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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
4
Mrs. M. P. Miller made a business call at Ainsworth this afternoon. CITY '80S LINE-Call up 'Phone No. 1 and leave orders with Frank Rogers. give street and number for prompt service.
The official board of a Methodist church considered remodeling to seat about 1100, with plans drawn by an architect. The project would cost around 20000 dollars and involve moving the pulpit to the northeast corner and reconfiguring the auditorium, Sunday school room, ladies parlor and balcony into one large space. If approved, work could start soon to relieve crowding this year.
The article notes fever on high elevations and malaria at lower levels due to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as the remedy for climate ailments including lassi tude, malaria, jaundice, biliousness, fever and ague, and general debility, describing it as a blood purifier and nerve tonic sold at Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents under guarantee.
Clyde Warner leaves I. Rothschild and Co. to join J. E. Roth at Fairfield next Monday. After three years with Mr. Rothschild he is praised as an efficient, trustworthy worker who has excelled in the dry goods business and is expected to succeed in Fairfield as well.
Colds in spring can deplete the system and exhaust the nerves, risking illness. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as quick in stopping coughs and expelling the cold. Lemmon's Pharmacy promotes the remedy as safe and certain in results.
Art Hazen arrived this morning from Havre and spent the day in the city, engaging with locals and visiting several shops and offices before returning.
John D Keyes died yesterday at 2 10 PM at his West Monroe Street home after a brief paralysis illness. Born April 30 1829 in Binghamton New York he married twice and had three children Ben Ed and another son. He was a longtime Odd Fellows member and active Methodist, with four grandsons surviving. Funeral held today at 2 PM from his residence with Odd Fellows service. interment in city cemetery. Weather and local notes follow including rain totals and wind damage. Invitations issued for May 19 to Dean and Mrs Amos Noyes Currier at the Bailey home. Howards Ross farewell party and OES meeting announced.
The notice highlights a mid summer display of millinery at Tondre and Benz on Friday and Saturday along with fresh macaroons nut fingers and kisses at the Vienna shop.
The afternoon section of the Fortnightly club's literature department will gather tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. J. A. Harwood's home for a meeting.
Women interested in organizing a Washington mothers club are invited to meet at Mrs. Dr. C. W. Mc Laughlin’s home Thursday afternoon at 3:30 to discuss forming the club.
The Fortnightly club held a general meeting led by the household economics department. Mrs Elizabeth Beamer spoke on The Chemistry of Bread making and Mrs James Brookhart read The Bread of the Nation. Grace Bishop presided as leader. demonstrations featured samples of three bread recipes and tasty sandwiches.
Miss Alberta Wagner is named delegate for the Fortnightly club to attend the National Federation of Clubs convention in June in Boston Massachusetts. She plans to pursue art school studies in Boston after the event.
Mrs Orville Elder hosted a luncheon for a small gathering in honor of Mrs Grace Elder Lewis and her son Clifford who are soon to depart for their home in Carlsbad New Mexico.
The Pythian Sisters entertained their husbands last evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Shearer on East Madison Street. Despite rain, about twenty five gathered for a delightful evening filled with various kinds of entertainment and sociable activities.
Regular meeting night scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 with initiation and a full attendance desired. The note from the Fraternal Aid Society highlights the event time and expected participation.
Mr and Mrs Palmer Babcock Mr and Mrs Everett Young Mr and Mrs Eb Bishop and daughter and Misses Ere O Loughlin and Mattie Bare were Sunday guests at the home of Miss Ella Bare southeast of Pilotsburg.
Mrs Loie Lewis and Mr John D Kisor were married last evening at the home of Rev W R Stryker. The bride has made her home in the city and is greeted by many friends. The groom is a prosperous young farmer from near Brighton. They will begin housekeeping on a farm near Brighton.
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