Great Parker Carnival Co. brings a larger event to Washington for the week of June 29 to July 4. Proceeds go to the city volunteer fire department to purchase new apparatus, with promises of cleanliness and family friendly features.
John Tucker of Brighton township delivered the young wolves and the scalp of the old one yesterday to claim the bounty. The wolf population in Washington county appears to be thinning this spring.
J B Eckerman was a passenger home to Havre last evening after spending a short time in the city.
Special to the Evening Journal reports showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday across Iowa. Cooler conditions expected in the west portion on Thursday.
Chas D. Gorham expresses gratitude to his customers, especially new ones, after selling the North Side Shoe Store. He announces a full shift to real estate, with an office over the Washington County Savings Bank for any accounts or real estate business.
We have decided to quit cement business this year then restart due to many requests. We pledge to maintain our reputation for quality work using proper proportions and best materials for solid stone. Neat, workmanlike finish guaranteed. Leave orders with McCartney & Son. Phone 492.
The Rev Dr George Luther Cady of Dubuque soon to be in Boston greeted hundreds of old friends at morning and evening services and delivered sermons that drew praise. He appears to grow in mental and oratorical stature and is now regarded as a leader of the Congregational church in the country despite his youth.
The kidneys strain impurities from blood and Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised to restore their filtering ability. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once and it will make you well, Lemmon's Pharmacy.
Manteo N C May 13 Orville and Wilbur Wright inventors successfully fly a war aeroplane over the Atlantic and along Nag's Head for about twenty five miles reaching altitudes of three thousand feet. The brothers demonstrate precise control with turning and diving maneuvers. They expect to prove aerial navigation to the U S government while rejecting foreign offers.
O T Smith announces candidacy for County Treasurer in the Republican primary. He pledges to provide the best possible public service if nominated and elected.
A candidate announces intent to seek the Republican nomination for county treasurer subject to party will at the primaries on June 2. Junel east
John S. Wilson announces his candidacy for the clerk of the district court subject to Republican voters in the June 2 primary election.
There are many directories not yet called for at the telephone office. Those who have not yet received them are requested to call or send for one soon. You will be sure of better service with the new and complete directory. 75-21 Washington Telephone Co.
Your stomach churns and digests the food you eat. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea keeps the stomach in perfect condition, making you well and happy. 35 cents. Tea or Tablets. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
W H Leavitt son in law of William Jennings Bryan was assaulted by an Italian model named Cana in Paris. Dana returned to the studio seeking extra composition for a Denver city hall painting and struck Leavitt with a bludgeon. Leavitt used a knife in defense. Cana was arrested after being hospitalized.
In Manila May 13 a feud between Private Beacham and Sergeant Hoey sparked a mass shooting at Camp Stostenberg. Private Wilson and another sergeant were killed along with Hoey. three others wounded. Bodies shipped to the United States.
Bishop H. M. Turner of the A. M. E. church was retired from active duties by the General Conference in Norfolk Virginia. He was named historian of the church and will continue to serve in an advisory capacity.
Notices identify Mrs. Cora Arnold as a city caller and updates on residents. Mrs. Wes Ragan is seriously ill at her North Marion avenue home. A license to wed was issued for John P. Kisor and Loie Lewis. Several residents pursued visits, travel, or new family additions, including a newborn son for Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and arrivals from Keota and Harper.
Advertisement promises relief from chronic constipation and related ailments. It states Foley's Urino Laxative aids digestion, stimulates liver and bowels, restores natural action, and is pleasant to take. Recommends Lemmon's Pharmacy and warns against substitutes.
Des Moines Iowa May 13 Judge James A Howe ordered J M Frazier 80 to pay his granddaughter's estate five thousand dollars for driving the child from home while she had measles exposing her to death. The mother had remarried without her father's consent.
Cedar ViewMiss merchant B G Stewart claims buyers receive gold worth weight in coin when purchasing a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product is sold under a guarantee at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents, targeting constipation malaria and biliousness.
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